Gendered Racial Violence and Spatialized Justice: The Murder of Pamela George
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sherene H. Razack
Canadian Journal of Law and Society , vol. 15, no. 2, August 2000, pp. 91-130
Description
Examines the case of two University of Regina students who murdered a Saulteaux woman.
George Armstrong Custer and the Winter Campaign of 1868
Theses
Author/Creator
Stefan Swann
Description
Humanities Thesis (M.A.)--California State University Dominguez Hills, 2000.
"Give Me Back the Real Me": The Politics of Identity and The Ecstasy of Rita Joe, 1967-1992
Theses
Author/Creator
Colleen Krueger
Description
History Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 2000.
Gordon Byce Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Gordon Byce
Evelyn Sit
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where he gives a general account of traditional native values.
Guilty by Design: A Critical Race Analysis of the Over-Incarceration of Indigenous Peoples in an Era of Reconciliation
Theses
Author/Creator
Karlie Gurski
Description
Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 2017.
Healing Racism in Canadian Health Care
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Yvonne Boyer
CMAJ, vol. 189, no. 46, November 20, 2017, pp. e1408-e1409
Description
Highlights Saskatoon Health Region's external review into allegations of Indigenous women being coerced into having tubal ligations, and the interim report on the death of Brian Sinclair, who was ignored for 34 hours in a Winnipeg hospital's emergency department.
Healing Wounds: Sustained Dialogue in the Cowichan Valley: The Role of Identity in Cross Cultural Conflict
Theses
Author/Creator
Gifty Serbeh-Dunn
Description
Conflict Analysis and Management Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2000.
Hegemony Contests: Challenging the Notion of a Singular Canadian Hockey Nationalism
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kristi A. Allain
American Review of Canadian Studies, vol. 49, no. 4, 2019, pp. 511-529
Description
Examines the ways that various minorities use hockey to create a sense of nationalism and how it differs for majority of Canadians. Francophone and Indigenous communities are discussed.
A Historic Overview of Two Spirited People: A Context for Social Work and HIV/AIDS Services in the Aboriginal Community
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Céleste Le Duigou
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 3, no. 1, HIV/AIDS: Issues within Aboriginal Populations, September 2000, pp. 195-214
Description
Looks at history of the two-spirited people, their suppression and oppression by both religious authorities and state policies. The article also discusses how homophobia and AIDS-related stigma impact two-spirited people and Aboriginal communities.
History and Legacy of Residential Schools
Alternate Title
Education for Reconciliation: ARPDC
Empowering the Spirit: Educational Resources to Support Reconciliation
Foundational Knowledge: Conversation Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortium
Description
Brief overview of the intent behind establishing the schools and how students' experienced life within them.
History of Métis Lands in Alberta
Alternate Title
An Alternative to Scrip: Saint-Paul-des-Métis
Métis Land: Rights and Scrip Conference
The Moccasin Flats Evictions: Métis Home, Forced Relocation, and Resilience in Fort McMurray, Alberta
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Nathalie Kermoal
Tara Joly
Almer Waniandy
Description
Two presentations: "An Alternative to Scrip: Saint-Paul-des-Métis" and "The Moccasin Flats Evictions: Métis Home, Forced Relocation, and Resilience in Fort McMurray, Alberta" followed by question and answer period.
Duration: 1:16:26.
Homeless & Street-Involved Indigenous LGBTQ2S Youth in British Columbia: Intersectionality, Challenges, Resilience & Cues for Action
Alternate Title
Where Am I Going to Go?: Intersectional Approaches to Ending LGBTQ2S Youth Homelessness in Canada & the U.S.
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Elizabeth Saewyc
Brooke Mounsey
Jessica Tourand
Dana Brunanski
David Kirk … [et al.]
Description
Uses data collected as part of the 2014 BC Homeless & Street-Involved Youth Survey. Three types of analysis were done: descriptive data, compared Indigenous LGBTQ2S to their heterosexual Indigenous peers, and to non-Indigenous LGBTQ2S youth.
