Heidelberg Journal of International Law=Zeitschrift fuer Auslaendisches Oeffentliches Recht und Voelkerrecht , vol. 71, 2011, pp. 78-102
Description
Comments on the necessity to increase revenues to build homes, improve the education system, preserve the Inuktitut language, and to implement health and social programs.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 2, 2010, pp. 9-22
Description
Study on prenatal alcohol abuse in the lives of young Aboriginal women and the connections between that abuse and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, sexual abuse, extreme violence, and gangs.
Canadian Journal of Aboriginal Community-based HIV/AIDS Research, vol. 4, Winter, 2011, pp. 32-66
Description
Data gathered through interviews with 22 individuals and one focus group. Results divided into five sets of variables: inter-personal factors, characteristics of patient, medication-related issues, availability of support structures and presence of historical trauma.
In Education, vol. 17, no. 3, [Indigenous Education] in Education, Autumn, 2011, pp. 96-106
Description
Discusses how trauma-informed principles can be useful in the educational system to help educators interact with students who have experienced trauma or violence.
Images, Imaginations, and Beyond: Proceedings of the Eighth Native American Symposium
Native American Symposium ; 8th, 2009
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
John B. Love
Michael Kallam
Melanie Price
Description
Examines historical and current trends to engage Native American students and offers a list of practical suggestions employed in some Oklahoma schools.
Ontario's first Aboriginal Lieutenant-Governor and author of the book As Long As the Rivers Flow discusses the legacy of residential schools.
Duration: 18:57.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 7, no. 1, Fall, 2010, pp. 55-68
Description
Looks at how labour mobility is affected by job security, gender, age, education and Aboriginal identity for Métis, non-status, and First Nations people.
[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.]
Canadian Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice, vol. 52, no. 4, July 2010, pp. 369-395
Description
Discusses the findings of a study concerning judicial attitudes and experiences with restorative justice practices, and the use of sentencing circles appropriate in gender-violence cases.
English Thesis (M.A.)--University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 2010.
Focuses on The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven and The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie.
Article reports on a forum hosted at the United Nations Church Center by the Anglican Consultative Council, the World Council of Churches, and Canadian Anglicans affiliated with the International Anglican Women's Network (IAWN).
Looks at a three day event that brought together community healing programs and initiatives from around Australia and gave the opportunity for participants to meet the people that deliver the programs.
Pimatisiwin, vol. 8, no. 2, Fall, 2010, pp. 145-154
Description
Introduces the Life Story Board as an instrument to help understand how and why domestic violence occurs and to look for ways to break this cycle of violence in Aboriginal Communities.
Discusses eight action items: communications, education and awareness, prevention, training, networks for prevention and response, and policy legislation and funding.
Presents findings collected from 11 communities in Northwest Territories based on questionnaires of 528 adults 50 years and older and 98 service providers.
Summary of symposium proceedings held November 30- Dec. 1, 2010 Northwest Territories with the objectives of sharing approaches, making connections, building network strategies, and making recommendations.
E-Brief (C.D. Howe Institute). Economic Growth and Innovation
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Colin Busby
Description
Argues that while Aboriginals constitute the source of most new additions to the workforce, their potential contributions will go unrealized because of the gap in educational attainment.