American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 26, no. 1, 2002, pp. 83-105
Description
Author argues that part of the appeal of these films to American audiences lies in their ability to consciously or unconsciously assuage collective guilt over the treatment of the Indigenous peoples, their cultures, and the ecosystems of North America.
The Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 3, no. 1, Summer, 2002, pp. 4-5
Description
Reports on the various definitions of the term, "sustainable development" and states how aboriginal peoples have been living this concept since time immemorial.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 7, no. 2, Fall, 2011, pp. 2-7
Description
Looks at a successful co-op which sells fresh bannock, wild rice, wild blueberries, freshwater fish and other Indigenous specialty foods as well as crafts, books and music.
[One or more images have been omitted from this article due to copyright restrictions. These images are accessible in the print version of this journal.]
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 9, October 2011, p. 9
Description
Looks at the second annual multi-racial event that promotes understanding of First Nations and Métis culture and history.
Article located by scrolling to page 9.
Lists title, location of research, principal investigator, etc. for over ninety projects. Divided by topic area: health related, physical science, social science and traditional knowledge
American Anthropologist, vol. 113, no. 2, June 2011, pp. 262-276
Description
Looks at landscape anthropology and how anti-clearcutting activism at the Grassy Narrows First Nation has changed the vantage point from which activists conceive their experiences with the landscape.
University of Victoria Centre for Aboriginal Health Research
Description
Documentary takes a critical look at the environmental public health challenge as expressed by First Nations peoples living in Canada.
Duration: 30:15.
First Nations Perspectives Journal, vol. 4, no. 1, 2011, pp. 2-39
Description
Reports on a study which implemented a culturally sensitive math curriculum in consultation with local Elders. Results showed an improved outcome in student scores.
in education exploring our connective educational landscape, vol. 17, no. 3, Autumn, 2011, p. [?]
Description
Discusses the gap in mathematics quality and equity for Indigenous students and looks at solutions to address these issues based on a study done with Eagle Flight First Nation in Alberta.
Elder from the Standing Buffalo Dakota First Nation explains harvesting, preparation methods, and nutritional value of food available around the reserve.
ACM Journal on Computing and Cultural Heritage, vol. 4, no. 4, December 2011, pp. 1-11
Description
Reports the results of a usability test conducted to determine if computer technology can provide an effective tool for the education initiative of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma.
Pediatrics, vol. 109, no. 4, April 2002, pp. 627-641
Description
Retrospective cohort study of geographic variation rates in infant mortality, low birth weight, prenatal care, and the availability of maternal-child health care found considerable variation.
Suggests that wild fruits are an important component of Gwich’in diets and are an important component of their traditional land use.
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