Historical data based on 1981 Census. Analysis of key demographic, social and economic indicators and comparison between on- and off-reserve populations.
Historical data based on 1981 Census. Analysis of key demographic, social and economic indicators and comparison between on- and off-reserve populations.
Looks at development of past and current programs, initiatives in other jurisdictions, content of programs, parent needs, and effective program elements, and provides key recommendations.
English Studies in Canada, vol. 36, no. 4, December 2010, pp. 49-70
Description
Argues that the Canadian state's efforts to disrupt Aboriginal family life and isolate children from their parents, are not being recognized in redress claims.
Highlights contemporary challenges facing Indigenous peoples including American Indians and Alaskan Natives.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page vii.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 2, 2010, pp. 107-116
Description
Examines the personal, academic and psychosocial factors that encourage or inhibit educational success. Emphasis is on Aboriginal students in Québec.
Article in French.
English Thesis (Ph.D.)--Assam University, Silchar, 2010.
Focuses on the works Slash, Whispering in the Shadows, Honour the Sun, Silent Words, and Kiss of the Fur Queen.
Comments on filmmakers's representation of the Mohawk men, women and children in the her documentaries dedicated to telling the story of the Mohawks of Kanawake involved in the 1990 crisis.
Reports on whether to apply customary laws to Aboriginals and whether Aboriginal communities should have the power to apply customary laws for punishment and rehabilitation of Aboriginals. Recommends Aboriginal people have the final say in the recognition of customary law.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 22, no. 4, Winter, 2010, pp. [1]-31
Description
Discusses how U.S. federal Indian policy attempted to disrupt existing relationships, alliances and traditional ways of thinking.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 1.
Robert Goodvoice tells a story about the journey of a group of Sioux from the United States to Canada, through Portage la Prairie, Manitoba to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He tells of a settlement of the Wahpaton (Round Plain) Reserve in Saskatchewan and the division of the Sioux tribe. He also talks about Indian medicine and curing practices and reflects on the loss of knowledge of the old ways.
He gives an account of the Sioux participation in the War of 1812 on the side of the British, and the Sioux interpretation of the reward promised them by the British Crown; tells the history and whereabouts of the King George III medals given to the Sioux for their loyalty to the British Crown during the War of 1812; tells the story of two Sioux chiefs who were kidnapped in Manitoba and returned to the United States, presumably for their part in the 1862 Sioux uprising (Minnesota Massacre); tells of the dispersal of the Sioux in their flight from the U.S.
He tells stories of treachery by Americans against the Sioux who had fled to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan after the 1862 Minnesota Massacre, including distribution of disease-infested clothing and food. NOTE: Attempt to verify with R.C.M.P. records. He also sings and explains a very old Dakota song sung by children when rabbit-hunting.
He tells a story of a woman who was taken prisoner and carried off to live in an enemy camp; her treachery against her brothers and husband when they came to rescue her; how she was killed by her own mother because of her treachery; her mother's atonement after the killing.
He gives a description of raising and educating children; tells a story of a spirit helping two children; and tells another story used in the teaching of children.
A set of 11 photographs of Calvin McKenzie setting a snare. Snaring animals, fish, and birds has been a way of securing food for thousands of years in northern Saskatchewan. Even today many people use snares to catch food when living in the bush.
Looks at the work of a leading Australian historian Patrick O'Farrell, and delves into why the offspring of Irish and Aboriginal parents are prouder of their heritage than those of other European ethnic groups.
Consists of an interview with three of Jim Brady's sisters. They talk about early life in St. Paul des Metis in the 1920s and 1930s, the politics and lifestyle of their father, Jim Brady, Sr., as well as discussing Brady's maternal grandfather, Laurent Garneau.
Looks at the forced removal of Aboriginal children from their families and its effects and discusses the shifts in child welfare policy, and amendment to adoption laws.
Critical Social Work, vol. 11, no. 1, Special Indigenous Issue, 2010, pp. [53]-61
Description
Discusses the impact of residential schools and the forced removal of children for the purposes of foster care or adoption. Argues that current practices and training must take into account the damage inflicted by the drive for assimilation and incorporate the Aboriginal worldview when dealing with clients.
Looks at the relevance of existing asthmas education materials and identifies how these materials could be adapted to better suit the needs of the communities.
Provides statistics on number of children in care, and child abuse and neglect; discusses factors contributing to removal and highlights successful programs.
Reviews successful multi-component programs which include behavioural parent training, self-instructional training and school-based contingency training, that could be incorporated to treat Aboriginal children and youth with FASD.
Presents a website that highlights a literacy program for children and their families. The program celebrates and explores stories through books, oral traditions and art.
Looks at the familial relationships which developed in the community of Île à la Crosse as well as those established with representatives of the fur trade and the Church.
Introduction and Chapter 1 of: One of the Family: Métis Culture in Nineteenth-Century Northwestern Saskatchewan.