Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Wendy Whitecloud
Description
Discusses the history non-native social workers within Aboriginal communities and the beginning of First Nations' control of child welfare.
Duration: 7:11.
A History of Treaty-Making in Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
Description
Provides brief overview of treaty process over the past 300 years.
How Well is Co-management Working?: Perspectives, Partnerships and Power Sharing Along the Way to an Indigenous Protected Area on Girringun Country
Theses
Author/Creator
Melanie Zurba
Description
Natural Resource Management Thesis (M.N.R.M.)--Natural Resources Institute, University of Manitoba, 2010.
Human Security in the Arctic: The Foundation of Regional Cooperation
Alternate Title
The Emerging Arctic Security Environment
Working Papers on Arctic Security ; no. 1
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Heather Exner-Pirot
Working Papers on Arctic Security
Description
Discusses evolution and significance of concept of protection of human security, which focuses on environmental and cultural threats to the survival of societies, groups, and individuals.
Hunger, Horses, and Government Men: Criminal Law on the Aboriginal Plains, 1870-1905
Alternate Title
Law and Society Series
E-Books
Author/Creator
Shelley A.M. Gavigan
Law and Society Series
The Im/possibility of Recovery in Native North American Literatures
Theses
Author/Creator
Nancy Lynn Van Styvendale
Description
English and Film Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2010.
Looks at four narratives: Jeannette Armstrong’s Slash, Sherman Alexie’s Indian Killer, Tomson Highway’s Kiss of the Fur Queen, and Joseph Boyden’s Three Day Road.
Imagining and Visualizing “Indianness” in Trudeauvian Canada: Joyce Wieland’s The Far Shore and True Patriot Love
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kristy Holmes
RACAR, vol. 35, no. 2, 2010, pp. 47-64
Description
Analyzes a film and artist's book about the Inuit by a non-Inuit in terms of the political environment at the time.
Implementation of Traditional Knowledge in Mental Health Policy: Learning From the Cases of the Inuit, the Haida and the Maori
Theses
Author/Creator
Melissa L. Thornton
Description
Public Administration Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 2012.
"In the Interest of the Indians": The Department of Indian Affairs, Charles Cooke and the Recruitment of Native Men in Southern Ontario for the Canadian Expeditionary Force, 1916
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Katharine McGowan
Ontario History, vol. 102, no. 1, Spring, 2010, pp. [109]-124
Description
Article looks at the realities Cooke encountered while recruiting First Nations men for overseas service.
The Inclusion of Atypical Minorities in Public Policy: Urban Aboriginal Peoples in Canada and Travellers in Ireland
Alternate Title
Atypical Minorities in Public Policy Processes
Theses
Author/Creator
Joanne Heritz
Description
[Political Science] Thesis (Ph.D.)--McMaster University, 2012.
Increasing the Sustainability of a Resource Development:
Aboriginal Engagement and Negotiated Agreements
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Courtney Fidler
Environment, Development and Sustainability, vol. 12, no. 2, April 2010, pp. 233-244
Description
Looks at Aboriginal participation in mine development and how more inclusive social and environmental development models can support a more equitable and sustainable development. Uses the Galore Creek Project as a case study.
Scroll down to read article.
Indian Acts and Amendments: 1868-1950
Alternate Title
Contemporary Indian Legislation, 1951-1978
E-Books
Author/Creator
Treaties and Historical Research Centre, Corporate Policy, Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Description
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC): Delivering Inequity to First Nations Children and Families Receiving Child Welfare Services
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Cindy Blackstock
Description
Comments on the inability for INAC to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children according to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child or the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Indian and Northern Education Program
Archival » Archival Items
Author/Creator
Indian and Northern Education Program
Description
Materials relating to the 20th Reunion & Language Workshop of the Indian and Northern Education Program, including correspondence, pamphlets and a rough draft of Dr. Spinks's remarks at the banquet.
The Indian Commissioners: Agents of the State and Indian Policy in Canada's Prairie West, 1873-1932; Negotiating the Numbered Treaties: An Intellectual and Political Biography of Alexander Morris
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Nelle Oosterom
Canada's History, vol. 90, no. 3, June/July 2010, p. 53
Description
Book reviews of: The Indian Commissioners by Brian Titley and Negotiating the Numbered Treaties by Robert J. Talbot.
The Indian Commissioners: Agents of the State and the Indian Policy in Canada's Prairie West, 1873-1932
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Kristin Burnett
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 30, no. 2, 2010, pp. 433-435
Description
Book review of: The Indian Commissioners by Brian Titley.
'Indian Drum in the House': A Critical Discourse Analysis of an Apology for Canadian Residential Schools and the Public's Response
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Willow J. Anderson
The International Communication Gazette, vol. 74, no. 6, Intercultural Communication in a Conflict-Torn World , 2012, pp. 571-585
Description
Looks at whether Canadians reaffirm or contest the 2008 federal apology to the victims of residential schools.
