Proposal Writing for Health Communities: Workbook
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lincoln Heaney
Travis Holyk
Description
Manual takes a systematic approach to developing a well-written and well-organized proposal with all the necessary elements that most funding agencies require.
Proposed Model of Care for the Ngunnawal Bush Healing Farm Australian Capital Territory
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Winnunga Nimmityjah?]
Description
Program based on the 'Living Web Model of Care'.
Proyecto Kuatiañe'e: Saving a Language for Children
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Almidio Aquino
James Kirylo
Childhood Education, vol. 81, no. 6, Education of the Aboriginal and Indigenous Child: Global Perspectives and Practices, 2005, pp. 349-354
Description
Looks at the work of the Institute of Guarani Linguistics in Asuncih, Paraguay to raise awareness of the Ava Guaraní culture and language.
Publishing Sámi Literature—from Christian Translations to Sámi Publishing Houses
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kirsti Paltto
Rauna Kuokkanen
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 22, no. 2, 2010, pp. 42-58
Description
Looks at the challenges of publishing in the Sámi languages; the foundation of Sámi literature from oral tradition to written language; early Sámi authors; the Sámi Writers’ Association; and the emergence of Sámi publishing houses.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 42.
Race Is On in First Nations' Elections
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, October 17, 2005, p. B1
Description
Commentary on the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) elections for the positions of Second and Fourth Vice-Chiefs.
Realizing the Social Contract: The Case of Colonialism and Indigenous Peoples
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert Lee Nichols
Contemporary Political Theory, vol. 4, no. 1, February 2005, pp. 42-62
Description
Examines the historical events of the 1920s, the League of Nations and the development of the international society of states as it relates to the Indigenous peoples of North America.
Reflections on the Arctic Leaders' Summit Process
E-Books
Author/Creator
Mads Fægteborg
Report Card: A Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Aboriginal Women, 2007-2010
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres
Ontario Women's Association
Description
Comments on the status of eight strategic directions.
Collaborative initiative of the Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres (OFIFC), Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA), The Independent First Nations (IFN) and the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO)
Report on the Section 4 Review of Southeast Child and Family Services
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Southern First Nations Network of Care
Description
Review was triggered when a fourteen year girl from Little Grand Rapids First Nation hung herself in a garage in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She was in the care of the Agency, which had placed her in the city. Both service delivery and operations were examined.
Researched to Death: B.C. Aboriginal Women and Violence: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Pacific Association of First Nations Women
Ending Violence Association of BC
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Description
Examines ten studies and one book relating to Aboriginal women and violence.
Residential School Claims Unsettled
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, February 21, 2005, p. B1
Description
Comments on how the government has "fossilized" the claims process, making people fill out complex forms, spending millions on administration costs and spending only 25% of the total so far for victims.
Residential School Issue Must be Resolved
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, June 6, 2005, p. B1
Description
Critical commentary on the slow pace toward a resolution in regards to issues surrounding residential schools.
Resiliency in Crisis: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Urban American Indian Nonprofit Sector
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Urban Indian Family Coalition
Description
Reports results of national survey of members, partners, and grantees (over 40 organizations) about issues they were experiencing on the front lines. Primary community needs were employment placement, housing stability, food security, and mental health services. Organizations' were facing severe budget issues as a result of disruption of revenue streams and therefore were being forced to scale back operations. Includes recommendations for governments and philanthropies.
The Rights Response: Strategic Plan 2010-2015
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network
Description
Outlines a number of key conclusions and strategic directions.
Rights, Rituals, and Repercussions: Aboriginal Participation in the 2010 Olympic Games Planning Process
Theses
Author/Creator
Priya Vadi
Description
Geography Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 2010.
Roundtable on Urban Aboriginal Governance: Summary of the 5th Aboriginal Governance Roundtable, Ottawa, January 20, 2005
Alternate Title
Institute on Governance Roundtable Series, 2004-05
Towards a New Aboriginal Governance Agenda - TANAGA
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Institute on Governance
[Calvin Hanselmann
Peter Dinsdale
Patrick Brazeau]
Institute on Governance Roundtable Series
Description
Three speakers provided overview of the issue and looked at contemporary and potential mechanisms for dealing with issues.
The Saami and the National Parliaments: Channels for Political Influence
Alternate Title
Case Study / Parliament / Saami
Gáldu Čála ; no. 2, 2007
The Sami and the National Parliaments
E-Books
Author/Creator
Eva Josefsen
Description
Revised edition of article published by IWGIA in Challenging Politics: Indigenous People's Experiences with Political Parties and Elections edited by Kathrin Wessendorf.
