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Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Richard Missens
Leo Paul Dana
Robert Anderson
Journal of Enterprising Communities, vol. 1, no. 1, 2007, pp. 54-76
Description
Study attempts to evaluate the partnership strategies, commitments and progress made by Diavik in their agreements with Aboriginal communities.
Aboriginal Rights and Canadian Environmental Policy:
Enhancing Sustainability or a Justification of Deregulation?
Alternate Title
Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference; 79th, 2007
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Frances Widdowson
Description
Looks at the arguments put forward in support of the claim that Aboriginal peoples exhibit an inherent ecological consciousness; and examines the policy implications of expanding Aboriginal jurisdiction over environmental protection.
Alberta Authorized Resource List and Annotated Bibliography: Aboriginal Studies 10-20-30
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Learning and Teaching Resources Branch
Alberta Education
Description
Draft. Primary intended audience is teachers.
The Association Between Food Security and Diet Quality Among First Nations Living On-Reserve in Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Lara Steinhouse
Description
Nutrition Thesis (M.Sc.)--Université de Montréal, 2017.
Bartleman's Efforts Continue to Benefit Youth
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Laura Suthers
Windspeaker, vol. 25, no. 6, September 2007, pp. 26-27
Description
Relates James Bartleman’s initiatives to institute educational programs that provide more learning opportunities, suicide counseling, and promote literacy and education to the youth.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.26.
Because My Father Always Said He Was the Only Indian Who Saw Jimmy Hendrix Play the 'Star Spangled Banner' at Woodstock
Documents & Presentations
Description
Study guide to accompany the short story published in the collection The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven by Sherman Alexie.
Birth of a Family [Educational Version]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
National Film Board (NFB)
Tasha Hubbard
Betty Ann Adam
Bonnie Thompson
David Christensen
Description
Documentary about three sisters and a brother meeting for the first time after being taken from their mother and adopted out as part of the "Sixties Scoop". Edited version of the original.
Duration: 45:00.
Related material:
Mini-Lesson.
A Comparison of CVM Survey Response Rates, Protests and Willingness-to-Pay of Native Americans and General Population for Fuels Reduction Polices
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Armando González-Cabán
John B. Loomis
Andrea Rodriguez
Hayley Hesslen
Journal of Forest Economics, vol. 13, no. 1, May 15, 2007, pp. 49-71
Description
Findings did not reflect a statistical difference between Native Americans and Montana's general population initially, but in-depth interviews later revealed variations.
Converging Indigenous and Western Knowledge Systems: Implications for Tertiary Education
Theses
Author/Creator
Jerome Alvin Hammersmith
Description
Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of South Africa, 2007.
Critical/Courageous Conversations on Race: What Your Child Is Learning at School and How You Can Help
E-Books
Author/Creator
Manitoba Education and Training
Indigenous Inclusion Directorate
Diversifying Identity, Diversifying Strategy: Revisiting the Sami of Sweden
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Elaine Wang
Description
Reviews strategies used by the Sami to improve their socio-economic position. Updates assessment found in Indigenous Peoples & Poverty: An International Perspective edited by John-Andrew McNeish, Alberto D. Cimadamore and Robyn Eversole.
Extractive Violence on Indigenous Country: Sami and Aboriginal Views on Conflicts and Power Relations with Extractive Industries
Alternate Title
Ethnological Studies (Umeå University) ; 64
Sami Studies ; 8
Theses
Author/Creator
Kristina Sehlin MacNeil
Description
Culture and Media Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--Umeå University, 2017.
Factors Facilitating and Impeding Implementation of a Prevention Program in an Innu Elementary School in Quebec
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Julie-Christine Cotton
Myriam Laventure
Jacques Joly
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 37, no. 1, 2017, pp. 29-47
Description
Research summary of a study of an Innu school-based drug and alcohol prevention program intended to identify barriers and facilitators for substance use prevention strategies and education. Major barriers identified include: overloaded staff and difficulty scheduling training.
Frontier Era of North Dakota
Alternate Title
North Dakota Studies
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Gwyn s. Herman]
[Laverne Johnson]
Description
Grade 4 level.
"Gathering Dust Not Saving Lives": The Call For Texts Which Honestly and Straightforwardly Teach Aboriginal Children About HIV/AIDS and Other Important Issues
Alternate Title
Discussion and Debate: "Gathering Dust Not Saving Lives": The Call For Texts Which Honestly and Straightforwardly Teach Aboriginal Children About HIV / AIDS and Other Important Issues
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
William G. Lindsay
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 27, no. 2, 2007, pp. 503-508
Description
The author was asked, by the BC Health Ministry, to write two texts to teach Aboriginal children about HIV and AIDS; but the Ministry rejected these texts as being to honest and candid. This paper looks at why the Ministry, and others, can not be upfront and honest with streetwise kids.
Gender Dimensions of Intellectual Property and Traditional Medicinal Knowledge
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Heather Gibb
Description
Examines intellectual property rights issues associated with traditional knowledge in medicine from a gender perspective, and looks at the implications for the wellbeing of the Indigenous populations.