Indian Equity Foundation Lacks Signing
Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, Special Edition, November 1981, p. 27
Description
Noel Starblanket describes the benefits of the Saskatchewan program and explains why the Agreement is not yet signed by the Federal government.
Indian Infant Mortality in British Columbia
Theses
Author/Creator
Marilyn Baker-Anderson
Description
Community and Regional Planning Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 1981.
Indian Residential School Litigation
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Karen Busby
Description
Looks at suits filed by residential school survivors against the Canadian government for loss of culture, spirituality and physical and sexual abuse.
Duration: 7:13.
Indigenous Children's Rights: A Sociological Perspective on Boarding Schools and Transracial Adoption
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Madeline H. Engel
Norma Kolko Phillips
Frances a. DellaCava
International Journal of Children's Rights , vol. 20, 2012, pp. 279-299
Description
Looks at policies and consequences relating to Indigenous children in Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand effected by boarding schools and transracial adoption.
Indigenous Contentious Collective Action in Canada: The Labrador Innu and Their Occupation of the Goose Bay Military Air Base
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christopher Alcantara
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 30, no. 1, 2010, pp. 21-43
Description
Explores the main factors involved in the contentious collective action by the Labrador Innu during the 1980s and 1990s and questions the possible application of these factors to other cases.
Indigenous People's Health and Health-Care Equity: Seven Years Later
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David Gregory
Jean Harrowing
Canadian Journal Of Nursing Research, vol. 44, no. 2, Indigenous Peoples Health and Health-Care Equity, 2012, pp. 15-18
Description
Looks at the emerging challenges of nursing research since 2005.
The Intergenerational Effects of Relocation Policies on Indigenous Families
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Melissa L. Walls
Les B. Whitbeck
Journal of Family Issues, vol. 33, no. 9, 2012, pp. 1272-1293
Description
Research reveals government relocations programs negatively affects not only well-being of grandparent-generation but ripples out to affect subsequent generations.
Intergenerational Trauma From a Mental Health Perspective
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Peter Menzies
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 7, Promising Practices in Mental Health: Emerging Paradigms for Aboriginal Social Work Practices, November 2010, pp. 63-85
Description
Presents a study that looks at links between personal homelessness and intergenerational trauma through a series of interviews with Aboriginal men.
International Expert Group Meeting on "Combating Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls: Article 22 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples"
Alternate Title
United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Government of Canada
Description
Summarizes recent and current initiatives undertaken by the federal government.
Introducing NAMHA
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cyril Hennessy
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 5, no. 2, June 1981, pp. 43-45
Description
Describes the objectives of the (Australian) National Aboriginal Mental Health Association (NAMHA).
Introduction: le Tourisme dans l'Arctique / Introduction: Tourism in the Arctic
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Daniela Tommasini
Études/Inuit/Studies, vol. 36, no. 2, Les Tourisme dans l Artique / Tourism in the Arctic, 2012, pp. 5-11
Description
Introductory article to themed issue on Arctic tourism.
Introduction: Residential Schools and Decolonization
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rosemary Nagy
Robinder Kaur Sehdev
Canadian Journal of Law and Society, vol. 27, no. 1, 2012, pp. 67-73
Description
Brief introduction to the articles in section of volume which discuss the experiences of residential school survivors, the challenges of the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions and the politics of reconciliation.
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An Introduction to Charles A. Cooke Within The Context of Aboriginal Identity
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Timothy C. Winegard
Ontario History, vol. 102, no. 1, Spring , 2010, pp. [78]-80
Description
Introduces two articles that feature Charles A. Cooke and his efforts to recruit First Nations men in Ontario and Quebec during the First World War.
Introduction to Special Indigenous Issue
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Raven Sinclair
Critical Social Work, vol. 11, no. 1, Special Indigenous Issue, 2010, p. [?]
Description
Introduction to an issue devoted to Aboriginal and social work issues.
Inuit Art and the Quest for Canada's Arctic Sovereignty
Alternate Title
Calgary Papers in Military and Strategic Studies. Occasional Paper; no. 5
E-Books
Author/Creator
Patrick Lennox
Inuit Governance in a Changing Environment: A Scientific or a Political Project
Alternate Title
What Holds the Arctic Together?
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Cécile Pelaudeix
Description
"Focuses on Inuit governance at the national and international level in terms of policy in order to discuss the developing involvement of Inuit in policy-making, and the role environmental knowledge might have had in this process".
Chapter from What Holds the Arctic Together? edited by Cécile Pelaudeix, Alain Faure, Robert Griffiths.
Investigating Social Policy Relationships: A Critical Analysis of Understandings of First Nation Family Violence
Theses
Author/Creator
Tracey Elizabeth Hazelwood
Description
Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2010.
