Pamphlet from the Canadian New Democratic Party in preparation for the 1993 Federal Election, stating the NDP's position on land claims, self-government and treaties.
Examines how First Nations may manage aquatic resources in their traditional territories by looking at case studies involving the Yinka Dene, the Syilx Nation, water monitoring practices, the Tla'amin Nation and the Cowichan tribes.
BC Studies, no. 199, Indigeneities and Museums: Ongoing Conversations, Autumn, 2018, pp. 81-94
Description
Author--who is an anthropologist specializing in Coast Salish culture, a member and chair of the collections committee, and a board member of the Museum--discusses several examples of repatriating objects, and the process of developing a formal policy.
In webinar, representative from the First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) discusses organization's development and purpose, the issue of data sovereignty, the principles of OCAP (Ownership, Control, Access and Possession) and their implications for researchers.
Duration: 49:31.
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 13, no. 2, Death and Dying: Healing and Supporting Journeys, December 2018, pp. 8-28
Description
Using a targeted literature search, critiques mainstream approaches to suicidology and suicide prevention because they ignore key social and structural dimensions of Aboriginal suicide.
BC Studies, no. 197, Spring, April 24, 2018, pp. 107-121
Description
Discusses the text and its critical framework—title page, introduction, and other framing elements. Considers the roles of Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Chief Joe and his wife Mary Capilano as co-authors, and the decolonization of the text by reconnecting it to unceded Coast Salish lands using platform called ArcGIS Story-Map Journals,
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Francois Vincent
Description
File contains a presentation by Assistant Chief Francois Vincent giving an overview of the history of the Huron-Wendat people, and specifically the people who settled at Lorette, near Quebec City.
Returning Men to Honour: A Guidebook for Developing Intervention and Education Programs for Men Who Batter in Native Communities
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
George Behn
Description
File contains a presentation by Grand Chief George Behn, Fort Nelson First Nation. Behn relays the history of his people from the time they signed Treaty 8 until the present. Behn discusses problems with the government and resource companies, and the settlement which his First Nation made for oil royalty revenue. Following the presentation Commissioner Erasmus discusses resource use and pollution issues with Behn.
File contains a presentation by Ken Pruden relating to the difficulties Canadian Friendship Centres have in providing services for its target audience. Pruden says that funding cuts by the Canadian government are inhibiting the Friendship Centres' ability to assist persons and calls on the Commission to bring this matter to the government's attention. Pruden introduces Ray Fox, also of the Lac La Biche Canadian Native Friendship Centre.
File contains a presentation by Mike Mercredi, Director of Athabasca Native Development Corporation. Mercredi describes the mandate and goals of his organization which represents Metis and First Nations people throughout Northern Alberta, and works to provide economic opportunity for them. Mercredi discusses some of the challenges his organization has faced, and some of the structural problems confronting northern economic development. Following the presentation are some remarks by Commissioner Paul Chartrand.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains a presentation by an unidentified male speaker, a director on the British Columbia Indian Housing Council. Statistics provided show 6000 new homes required on British Columbia First Nations, and the speaker recommends increasing government housing subsidies to meet this need.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 109, no. 5-6, December 2018, pp. 710-716
Description
Examines the successes of a culturally appropriate early childcare and development program and challenges in implementing home visits in three communities in Québec; stresses the importance of hiring local Indigenous female family support workers (FSW) to provide culturally safe programming and outreach services.
Indigenous Law Journal, vol. 16/17, no. 1, 2018, pp. 21-50
Description
Article examines Supreme Court of Canada decision in the landmark case to see to what extent judges gave equal weight to Indigenous legal traditions.
Legislation and Cases Cited:Canadian Charter of Rights and FreedomsConstitution Act, 1867,
Constitution Act, 1982,
Forest Act, R.S.B.C. 1996Royal Proclamation (1763)
A summary of 15 semi-directed interviews with Cree and Inuit Elders, conducted in June of 2012 regarding climate change and the health of polar bears. Participants unanimously agreed on the reality of a warming climate and a prolonged ice-free season, but differed by community in their perception of the health of the polar bears
First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)
Description
Looks at child-care use, types of child-care arrangements, and satisfaction with options available. Uses data from the 2016 First Nations Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 13, no. 1, 2018, pp. [50]-54
Description
French language transcript, with English translation, of a speech given by a student from The Sacred Heart School of Montreal, about on-reserve boil water advisories, urban infrastructure, and access to medicine, nutrition and food security issues.
Given at Art Oratoire, a public speaking competition in Quebec.