Compares and contrasts scientific and practice-based approaches, discusses why a move from one to the other is important and how the change would impact future research and researchers.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 171, no. 5, August 31, 2004, p. 437
Description
Discusses agreements with the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN); indications are eight First Nations will establish magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) clinics.
Rural and Remote Health, vol. 4, no. 230, August 27, 2004, pp. 1-13
Description
Study shows most people with musculoskeletal health problems learn to live with chronic pain levels. Includes strategies for health care workers to help manage disabilities.
Preventing Ecological Decline in the Bras d'Or Bioregion: The State Versus the Micmac 'Metamorphosis Machine'
Preventing Ecological Decline in the Bras d'Or Bioregion: The State Versus the Mikmaw 'Metamorphosis Machine'
Preventing Ecological Decline in the Bras d'Or Bioregion: The State Versus the Miqmaq 'Metamorphosis Machine'
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
William T. Hipwell
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 24, no. 2, 2004, pp. 253-281
Description
Discusses the ecological degradation of the central Bras d'Or Lakes watershed region and the active stance the Mi'kmaq people have taken to implement an integrated management approach to the issue.
Discusses the vision, mission and value of the Prince Albert Grand Council, and includes information on the 12 surrounding bands, and various departments.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 37, no. 2, 2017, pp. 131-158
Description
Author examines and compares different social narratives around property ownership with close attention to the differences and similarities between Indigenous and mainstream-liberal societies.
Canadian Geographer, vol. 61, no. 2, 2017, pp. 212-223
Description
Uses 2014 survey data collected from non- Indigenous residents of seven cities. Respondents were asked about a stronger Indigenous presence in governance and public places.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 108, no. 5-6, 2017, pp. e482-e487
Description
Results of cross-sectional, interviewer-administered survey of 874 adults living on two Cree reserves in Saskatchewan conducted from May 2012 to August 2013. Found association between interpersonal discrimination and depression.
Discusses some of the specific mental health concerns for members of racialized groups and the Aboriginal community including higher levels of anxiety, stress and stress-related illness.
International Sports Studies, vol. 26, no. 1, Summer, 2004, pp. 13-17
Description
Looks at the idea of national identity, how sport and media factor into national identity, and the Adidas advertising campaign for the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team.
Authors examine rebirth accounts, the commentary of elders, and a varied of socio-cultural circumstances to explore the relationships between Yukaghir reincarnation cosmology and current cultural resurgence, historic contexts, kinship and identity recognition—both on a personal and a cultural level.
Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 2017Focusess on experiences of Madelaine McCallum, Mike Dengeli, Mique'l Dangeli, Leela Gilday, and Ronnie Dean Harris.
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 172, January 2017, pp. 28-36
Description
"In this paper, we make visible three dilemmas from a case study in which Indigenous health research frameworks provided limited guidance or were unclear about how to balance community priorities with Indigenous research principles".
Stealing/Steeling the Spirit: American Indian Identities ; and Smoke Screens/Smoke Signals: Looking Through Worlds: Proceedings of the Third and Fourth Native American Symposiums
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Gerald D. Waite
Description
Examines the effects of cultural theft that infringes upon religious rituals and ceremonies within Native American cultures.
Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
Description
Document looks at historical developments with respect to urban migration and the development of the friendships centres' role, existing conditions (as of 1986), and makes recommendations for federal government policy development.
Canadian Journal Educational Administration and Policy, no. 32, Special Issue: Initial Teacher Education in Canada and the United Kingdom, July 1, 2004, p. [?]
Description
Author outlines the attitudes she considers essential when teaching in a cross-cultural setting.