Journal of Ethnic Studies, vol. 18, no. 3, Fall, 1990, pp. 1-27
Description
Discusses U.S.Government draft policies during World War II and the response of Commissioner Indian Affairs, John Collier, and Native American tribes. Issues included wardship versus citizenship and tribal sovereignty.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 14, no. 4, 1990, pp. 1-14
Description
Describes the challenges faced by the Shawnees who attempted to take part in the agricultural initiatives offered by missionaries and the U. S. Government.
The Mobilization of Native Canadians During the Second World War
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Author/Creator
Michael D. Stevenson
Journal of the Canadian Historical Association, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 205-226
Description
Discusses the government's attempts to enforce compulsory service and Aboriginals' reactions to them. Argues that while the government refused to listen to protests, in the end practical considerations such as geographic isolation and health of potential recruits, and barriers of language and culture caused the policy to fail.
Canadian Military History, vol. 5, no. 1, Spring, 1996, pp. 8-15
Description
Compares the policies of the three military branches, from the Royal Navy's blatantly racist policy of maintaining the "colour line", to barriers to enlisting in the RCAF due to physical and educational standards and resistance on the part of some army recruiters despite official army policy.