Also published as no. 2, 2007 of the journal Gáldu Čála.
Same Country: Same Lands; 78 Countries Away: An Exploration of the Nature and Extent of Collaboration between the Voluntary Sector and First Nations Child and Family Services of British Columbia
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cindy Blackstock
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 2, no. 1, 2005, pp. 130-158
Description
Examines rationales for social exclusion, discrimination and increased risk factors for children.
Sami Self-Determination: Autonomy and Economy: The Authority and Autonomy of the Sámediggi in the Health and Social Services Sector
Alternate Title
Gáldu Čála ; no. 2, 2010
Galdu Cala ; no. 2, 2010
E-Books
Author/Creator
Lars-Erik Borge
Sámi Youth Perspectives, Education and the Labour Market
Alternate Title
Nordregio Report ; 2020:5
Sami Youth Perspectives, Education and the Labour Market
E-Books
Author/Creator
Lise Smed Olsen
Linnea Löfving
Juho-Matti Paavola
Jens Bjørn Grelck
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's Approach to Securing Public Trust, 2000-2004
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Yale D. Belanger
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 7, no. 1, Fall, 2010, pp. 69-83
Description
Looks at improving corporate accountability, identity, and reputation in light of the Dutch Lerat Affair scandal.
Scientific Certainty in a Time of Uncertainty: Predicting Vulnerability of Canada's First Nations to Pandemic H1N1/09
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nicholas Spence
Jerry P. White
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, 2010, pp. 1-36
Description
World Health Organization announced Indigenous populations at high risk of being infected with H1N1 virus
given clinical evidence to date.
Seeking Racial Justice: An Insider's Memoir of the Movement for Aboriginal Advancement, 1938-1978 ; Black and White Together: FCAATSI, The Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders, 1958-1973
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Rani Kerin
Aboriginal History , vol. 29, 2005, pp. 161-162
Description
Book reviews of:
Seeking Racial Justice by Jack Horner.
Black and White Together by Sue Taffe.
Reviews located by scrolling to page 161.
Self-Determination in Action: The Entrepreneurship of the Northern Saskatchewan Trappers Association Co-operative
Alternate Title
Linking, Learning, Leveraging: Social Enterprises, Knowledgeable Economies, and Sustainable Communities
Research Report Series (Centre for the Study of Co-operatives) ; no. 10-01
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Dwayne Pattison
Isobel M. Findlay
Research Report Series (Centre for the Study of Co-operatives)
Description
Focuses on governance, member participation, learning and cultural revitalization, and representation in negotiations. Concludes with recommendations to strengthen internal and external legitimacy.
Serving American Indian Students in Tribal Colleges: Lessons for Mainstream Colleges
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Robert G. Martin
New Directions for Student Services, no. 109, Spring, 2005, pp. 79-86
Description
Discusses ways culturally relevant education models have been Incorporated into tribal colleges and strategies for American Indian retention at mainstream colleges and universities.
Seven Steps to a Finer First Nations Education Program
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Isha Thompson
Windspeaker, vol. 28, no. 6, September 2010, p. 22
Description
Comments on the discussion at the 31st Assembly of First Nations regarding the need for education parity for First Nations youth compared to non-Aboriginal youth.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.22.
Sexual Violence in Saskatchewan: Voices, Stories, Insights, and Actions from the Front Lines
E-Books
Author/Creator
Patience Umereweneza
Marie Lovrod
Isobel M. Findlay
Crystal Giesbrecht
Manuela Valle-Castro ... [et al.]
Shelters for Victims of Abuse with Ties to Indigenous Communities or Organizations in Canada, 2017/2018
Alternate Title
Juristat
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ashley Maxwell
Description
Examines the characteristics of Indigenous shelters and provides additional breakdowns based on the individuals who are accessing services. Statistics are from survey data (2017/2018) and a snapshot day of April 18, 2018.
‘So, where are you from?’ Glimpsing the History of Ottawa-Gatineau’s Urban Indian Communities
Theses
Author/Creator
Karyn Pugliese
Description
History Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2005.
A Speech Prepared for Executive Director Mike DeGagné, The Aboriginal Healing Foundation: National Reconciliation Week, 2005, Canberra & Sydney, Brisbane Queensland, Australia
Documents & Presentations
State of the Inner City 2010: We're in It for the Long Haul
E-Books
Author/Creator
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives--Manitoba
[Brigette DePape
Lynne Fernandez
Ellen Smirl]
Description
Focus on Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Study and Recommendations of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Concerning the Aboriginal Healing Foundation
Alternate Title
Report of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bruce Stanton
Todd Norman Russell
Jean Crowder
Larry Bagnell
Rob Clarke ... [et al.]