Indigenous Activists Who are Changing the World
Articles » General
Canadian Dimension, vol. 41, no. 1, January/February 2007, pp. 16-18
Description
Brief profiles of Wally Awasis, Dan and Mary Lou Smoke, Frank T'Seleie and Carol Kobliski.
Iñupiaq Values Curriculum: Avoidance of Conflict-Paaqæaktautaiññiq
Alternate Title
Iñupiaq Values Curriculum
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
North Slope Borough School District
Description
The Language of Success
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mark Cherrington
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 31, no. 2, Rescuing Critically Endangered Native American Languages, Summer, 2007
Description
Looks at the success of an Alabama school, which is largely due to the introduction of a language and culture program.
The Learning Circle: Five Voices of Aboriginal Youth in Canada, a Learning Resource For Ages 14 to 16
Alternate Title
Five Voices of Aboriginal Youth in Canada
E-Books
Author/Creator
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Native Life
Alternate Title
CANADIANHISTORY.CA: The Many Histories of Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
J .R. Miller
Description
Overview of Aboriginal history from the 1850s to 2000. Could be used as an educational resource for high school students.
Ontological Conflicts Concerning Indigenous Peoples in Contemporary Brazil
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Vanessa R. Lea
ab-Original, vol. 1, no. 2, 2017, pp. 151-175
Description
Author examines the ongoing conflicts between Indigenous peoples and state government in Brazil, notes that at the root of the conflict is a profound difference in worldview and what is an appropriate use of resources. Where Indigenous perspective advocate for subsistence use, state governing bodies are tied to extractive practices and focus on growth centered economies.
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Eight: Foreigners Invade Your Country Simulation
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
Promising Practices in First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education: Case Studies of Two Alberta Schools
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations
Métis and Inuit Services Branch
Description
Examines parent and community engagement, cultural and language programming, teachers, instruction and curriculum resources, professional development, and individual students supports at Francis of Assisi Elementary School and Le Roi Daniels Elementary School.
Saskatchewan History - The First Peoples: Plains First Nations
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
J. Giannetta
Description
A wide range of topics such as clothing, bison, decoration, tools, etc. Developed for Grade 4 Social Studies.
Updated version.
Student Handouts.
Sharing Canada's Prosperity - A Hand Up, Not A Handout: Final Report: Special Study on the Involvement of Aboriginal Communities and Businesses in Economic Development Activities in Canada
Alternate Title
Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Gerry St. Germain
Nick G. Sibbeston
Larry W. Campbell
Lillian Eva Dyck
Aurélien
Leonard Gustafson ... [et al.]
Description
Discusses aspects of economic development in Canada as they relate to Aboriginal communities, including barriers to success, factors that contribute to success and a need for new approaches.
Teaching with Indian Givers
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ruth Norton
Craig Charbonneau Fontaine
Description
Explores the many contributions made by Indigenous peoples to North and South American societies and the long history of settler exploitation of the land, resources, and people of the two continents.
The Three Sisters: Renewing the World
Alternate Title
New World Ideas: Indigenous Innovations That Changed Everything: Video and Curriculum Resource
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lance Guilbault
Pauline Broderick
Peter Jordan
Margaret Hart
Leah Fontaine ... [et al.]
Description
Discusses the long history of Indigenous agriculture, how plants from the New World spread to the Old. and the need to return to traditional practices and regain food sovereignty. Educators share their experiences and lesson plans which use the story of the Three Sisters to teach a variety of subjects. Created to accompany the video.
Treaties and the Law: Teacher Resource Guide
E-Books
Author/Creator
Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan (PLEA)
Description
Developed for use in Law 30 classes in conjunction with Treaties and the Law: Information Backgrounder.
Violence Against Indigenous Women in Canada: A Resource List
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Regan Mancini
Description
Annotated list of: books, audiovisual resources, articles, reports, declarations, conventions, and acts, and website. Current as of November, 2007.
Wapos Bay: A Time to Learn: Study Guide
Alternate Title
Wapos Bay; episode 5
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Lyn Daniels]
Description
Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: A Time to Learn. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains an episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.
Wapos Bay: Something to Remember: Study Guide
Alternate Title
Wapos Bay; episode 4
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Lyn Daniels]
Description
Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: Something to Remember. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.
Wapos Bay: The Elements: Study Guide
Alternate Title
Wapos Bay; episode 6
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Lyn Daniels]
Description
Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: The Elements. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.
Wapos Bay: There's No 'I' In Hockey: Study Guide
Alternate Title
Wapos Bay; episode 1
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Lyn Daniels]
Description
Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: There's No 'I' in Hockey. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.
Wapos Bay: They Dance at Night: Study Guide
Alternate Title
Wapos Bay; episode 3
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Lyn Daniels]
Description
Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: They Dance at Night. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.
What's the Deal with Treaties? A Lay Person's Guide to Treaty Making in British Columbia
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
BC [British Columbia] Treaty Commission
Description
Overview of treaties, the treaty making process and the role of the BC Treaty Commission.
Yukon First Nations Citizenship: Grade 5: [Student Booklet]
E-Books
Author/Creator
First Nation Programs and Partnerships Unit, Yukon Department of Education
Yukon First Nation Curriculum Working Group