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Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Greg Finnegan
Ken Coates
The Northern Review, no. 42, Northern Inequalities - Global Processes, Local Legacies, 2016, pp. 131-175
Description
Looks at a community based approach to data collection and analysis developed by the Centre for Northern Governance and Development.
An Illustrated History of Canada's Native People: I Have Lived Here Since the World Began
E-Books
Author/Creator
Arthur J. Ray
Description
Fourth edition.
The Indigenous Data Landscape in Canada: An Overview
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jeanette Steffler
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 5, no. 2, 2016, pp. 149-164
Description
Commentary on the need for quality data to help develop policies for improving socioeconomic outcomes and well-being gaps in Indigenous communities and aid Indigenous research.
Indigenous in the City: Contemporary Identities and Cultural Innovation
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Francisco Delgado
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 40, no. 3, Summer, 2016, pp. 283-285
Description
Book review of: Indigenous in the City edited by Evelyn Peters and Chris Andersen.
Indigenous Peoples of Manitoba: A Guide for Newcomers
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Anika Reynar
Zoe Matties
Description
Introduction to different cultural groups, their history, relationship with the Federal government and current situations.
Indigenous Writes: A Guide to First Nations, Métis & Inuit Issues in Canada
E-Books
Author/Creator
Chelsea Vowel
Interdependence and Colonization: Metis Auxiliaries and the North-West Mounted Police, 1874-1895
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Aurelio Ayala
Peter J. Carrington
Great Plains Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 2, Spring , 2016, pp. 101-130
Description
Article provides a description and interpretation of the cooperation between the NWMP and the Metis auxiliaries.
J. Z. LaRocque: A Métis Historian’s Account of His Family’s Experiences during the North-West Rebellion of 1885
Alternate Title
Finding Directions West: Readings That Locate and Dislocate Western Canada's Past
The West ; no. 9
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Heather Devine
Description
Discusses Joseph Zépherin LaRocque, born in Lebret, Saskatchewan, who was one of the very few Métis vernacular historians writing in the early 20th century.
Jean Barman: Vernacular Historian
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Heather Devine
Journal of the Canadian Historical Association, vol. 27, no. 2, 2016, pp. 136-146
Description
Essay focuses on historian's approach to writing the book French Canadians, Furs, and Indigenous Women in the Making of the Pacific Northwest.
Jurisprudential Challenges
Alternate Title
The Other Declarations in Daniels: Fiduciary Obligations and the Duty to Negotiate
[Daniels: In and Beyond the Law]
[History, Jurisdiction, and Identity in Daniels v Canada]
[The Chicken and the Egg: Unanswered Questions from Daniels
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Eric Adams
Catherine Bell
Paul Seaman
Description
Three presenters discuss the Daniels decision: First looks at the decision in terms of history, jurisdiction, and identity and citizenship; second analyzes the reasons given by the court for denying two declarations that were sought in the case; and third discusses problem of who can legitimately decide if someone is part of the Métis collective.
Duration: 1:08:05.
Presentations are part of the conference "Daniels: In and Beyond the Law" held at University of Alberta, Jan. 26-27, 2017.
Kiya Waneekah: (Don't Forget)
Theses
Author/Creator
Dennis Davey
Description
Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2017.
The Life and Death of the Council of Elders of the Descents of Jasper Park
Theses
Author/Creator
Richard Ouellet
Description
Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of British Columbia (Vancouver), 2016.
Lifetime Suicidal Thoughts among First Nations Living Off Reserve, Métis and Inuit aged 26 to 59: Prevalence and Associated Characteristics
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Peoples Survey, 2012
E-Books
Author/Creator
Mohan B. Kumar
Literacy and Numeracy among Off-reserve First Nations People and Métis: Do Higher Skill Levels Improve Labour Market Outcomes
Alternate Title
Insights on Canadian Society
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paula Arriagada
Darcy Hango
Insights on Canadian Society, May 18, 2016, pp. 1-14
Description
Data from the 2012 Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC).
Literary Land Claims: The "Indian Land Question" from Pontiac's War to Attawapiskat
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Megan Harvey
BC Studies, no. 195, Autumn, 2017, pp. 155-156
Description
Book review of Literary Land Claims by Margery Fee.
