Articles » General
Author/Creator
Len Collard
Clint Bracknell
David Palmer
ab-Original, vol. 1, no. 1, 2017, pp. 1-16
Description
Authors revisit archival records relating to the exploration of what is now Western Australia, with a focus on drawing out the places where the record shows the role of the Nyungar people in the exploration of the coast, and the Indigenous Knowledge share with explorers.
Oil and the Iñupiaq: Linking Industry and Education at Iļisaġvik College
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Pearl Kiyawn Brower
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 28, no. 4, Oil and Indian Country, Summer, 2017, p. [?]
Description
Comments on college programming designed to support industry jobs.
Old Routes, New Trails: Contemporary Inuit Travel and Orienting in Igloolik, Nunavut
Theses
Author/Creator
Claudio Aporta
Description
Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2003.
Once They Were Hats: In Search of the Mighty Beaver
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Ezekiel Gow
BC Studies, no. 195, Autumn, 2017, pp. 174-175
Description
Book review of Once They Were Hats by Frances Backhouse.
Entire review section on one pdf. To access this review scroll to p. 174.
One Flea-Bitten Gray Horse: Women, Horses, and Economy on the Yakama Reservation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Clifford E. Trafzer
T. Robert Przeklasa
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 32, no. 2, Fall, 2017, pp. 5-29
Description
Authors use bills of sale for horses from 1909-12 as primary documents to explore the roles women on the Yakima reservation played in their nation’s economy and their resistance to conforming to Western or Christian gender roles.
Online Learning for Aboriginal Community Health Workers
Theses
Author/Creator
Jacqueline Barnett
Irene Buck
Description
Distributed Learning Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2003.
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade 5: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Eleven: Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Nine: Introduction and Directions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Seven: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Two: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Nursery/Preschool/Kindergarten. Day 1: : First Nation Creation Stories
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
The Opinions of Ambulance Personnel Regarding Using a Heated Mattress for Patients Being Cared for in a Cold Climate - An Intervention Study in Ambulance Care
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jonas Aléx
Tom Uppstu
Britt-Inger Saveman
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1379305
Description
Ambulance personnel from northern Sweden rate their experiences as being positive for patient comfort.
Organochlorine Levels in Maternal and Umbilical Cord Blood Plasma in Arctic Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jody Butler Walker
Laura Seddon
Ed McMullen
Jan Houseman
Karen Tofflemire
André Corriveau
Jean-Phillipe Weber
Carole Mills
Samuel Smith
Jay Van Oostdam
The Science of the Total Environment, vol. 302, no. 1-3, January 20, 2003, pp. 27-52
Description
Discussion of the base line for exposure to organochlorine and metal contaminants, and the higher rates of exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT) for Inuit, Dene and Métis.
Our Identities as Civic Power
Alternate Title
2017 State of Native Youth Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute
[Erik R. Stegman
Amber Richardson
Josie Raphaelito
Aaron Slater
Bettina Gonzalez]
Description
Reports on the results of the Generation Indigenous (Gen-I) Online Roundtable Survey of Native American youth between the ages 18-24. Respondents were asked about their three top priorities, what they are doing to tackle their challenges, and some of the ways they are partnering with their community to build resilience.
Our National Competitiveness and Canada's Territories
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Description
Discusses the adaptability of businesses in Canada's territories and the necessity of the federal and territorial governments to do the same.
Our Nationhood
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Alanis Obomsawin
Description
Looks at the Listuguj Mi'gmaq people and their determination to manage the natural resources of their traditional lands.
Duration: 1:36:00.
An Overview of Palaeoeskimo Architectural Remains in the Central Canadian Low Arctic
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Karen Ryan
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 27, no. 1-2, Architecture Paléoesquimaude / Palaeoeskimo Architecture, 2003, pp. 29-65
Description
Looks at a proposal of a typological system for the description and organization of architectural remains in order to look at and discuss underlying causes of Palaeoeskimo architectural variability.
Paddling Together: Co-Governance Models for Regional Cumulative Effects Management
E-Books
Author/Creator
Jessica Clogg
Gavin Smith
Deborah Carlson
Hannah Askew
Description
Includes case studies of co-management models from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Florida.
