Aboriginal and Islander health Worker Journal, vol. 19, no. 6, November/December 1995, pp. 26-28
Description
Researches issues of discrimination between white social workers in ACT Health and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, prompting changes and the hiring of an Aboriginal Liaison Officer.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 21, no. 1, 2001, pp. 137-148
Description
Suggests that Aboriginal scholars need to take control of the uses of traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) and the process by which it is used. Contends that removing TEK from its context devalues it.
Study evaluated the progress of three classes of primary students who were using the process laid out in the Saskatchewan English Language Arts Elementary Curriculum and concluded that it was appropriate for Aboriginal children. School situated on Onion Lake Cree Nation territory.
Discusses four-year study of Sioux and Winnebago peoples to develop and evaluate a diabetes education program; they found education about diet and diabetes is not enough, when access to healthier diet is a continuing problem.
Advocates for the integration of American Indian literature in the curriculum as a means of perspective for the Indian experience.
Paper presented at Annual Spring Conference of the National Council of Teachers of English, Minneapolis, March 16-18, 1995.
Teacher's guide with detailed unit plans, based on a thematic approach to the novel. The guide is primarily aimed at adult learners, but could be used for high school classes.
Discusses a study conducted by the Community Economic Development Centre at Simon Fraser University to determine the business information needs of Aboriginal entrepreneurs and service providers in British Columbia.
Discusses the bankruptcy of the Anglican Diocese of Cariboo due to residential schools lawsuits. Includes synopsis and "Did You Know?" section.
Duration: 2:51.
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Description
Annual reference report on the demographic, social and economic conditions of First Nations people on and off-reserve. Topics include population, education, health and social conditions, housing, self-government and economic and labour force activity.
Book review of: The Bear-Walker and Other Stories by Basil Johnston, a collection of translated Ojibwa stories from Sam Ozawamik, Frank Shawbedees and Basil Johnston.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 25, no. 2, 2001, pp. 93-105
Description
Describes research on social services issues concerning Ojibwa First Nation communities, particularly the high incidence of youth suicide, addiction, and court appearances.