Entire review section on one pdf. To access this review scroll to p. 155.
Living on the Land: Indigenous Women's Understanding of Place
E-Books
Author/Creator
Kahente Horn-Miller
Shalene Jobin
Carole Lévesque
Denise Geoffroy
Geneviève Polèse ... [et al.]
LivingMyCulture.ca: [Métis]
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Canadian Virtual Hospice
Description
Information on palliative care. Contains links to four general videos, print document Coming Full Circle: Planning for Your Care, and series of brief videos created specifically for Métis people arranged under the headings traditions, rituals and spirituality, expectations of care, care for patient and family, talking about illness, emotions and support, and after death and ceremonies.
Louis Riel Spy Mission Task 2016
Alternate Title
Dominion of Canada Classified Document 1869
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
J. Ditson
Description
Mock letter from John A. Macdonald requesting students infiltrate the Red River Settlement to gather information. Intended for Grade 10 Social Studies.
Mâmawoh Kamâtowin, "Coming Together to Help Each Other in Wellness": Honouring Indigenous Nursing Knowledge
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
R. Lisa Bourque Bearskin
Brenda L. Cameron
Malcolm King
Cora Weber-Pillwax
Madeleine Dion Stout ... [et al.]
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 11, no. 1, Wellness-Based Indigenous Health Research and Promising Practices, 2016, pp. 18-33
Description
Explores how Indigenous Knowledge systems and identity are embedded in nursing practices.
The Many Worlds of Louis Riel: A Political Odyssey from Red River to Montreal and Back 1840-1875
Theses
Author/Creator
M. Max Hamon
Description
History and Classical Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2017.
[Mapping Narratives of Métisness and Communities]
Alternate Title
Reconciliation and the Métis Conference [Session Two]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Brenda MacDougall
Mike Evans
Robert Innes
Signa Daum Shanks
Description
MacDougall and Evans discuss their work developing a Métis digital archive database. Innes discusses culturally-mixed bands and cultural similarities of First Nation and Métis peoples. Signa Daum Shanks speaks about using community stories to improve modern community relationships.
Duration: 1:18:18
A Matter of National and Constitutional Import: Report of the Minister's Special Representative on Reconciliation with Métis: Section 35 Métis Rights and the Manitoba Métis Federation Decision
E-Books
Author/Creator
Thomas Isaac
Description
Reports on results of submissions from, and consultations with, Métis organizations, governments and institutions, and representatives from federal and provincial / territorial governments.
Métis Action, Canadian Law and Historical Research: Preliminary Thoughts about Strategies for Current Efforts
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Signa A. Daum Shanks
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 6, no. 2, 2017, pp. 132-141
Description
Argues the volume of research needs to increase; recognition of importance of distinction between "historic" and "historical" is needed by legal practitioners; lawyers need to be more candid with clients about probability of a litigation's success; and clearer communication needs to take place about understandings of what an "economic" role is.
Métis and the Medicine Line: Creating a Border and Dividing a People
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Chelsea D. Frazier
NAIS: Journal of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association, vol. 4, no. 1, Spring, 2017, pp. 112-113
Description
Book review of: Métis and the Medicine Line by Michael Hogue.
Métis as Treaty Parties
Alternate Title
Reconciliation and the Métis Conference [Session Four]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Adam Gaudry
Brenda Gunn
Darren O'Toole
Description
Gaudry discusses the concept of Wicihitowin as used to resolve a 19th century conflict between the Métis and the Dakota. Gunn discusses how international law relates to treaties signed with Indigenous peoples in Canada. O'Toole discusses whether Section 31 of The Manitoba Act constituted a treaty.
Duration: 1:52:03.
Métis-Astute Social Work: Shining the Light on Some Helpful Practices
Alternate Title
Metis-Astute Social Work: Shining the Light on Some Helpful Practices
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cathy Richardson/Kinewesquao
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 6, no. 1, 2016, pp. [82]-99
Description
Argues that Métis children are both unrecognized and over-represented in provincially managed child welfare systems throughout Canada; critiques social work practices that marginalize families and explores issues of identification, identity, and advocates for social work practices which dignify, rather than further alienate Métis families.
