Results of interviews with 16 study participants grouped into five themes: identity, family and community, violence, systemic racism/colonialism, social networks/supports, and resiliency and integrity.
Transmotion, vol. 2, no. 1 - 2, November 28, 2016, pp. 76-95
Description
Author examines how Welch’s novel reveals different elements of Indigenous identity, how those elements are negotiated by individuals, and the range of reactions demonstrated by society in response to Native American identities.
Canadian Journal of Aboriginal Community-based HIV/AIDS Research , vol. 8, Winter, 2016, pp. 81-104
Description
Surveys current literature related to presenting current research to Indigenous communities using Aboriginal knowledge systems and ways of knowing. Focuses on decolonization, participatory approaches, ethical responsibilities of researchers, and Indigenous self-determination.
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing - Te Mauri: Pimatisiwin, vol. 1, no. 1, Healing Our Spirit Worldwide, The Seventh Gathering, August 2016, pp. 43-52
Description
Reports on qualitative interviews held with 30 participants. Several themes emerged: the covert nature of violence, relationship between racism and violence, and effect on identity and wellbeing.
Metis-Astute Social Work: Shining the Light on Some Helpful Practices
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cathy Richardson/Kinewesquao
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 6, no. 1, 2016, pp. [82]-99
Description
Argues that Métis children are both unrecognized and over-represented in provincially managed child welfare systems throughout Canada; critiques social work practices that marginalize families and explores issues of identification, identity, and advocates for social work practices which dignify, rather than further alienate Métis families.
Research conducted with 82 participants and involved in-depth interviews, sharing and discussion circles, and individual sharing of life stories. Criteria was household income over $40,000, not employed in the social services sector, and coming from a diversity of backgrounds. Information collected about demography, perceptions of home and community, Aboriginal cultures in the city, racism and internal discriminations, supports and challenges in professional life, economic and political relations, defining success and future aspirations.
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 5, no. 1, 2016, pp. 1-17
Description
Describes St-Denis’ journey through phases of awakening, exploring, indigenizing, reclaiming and belonging as an integral part of completion of a Indigenous social work degree. Offers a decolonizing critique of social work, its practice and its relationship to contemporary colonizing practices.
TransCanadiana, vol. 8, Canadian Sites of Resistance: Solidarity-Struggle-Change(?), 2016, pp. [81]-101
Description
"Paper examines how the author combines Cree hunting stories, and warrior traditions with the military actions on the battlefields of World War I".
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 81.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 12, no. 4, 1988, pp. 65-104
Description
Book reviews of:
Through Dakota Eyes: Narrative Accounts of the Minnesota Indian War of 1862 edited by Gary Clayton Anderson, Alan R. Woolworth.
Abstracts of Native Studies, Volume 1. Abstracts of Native Studies, Volume 2 edited by R. C. Annis.
Fools Crow by James Welch.
The Seminole by Merwyn S. Garbarino.
The Legacy of Conquest: The Unbroken Past of the American West by Patricia Nelson Limerick.
Southeastern Pomo Ceremonials: The Kuksu Cult and Its Successors by Abraham M.
Panel discussion about government accountability and the forthcoming inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and efforts to strengthen community-based responses. to violence.
Duration: 2:16:01.