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.
Alaska Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Description
Reports on education, economic opportunity and employment, and administration of justice regarding Alaskan Natives. Provides recommendations for change.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 2, no. 2, Special Issue on Gaming, Winter, 2002, pp. 18-22
Description
Looks at the economic benefits, challenges such as improving existing facilities, and the anticipated market saturation resulting from the casino's success.
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.
Topics include general overview, defining and understanding the problem, complexities and considerations, and potential strategies. Also includes tools to enhance conversation and planning.
Report provides a survey of programs and compensation packages established though out Canada to provide compensation to individuals who suffered from institutional child abuse.
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.
University of Western Sydney Law Review, vol. 2, 2002, p. [?]
Description
Brief discussion of the history of the process, demands for reparations, and government responses; argues that general principle of justice demands that reparations must made.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 2, no. 2, Special Issue on Gaming, Winter, 2002, pp. 111-123
Description
Discussion of intercultural relations between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people and the vision of a renewed relationship based on mutuality and respect.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Provides background and description of agreement, analysis of major court decisions, information on programs currently delivered by Metis organizations, and identifies areas where greater supports are needed but funding has been inadequate.