Canada's Aboriginal Languages
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mary Jane Norris
Canadian Social Trends, vol. 51, Winter, 1998, pp. 8-16
Description
Presents data and factors related to endangerment and viability; based on 1996 Census data author suggests three languages could be considered "secure."
Canadian Aboriginal Fertility
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Juhee Suwal
Frank Trovato
Canadian Studies in Population, vol. 25, no. 1, 1998, pp. 69-86
Description
Analyzes the cumulative fertility of Canadian Aboriginal women as compared to non-aboriginal Canadian women.
Canadian Heritage
Web Sites » Governmental
Author/Creator
Canadian Heritage
Description
Responsible for national policies and programs that promote Canadian content, foster cultural participation, active citizenship and strengthen connections among Canadians.
Canadian Inuit Newspapers and Periodicals: Past,
Present and Future
Alternate Title
Libraries without Borders: Navigating towards Global Understanding
World Library and Information Congress ; 74th, 2008
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sharon Rankin
Description
Survey of publications (and their library holdings) by and about Canadian Inuit, over the last fifty years.
Canadians Have Favorable Opinion of Aboriginals in Canada: Especially Those in Contact with Members of Aboriginal Communities
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jack Jedwab
Description
Presents results of survey commissioned by the Association for Canadian Studies.
The Cayuga Chief Jacob E. Thomas: Walking a Narrow Path Between Two Worlds
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Takeshi Kimura
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 18, no. 2, 1998, pp. 313-333
Description
Discusses ways Cayuga Chief Jacob E. Thomas (1922-1998) of the Six Nations Reserve taught language; examines the educational materials he produced, and some reactions to his efforts.
Circumpolar Health Indicators: Sources, Data, and Maps
Alternate Title
Circumpolar Health Supplements
Articles » General
Author/Creator
T. Kue Young
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, Supplement 3, 2008, pp. 1-128
Description
Statistical data from Health Transitions in Arctic Populations used to compile statistical tables on all circumpolar countries and their northern regions outlining health status, determinants and healthcare.
Coming Full Circle?: Aboriginal Archives in British Columbia in Canadian and International Perspective
Theses
Author/Creator
Rita-Sophia Mogyorosi
Description
History (Archival Studies) Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba/University of Winnipeg, 2008.
The Common Pot: The Recovery of Native Space in the Northeast
Alternate Title
Indigenous Americas Series
E-Books
Author/Creator
Lisa Brooks
Community Co-Authorship in Academic Publishing: A Commentary
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Audrey R. Giles
Heather Castleden
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 31, no. 1, Indigenous Knowledges and the University, 2008, pp. 208-213
Description
Argues that sharing ownership of the results of research, by way of co-authorship with First Nations Aboriginal Communities, should become an accepted practice.
Community Futures British Columbia: Aboriginal Engagement Toolkit
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aboriginal Strategic Committee
Description
Offers Aboriginal business etiquette guidelines.
Connecting Traditions: Explore Secwepemc Pre-contact Life
Web Sites » Organizations
Description
This website provides information about the Secwepemc nation including modules on language, origin story, village life, and archaeology.
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Contemporary Native Art II: A Bibliography
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lawrence Abbott
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 22, no. 1/2, Winter-Spring, 1998, pp. 98-103
Description
Bibliography of Indigenous artwork and critical engagement.
Creating a Legal Identity: Aboriginal People and the Assimilation Census
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Heather Douglas
John Chesterman
Journal of Australian Studies, vol. 32, no. 3, 2008, pp. 375-391
Description
Relates the story of the census used to determine who was regarded as a 'ward' in Australian's Northern Territory.
Cree Language and Culture: Kindergarten to Grade 12: Authorized Annotated Language and Culture Resource List: Draft
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alberta Education
Description
Provides authorized annotated resources listed alphabetically for use by teachers.