Métis-Crown Relations Through an International Treaty Lens
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brenda Gunn
Bryn Rieger
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 6, no. 2, 2017, pp. 4-25
Description
Argues the agreement that led to the passing of the Manitoba Act in 1870 is a viable treaty according to international law.
Métis Dictionary of Biography: Volume H to K
Alternate Title
Metis Dictionary of Biography: Volume H to K
E-Books
The Métis Homeland: Its Settlements and Communities
E-Books
Author/Creator
Lawrence J. Barkwell
Métis Land Claim Participation in the North: Implications for Southern Canada
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Larry Chartrand
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 4, no. 2, The Right to Free, Prior & Informed Consent, May 2016, pp. 56-60
Description
Looks at the Sahtu Dene and Métis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement, and Métis participation in Gwitch'in and Tlicho land claims in the Northwest Territories.
Métis Matriarchs
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doris Jeanne Mackinnon
Canada's History, vol. 97, no. 6, December-January 2017-2018, pp. 38-43
Description
Looks at the lives of Bella Hardisty (later Lady Lougheed) and Buckskin Mary (Marie Rose Delorme).
"Métis": Race, Recognition, and the Struggle for Indigenous Peoplehood
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Kelly Saunders
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 40, no. 1, 2016, pp. 216-218
Description
Book review of: "Métis" by Chris Andersen.
[Métis Registries]
Alternate Title
Wahkootowin as Methodology: How Archival Records Reveal a Metis Kinscape
[Daniels: In and Beyond the Law]
[Big Historical Data: Strategies for Leveraging Colonial History]
[Métis Identification and Registry]
[The Daniels Decision, Métis Registries, and Métis Research]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Brenda Macdougall
Mike Evans
Ryan Shackleton
Tracee Mcfeeters
Description
Presenters discuss importance of family relationships and kinship rather than just bloodlines, the Métis Nation of British Columbia's BC Métis Mapping Research Project, and administration of the Métis Nation of Alberta's identification and registration process.
Duration: 1:32:26.
Presentations are part of the conference "Daniels: In and Beyond the Law" held at University of Alberta, Jan. 26-27, 2017.
Métis Rights, Daniels and Reconciliation
Alternate Title
"Les Métis de l'Est": Outlining the Intellectual Currents at the Basis of 'Métis" Self-identification in Québec
Daniels: In and Beyond the Law
You Cannot "Blow Hot and Blow Cold": The Contradictions of Colonialism and the Disregard for Mé Agency in Daniels]
["Get your application in!: Post-Daniels Pitfalls, Self-Identification and the Rush to Become Métis]
[Promises and Pitfalls of Daniels]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Thomas Isaac
Adam Gaudry
Darryl Leroux
D'Arcy Vermette
Description
Keynote speaker discusses his report A Matter of National and Constitutional Import: Report of the Minister's Special Representative on Reconciliation with Métis: Section 35 Métis Rights and the Manitoba Metis Federation Decision.
Duration: 1:03:28.
Second part (beginning at 1:08:32) consists of panel presentations on "Promises and Pitfalls of Daniels". Speakers discuss implications of decision for Métis self-identification, Métis in Quebec, and the Métis nation.
Presentations are part of the conference "Daniels: In and Beyond the Law" held at University of Alberta, Jan.
Métis-specific Bibliography for the BCcampus Indigenization Project
Alternate Title
BCcampus Indigenization Project
[Indigenization Project: Process Documents and Resources]
Documents & Presentations
Description
Brief list of resources divided into four sections: kinship, land relations, tools and impacts of colonization, calls to action.
A Métis Studies Bibliography: Annotated Bibliography and References
E-Books
Author/Creator
Lawrence Barkwell
Darren R. Préfontaine
A Métis Treaty Through the Lens of International Law
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brenda L. Gunn
Bryn Rieger
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 6, no. 2, 2017, pp. 4-25
Description
Argues that the agreement reached leading up to the Manitoba Act meets requirements for a valid treaty in international law as it was at the time.