Homicide and Indigenous peoples in North America: A structural analysis
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lisa Monchalin
Olga Marques
Charles Reasons
Prince Arora
Aggression and Violent Behavior, vol. 46, 2019, pp. 212-218
Description
A discussion about the link between violence against Indigenous women and embedded colonialism within social structures.
How Did We Get Here?: A Concise, Unvarnished Account of the History of the Relationship between Indigenous Peoples and Canada
Alternate Title
Interim Report of the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lillian Dyck
Scott Tannas
Daniel Christmas
Mary Coyle
Norman Doyle … [et al.]
How "Indians" Think: Colonial Indigenous Intellectuals and the Question of Critical Race Theory
E-Books
Author/Creator
Gonzalo Lamana
['I Honoured Him Until the End': Storytelling of Indigenous Female Caregivers and Care Providers Focused on Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias (ADOD)]
Alternate Title
'I Honored Him Until the End': Storytelling of Indigenous Female Caregivers and Care Providers Focused on Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias (ADOD)
Theses
Author/Creator
[Danielle E. Alcock]
Description
[Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Western University, 2019.]
“I Thought You'd Call Her White Feather”: Native Women and Racial Microaggressions in Doctoral Education
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Heather J. Shotton
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 56, no. 1, Spring, 2017, pp. 32-54
Description
Looks at the cross-cultural experiences of female Indigenous doctoral students in the United States.
“I would prefer to have my healthcare provided over a cup of tea any day”: Recommendations by Urban Métis Women to Improve Access to Health and Social Services in Toronto for the Métis Community
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Renée Monchalin
Janet Smylie
Cheryllee Bourgeois
Michelle Firestone
AlterNative, vol. 15, no. 3, September 2019, pp. 217-225
Description
Reports on recommendations made by urban Métis women for improving access to health and social services in Toronto. Recommendations include: Métis presence, holistic interior design, Métis specific or informed service space, welcoming reception/front desk, and culturally informed service providers.
“If you do not birget [manage] then you don’t belong here”: A Qualitative Focus Group Study on the Cultural Meanings of Suicide among Indigenous Sámi in Arctic Norway
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jon Petter Anders Stoor
Gro Berntsen
Heidi Hjelmeland
Anne Silviken
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Study uses five open-ended focus group discussions to examine the issue of suicide in Sámi communities; participants identified 6 themes relating suicide in Sámi communities: “Sámi are treated negatively by the majority society”, “Some Sámi face negative treatment from other Sámi”, “The historic losses of the Sámi have turned into a void”, “Sámi are not provided with equal mental health care” , “The strong Sámi networks have both positive and negative impacts” and “‘Birgetkultuvvra’ might be a problem.”
Imperialism in a Wool Blanket? Aboriginal Iconography and Canadian Paper Monies
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sandy Ross
Description
Compares depictions of First Nations peoples on paper monies from three time periods.
Inclusiveness and Relevance in First Nations / Public Education System Schooling: It's All About Praxis of Aboriginal Self-Determination in the Tuition Agreement Education Field
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
George E. Burns
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 20, no. 1, 2000, pp. 139-180
Description
Argues that one way to deal with the imbalance of the mainstream school system is through the process of negotiating, establishing and applying practical aspects of tuition agreements developed by both parties.
Indian and Metis Friendship Centre Race Relations Conference
Images » Photographs
Description
File contains 11 negatives from a Race Relations Conference held by the Prince Albert Indian and Metis Friendship Centre on October 3, 1983. The images show various conference participants engaged in discussion.
Indian-Hating and the Rise of Whiteness in Provincial Pennsylvania
Theses
Author/Creator
Peter Rhoads Silver
Description
[History] Thesis (Ph.D.)--Yale University, 2000.
Indian in the Cupboard: A Case Study in Perspective
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rhonda Harris Taylor
International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, vol. 13, no. 4, Special Issue, July 2000, pp. 371-384
Description
Critical analysis of popular children's book contrasts American Indian and non-Indian perspectives about stereotypes.
