American Indian Quarterly, vol. 21, no. 2, Spring, 1997, pp. 195-208
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Article examines the formation of pan-Indigenous or pan-Indian identity while considering the factors of political, economic, and ethnic marginalization. Considers different 20th Century pan-Indigenous organizations in the context of ethnic process theories.
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, Inaugural Edition, May 1997, pp. 43-53
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Looks at a kinship care model that preserve the integrity and autonomy for First Nations, recognizing the importance of prior relationships between the child, caregiver and community, and is rooted in traditional connectedness.
Film interview with Brenda MacDougall discussing her research on the history of family names, the church and residential schools in Ile a la Crosse. 7 minutes.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 14, no. 4, Series 2, Winter, 2002, pp. [18]-36
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Examines the eleven short stories in the book Grand Avenue, written by Greg Sarris, stories that all have a reference to family, extended family, or community.
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Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 14, no. 2 & 3, Series 2 , Summer/Fall, 2002, pp. 50-54
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Book review of: Throwing Fire at the Sun, Water at the Moon by Anita Endrezze.
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Looks at how Canada's child welfare system, as part of a colonial ideology, reflects mainstream perspectives which are in conflict with Aboriginal values and traditions.