Prostitution in Vancouver: Violence and the Colonization of First Nations Women
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Melissa Farley
Jacqueline Lynne
Ann J. Cotton
Transcultural Psychiatry, vol. 42, no. 2, June 2005, pp. 242-271
Description
Fifty-two percent of the 100 women surveyed identified as First Nations. Results are separated into First Nations and non-First Nations.
Protecting the Sacred Water Bundle: Educating About Fracking at Turtle Mountain Community College
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Stacie Blue
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 28, no. 4, Oil and Indian Country, Summer, 2017, p. [?]
Description
Discusses why the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians has banned fracking.
Püao-te-Ata-tü and Mäori Social Work Methods
Alternate Title
Puao-te-Ata-tu and Maori Social Work Methods
Theses
Author/Creator
Äwhina Hollis
Description
Arts Thesis (M.A.) -- University of Otago, 2005
Queensland's Kidnapping Act: The Native Labourers Protections Act of 1884
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
N. A. Loos
Aboriginal History, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 150-173
Description
Looks at legislation regarding regulation of working conditions and exploitation of the Aboriginal labourers in the fishing industry.
Racism, Sexism, and Colonialism: The Impact on the Health of Aboriginal Women in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mary Hampton
Carrie Bourassa
Kim McKay-McNabb
Canadian Woman Studies, vol. 24, no. 1, Womens Health and Well-Being, Fall, 2005, pp. 23-29
Description
Argues that because Aboriginal women suffer from multiple oppressions there are even greater impacts on their health than that of Aboriginal men.
Re-Constructing the Colonizer: Self-representation by First Nations Artists
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Shandra Spears
Atlantis, vol. 29, no. 2, [Indigenous Women: The State of Our Nations], 2005, pp. 1-18
Description
Examines how women artists resist the colonial perspective to produce social change in educational ways.
(Re)Presenting Indigenous Women: A Critical Analysis of Two Reports on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Christy Anderson
Description
Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2017.
Reading for Reconciliation? Indigenous Literatures in a Post-TRC Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Aubrey Jean Hanson
English Studies in Canada, vol. 43, no. 2-3, Special Issue: Transition, June/September 2017, pp. 69-90
Description
Also available Open Access here.
Article examines the ways in which Indigenous writers and scholars interrogate the framework of Reconciliation by creating a narrative of resurgence. Author additionally argues for the need to examine the pedagogy and process when including Indigenous literatures in educational settings.
The Ready-to-Work Program: Opening Doors to the Tourism Industry
Alternate Title
Case Study (Conference Board of Canada) ; September 2005
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 061-06]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Douglas Watt
Description
Discusses the program that introduces Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals into the tourism workforce.
"Real" Indians and Others: Mixed-Blood Urban Native Peoples and Indigenous Nationhood
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Margaret Connell Szasz
American Review of Canadian Studies, vol. 35, no. 4, Winter, 2005, pp. 759-761
Description
Book review of: "Real" Indians and Others: Mixed-Blood Urban Native Peoples and Indigenous Nationhood by Bonita Lawrence.
Reclaiming What Is Sacred: Addressing Harm to Indigenous Elders and Developing a Tribal Response to Abuse in Later Life
E-Books
Author/Creator
Lauren J. Litton
Victoria Ybanez
Description
Topics include general overview, defining and understanding the problem, complexities and considerations, and potential strategies. Also includes tools to enhance conversation and planning.
Reconstructing Australia’s Shameful Past: The Stolen Generations in Life-Writing, Fiction and Film
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Susan Barrett
Lignes, no. 2, 2005, pp. 1-13
Description
Discusses how Indigenous authors narrate personal experiences to document the removal of Aboriginal children from their parents.
Reducing Health Disparities: A Priority for Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Morton Beiser
Miriam Stewart
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 96, no. Supplement 2, Reducing Health Disparities in Canada, March/April 2005, pp. S4-S5
Description
Discusses initiatives taken by the Canadian government to address the problem of health care for "vulnerable populations" such as Aboriginals, immigrants, refugees and the poor.