Crime Prevention for First Nations Communities: A Self-Evaluation Manual
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Policing Series
User Report (Solicitor General Canada. Ministry Secretariat) ; no. 1998-01
E-Books
Author/Creator
Keith Taylor
Aboriginal Policing Series
Cultural Competence in Substance Abuse Treatment, Policy Planning, and Program Development: An Annotated Bibliography
Documents & Presentations
Description
Covers general issues, policy, prevention and chapters focused on persons of African, Asian, Latino and Native American decent.
Cultural Competency and Safety: A Guide for Health Care Administrators, Providers and Educators
Alternate Title
Compétence et Sécurité Culturelles : Guide à l’usage des Administrateurs, Fournisseurset Éducateurs en Santé
E-Books
Author/Creator
National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO)
Cultural Healing: Native American Activists Say Boarding School Abuses Harmed the Health of Generations
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Suzy Subways
Description
Discusses how the forced introduction of European culture and values to Aboriginal societies began a cycle of social, physical, and spiritual destruction in Native communities.
Cultural Protocols for Indigenous Reporting in the Media
Alternate Title
ABC Message Stick: Cultural Protocols
Message Stick: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Online
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
ABC Indigenous Programs Unit
Radio and Online
Description
Developed to bridge the gap between between film and television personnel and Aboriginal people and communities and their customs.
Cultural Regions
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Our Legacy
kã-ki-pe-isi-nakatamãkawiyahk
Description
Geographical map of the Indigenous cultural regions of North America.
Culturally Important Plants of the Lakota: Based on Interviews, Research, and a Comprehensive Review of Historical Documents
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Linda S. Black Elk
Description
Lists Latin, common and Lakota names and explains uses.
Culturally Responsive Schooling for Indigenous Youth: A Review of the Literature
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Angelina E. Castagno
Bryan McKinley Brayboy
Review of Educational Research, vol. 78, no. 4, December 2008, pp. 941-993
Developing & Evaluating Justice Projects in Aboriginal Communities: A Review of the Literature
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Peoples Collection ; APC 16 CA (1998)
E-Books
Author/Creator
Don Clairmont
Rick Linden
Aboriginal Peoples Collection
Description
Presents an extensive annotated bibliography, which includes some web addresses for citations.
Development? Native Attitudes and Perceptions in the Mackenzie District - Richard F. Salisbury, Nathan Elberg and Robert H. Schneider. - Report. - October 1974.
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Robert H. Schneider
Richard F. Salisbury
Elberg
Nathan
Description
This study describes what aboriginal attitudes to the concept of development in the Mackenzie District of Canada. It shows "there are different ideas in different groups as to what 'development' is, as well as different enthusiasms about development."
Historical note:
Digitising and Handling Indigenous Cultural Resources in
Libraries, Archives and Museums
Alternate Title
Communities and Memories: A Global Perspective: Memory of the World Conference
International Memory of the World Conference ; 3rd, 2008
Making the Intangible Tangible
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alex Byrne
Description
Discusses the issues involved when institutions attempt to provide greater access to materials relating to Indigenous cultures.
'Doing the Right Thing': Balancing Intellectual Property Law, Customary Law and Indigenous Collections
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jenny J. Ellis
Description
Focuses on the challenges faced by libraries and other related institutions wishing to reproduce Australian Indigenous artwork.
Editorial Affirmative Challenges in Indigenous Resilience
Research
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Neil Andersson
Pimatisiwin, vol. 6, no. 2, Summer, 2008, pp. 3-6
Description
Looks at learning that focuses on strengths and those things that are positive, arguing that few people are motivated by being told about their problems.
Employment Income Statistics (4) in Constant (2005) Dollars, Work Activity in the Reference Year (3), Aboriginal Identity, Registered Indian Status and Aboriginal Ancestry (21), Age Groups (5A), Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree (5) and Sex (3) for the Population 15 Years and Over With Employment Income of Canada, Provinces, Territories, 2000 and 2005 - 20% Sample Data
Alternate Title
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population
[2006 Census of Canada: Topic-based Tabulations]
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Statistics Canada
Description
Statistical table. Each variable can be searched.
