Alternate Title
The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Alex J. Ross
Description
Portrait of Deerfoot holding a rifle at his side.
From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
The Face Pullers: Ch.2 Images - Sarcee Woman
Alternate Title
The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Alex J. Ross
Description
Studio portrait of Sarcee woman.
From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
Facebook Usage among Urban Indigenous Youth at Risk
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Channarong Intahchomphoo
André Vellino
Odd Erik Gundersen
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 45, no. 2, 2021, pp. 103-130
Description
Examines the Facebook posts of at risk Indigenous youth from Ottawa, Ontario and how the platform is used a means to vent to or each out to their peers.
Facebook Usage among Urban Indigenous Youth at Risk in Ontario
Theses
Author/Creator
Channarong Intahchomphoo
Description
Electronic Business Technologies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Ottawa, 2019.
Factors Affecting Initiation and Duration of Breastfeeding Among Off-Reserve Indigenous Children in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Isabella Romano
Martin Cooke
Piotr Wilk
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 10, no. 3, January 14, 2019
Description
Study uses a nationally representative survey to examine factors that potentially affect breastfeeding practices among Indigenous women in Canada. Findings indicate that factors which are corelated to breastfeeding include: household income, mother’s level of education, mother’s attendance of residential school, child’s birth weight.
Failure of Mainstream Well-being Measures to Appropriately Reflect the Well-being of Indigenous and Local Communities and its Implications for Welfare Policies
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kamaljit K. Sangha
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 29, no. 3, Winter, 2019
Description
Criticizes the way that the majority of contemporary measures of well-being fail to consider the role that natural systems and the natural environment play in many, especially Indigenous, people’s health. Proposes a framework for considering the influence of these factors and advocates for health policy that considers them.
Family Group Conference: An Indigenous-Based Evaluation
E-Books
Author/Creator
Michael Anthony Hart
Elisa Lacerda-Vendenborn
Don Robinson
Family History and Social Network Among Nyungar People
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christina L. Birdsall
Aboriginal History, vol. 11, no. 2, 1987, pp. 129-142
Description
Looks at how the Nyungar came to be located in the north as opposed to the south-west where their original countries are located.
Fashioning Decolonization: Telling Stories Of Canadian Indigenous Women Through Fashion Hacking
Theses
Author/Creator
Presley Mills
Description
Fashion Major Research Paper (M.A.) -- Ryerson University, 2019.
The Fatality of Bias
Alternate Title
Global Policy Review
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Edith Denny
Description
Discusses how colonialism and systemic racism have produced women's negative experiences in the Canadian healthcare system and their poor health outcomes.
FBI Resources in Missing Person Cases
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christina Bedford
Alethea Duncan
Christina Palazzolo
Joseph P. Shevlin
Department of Justice Journal of Federal Law and Practice, vol. 69, no. 1, Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons: Law Enforcement and Prevention, January 2021, pp. 149-158
Description
A description of Federal Bureau of Investigation specialized units that can be invaluable in cases of missing, abducted, or murdered victims. They are: Child Abduction Rapid Deployment, the Behavioral Analysis Units dealing with crimes against children, and crimes against adults, and the Violent Criminal Apprehension Program.
Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to page 149.
A Feasibility Evaluation of the Urban Native Youth Leaders Program
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Allyson Kelley
Bethany Fatupaito
Morgan Witzel
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 26, no. 3, 2019, pp. 21-37
Description
Describes a mixed-methods evaluation of a culturally grounded program for urban Indigenous (American Indian) youth. Results demonstrate that the project was feasible, and the team makes recommendations for future project based on what was learned.
Federal Sexual Crimes
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Leslie A. Hagen
United States Attorney's Bulletin, vol. 69, no. 2, Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons: Legal, Prosecution, Advocacy and Healthcare, March 2021, pp. 189-208
Description
Describes Chapter 109A of the US federal criminal code regarding sexual crimes and the need for tribal sexual violence guidelines created with cooperation between tribal and legal authorities.
Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to page 189.
Les femmes inuit œuvrant au sein des services de justice au Nunavik = Inuit Women Who Work in Nunavik Justice Services
E-Books
Author/Creator
Caroline Hervé
Pascale Laneuville
Laëtitia Marc
Mathilde Lapointe
Final Report: Cost Analysis of Current Housing Gaps and Future Housing Needs in First Nations
E-Books
Author/Creator
Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy
Description
Includes 10 case studies.