REEES: Quebec First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey: Educational Ambitions
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Isabel Rojas Martel]
REEES: Quebec First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey: Overview of Families
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Anne-Marie Nadeau
David Emond]
REEES: Quebec First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey: Overview of the Unemployed
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Isabel Rojas Martel]
REEES: Quebec First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey: Overview of Workers
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Isabel Rojas Martel]
REES: Quebec First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey: Factors for Success and Obstacles to Employment
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Isabel Rojas Martel]
REES: Quebec First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey: Overview of Young Parents in School
E-Books
Author/Creator
Angela Mashford-Pringle
REES: Quebec First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey: Youth Social Environment
E-Books
Author/Creator
Angela Mashford-Pringle
Regional-scale Food Security Governance in Inuit Settlement Areas: Opportunities and Challenges in Northern Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Nicholas Girard
Description
Geography, Environment and Geomatics Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 2017.
The Relationship between Geographical Location, Indigenous Status and Socio-Economic Status and Adolescent Drug Use
Theses
Author/Creator
Dianna Smith
Description
Health Science Thesis (M.H.S.)--University of Queensland, 2005.
Religious and Spiritual Practices among Homeless Urban American Indians and Alaska Natives with Severe Alcohol Problems
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dennis C. Wendt
Susan E. Collins
Lonnie A. Nelson
Kelly Serafini
Seema L. Clifasefi ... [et al.]
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 24, no. 3, 2017, pp. 39-62
Description
American Indians and Alaska Natives were compared to general population on demographic variables, alcohol problems, and religious affiliations and practices. Found that those who engaged in Native-specific spiritual practices had lower alcohol use.
Remembering Why We Sit at the Table
Theses
Author/Creator
Faith Decontie
Description
Sociology and Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2017.
Discusses the Cree Nation of Chisasibi's Land Based Healing Program.
Report on Implementing Treaty Land Entitlements and Towards the Establishment of “Urban Aboriginal Reserves” in Winnipeg
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lillian Thomas
Description
Examines how urban reserves can offer many benefits for improving the social and economic conditions for Aboriginal people.
Report on Policing in Northern British Columbia: Backgrounder
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP
Description
Investigation examined conduct relating to policing of pubic intoxication, cross-gender searches, missing persons and domestic violence reports, use of force, and handling of files involving youth.
Includes links to complaint, interim and final report, and Commissioner's response.
Report on the 2017 Employee Engagement Survey
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Department of Finance, Government of Nunavut
Description
Survey asked indeterminate, term and casual employees with at least six months of continuous service to rate 55 statements. Twenty-one were benchmark questions common to federal, provincial and territorial government public service Engagement Surveys across Canada. Total of 1,692 respondents participated.
Report on the Health Status and Health Needs of Aboriginal Children and Youth
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Southern Alberta Child & Youth Health Network
Calgary Health Region Aboriginal Health Program
Description
Results of community consultation process and literature review focus on incorporation of both Aboriginal and western perspectives for health improvement as well as current strengths and weaknesses.
Report: Under Suspicion: Research and Consultation Report on Racial Profiling in Ontario
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario Human Rights Commission
Reproductive Narratives: Settler-Colonialism and Neoliberalism in Alberta's Child Welfare System
Theses
Author/Creator
Miranda Sophia Leibel
Description
Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 2017
Research and Activism in Sámi Politics: The Ideas and Achievements of Karl Nickul Towards Securing Governance for the Sámi
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Veli-Pekka Lehtola
Acta Borealia, vol. 22, no. 2, December 2005, pp. 153-169
Description
Discusses scholar's contributions to different projects and activities to protect Sámi culture and rights.
Research on Contested Ground: Women, Mining and Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Catherine Coumans
Pimatisiwin, vol. 3, no. 1, Spring, 2005, pp. 9-32
Description
Focuses on the women in mining towns who are often in marginal economic and social positions.
Research, Respect and Responsibility: A Critical Review of the Tri-Council Policy Statement in Aboriginal Community-Based Research
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Micaela Brown
Pimatisiwin, vol. 3, no. 2, Winter, 2005, pp. 79-100
Description
Review of current literature regarding ethical research practices in Aboriginal communities.
