CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 182, no. 13, September 21, 2010, p. 1433–1439
Description
Examines the data collected on the differences in rates of mortality, technique failure, and peritonitis between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal patients receiving peritoneal dialysis; and looks at whether the differences may be accounted for by urban versus rural residence.
National Chief A-in-chut Atleo, July 2009-July 2010
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Shawn A-in-chut Atleo
Description
Shawn A-in-chut Atleo's first annual report as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) reflects on previous events and accomplishments and looks ahead to 2010-2011.
Continuum, vol. 24, no. 1, Interrogating Trauma: Arts & Media Responses to Collective Suffering, 2010, pp. 65-77
Description
Discusses the way an archival history series, feature film and budget drama addresses politics of reconciliation and the media's obsession with violence in remote Australia.
How Canadians Communicate III: Contexts of Canadian Popular Culture
E-Books
Author/Creator
Heather Devine
Description
Chapter 10 in: How Canadians Communicate III: Contexts of Canadian Popular Culture edited by Bart Beaty, Derek Briton, Gloria Filax, Rebecca Sullivan.
Discussion of the exhibition After the Spirit Sang and the ensuing boycott and controversy.
Go to page 217 to read the chapter.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 13, no. 2 & 3, Series 2, Summer/Fall, 2001, pp. [49]-66
Description
Contends that to be effective, authors should ground their work in their specific culture rather than creating characters who are generic, tribeless and placeless.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
McGill Journal of Education, vol. 45, no. 1, 2010, pp. 9-26
Description
Examination of two documents: First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Education Policy Framework and Building Bridges to Success for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Students.
Briefly reviews recent history, describes geography and current demographics of Nunavut, discusses traditional knowledge and its importance in Inuit society, and makes recommendations for future actions.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 13, no. 1, Series 2; Representations of American Indians in Contemporary Narrative Fiction Film , Spring, 2001, pp. [23]-42
Description
Contends that the film creates an intersection or "frontier" where the Aboriginal and the non-Aboriginal worlds meet, and in so doing subverts commonly held perceptions and attitudes.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
Patrick Stewart, Indigenous architect, of the Nisga'a First Nation in British Columbia looks at elements he considers when starting a project: architectural principles; traditions and culture; policy/local conventions and knowledge.
Duration: 53:06.
Discusses the early years of Russian occupation and education on Kodiak Island, and the suppression of language and culture by the American education system.
Acclaimed film based on an Inuit story about an evil shaman's curse which causes competition, conflict and death in the community of Igloolik. Includes English subtitles.
Duration: 2:41:12