Final Report: Inclusion in Mainstream Spaces, Services and Programs in Vancouver’s Inner City: Comparing the Experiences and Perceptions of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Seniors
Alternate Title
Elders Inclusion Research
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tyesa Kruz
Nicole Esligar
Kathy Fukuyama
Erin Grant
Lorelei Hawkins
Kat Norris
Description
Information gathered from literature review, interviews and survey involving service providers, and guided interviews and sharing circles with seniors.
Finding Our Roots: Indigenous Foods and the Food Sovereignty Movement in the United States
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Laura Ferguson
Description
"A Family and Consumer Sciences unit with suggestions for collaborative teaching in History, Government, and Life Sciences - Grades 10-12."
Findings From a Process Evaluation of an Indigenous Holistic Housing Support and Mental Health Case Management Program in Downtown Toronto
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michelle Firestone
Jessica Syrette
Teyohá:te Brant
Marie Laing
Steve Teekens
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 16, no. 2, Wisdom of the Elders: Honouring Spiritual Laws in Indigenous Knowledge, 2021, pp. 139-150
Description
Looks at the Mino Kaanjigoowin (MK) program at Na-Me-Res (Native Men’s Residence) as model to provide help for the health of urban Indigenous people.
A First Nation Framework for Emergency Planning: A Community-Based Response to the Health and Social Effects from a Flood
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Stephanie Montesanti
Wilfreda E Thurston
David Turner
Reynold Medicine Traveler
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 14, no. 1, Physical Activity and Cultural Safety, May 28, 2019, pp. 85-106
Description
Researchers in a community-university partnership evaluate the Siksika First Nations response to severe flooding in Southern Alberta in 2013; using what was learned then, alongside research literature from other First Nations Communities the team has created a framework for disaster response planning in First Nations Communities.
First Nations Food, Nutrition & Environment Study: Final Report for Eight Assembly of First Nations Regions
Alternate Title
First Nations Food, Nutrition & Environment Study: Summary of Key Findings for Eight Assembly of First Nations Regions 2008-2018
FNFNES Final Report for Eight Assembly of First Nations Regions: Draft Comprehensive Technical Report
FNFNES Summary of Key Findings for Eight Assembly of First Nations Regions 2008-2018
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Laurie Chan
Malek Batal
Tonio Sadik
Constantice Tikhonov
Harold Schwartz ... [et al.]
Description
Study involves five components: household interviews collecting information on dietary patterns, lifestyle and general health status; environmental concerns and food security; sampling traditional foods for contaminants; sampling water for trace metals; hair sampling for mercury; and surface water sampling for pharmaceuticals
Related material: Summary of Key Findings for Eight Assembly of First Nations Regions 2008-2018.
First Nations Food, Nutrition & Environment Study: Results from Quebec 2016
Alternate Title
FNFNES Results form Quebec 2016
[First Nations Food, Nutrition & Environment Study Quebec and Labrador Regional Results]
[FNFNES Quebec and Labrador Regional Results]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Laurie Chan
Malek Batal
Olivier Receveur
Tonio Sadik
Description
Study involves five components: household interviews collecting information on dietary patterns, lifestyle and general health status; environmental concerns and food security; sampling traditional foods for contaminants; sampling water for trace metals; hair sampling for mercury; and surface water sampling for pharmaceuticals.
First Nations Health and Wellness Colouring Book
Alternate Title
First Nations Health and Wellness Coloring Book
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mackenzie Anderson
Erin Anderson-Bruce
Leo Beam
Cliff Bear
Emma Jane Bedard ... [et al.]
First Nations in Quebec and Labrador's Research Protocol: Companion Guide
E-Books
Author/Creator
Joannie Gray Roussel
Description
Related material: First Nations in Quebec and Labrador's Research Protocol.
First Nations Population Health & Wellness Agenda
E-Books
Author/Creator
Office of the Provincial Health Officer British Columbia
First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Description
Related material: Summary of Findings.
First Nations Youth Inquest: 2019 Progress of Implementing the Recommendations
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Aboriginal Legal Services]
Description
Inquest investigated the deaths of seven youths who had relocated to Thunder Bay, Ontario to complete their high school education.
Grading Scheme
First Nations Youth Inquest: 2019 Report Card on Recommendations [Detailed]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Aboriginal Legal Services]
Description
Inquest investigated the deaths of seven youths who had relocated to Thunder Bay, Ontario to complete their high school education.
Grading Scheme
First Nations Youth Smoking: Factors Associated with Resilience
Alternate Title
FNIGC Research Series
E-Books
Author/Creator
First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)
First Nations Youth Suicide Prevention Curriculum
E-Books
Author/Creator
Amy Alberton
First Peoples Child and Family Review, Special Issue: Celebrating 15 Years of Wisdom
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Marc St. Dennis
Cindy Blackstock
Raven Sinclair
Kathy Absolon
Suzanne Stewart... Margaret Kovach... [et al.]
