Panel discussion covers subjects such as Indigenous-settler relations, geographic names, controversy over the Nepean Redskins sports team, and decolonization.
Duration: 57:48.
Collection of six short videos from the Nindibaajimomin Summer Institute held at the Oral History Centre.
My Story by Eileen Clearsky.
My Mother's Love was in a Bowl of Porridge by Marlyn Bennett.
Reflections by Cheryl Morin.
Our Story by Priscilla Settee.
Heart and Mind by Dallas Good Water.
Okosisimaw by Lana Whiskeyjack.
Combined duration: 19:34.
Journal of the Canadian Church Historical Society, vol. 16, no. 4, December 1, 1974, pp. 66-71
Description
Describes the policies, practises and curriculum of the school, as well as the philosophy of its founder, Rev. E. F. Wilson. Brief mention of the the Wawanosh School for girls.
Argues that Aboriginals of the North-West Territories entered the treaty making process seeking to ensure cultural survival, while the government had the goal of assimilation.
Examines the historical cultural clash between traditional and western worldviews, and an alternative Indigenous frameworks to support multicultural national identity.
History Honours Paper (B.A.)--University of British Columbia, 2013.
National Research Conference on Urban Aboriginal Peoples, 2011
Well-being in the Urban Aboriginal Community: [Fostering Biimaadiziwin, a National Research Conference on Urban Aboriginal Peoples]
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Patricia O'Reilly
Thomas Fleming
Description
Analyzes shortcomings of the investigation and police attitudes towards victims and their families.
Excerpt from Well-Being in the Urban Aboriginal Community: Fostering Biimaadiziwin edited by David Newhouse, Kevin FitzMaurice, Tricia McGuire-Adams, and Daniel Jetté.
Originally presented at the National Research Conference on Urban Aboriginal Peoples, 2011.
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 37, no. 2, The Seventh Generation: Spotlight on Indigenous Youth, June 2013, p. [?]
Description
Discusses current work being undertaken in the Nyikina community to ensure language, traditional laws, and customs are passed on to future generations.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 18, no. 4, Autumn, 1994, pp. 495-506
Description
Literary criticism article that examines the ways that themes of isolation, disconnection from community, and individual/cultural identity are explored in Welch’s novel.
Animated Inuit story demonstrates the magic and beauty of family as well as the inherent struggles that arise from cultural differences.
Duration: 7:38
[Harvest of Hope: A Symposium of Reconciliation ; pt. 8]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Kevin Gower
Phil Fontaine
[Caroline Davis
Victor Montejo
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Gabrielle Tayac]
Description
Speakers from symposium discuss significance of apologies, reparations, and restorative justice. Followed by question and answer period.
Duration: 32:40.
Indigenous North American Drama: A Multivocal History
[Native Traces]
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Birgit Däwes
Description
Introduction to Indigenous North American Drama: A Multivocal History uses Gerald Vizenor's A Season for All Things to highlight certain themes in the book.
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sandra J. Romain
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21409
Description
Explores the challenges of complying with the, Inuit Language Protection Act and the Official Languages Act to provide pharmacy services without Inuit language proficient pharmacists.
Photovoice methodology shows how Indigenous children view health and furthers the discussion for culturally relevant health education and prevention programs.
Annual report outlining strategies and actions for economic development, well-being for northern residents and children, land claim obligations and improvements to programs and services.
American Anthropologist, vol. 96, no. 3, September 1994, pp. 705-710
Description
Book reviews of 2 books:
Indi'n Humor: Bicultural Play in Native American by Kenneth Lincoln.
Keeping Slug Woman Alive: A Holistic Approach to American Indian Texts by Greg Sarris.