Indian School, Company Town: Outing Students from Sherman Institute at Fontana Farms Company, 1907-1930
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kevin Whalen
Pacific Historical Review, vol. 86, no. 2, May 2017, pp. 290-321
Description
Argues that while school officials regarded the practice of placing male students as farm labourers during the summer months as a method of assimilation, many used their employment to serve their own purposes.
The Indian, the Métis and the Fur Trade: Class, Sexism and Racism in the Transition form "Communism" to Capitalism
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ron G. Bourgeault
Studies in Political Economy, vol. 12, 1983, pp. 45-80
Description
Contends that due to class exploitation created by mercantilism, First Nation peoples and Métis have struggled with resulting racism and oppression.
"Indian Time" Is Often Just Bad Manners
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Drew Hayden Taylor
Windspeaker, vol. 17, no. 9, 2000, p. 5
Description
Concept of "Indian time" is that things happen when they need to; this paper discusses how people use this concept to shift blame for their own actions.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.5.
Indigenous Health Primer
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indigenous Health Writing Group of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeon
Indigenous Health Research and Reconciliation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Marcia Anderson
CMAJ, vol. 191, no. 34, August 26, 2019, pp. E930-E931
Description
Author discusses the role that healthcare and health research can play in reconciliation. Stresses the need to attend to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions’ Calls to Action and to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, to participate in disrupting systems of whiteness and colonial violence, and building explicitly antiracist systems of care.
Indigenous History: A Bibliography
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Shekon Neechie
Description
Lists works written by Indigenous authors published between 2000 and 2018. Focuses on substantial books, articles and book chapters on original primary historical research, research methodology and historiography.
Indigenous People, Mental Health, Cognitive Disability and the Criminal Justice System
Alternate Title
Research Brief (Indigenous Justice Clearinghouse) ; no. 22
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ruth McCausland
Elizabeth McEntyre
Eileen Baldry
Description
Looks at reasons for over-representation of Indigenous people in the criminal system.
Indigenous Peoples and Dementia: New Understandings of Memory Loss and Memory Care
E-Books
Author/Creator
Wendy Hulko
Jean E. Balestrery
Danielle Wilson
Star Mahara
Gwen Campbell-McArthur
Jean William
Cecelia DeRose
Estella Patrick Moller ...
Karen Pitawanakwat
Carrie Bourassa ...
Mere Kepa ...
Sophie ""Eqeelana Tungwenuk" Nothstine ... [et al.]
Indigenous Peoples in Canadian Migration Narratives: A Story of Marginalization
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Hélène Pellerin
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 8, no. 1, October 28, 2019, pp. 3-24
Description
Author interrogates the mainstream narrative of Canada’s successful immigration history and its failure to recognize the implicit colonial practices which discriminate against Indigenous and racialized people. Examines Indigenous-settler-immigrant relationships over time and calls for further critical migration scholarship.
Indigenous Veterans: From Memories of Injustice to Lasting Recognition: Report of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs
Alternate Title
42nd Parliament, 1st Session, February 2019
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Neil R. Ellis
Phil McColeman
Gord Johns
Bob Bratina
Shaun Chen ... [et al.]
Description
“A study on the services offered to Indigenous veterans with a focus on the specific needs and issues faced by this population.” Includes recommendations.
The Indigenous—White Earnings Gap and
Labour Market Discrimination in Canada
Alternate Title
The Indigenous—White Earnings Gap and Labor Market Discrimination in Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Mallory Ross
Description
[Economics Thesis] (MDE)--Dalhousie University, 2019.
Indigenous Women and Sexual Assault in Canada
Alternate Title
Sexual Assault in Canada: Law, Legal Practice and Women's Activism
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Tracey Lindberg
Priscilla Campeau
Maria Campbell
Description
Examines four prominent cases involving sexual violence perpetrated against Indigenous women and girls by white men to demonstrate how the Canadian legal system has failed both to protect Indigenous women and to properly punish those responsible.
The four cases are: R v Edmondson, R v Jordan, R v Ramsay, and R v Ramsay.
Chapter from Sexual Assault in Canada: Law, Legal Practice and Women's Activism edited by Elizabeth A. Sheehy.
