Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 25, no. 3, May 1986, pp. [1-11]
Description
Provides an historical overview of conflict between school and community and asserts that Native American involvement in curriculum is essential for successful reading programs.
Canadian Review of Sociology and Anthropology, vol. 36, no. 1, February 1999, pp. 65-85
Description
Looks at the employment of Aboriginal workers in Alberta during the 1950's and 1960's and describes migrant labour policies as well as public welfare programs.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 6, no. 2, 1986, pp. 223-240
Description
Examines issues of prejudice and reverse discrimination due to changing employment conditions in Norman Wells, NWT, and site of an Esso Resources oil refinery.
Anglican Journal, vol. 125, no. 1, January 1999, p. 1
Description
Ministry of Labour investigates claim of three justice workers, removed from their jobs by Lac La Ronge Indian Band in 1997, alleging that job loss was due to practising traditional spirituality.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 23, no. 3, May/June 1999, p. 25
Description
Announces collaborative effort of the Australian Youth Federation and the Minerals Council of Australia to award 20 scholarships to young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Old house located west of Duck Lake from which the Metis fired during the Northwest Resistance. Trees and shrubs in foreground; side view of house in background.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 23, no. 3, Special Issue on Disease, Health, and Survival Among Native Americans, 1999, pp. 243-264
Description
Investigates young gangs in a society where injury mortality (deaths due to accident, suicide and homicide) is the single most important health problem.
Historical data based on 1981 Census. Analysis of key demographic, social and economic indicators and comparison between on- and off-reserve populations.
Historical data based on 1981 Census. Analysis of key demographic, social and economic indicators and comparison between on- and off-reserve populations.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 23, no. 2, March/April 1999, pp. 29-30
Description
Looks at what to expect when undergoing a job interview, taking into consideration that most interviews in Australia will present non-Indigenous world views.
Report provides a survey of programs and compensation packages established though out Canada to provide compensation to individuals who suffered from institutional child abuse.
Discusses a report released by Survival International, an Indigenous rights organization, which states that the Innu are under continual assault by the Canadian Government.
Duration: 3:17.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence, vol. 14, no. 7, July 1999, pp. 747-760
Description
Looks at the impact of cultural specific behaviours and values which may have an effect on sexually abused Aboriginal Canadians and interfere with seeking services or accusing the perpetrator.
Technical Report (Atlantic Institute of Criminology) ; TR1999-4e
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Don Clairmont
Description
Report commissioned by the Department of Justice to provide a review of pertinent literature, which the author found lacking and therefore supplemented with knowledge of individuals who were contacted directly.
This volume focuses on academic and scholarly materials.
Tribute to an adolescent who committed suicide after moving in and out of 28 foster homes. This film deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
Duration: 29:10.
Short documentary about services offered to battered women in the communities of Portage La Prairie and Thompson, Manitoba and the West Bay Reserve, Ontario.
Duration: 27:40.
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 2, no. 1, Incorporating Traditional Values in Social Work, April 1999, pp. 91-112
Description
Discusses the need for a greater understanding and respect of Aboriginal practices that can inform, enrich, and enhance social work practice with concepts including wholeness, balance, relationships, harmony, growth and healing.
Program expected that individuals would provide labour required to erect their own houses and examined the use of simplified housing "kits" which met design requirements and budget limitations.