Encounters
Web Sites » Governmental
Author/Creator
NRCan Library--Ottawa (Earth Sciences)
Description
Provides a sample of images from western Canada and the Arctic demonstrating its range of subject and detail.
Encyclopedia of Native American Artists
Alternate Title
Artists of the American Mosaic
E-Books
Author/Creator
Deborah Everett
Elayne Zorn
Encyclopedia of Native American Shamanism: Sacred Ceremonies of North America
E-Books
Author/Creator
William S. Lyon
Environmental Assessment and Saskatchewan’s First Nations: A Resource Handbook
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Christa Rust
Brenda McLeod
Description
Training tool and community resource for First Nations interested in avoiding or minimizing adverse effects before they occur and incorporating social and environmental factors into the decision-making process.
Ethical Validity: Expecting the Unexpected in Community-Based Research
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Karen Edwards
Carrielynn Lund
Nancy Gibson
Pimatisiwin, vol. 6, no. 3, Winter, 2008, pp. 17-30
Description
Argues that ethical validity happens when the research process is consistent with the principles of all partners or participants.
Factors Affecting the Use of Student Financial Assistance Programs by Aboriginal Youth: Literature Review
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
R.A. Malatest & Associates
Description
Purpose of the review was to identify issues surrounding access to programs, cultural, social and financial barriers to post-secondary education, and research gaps.
Famous Indians : A Collection of Short Biographies
E-Books
Author/Creator
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Fan Their Flames: A Collaborative Model for Information Delivery to Indigenous Students at the Victorian College of the Arts Library, University of Melbourne
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Georgina Binns
Michelle Evans
Description
Examines the format used to deliver overall library orientation and instruction to this specific group of students and their instructors.
First Nation Orientation Guide: Planting the Seed
Alternate Title
Orientation Guide: Atlantic First Nations
Planting the Seed Series
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Atlantic Policy Congress (APC) of First Nation Chiefs
Description
Planting seed project provides historical overview and information about Mi'kmaq/Maliseet communities in the Atlantic region.
First Peoples' Map of B.C.
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC)
Description
Website contains index of languages, First Nations and brief biographies of community leaders. Includes audio links to key phrases in various languages.
Friendship Centre Movement: Best Practices in Governance and Management
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
John Graham
Mackenzie Kinmond
Description
Focuses on specific examples in the fields of board governance, executive leadership, staffing, volunteers, strategic planning, and evaluation.
From Nunavut to Micronesia: Feedback and Description, Visual Repatriation and Online Photographs of Indigenous Peoples
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David A. Smith
Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Research, vol. 3, no. 1, 2008, pp. 1-9
Description
Discusses two different library web projects that make direct use of the Internet to improve descriptions of their photographic holdings, that relate to Indigenous peoples, in order to share the images with remote communities and the world.
Government of Saskatchewan Interim Guide for Consultation with First Nations and Métis People
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Government of Saskatchewan]
Description
Reflects the guiding principals to be used in the consultation process to maintain the honour of the Crown in reconciliation talks.
A Grammar of Tuscarora
Theses
Author/Creator
Marianne Mithun Williams
Description
Language and Literature, Linguistics Thesis (Ph.D.)--Yale University, 1974.
Handbook for Aboriginal Language Program Planning in British Columbia
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marianne B. Ignace
Description
Gives assistance to First Nations communities drafting or expanding language revitalization programs.
Accompanying workbook: Aboriginal Language Program Planning Workbook.
Handbook of the American Frontier, Four Centuries of Indian-White Relationships
Alternate Title
Native American Resources Series; No. 1
[North American Indian Thought and Culture]
E-Books
Author/Creator
J. Norman Heard
Health Care Access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People Living in Urban Areas, and Related Research Issues: A Review of the Literature
Alternate Title
CRCAH Discussion Paper Series ; no. 5
Discussion Paper (Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health) ; no. 5
E-Books
Author/Creator
Margaret Scrimgeour
David Scrimgeour