Objectives of report were to describe current practices, identify existing models of service delivery and alternatives, and make recommendations concerning more effective preventative measures.
Interviews community residents about impacts and changes of mining experience: changes to skills and experience; changes to family wages and household economy; new opportunities; employment; alcohol; traditional economy, and infrastructure and services.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 21, no. 2, Spring, 1997, pp. 321-331
Description
Article offers an analysis of data collected about the voting practices of Indigenous voters in two different elections in the United States. 674 Indigenous voters in 7 states were interviewed, findings indicate that while income and education levels play a role, Indian status is strongly related to whether an individual voted in these elections.
Maclean's, vol. 115, no. 4, January 28, 2002, p. 47
Description
Describes economist John Richards' look at funding and changes necessary such as increasing educational achievements and decreasing reliance on welfare.
FORUM on Corrections Research, vol. 14, no. 3, Focusing on Aboriginal Issues, September 2002, pp. 20-24
Description
Argues these offenders are characterized by multiple problems including various types of abuse and identity problems. As such, they pose specific challenges for the corrections process. Information was gathered by study conducted in Vancouver.
Explores the Osoyoos Indian Band Aboriginal alliances with non-Aboriginal companies and their approach to economic development; and looks at the Nk’Mip Project including an overview and potential of the wine, cultural and eco tourism industries.
Study researchers conducted interviews with 140 Aboriginal women in eight sites, both urban and rural, across Canada in order to formulate policy recommendations that would support full cultural lives while pursuing contemporary work or education.
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, Inaugural Edition, May 1997, pp. 33-41
Description
Looks at the Northern Student Education Initiative that assists Aboriginal students pursuing post-secondary education in finding a sense of balance and harmony, while striving to futher their education in an unfamiliar environment.
American Studies, vol. 43, no. 1, Spring, 2002, pp. 75-99
Description
Looks at the promotion of home-building programs on reservations, from the white imagination to the realities of tribal life, by examining instances of attempted domestic reform.
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.
Identifies issues and makes recommendations in several areas: Indigenous knowledge, language and culture, parental and community participation, early childhood development, special needs and gifted programs, and teacher recruitment, training and retention.
New story about Manitoba Grand Chief Phil Fontaine being under fire for hiring Brian Contois, leader of the Manitoba Warriors, to keep Aboriginal youth out of street gangs. Includes synopsis.
Duration: 2:13.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 21, no. 3, 1997, pp. 483-497
Description
Literary criticism article in which the author examines the Silko’s novel and its relevance to Laguna narratives of land, territory, resistance, and cultural survivance.
Round table talk held with Rick August, Ken Battle, Harvey Bostrom, Louis Grignon, Carol Laprairie, Kevin Little, Sharon Manson Singer, Marie-France Raynault and Arthur Milner.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 21, no. 3, Summer, 1997, pp. 451-470
Description
Authors discuss different positions and policies on resource extraction from traditional Diné territories and how these have created and maintained poverty conditions on the Navajo Reservation in Utah.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 88, no. 6, 1997, pp. 375-379
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Examines the use of harmful substances during pregnancy. Harmful substances include alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, and psychoactive drugs. The research shows the relationship between socio-economical conditions and substance use.
Anglican Journal, vol. 123, no. 9, November 1997, p. 1
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Rev. Ben Arreak presents own perspective on deacon Rev. Eyeetsiak Simigak's behaviour; he was convicted of sexual interference with a child and three counts of sexual exploitation.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 87, no. 5, May 1997, pp. 827-832
Description
Study examines prevalence of psychiatric disorders, social and family risk factors for disorders, and met and unmet needs for mental health care among Appalachian youth.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 22, no. 1, 2002, pp. 65-80
Description
Argues that the author employs a fictionalized version of the Canadian colonialism affecting Aboriginal people in order to relay truths to a mass audience.