[International Conference of Canadian Studies ; 3rd, 2007]
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Radka Sedláčková
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Discusses issues of identity and culture retention experienced by those who relocate to the city.
Chapter from Culture and Ideology: Canadian Perspectives edited by Jelena Novaković and Biljana Dojčinović-Nešić.
Scroll to p. 99 to access chapter.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 7, July 2009, p. 22
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Looks at the opening of The Library on 20th Street in Saskatoon, the children's programming, and the content of the collection.
Article located by scrolling to page 22.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3-4, Pastoralism, 2009, pp. 48-53
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Focuses on the Duroobe in Burkina Faso, the vulnerability of nomadic pastoralists and negative stereotypes and makes recommendations for improvement.
To access this article, scroll down to page 48.
European Journal of Human Genetics, vol. 17, no. 2, February 2009, pp. 205-212
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Study identified a third immunological mutation in this isolated population, which points to the need for newborn screenings in this high-risk population.
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 43, no. 2, Spring, 2009, pp. 82-108, 263
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Discusses unresolved legal and political matters that question Canadian Arctic sovereignty and looks at different approaches to sovereignty by the Government of Canada, Arctic Indigenous peoples, and other Northerners.
English Thesis (Ph.D.)--Himachal Pradesh University, 2009.
Focuses on Lee Maracle's Daughters Are Forever and Ravensong, and Beatrice C. Mosionier's In Search of April Raintree and In the Shadow of Evil.
INALCO 2009, Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference, Orality (Paris, 2006)
Orality in the 21st Century: Inuit Discourse and Practices. Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference
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Anja Nicole Stuckenberger
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Comments on the combination of materiality and spiritual essence of Inuit objects and the integration of Western models of living into tradition Inuit ways.
Paper from Orality in the 21st Century: Inuit Discourse and Practices. Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference edited by B. Collingnon and M. Therrien.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 5, May 2009, p. 3
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Profiles a young woman who is active in many volunteer and leadership roles and encourages others to give back in as many ways as possible.
Article found by scrolling to page 3.
Pediatric Clinics of North America, vol. 56, no. 6, Health Issues in Indigenous Children: An Evidence Based Approach for the General Pediatrician, December 2009, pp. 1239-1242
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Discusses different factors to consider when addressing health inequities.
Uses a story to illustrate that every action counts. Speaker at the 2nd International Conference on Restorative Practices: Widening Our Lens, Connecting Our Practice, May 31st-June 5th, 2009 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Duration: 20:53.
Looks at data from a participatory action research project to identify and analyze current and future ethical needs associated with conducting psychological research with Aboriginal youth.
Examines the political, social, and economic influences on First Nation and Métis youth’s attitudes toward higher levels of education and career planning; and looks at some of the institutional and policy structures that support or hinder the ability of First Nation and Métis youth to finding pathways that will lead to sustained employment.
Canadian Diversity=Diversitié canadienne, vol. 7, no. 3, One Path, Many Directions: The Complex and Diverse Nature of Contemporary Aboriginal Reality, Fall, 2009, pp. 85-92
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Discusses epidemiology, cost to society and individuals, government commitment, risk factors and socio-economic inequities.
Scroll down to page 85 to read article.
Australasian Canadian Studies, vol. 27, no. 1-2, Globalising Indigeneity: New Research Directions, 2009, pp. 95-115
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Argues that one should view the genesis of the Plains Métis as part of a wider pattern of native ethnogeneses on the North American Great Plains.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 95.
Kativik Regional Government Position Paper on Tourism
KRG Position Paper on Tourism
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Kativik Regional Government
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Looks at tourism sector In the Nunavik region in terms of past and current developments, future opportunities and challenges, and policy-making and coordination.
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 09-011
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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
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Summary of study involving eight First Nations communities selected on the basis of innovative approaches to promoting home ownership and developing support programs. A minimum of six interviews was conducted at each site with community leaders, housing professionals and home owners.