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Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Harriet P. Lefley
Ethos, vol. 4, no. 3, Autumn, 1976, pp. 385-401
Description
Study conducted with the women and children of the Miccosukee and Seminole tribes of Florida and reports that a traditional group had higher positive self-regard than the more integrated group.
Alaska Native Men's Voices: Tracking Masculinities through Indigenous Gender Constructs
Theses
Author/Creator
Charlene Aqpik Apok
Description
Indigenous Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2021.
Antoine Lonesinger 11 Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Antoine Lonesinger
Alphonse Littlepoplar
Indian History Film Project
Description
Interview includes two stories: the first about a boy who saves a boy and wins a wife in the process; a second about a boy who upon returning to his band with a wife becomes chief.
Campa Cosmology: The World of a Forest Tribe in South America
Alternate Title
Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History ; v. 52, pt. 5
E-Books
Author/Creator
Gerald Weiss
Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History
Description
Forms part of Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History, v.52 (p.219-588).
Canadian Arctic Modernization and Change in Female Inuit Role Identification
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ann McElroy
American Ethnologist, vol. 2, no. 4, November 1975, pp. 662-686
Description
Argues that changes in economic and social conditions have lead women to identify more strongly with Euro-Canadian values than men.
Centering A Métis Grandmothers’ Knowledge: Story of Grandmothers’ Teachings and Métis Child Welfare in B.C.
Theses
Author/Creator
Shelley Angela LaFrance
Description
Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Victoria, 2021.
Coast Salish Laws Relating to Child and Caregiver Nurturance and Safety Toolkit
Alternate Title
Abridged Casebook: Coast Salish Laws Relating to Child and Caregiver Nurturance and Safety
Activity Book 1: Coast Salish Laws Relating to Child and Caregiver Nurturance and Safety
Activity Book 2: Coast Salish Laws Relating to Child and Caregiver Nurturance and Safety
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jessica Asch
Tara Williamson
Leslie-Ann Paige
Description
Resources are designed for professionals working with Salish nations, families, caregivers, youth, and communities.
Company Men and Native Families: Fur Trade Social and Domestic Relations in Canada's Old Northwest
Theses
Author/Creator
Jennifer Brown
Description
Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Chicago, 1976.
Cooking Fish Upwanask Style
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Lois Dalby (photographer)
Description
A set of 19 photos of Napthelie McKenzie showing how a fish can be cooked upwanask style over an open fire, without a frying pan, using sticks to hold it. Birchbark can serve as a plate in the bush.
Evaluations
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Solomon Mosquito
Jim Crowe
Joe Machinine
Joe Duquette
Pius Dustyhorn
Indian History Film Project
Description
Summaries of a number of speeches on topics such as loss of Indian culture and values, problems with alcohol, a need to return to the old ways, etc.
Evelyn Victoria Windsor Interview #3
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Evelyn Victoria Windsor
David Stevenson
Indian History Film Project
Description
General reminiscences of her life and work.
Family Group Conference: An Indigenous-Based Evaluation
E-Books
Author/Creator
Michael Anthony Hart
Elisa Lacerda-Vendenborn
Don Robinson
First Nations Population Health & Wellness Agenda
E-Books
Author/Creator
Office of the Provincial Health Officer British Columbia
First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Description
Related material: Summary of Findings.
FNLED: Quebec First Nations Labour and Employment Development Survey = EDMEPN: Enquête sur le développement de la main-d’œuvre et de l’emploi chez les Premières Nations
Alternate Title
Booklet 1: Sociodemographic Profile and Life Course
Booklet 2: Culture, Identity, Language and Wellness
Booklet 4: Education, Skills and Aspirations
Booklet 5: Occupation and Employment
Booklet 6: Income and Needs Satisfaction
Booklet 7: Methodology
Highlights
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Mathieu-Olivier Côté]
[Jasmine Sawadogo]
[Nicolas Couet]
Follow-up Report to the Canadian Human Rights Commission on the Human Rights of the Innu of Labrador
E-Books
Author/Creator
Celeste McKay Consulting
Donald McRae
Description
Related material: 2002 Report.
George Okeymaw Interview 2
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
George Okeymaw
Dave Capot
Dan McLean
Indian History Film Project
Description
Understanding of treaty promises; distribution of food, ammunition, etc. in earlier times; interesting accounts of home-made agricultural equipment (aswell as that supplied by Dept. of Indian Affairs).
"Gerry, Harriet E., Sinasia Remembers."