Palaeo-Eskimo Gathering Site Architecture: An Example from Godthåb Fjord, Greenland
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Martin Appelt
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 27, no. 1-2, Architecture Paléoesquimaude / Palaeoeskimo Architecture, 2003, pp. 309-328
Description
Describes the charaterstics of structures located at three sites in the Nuuk area of Greenland: Itinnera, Kilaarsarfik, and Nuuguaq.
Palaeoeskimo Dwellings in Greenland: A Survey
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Claus Andreasen
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 27, no. 1-2, Architecture Paléoesquimaude / Palaeoeskimo Architecture, 2003, pp. 283-306
Description
Looks at the shifts in dwelling styles particularly between Late Saqqaq to Early Dorset and Independence I to Independence II.
Palaeoeskimo Structures in the Okak Region of Labrador
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Steven L. Cox
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 27, no. 1-2, Architecture paléoesquimaude / Palaeoeskimo Architecture, 2003, pp. 417-433
Description
Examines that habitation structures with axial features and questions its function.
Particulate Matter and Gaseous Contaminants in Indoor Environments in an Isolated Northern Community
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael Guggisberg
Patrick A. Hessel
Dennis Michaelchuk
Martin Atiemo
Dip Th
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 62, no. 2, 2003, pp. 120-129
Description
Report recommends that measures should be taken to reduce indoor smoke exposure in order to achieve better health outcomes.
Paths of Indigenous Cyber-Activism
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kyra Landzelius
Indigenous Affairs, no. 2, Indigenous Peoples and Information Technology, 2003, pp. 6-13
Description
Overview of the virtual face of Indigenous people expressed through self-authoring engagements, websites, chat, emails or other applications.
To access this article scroll down to page 6.
Pemmican Empire: Food, Trade, and the Last Bison Hunts in the North American Plains, 1780-1882
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Scott P. Stephen
BC Studies, no. 194, Summer, 2017, pp. 202-204
Description
Book review of Pemmican Empire by George Colpitts.
Entire review section on one pdf. To access this review scroll to p. 202.
People of the River: A History of the Columbia River Indians, 1855-1945
Theses
Author/Creator
Andrew H. Fisher
Description
[History?] Thesis (Ph.D.)--Arizona State University, 2003.
People of the Robin: The Tsimshian of Kitsumkalum: A Resource Book for the Kitsumkalum Education Committee and the Coast Mountain School District 82 (Terrace)
Alternate Title
Solstice Series ; no. 1
E-Books
Author/Creator
James Andrew McDonald
La perception du carcajou/glouton par les Inuit du Nord canadien: Du passé au present
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Frédéric Laugrand
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 41, no. 1-2, Bestiaire inuit = Inuit Bestiary, 2017, pp. 243-263
Description
Author describes the different perceptions of the wolverine in Dené and Gwich’in culture both as a presence that people must be wary of in the bush and status as a powerful tuurngaq (totem or spirit guide).
Text in French.
Perceptions of a Northern Landscape and Society: Inuit Views From Iqaluit
Theses
Author/Creator
M. Elizabeth Scarborough
Description
Geography Thesis (M.A.)--York University, 2003.
A Perpetual Peace: American Indian Treaties and the Environment
Theses
Author/Creator
M. René Johnson
Description
Rhetoric and Technical Communication (Ph.D)--Michigan Technological University, 2003.
Perspectives on the Indigenous Tradition/New Technology Interface
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Greg Young-ing
Indigenous Affairs, no. 2, Indigenous Peoples and Information Technology, 2003, pp. 14-17
Description
Examines the Indigenous peoples' ability to adapt to technological change.
To access this article scroll down to page 14.
The Pervading Influence of Cultural Border Crossing and Collateral Learning on the Learner of Science and Mathematics
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anthony N. Ezeife
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 27, no. 2, 2003, pp. 179-194
Description
Examines classroom teaching and learning strategies to uncover what might make science and mathematics more attractive to Indigenous and minority students.
Petite Ville: A Spatial Assessment of a Métis Hivernant Site
Theses
Author/Creator
Kimberley D. Weinbender
Description
Archaeology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2003.
Phenytoin-Diazepam Interaction
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Andrea Murphy
Kerry Wilbur
The Annals of Pharmacotherapy, vol. 37, no. 5, May 2003, pp. 659-663
Description
Study reports on a case involving a 44 year old First Nations man who was admitted to hospital with headache, nystagmus, diplopia and ataxia.