Investigating the Inuit-Canadian Government Relationship. Claiming about the Fate of Inuit Dogs and Inuit Leadership
Alternate Title
Inuit Studies Conference ; 17th, 2010
[Inuit People and the Aboriginal World]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Francis Lévesque
Description
In-depth look at the process and strategy of claims made against the Federal government by the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) and the Makivik Corporation for the killing of Inuit sled dogs between 1950 and 1970.
Involve First Nations in Combating Climate Change
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Isha Thompson
Windspeaker, vol. 27, no. 11, February 2010, p. 9
Description
Discusses the need for evaluating climate change and the importance of ensuring First Nations involvement in the process.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.9.
Is "Inherent Aboriginal Self-Government" Constitutional?
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jeffrey K. Rustand
Description
Examines why the Federal government policy is incompatible with Aboriginal self-government and Canada’s Constitution.
The James Bay Treaty Turns 100
Web Sites » Governmental
Author/Creator
Archives of Ontario
Description
Online exhibit with links to expeditions of 1905-1906, developing the treaty relationship, 1905-2005, the James Bay Treaty and people, and events surrounding the making of Treaty No. 9.
The James Bay Treaty Turns 100: Grade 12: Canada: History, Identity, and Culture
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Archives of Ontario
Description
Lesson plan involves students negotiating an agreement for two disparate groups to share a territory. To be used with the online exhibition James Bay Treaty Turns 100.
Jordan's Principle: Canada's Broken Promise to First Nations Children?
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cindy Blackstock
Paediatrics & Child Health, vol. 17, no. 7, Healing Winds: Aboriginal Child and Youth Health in Canada, Aug./Sept. 2012, pp. 368-370
Description
Summarizes the child-first principle, raises questions about the Federal Government's interpretation and implementation of the policy, and gives brief description of the Maurina Beadle and Pictou Landing Band Council v. Attorney General of Canada case.
Joseph Boyden and John Ralston Saul. Part Two
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Joseph Boyden
John Ralston Saul
Description
Joseph Boyden and John Ralston Saul discuss their books from the Extraordinary Canadians series.
"October 12, 2010, Toronto Reference Library."
Duration: 9:57.
The Journey Ahead: Report on Progress Since the Government of Canada's Apology to Former Students of Indian Residential Schools
Alternate Title
The Journey Ahead: Report on Progress Since the Government of Canada's Apology to Former Students of Indian Residential Schools: Report of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Gerry St. Germain
Lillian Eva Dyck
Description
Discusses the report on the progress made on the Government of Canada’s commitments since the apology to former students of Indian Residential Schools, and the challenges that still lie ahead.
[Jurisdiction and Education Presentation by Sharon Venne]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Sharon Venne
Description
Cree lawyer speaks at the Karonhianónhnha School about the political landscape of Canada.
Duration: 48:25.
Jurisdictional Quagmire: First Nation Child Welfare as a Human Right
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Christopher Devlin
Leah DeForrest
Caitlin Mason
Description
Discusses situation which has developed because the federal government funds on-reserve agencies, but they must operate according to provincial law.
A Just Allotment of Memory: Witnessing First Nations Testimony in Isabelle Knockwood's Out of the Depths
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Renée Hulan
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 46, no. 1, Winter, 2012, pp. 53-74
Description
Suggests residential school survivor stories should be model for understanding the living legacy of schools rather than government's attitude of putting past experiences behind us.
Justice Delayed - Assembly of First Nations Submission to Canada for the Five Year Review of the Specific Action Plan: "Justice at Last"
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Assembly of First Nations
Description
Results from feedback given at a two day "think tank" hosted by AFN February 24 and March 15, 2012. Provides recommendations for processing specific claims.
The Kahnawà:ke Standoff and Reflections on Fascism
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David Bedford
Thomas Cheney
Socialist Studies, vol. 6, no. 1, Special Section: Twenty Years After Kanehsatà:ke: Reflections, Responses, Analyses, Spring, 2010, pp. 125-136
Description
Discusses media and government reactions to the Oka protest in 1990.
[Kevin Annett: The Truth About the Canadian Residential School Massacres]
Alternate Title
Face to Face
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Jack Etkin
Kevin Annett
Description
Discusses the genocide of indigenous children and the film, Unrepentant: Kevin Annett and Canada's Genocide.
Duration: 54:41.
Knitting and Basket-Making Receives an Official Nod
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Shauna Lewis
Windspeaker , vol. 30, no. 2, Raven's Eye, May 2012, p. 3
Description
Comments on the designation of Cowichan sweaters and Nlaka'pamux basket making as Aboriginal items of national historic significance by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Page 4 of insert entitled Raven's Eye: Special Section Providing News from BC & Yukon.
Kookum Knew... Exploring Historical Contexts: Aboriginal People, The Justice System, and Child Welfare
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Shanne McCaffrey
International Journal of Child, Youth and Family Studies, vol. 1, no. 3/4, 2010, pp. 340-347
Description
"This paper concerns the inclusion of a "Gladue Report" in Aboriginal child welfare cases in Canada."