Discusses the importance of traditional governance systems, and efforts for revising constitutions to support Indian Nations' sovereignty including changing the criteria for White Earth citizenship.
Duration: 55:50. Includes transcript.
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Outlines five principles of Aboriginal worldviews that can be incorporated into community development initiatives and increase the capacity of Aboriginal communities.
AIATSIS National Indigenous Studies Conference ; 2009
Information Technologies and Indigenous Communities Symosium ; 2010
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Laurel Evelyn Dyson
Fiona Brady
Daniel Featherstone
Inge Kral
Cat Kutay ... [et al.]
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Developed from papers presented at the 2009 AIATSIS National Indigenous Studies Conference and the 2010 Symposium, Information Technologies and Indigenous Communities.
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 37, no. 2, The Seventh Generation: Spotlight on Indigenous Youth, June 2013, p. [?]
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Discusses current work being undertaken in the Nyikina community to ensure language, traditional laws, and customs are passed on to future generations.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 26, no. 1, 2006, pp. 25-52
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Looks at at strategies used to create a cultural identity and empowerment in Aboriginal newspapers and media. Examples from the First Nations Messenger and the Anishinabek News.
Resource manual created for resource providers, to address risks and support for families with young children. Includes current research, case scenarios, strategies and recommendations.
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 2, no. 2, Literacy & Democracy, December 2013, pp. 28-32
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Examines innovative culturally-rooted programs that mix traditional academics with life skills and courses to promote economic, social and cultural well-being.
Looks at strategic planning and developing policies by First Nations governments to ensure that they are operating efficiently, effectively, and in ways that are respectful of their culture and vision.