Researched to Death: B.C. Aboriginal Women and Violence: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Pacific Association of First Nations Women
Ending Violence Association of BC
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Description
Examines ten studies and one book relating to Aboriginal women and violence.
Resilience Theory in Archaeology
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Charles L. Redman
American Anthropologist, vol. 107, no. 1, March 2005, pp. 70-77
Description
Argues for using the resilience theory to interpret the past in interesting ways that are relevant to contemporary issues.
Resolve Native Issues to Salvage UN Rankings
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, April 15, 2005, p. A11
Description
Advocates increased funding to reduce poverty and improve aboriginal conditions, allowing Canada to maintain high rankings given by the UN human development index.
Responding to Human Trafficking: Dispossession, Colonial Violence, and Resistance among Indigenous and Racialized Women
E-Books
Author/Creator
Julie Kaye
A Response to "Developing Ontario's Dementia Strategy: A Discussion Paper"
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
Description
Discusses areas needing attention in order to provide services tailored to the care of Indigenous seniors in the urban context. Looks at relevant social determinants of health outcomes such as racism and discrimination, poverty, housing food security, transportation, urban and off-reserve migration, and the residential school experience.
A Response to Women's Economic Empowerment: A Call to Action for Ontario
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
Description
Submission discusses issues particular to urban communities and makes recommendations to address them.
Restorative Justice: A Literature Review
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Angela Cameron
Description
Review undertaken to determine whether current research indicates that this form of sentencing works in cases of intimate violence.
Review: Conquest: Sexual Violence and American Indian Genocide
Alternate Title
Conquest: Sexual Violence and American Indian Genocide
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Judith K. Witherow
Off Our Backs, vol. 35, no. 11/12, November-December 2005, pp. 46-49
Description
Book review of: Conquest: Sexual Violence and American Indian Genocide by Andrea Smith.
Rezonomics
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Ralf Kracke-Berndorff
Raul Paz Patrana
David Bartecchi
Description
Interviews various residents on the Pine Ridge reservation about what they do to survive on the reservation.
Duration: 51:34.
The Rights of Indigenous Peoples: The Constitutional Issues
Alternate Title
First Nations, First Thoughts Conference, Centre for Canadian Studies, University of Edinburgh, May 5-6, 2005
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Eleonora Ceccherini
Description
Summarizes seven key points which define the rights of Indigenous people as they relate to the constitution.
Riversdale Provides Unique Neighbourhood Lifestyle
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Ken Noskiye
Saskatoon Sun, September 18, 2005, p. A25
Description
Comments on the Riversdale area of Saskatoon and Quint Development Corporation efforts to improve housing and affordability.
The Road Forward
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
National Film Board (NFB)
Marie Clements
Shirley Vercruysse
Jenn Strom
Description
Musical documentary traces Indigenous rights activism from the founding of the Indian of Brotherhood of B.C. in the 1930s to the present day. Duration: 1:41:00.
Rock, Ghost, Willow, Deer: A Story of Survival
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Shirley Brozzo
Atlantis, vol. 29, no. 2, [Indigenous Women: The State of Our Nations], 2005, p. 152
Description
Book review of: Rock, Ghost, Willow, Deer by Allison Adelle Hedge Coke.
Sámi Identity and Visions of Preferred Futures: Experiences Among Youth in Finnmark and Trǿndelag, Norway
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Line Mathisen
Espen Carlsson
Niels Arvid Sletterǿd
Northern Review, no. 45, Innovation in the Circumpolar North, June 2017, pp. 113-139
Description
Looks at how youth identity shapes decisions to relocate or stay in home place or how opportunities for employment are envisioned.
Saskatchewan Employment by Industry and Aboriginal Identity 15 Years of Age and Older, 2004-2005 Annual Average
Documents & Presentations
Description
Statistical data from Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey.
Saskatchewan Employment by Occupation and Aboriginal Identity 15 years of Age and Older, 2004-05 Annual Average
Documents & Presentations
Description
Statistical data from Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey.