Self-Employment on Indian Reserves
Theses
Author/Creator
Piotr Wilk
Description
Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Western Ontario, 2005.
Uses photovoice research method and interviews to find out what knowledge and understanding of body image young First Nations women have about themselves.
Speakers discuss how the Act has defined the government's and Crown's relationship with First Nations peoples; how it has impeded development of communities; and how fundamental changes are needed to give First Nations' control over governance and the ability to develop mechanisms to improve access to capital.
Duration: 1:09:15.
Looks at the Indian Children Welfare Act (ICWA), conceptions of the family, and a child's best interests.
Joint issue with: Indigenous Studies Today Issue 1, Spring 2006.