Indigenous Women in Sport Summit
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Melinda Turner
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 24, no. 4, July/August 2000, pp. 30-31
Description
First ever Summit held in Sydney, Australia examined positive and achievable goals over a wide range of issues.
Initial Brief of the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) / Cree Nation Government to the Public Inquiry Commission on Relations between Indigenous Peoples and Certain Public Services in Quebec: Listening, Reconciliation and Progress
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)
Cree Nation Government
Description
Commission came about due to numerous allegations of police misconduct towards Indigenous women in Val d'Or, Quebec. Its mandate is to investigate causes of systemic discrimination in the provision of police, correctional, justice, health and social services.
An Insider's Perspective: The Dropout Challenge For Canada's First Nations
Theses
Author/Creator
Patricia Ann Makokis
Description
Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of San Diego, 2000.
The Intelligentsia in Dissent: Palestine, Settler-Colonialism and Academic Unfreedom in the Work of Steven Salaita
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Omar Zahzah
Transmotion, vol. 5, no. 1, Native American Narratives in a Global Context, July 11, 2019, pp. 211-224
Description
Review essay which seeks to examine the key themes that appear repeatedly throughout the work of Steven Salaita, and to consider the narratives they might form when considered together.
The Invented Indian/The Imagined Emily
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Douglas Cole
BC Studies, no. 125/126, Spring/Summer, 2000, pp. 147-162
Description
Discusses how Emily Carr's idealized view of First Nations glossed over many of the social problems they faced; and how she chose to share images of what she viewed was the "vanishing" or "disappearing" Indian.
Is Social Media Only for White Women?: From #METOO to #MMIW
Theses
Author/Creator
Sophie Diehl
Description
Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--Northern Arizona University, 2019.
James Mason Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
James Mason
Alex Cywink
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where he gives an account of the Ojibway flood legend; the migration of Ojibway Indians; and attitudes towards integration.
Knowing the Past, Facing the Future: Indigenous Education in Canada
E-Books
Author/Creator
Sheila Carr-Stewart
Larry Prochner
Jonathan Anuik
Noella Steinhauer
Karlee D. Fellner
Harry Lafond ...
Michael Cottrell ...
Yvonne Poitras Pratt
Solange Lalonde
The Lack of Representation of Aboriginal People in Canadian Juries
Alternate Title
https://www.lawnow.org/the-lack-of-representation-of-indigenous-people-in-canadian-juries/
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Christopher Gallardo-Ganaban
LawNow, vol. 43, no. 3, Juries in Canada, January 23, 2019, p. [?]
Description
Brief discussion of the issue in relation to the case of R. v. Stanley, which involved a farmer charged with the second-degree murder of Colten Boushie, a young man from the Cree Red Pheasant First Nation.
Land of Opportunity: Anti-Black and Settler Logics in the Gentrification of Detroit
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jessi Quizar
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 43, no. 2, 2019, pp. 113-133
Description
Argues that anti-gentrification movement's characterization of it as colonialism is inaccurate and actually erases and appropriates the Indigenous experience of colonization.
Lateral Violence within the Aboriginal Community in Adelaide, South Australia: From Dilemmas to Strategies
Theses
Author/Creator
Yvonne Clark
Description
Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, 2017.
Lawful Subversion of the Criminal Justice Process? Judicial, Prosecutorial, and Police Discretion in Edmondson, Kindrat, and Brown
Alternate Title
Sexual Assault in Canada: Law, Legal Practice and Women's Activism
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Lucinda Vandervort
Description
Examines the case in which three non-Aboriginal men were accused of sexually assaulting a twelve-year-old Aboriginal girl.
Chapter from Sexual Assault in Canada: Law, Legal Practice and Women's Activism edited by Elizabeth A. Sheehy.
A Legal Analysis of Genocide: Supplementary Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Description
Represents views and opinions of the National Inquiry after consultations with legal scholars and lawyers with expertise on genocide and international crimes. Topics include: definition, Canada's actions and omissions as genocidal conduct (actus reus), Canada's specific intent to destroy Indigenous peoples (mens rea), and Canada's responsibility for genocide and obligations for reparations.