Discusses how to effectively service Aboriginal people's needs, encourage good governance when exercising self-government, and incorporate respect for human and civil rights into governance structures while remaining culturally sensitive.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 31, no. 2, 2011, pp. 195-196
Description
Book review of: Indigenous Identity and Resistance edited by Brendan Hokowhitu, Nathalie Kermoal, Chris Andersen, Anna Petersen, Michael Reilly, Isabel Altamirano-Jiménez, Poia Rewi.
Suggests several strategies that aboriginal peoples might consider for research relating to their land, environment, resources and non-human life forms.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, REDD and Indigenous Peoples, 2009, pp. 20-27
Description
Discusses history of Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation program, non-recognition of Indigenous practices and culture in forest governance, experiences with community based forest management and concerns over future initiatives.
BC Journal of Ecosystems and Management, vol. 10, no. 2, 2009, p. 140–148
Description
Looks at British Columbia’s mountain pine beetle infestation; the key discussion points raised during the strategic planning sessions; and the respective implications for advancing economic sustainability in those communities.
Discusses the socioeconomic outcomes from Indigenous commercial fishing in Canada & New Zealand; and identifies the need for Australia to rethink its policies to ensure that the same rights and benefits accrue to Indigenous Australians.
Cosmopolitan Civil Societies, vol. 1, no. 3, 2009, pp. 35-51
Description
Comments on the failure of the reconciliation process and the Howard Government, to recognize Indigenous rights such as sovereignty, a treaty, self-determination and land rights.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3, Migration, 2007, pp. 26-31
Description
Looks at urbanization as a strategy to create a more self-determined Greenland with fewer ties to Denmark.
To access this article, scroll down to page 26.
World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium Journal, p. [?]
Description
2009 Edition contains:
Indigenous Voices, Indigenous Symbols by Rachael Selby.
Matariki - A Symbol of Survival by Hohaia Collier.
Windigo Presence in Selected Contemporary Ojibwe Prose and Poetry by Linda LeGarde Grover.
Māori Symbolism - The Enacted Curriculum by Jamie Lambert.
Who Says I Don't Want to Come to School?
Canadian Journal of Political Science, vol. 42, no. 2, June 2009, pp. 417-442
Description
Discusses a Canadian case study that looks at the importance of judicial factors to the Indigenous land claims policy process and the uncertainty of government negotiating behaviour.
Canadian Foreign Policy Journal, vol. 13, no. 3, 2007, pp. 121-131
Description
Highlights potential problems and pitfalls which foreign policy analysts and practitioners should be aware of when seeking to learn from and about Indigenous diplomacies.
Australasian Psychiatry, vol. 15, no. 1, Supplement, February 2007, pp. S10-S17
Description
Suggests three efforts towards improved mental health care: enhancing understanding and trust, promoting mental health in the context of holistic health, and linking mental health to its human rights determinants.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, First Year of Evo Morales Presidency, June 2007, pp. 76-79
Description
Interview with the former parliamentary representative and Constituenty Assembly member from the Chiquitano people.
To access this article, scroll down to page 76.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, First Year of Evo Morales Presidency, June 2007, pp. 72-75
Description
Interview with the new vice-president of CIDOB (the Confederation of Indigenous Peoples of the Bolivian Oriente/Confereración de Pueblos Indígenas del Oriente Boliviano).
To access this article, scroll down to page 72.
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 43, no. 2, Spring, 2009, pp. 250-261, 263
Description
Author discusses the challenges of Arctic sovereignty, and suggests that the development of an integrated Arctic strategy must include federal, provincial and territorial governments and Aboriginal organizations to improve the lives of the Inuit.
Discusses updated version of Inuit Arctic Policy looking at goals and objectives, Inuit rights, peace and security, environmental, social and economic issues.
Guide to accompany film, The Invisible Nation". Target audience students aged 15-20. Contains start and preparatory activities, reflective sharing, comparing two Algonquin communities, observation checklist and suggested questions.
[Indigenous Knowledge Seminar Series, University of Manitoba]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Murray Sinclair
Description
Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission speaks about background, mandate and approach of Commission. Also explains the history of governments' attempts to eradicate Aboriginal culture by forced assimilation of children through the residential school system.
Duration: 1:39:29.
Our Home on Native Land: Native Awareness Days 2011
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Roland Chrisjohn
Description
Introduction and complete lecture given at 2011 STU Native Awareness Days in Fredericton, Brunswick.
Introduction video: duration: 16.27
Lecture audio: duration: 2:09:11.
Concludes that no outstanding treaty land entitlement is owed to the James Smith Cree Nation. Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis and Alan C. Holman. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 2, February 2009, p. 5
Description
Argues that First Nation leaders should be spending more time and effort on protecting treaty rights as some rights have already been lost or weakened.
Article located by scrolling to page 5.
Examines the self-determination, governance, and development issues facing Indian Country, including building effective governments, developing strong economies, solving difficult social problems, and balancing cultural integrity and change.
Duration: 1:02:39. Includes textual transcript.
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