Book reviews of two books: Aboriginal and Treaty Rights in Canada edited by Michael Asch.
Treaty Talks in British Columbia by Christopher McKee.
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Canadian section of directory that lists sites with an Indigenous peoples connection worldwide. Categories include arts, law, education, events, organizations, media, history and culture, government and more...
Basic definitions and information about on-reserve real property rights following separation or divorce of married or common-law couples. Not intended to provide legal advice.
Discusses five models of aggregation: single-tier, two-tier, power sharing through treaties, and special purpose bodies with and without specific legislated powers, and the utility of each type.
Covers the past 100 years of contact between First Nations farmers and non-Aboriginal farmers which in many circumstances depended on the level of respect they had for each other.
Public Health Reports, vol. 118, no. 6, November-December 2003, pp. 518-530
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Compares mortality patterns between Alaskan Native and Non-Native population between 1989 to 1998 and trends for period between 1979-1998. Uses data from the Indian Health Service and 1990 Census.
Culturally Diverse Mental Health; the Challenges of Research and Resistance
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Joseph P. Gone
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Chapter 12 from book: Culturally Diverse Mental Health; the Challenges of Research and Resistance edited by S. Mio and G.Y. Iwamasa.
Addresses the dilemma of conventional mental health services versus alternative interventions.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 23, no. 1, 2003, pp. 113-133
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Argues that gender specific strategies must be used, looks at the frequency of local health care visits and finds three major problems in the health care system including lack of confidentiality.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 27, no. 3/4, Urban American Indian Womens Activism, June 1, 2003, pp. 548-565
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Discussion of the Anishinabequek organization that provided services for women and children in an atmosphere that emphasized cultural retention and Indigenous pride.
Child was 20-month-old who sustained severe and permanent injuries due to child abuse while under the supervision of the Montreal Lake Child and Family Agency. Panel made findings and recommendations in six areas: information sharing, staffing, case management, coordination of services, and government support.
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
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Demographics provided include, health, education, social conditions, housing, self-government of First Nations and Canadians living north of the 60th parallel.
American Antiquity, vol. 68, no. 2, April 2003, pp. 273-285
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Discusses the relationships between archaeologists, American Indians and First Nations peoples and offers suggestions for improving mutual understanding and fellowship.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies , vol. 17, no. 1, 1997, pp. 199-201
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Book review of: William Bartram on the Southeast Indians by Gregory A. Waselkow and Kathryn E. Holland Braund (Editors). Historical reprint with extensive notes and analysis of Bartram's 18th century perspectives.