Phillip MacDonald Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Phillip MacDonald
Richard Lightning
Indian History Film Project
Description
Lifetime chief of the Fort MacKay band gives a brief account of the signing of Treaty 8; talks about Fort MacKay band reserves, how they are located a long way from Fort MacKay where people reside.
Pierre Harper 3 Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Pierre Harper
Mary Mountain
Indian History Film Project
Description
Interview of Mr. Harper that includes stories about the Lousy Ones and Scar Face.
Pierre Vandale Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Pierre Vandale
Carol Pearlstone
Indian History Film Project
Description
Pierre Vandale was born in Carlton, Saskatchewan. He was treated in a sanatorium for tuberculosis but on recovery worked at farming and woodcutting. He talks about his children's education and his lack of schooling and he shares what his grandfather told him about the Riel Rebellion of 1885, the Metis and World War I and II.
Pinpinayhaytosowin [The Way We Do Things]: A Definition of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) in the Context of Mining Development on Lands of the Attawapiskat First Nation and its Effects on the Design of Research for a TEK Study
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Norbert Witt
Jackie Hookimaw-Witt
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 23, no. 2, 2003, pp. 361-390
Description
Discussion of why TEK studies are needed, how to proceed, and impact of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) regulations on traditional land use.
Plant Taxonomic Systems and Ethnobotany of Three Contemporary Indian Groups of the Pacific Northwest (Haida, Bella Coola, and Lillooet)
Theses
Author/Creator
Nancy Jean Turner
Description
Botany Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of British Columbia, 1973.
Plants and Connection to Place
Alternate Title
Yukon Grade 8 Cross-Curricular Unit
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alyce Johnson
Liz Woods
Description
Focuses on Yukon First Nations Traditional Knowledge.
Plants & Connection to Place
Alternate Title
Plants and Connection to Place
Yukon Grade 8 Cross-Curricular Unit
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Yukon First Nations Curriculum Working Group
Alyce Johnson
Liz Woods
Description
Teacher's guide.
The Poetry of Carter Revard: Stars Among the Walking
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dean Rader
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 15, no. 1, Series 2; [Special Issue in Honor of Carter Revard], Spring, 2003, pp. [45]-52
Description
Explores the use of celestial references in the poet's work.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
Powwow (Cree) Workshop 1
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Alfred Bonaise
Eli Bear
Indian History Film Project
Description
Need to return to traditional format of Indian ceremonies is discussed.
Practice-Based Interdisciplinary Approach and Environmental Research
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ranjan Kumar Datta
Environments, vol. 4, no. 1, 2017, pp. 1-14
Description
Compares and contrasts scientific and practice-based approaches, discusses why a move from one to the other is important and how the change would impact future research and researchers.
Prenatal Dietary Reflections Among Two Generations in a Southern First Nations Community
Theses
Author/Creator
Hannah Tait Neufeld
Description
Community Health Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 2003.
The Problem of Transportation to Medical Facilities on an Indian Reservation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David Alan Baggish
Chase Patterson Kimball
Medical Care, vol. 11, no. 6, November-December 1973, pp. 501-508
Description
Survey conducted with outpatients at a central hospital found that difficulties with transportation caused a barrier to receiving adequate health care.
Producing Predators: Wolves, Work, and Conquest in the
Northern Rockies
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Sarah E. McFarland
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 41, no. 3, Summer, 2017, pp. 289-291
Description
Book review of Producing Predators by Michael D. Wise.
Professors' Knowledge of Agriculture and Natural Resource Issues on Hopi and Navajo Lands: A Contributing Factor in Native American Student Recruitment and Retention
Theses
Author/Creator
Melvina Marie Adolf
Description
Agricultural Education Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Arizona, 2003.
Profiling the eNuk Program
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Alexandra Sawatzky
Ashlee Cunsolo
Oliver Cook
Dan Gillis
Inez Shiwak ... [et al.]
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 5, no. 2, Innovations in Community Health and Wellness, July 2017, pp. 18-22
Description
Looks at Inuit strategy for monitoring and responding to the impacts of environmental change on health and wellbeing in Rigolet, Nunatsiavut.