Description
Committee examined the ramifications of federal government's decision to discontinue funding to the organization, with a focus on the impact on 134 community-based healing initiatives.
Summative Evaluation of the Aboriginal Friendship Centres Program: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Evaluation Services
Corporate Review Branch
Canadian Heritage
Description
Provides evidence-based answers to questions pertaining to relevancy, objectives, budgets and cost-effectiveness.
Summative Evaluation of the Contribution for Inuit Counselling in the South: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Evaluation
Performance Measurement
and Review Branch
Audit and Evaluation Sector
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
Description
Looks at the program, covering periods between 2005-06 and 2009-10.
Taking Action for First Nations Post-Secondary Education: Access, Opportunity, and Outcomes: Discussion Paper
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
The First Nations Post-Secondary Education: Access
Opportunity and Outcomes Panel
Description
Presents a dialogue between AFN members to inform and advance a policy regarding the need to support post-secondary education and skills training for First Nations youth and adults.
The Task Force on Museums and First Peoples, a Decade Later: A Case Study of the McCord Museum of Canadian History
Alternate Title
[First Nations, First Thoughts Conference]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Stephanie Bolton
Description
Examines three areas for reform: increased Aboriginal involvement, repatriation of artefacts and improved access.
Task Force Will Be a Positive Step
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, June 13, 2005, p. B1
Description
Comments on the evolution of chiefs roles to administrators, arguing that they need once again to become political leaders.
Time Natives Recapture the Agricultural Dream
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, April 22, 2005, p. A15
Description
History of First Nation agriculture in Saskatchewan and suggestions to improve the current situation that sees very few First Nations peoples involved in farm operations.
Toward a New Research Ethic for Greenland
Alternate Title
Inuit Studies Conference ; 17th, 2010
[Inuit People and the Aboriginal World]: Inuit Studies Conference : 17th]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lene Kielsen Holm
Lenore A. Grenoble
Ross A. Virginia
Description
Argues a code of ethics is needed for the development of a science policy.
Toward Thriving Northern Communities
Alternate Title
Report (Conference Board of Canada) ; December 2010
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 11-128]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ashley Sisco
Carole Stonebridge
Description
Insights into how sustainable prosperity can be achieved in the North.
Towards the Financial Accessibility of Lifelong Learning: A First Nations Perspective: Paper Presented to the Advisory Committee on Financial Accessibility of Education (ACFAE)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations Education Council (FNEC)
Description
Paper addresses access to funding for creation and operation of educational institutions as well as financial support for individuals.
Trudell
Alternate Title
Trudell Full Documentary
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Heather Rae
John Trudell
Description
Documentary about the life of John Trudell, as an American Indian activist, musician and poet.
Duration: 1:18:22.
Understanding the Flow of Urban Indigenous Homelessness: Examining the Movement between Treaty 7 First Nations and Calgary's Homeless-Serving System of Care
E-Books
Author/Creator
Gabrielle Lindstrom
Steve Pomeroy
Nick Falvo
Jodi Bruhn
Urban Aboriginal Peoples Study: Edmonton Report
E-Books
Author/Creator
Environics Institute
Urban Aboriginal Peoples Study: Toronto Report
E-Books
Author/Creator
Environics Institute
Urban Indigenous Wellness Report: A BC Friendship Centre Perspective
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC)
Description
Divided into six sections: context and background; policy landscape; friendship centre movement; process for collaborative report development; findings and recommendations; and conclusion.
Useful Internet Addresses
Articles » General
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 29, no. 1, January/February 2005, p. 16
Description
Briefly lists internet addresses for 42 Australian Aboriginal organizations.
Uuturautiit: Cape Dorset: Celebrating 50 Years of Printmaking
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Christine Lalonde
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 25, no. 1-2, Spring/Summer, 2010, pp. 27-36
Description
Focuses on the exhibition Uuturautiit: Cape Dorset Celebrates 50 Years of Printmaking which marked the anniversary of the establishment of the West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative (also known as Kinngait Co-op) and the release of its first print collection.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to p. 27.
Viewing Violence, Mental Illness and Addiction Through a Wise Practices Lens
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cynthia C. Wesley-Esquimaux
Andrew Snowball
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, vol. 8, no. 2, [Indigenous Health Special Issue], 2010, pp. 390-407
Description
Comments on a concept entitled "wise practices" introduced through the Canadian Aboriginal Aids Network (CAAN) based on the Seven Sacred Values (courage, honesty, humility, respect, truth, wisdom, love)