Michif Language Research, Literature Review, Teaching Resources and Annotated Bibliography
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lawrence Barkwell
Norman Fleury
David Morin
Description
List includes peer-reviewed and grey literature, on-line resources, oral histories, language videos, audio tapes, and CDs.
[Michif Language Resources: An Annotated Bibliography]
Alternate Title
Anishinaabe / Chippewa / Ojibwe Language Resources: An Annotated Bibliography
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lawrence Barkwell
Norman Fleury
Description
Material on: culture, history, mythology and language as well as separate sections for scholarly articles and theses, children's books, films, internet resources, music, recordings, curriculum materials, and textbooks.
Mixed Blessings: Indigenous Encounters with Christianity in Canada
E-Books
Author/Creator
Timothy Pearson
Elizabeth Elbourne
Amanda Fehr
Cecilia Morgan
Jean-François Belisle … [et al.]
Molecular Death and Redface Reincarnation: Indigenous Appropriations in the US and Canada
Alternate Title
Daniels v Canada, Beyond Jurisprudential Interpretations: What to Do When the Horse as Left the Barn
Daniels: In and Beyond the Law
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Kim TallBear
Chris Andersen
Description
Speakers discuss the issue of who and what defines Indigenous identity, settler-state's practice of imposing their definitions, the phenomenon of "playing Indian", and broader social interpretations of court decisions such as Daniels.
Duration: 1:59:35. Presentations are part of the conference "Daniels: In and Beyond the Law" held at University of Alberta, Jan. 26-27, 2017.
Negotiating Life Within the City: Social Geographies and Lived Experiences of Urban Metis Peoples in Ottawa
Theses
Author/Creator
Daniel Dumas
Description
Geography Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 2017.
The New People: Reading for Peoplehood in Métis Literatures
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jennifer Adese
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 28, no. 4, Winter, 2016, pp. 53-79
Description
" ... this article proceeds by charting the valuable contribution of new shifts in the field of Métis studies to readings of Métis life stories ... "
Offering our Gifts, Partnering for Change: Decolonizing Experimentation in Winnipeg-based Settler Archives
Theses
Author/Creator
Sarah Story
Description
History-Archival Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2017.
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade 5: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
"Our Next Generation": Moving Towards a Surveillance and Prevention Framework for Youth Suicide in Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Populations
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Caroline L. Tait
Peter Butt
Robert Henry
Roger Bland
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health, vol. 36, no. 1, 2017, pp. 55-65
Description
Report reviews suicide data for Saskatchewan's Indigenous populations.
Pad Saddle
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Amelia Fay
Canada's History, vol. 96, no. 3, June-July 2016, p. 11
Description
Brief article describes how the pad saddles were made and highly prized by people of the northern plains.
Paradoxes of Resistance and Resilience: The Pitfalls of Métis Renaissance Since the 1970s
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ursula Lehmkuhl
TransCanadiana, vol. 8, Canadian Sites of Resistance: Solidarity-Struggle-Change(?), 2016, pp. [52]-72
Description
Comments on the Supreme Court of Canada's decision on the case Manitoba Métis Federation Inc. v. Canada (2013 SCC 14)
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 52.
"People Try and Label Me as Someone I'm Not": The Social Ecology of Indigenous People Living with HIV, Stigma, and Discrimination in Manitoba, Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Roberta L. Woodgate
Melanie Zurba
Pauline Tennent
Carla Cochrane
Mike Payne
Javier Mignone
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 194, December 2017, pp. 17-24
Description
Based on study that looked at barriers such as access to supports and long and short-term health services.
Political Responses
Alternate Title
[Daniels: In and Beyond the Law]
[Métisland: Métis Settlements and the Daniels Decision]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Will Goodon
Gerald Cunningham
Description
President of the Métis Settlements General Council discusses its involvement in the Daniels case and actions of the Council since the decision. Second speaker discusses the political and historical context of the case, analyzes the court's judgement, and suggests possible future actions.
Duration: 1:15:01.
Presentations are part of the conference "Daniels: In and Beyond the Law" held at University of Alberta, Jan. 26-27, 2017.