Archival » Archival Items
Author/Creator
Harriet E. Gerry
Description
This file contains "Sinasia Remembers" the reminiscences of Harriet E. Gerry (unpublished), and published articles about her work nursing among the Indians of western Canada. Her extensive memoir is made up of several short stories and anecdotes about the many communities she worked in. These include Onion Lake, Kehewin Reserve, Leask, Sturgeon Lake, Cold Lake, Fort Qu'Appelle, One Arrow Reserve, Piapot Reserve and many in British Columbia later in her career.
Gwendoline B. Beck Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Gwendoline B. Beck
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Gwen Beck is a long time resident of La Ronge who has taken a keen interest in local, social and political affairs.
Harry Paul Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Harry Paul
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Harry Paul lived in La Ronge in the 1930s and describes what life was like in those years.
Henry Cardinal Interview 1
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Henry Cardinal
Louis Rain
Indian History Film Project
Description
Talks about the sale of Saddle Lake Reserve land and the amalgamation of Saddle Lake, Blue Quills and Washatanow Reserves. Also mentions the relationship of the Pakan Reserve to the Saddle Lake Reserve.
Hilda Smith Interview #3
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Hilda Smith
David Stevenson
Indian History Film Project
Description
Gives Indian words for a variety of English terms. Discusses family relationships with the interviewer.
I Want To Tell You A Story
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tibetha Kemble (Stonechild)
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 9, no. 2, 2021, pp. 114-121
Description
A discussion of how colonialism created the conditions that were used to justify the removal of Indigenous children from their families, both historically and in modern times. The author use her own personal story as means to discuss its effects.
In Between People: The Metis of Central Montana
E-Books
Author/Creator
Candi Zion
Indian and Common Law Marriages
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Henry H. Foster
American Indian Law Review, vol. 3, 1975, pp. 83-102
Description
Overview of the legal consequences of mixed-marriages from the perspective of Anglo-American and Indian law.
Indian Women: A Brief History of Their Roles and Rights
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Douglas Sanders
McGill Law Journal, vol. 21, no. [4], [Women and the Law] , 1975, pp. 656-672
Description
Looks at a number of cases in the Canadian courts involving traditional First Nations kinship systems.
Indigenous Early Learning & Child Care (IELCC) Environmental Scan: Alberta Region
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Cora Voyageur
Description
Study included engagement sessions in Treaty Six, Seven and Eight regions, literature review, and examination of primary data from Aboriginal Head Start in Urban and Northern Communities (AHSUNC) Aboriginal Head Start on Reserve (AHSOR) and First Nations and Inuit Child Care Initiative (FNICCI) sites.
Indigenous Reunification in Child Welfare: A Scoping Review
Theses
Author/Creator
Teresa Michell
Interview with Five Elders of the Sarcee Reserve
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Dick Starlight
Jimmy Dodging Horse
Francis Crow Chief
William Little Bear
George Heavy Fire
Johnny Smith
Indian History Film Project
Description
Five elders of the Sarcee Reserve (ages 48-63) discuss their understanding of Treaty #7.
Inuit Land Use and Occupancy Study Report; vol, 2: Supporting Studies
E-Books
Author/Creator
Milton Freeman Research
[Jim Lotz
Eugene Y. Arima
D.W. Moodie
John Spink
Allen K. Philbrick ... [et al.]]
Joe Kapoeze 1 Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Joe Kapoeze
Archie Baptiste
Indian History Film Project
Description
Interview includes a story about a child who was protected by the North Wind. Also included are stories of residential schools; conflict between Indians and Indian agents.Tape IH-045 has not as yet been translated from the Cree language.
John Thompson Interview #2
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
John Thompson
David Stevenson
Lucy Johnson
Indian History Film Project
Description
Discussion about fishing, trapping, settlements and celebrations.
Joseph R. MacAuley Sr. Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Joseph R. MacAuley
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Mr. MacAuley tells of the changes that have taken place in Cumberland House including the increase in crime and alcoholism.
kimotinâniwiw itwêwina = Stolen Words Written by Melanie Florence; Illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard: Guide to the Plains Cree Edition
E-Books
Author/Creator
Dolores Greyeyes Sand
Arden Ogg
Description
Story about a little Cree girl who helps her grandfather regain his language after he tells her about his experience of residential school, separation from his family and culture and loss of language.
Suitable for use with students aged 9-13 (Grades 4-7) who have completed three or more years of Cree language instruction.
Living in a Cruel Limbo: A Guide to Investigating Cold Missing Person Cases
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jason P. Moran
United States Attorney's Bulletin, vol. 69, no. 2, Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons: Legal, Prosecution, Advocacy and Healthcare, March 2021, pp. 131-148
Description
Look at the effects of cold cases on Indigenous communities and the introduction of cold case units to improve the chances of cases being solved.
Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to page 131.
Make Healing Happen: It's Time to Act
E-Books
Author/Creator
The Healing Foundation
Description
Discusses the complex needs of Stolen Generation survivors and their descendants.
Making A Fish Skin Rattle
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Lois Dalby (photographer)
Description
A set of 35 photos of Napthelie McKenzie and Jemima Charles showing the making of a child's fish skin rattle
Making A Paddle
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Lois Dalby (photographer)
Description
A set of 12 photos showing Napthelie McKenzie splitting a log and making a paddle.
Making A Tikunagun
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Lois Dalby (photographer)
Description
A set of 31 photos of Napthelie McKenzie and Lillian Charles showing the making of a tikunagun or cradleboard.
Making Bannock In A Pan
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Lois Dalby (photographer)
Description
A set of 25 photographs of Jemima Charles and Lydia McKenzie showing the making of bannock in a pan. Bannock can be made quickly and is ideal for life in the bush as it needs no long rising time in a warm place like bread does.
Making Bannock On A Stick
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Lois Dalby (photographer)
Description
A set of 21 photos of Napthelie McKenzie showing the making of bannock on a stick.
Making Birch Syrup
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Lois Dalby (photographer)
Description
A set of 102 photos of Mary Eninew showing the making of birch syrup. In the spring when the sap begins to rise it is time to make birch syrup. Winter cabins are small and cramped and families often move out to a spring camp. The men and older boys would go hunting for fresh meat around the shore in a canoe, bringing back ducks, grouse, and small animals. The women and children would enjoy the freedom of being outside as they gathered birch sap and made syrup. The syrup will be a delicious treat on hot bannock!
My Album of Memories - Leslie Garrett. - Book. - [1976?].
E-Books
Author/Creator
Leslie Garrett
Description
Autobiography of Leslie Garrett, born 1898 into a religious family in England. He became a minister of the Church of England after emigrating to Canada in 1913. In 1923 he was assigned to Big Trout Lake, ON, and did missionary work among the Aboriginal population for 31 years. In 1953 he moved to Loon Lake, SK, as a senior missionary for the Northern Canada Evangelical Mission.
Peter Chamberlain Interview #3
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Peter Chamberlain
Agnes Chamberlain
David Stevenson
Indian History Film Project
Description
Discussion of the English equivalent of a number of Indian words. Describes how power may be acquired.
Psychological First Aid for COVID-19 Frontline Workers in American Indian/Alaska Native Communities
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health
Quality Indicators and Dispositions in the Early Learning and Child Care Sector: Learning from Indigenous Families
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Chelsea Freeborn
Alvina Mardhani-Bayne
Cheyanne Soetaert
Description
Results of scoping review organized into five themes for quality indicators (Curriculum/programming, reflection of cultures, family engagement, external perspectives, and barriers) and six themes for educator dispositions (practice of relationships, cultural humility, critical pedagogy, honouring families' knowledge, cultural match, and preservice education).
Roy Hanuse Interview #2
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Roy Hanuse
David Stevenson
Indian History Film Project
Description
Describes an encounter with a sasquatch.Description of the Hamatsa dance ceremony.
The Savvy Caregiver in Indian Country: Trainer's Manual: Part One, Introduction to Indian Country
Alternate Title
The Savvy Caregiver in Indian Country Slide Deck
The Savvy Caregiver in Indian Country: Trainer's Manual: Part Two, Class Sessions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
J. Neil Henderson
Description
Designed for use by people looking after elders with dementia with the goal having them participate with families based on their level of cognitive ability. Based on the program tested and implemented by the University of Minnesota.
Related Material:
Part Two: Class Sessions.
Slide Deck for Program Leaders
Sketches of an Artist as a Young Woman
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Diane Glancy
Mississippi Review, vol. 4, no. 2, 1975, pp. 16-22
Description
Short story by a prolific author of German and Cherokee descent.
SNAICC COVID-19 Ongoing Impacts Survey Report
Alternate Title
Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care COVID-19 Ongoing Impacts Survey Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (NIACC)
The Canadian Journal of Economics and Political Science, Vol. 12, No. 3, Aug. 1946, pp. 387-394
Description
Australian survey.
Social Justice Picture Books: Lesson Plans for the Junior-Intermediate Classroom
Alternate Title
When We Were Alone
Hiawatha and the Peacemaker
Dreambirds
The Great Kapok Tree
Stolen Words
Thanks to the Animals
Shi-shi-etko
I Am Not a Number
Gray Wolf's Search
Kookum's Red Shoes
Fox on the Ice
Shin Chi's Canoe
E-Books
Description
Lesson plans for Grades 4--8. Indigenous Perspectives section begins on p. 329.