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 14, no. 1, June 06, 2019
Description
Issue features 15 of the most popular contributions that we have published since volume 1 in 2004.
[First] Report of the Committee Consisting of Dr. E.B. Tylor, Dr. G.M. Dawson, General Sir J.H. Lefroy, Dr. Daniel Wilson, Mr. Horatio Hale, Mr. R.G. Haliburton, and Mr. George W. Bloxam (Secretary): Appointed for the Purpose of Investigating and Publish
Alternate Title
Report - 1885 on the north-western tribes of the Dominion of Canada
E-Books
Author/Creator
Committee on North-Western Tribes of the Dominion of Canada of the British Association for the Advancement of Science
Horatio Hale
Description
"Reports on the physical characters, languages, industrial and social condition of the North-western tribes of the Dominion of Canada," focuses on Blackfoot, Cree and Ojibwe/Ojibway, 1885 era.
FNLED: Quebec First Nations Labour and Employment Development Survey = EDMEPN: Enquête sur le développement de la main-d’œuvre et de l’emploi chez les Premières Nations
Alternate Title
Booklet 1: Sociodemographic Profile and Life Course
Booklet 2: Culture, Identity, Language and Wellness
Booklet 4: Education, Skills and Aspirations
Booklet 5: Occupation and Employment
Booklet 6: Income and Needs Satisfaction
Booklet 7: Methodology
Highlights
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Mathieu-Olivier Côté]
[Jasmine Sawadogo]
[Nicolas Couet]
Follow-up Report to the Canadian Human Rights Commission on the Human Rights of the Innu of Labrador
E-Books
Author/Creator
Celeste McKay Consulting
Donald McRae
Description
Related material: 2002 Report.
Food Innovation in Canada's North: The Case for a Social Enterprise Cluster
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Anna Laurence
Geneviève Chabot
Julien Valmary
Madeleine Lyons
Petros Kusmu
Description
Study looked at the feasibility of an innovation cluster which would increase access to affordable, culturally appropriate, healthy food as well as encourage in new production methods, value chains, and governance models.
Food Insecurity in Northern Canada: An Overview
Alternate Title
In Brief (Parliamentary Information and Research Service) ; no. 2019-18-E
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Olivier Leblanc-Laurendeau
Description
Brief discussion of causes and consequences and current federal, provincial/territorial, regional and local initiatives.
Food Security in Northern and Isolated Communities: Ensuring Equitable Access to Adequate and Healthy Food for All: Report of the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bob Bratina
Jamie Schmale
Sylvie Bérubé
Gary Anandasangaree
Jaime Battiste ... [et al.]
Description
Based on information gathered through 38 witness testimonies, eight meetings and 10 written briefs, report discusses causes of food insecurity, effects of climate change and food degradation, the Nutrition North Canada program, and the need for government support of community-based solutions.
"June 2021, 43rd Parliament, 2nd Session".
For Ashley, Wayne, and Shayanna: Supporting Tribal College Students and Addressing Abuse
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Annita Hetoevehotohke'e Lucchesi
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education , vol. 30, no. 4, Tribal College Women, Summer, May 5, 2019, p. [?]
Description
In this article a teacher at Blackfeet Community College uses her memories of teaching Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, Wayne Many Guns, and Shayanna England (three students) to discuss the issues of violence, MMIW and their prevalence for tribal college and university (TCU) students. Author calls on colleges and their funding bodies to provide extended supports to their students.
For the Love of Our Children: An Indigenous Connectedness Framework
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jessica Saniguq Ullrich
AlterNative, vol. 15, no. 2, June 2019, pp. 121-130
Description
Author outlines a framework for well-being rooted in the concept of connectedness; the idea that wellness for Indigenous people comes from them being connected to their families, their communities, and the natural world.
Forced or Coerced Sterilization in Canada: An Overview of Recommendations for Moving Forward
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Chaneesa Ryan
Abrar Ali
Christine Shawana
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 16, no. 1, Honouring the Sacred Fire: Ending Systemic Racism toward Indigenous Peoples, 2021, pp. 275-290
Description
Looks at the underlining causes of and recommendations to address the forced or coerced sterilization of Indigenous women in Canada.
Formal Opinion to Support the Employment Development of First Nations and Inuits in Social Economy
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations and Inuit Labor Market Advisory Committee, [Government of Quebec]
Description
Discusses existing social enterprises generally as well as Indigenous initiatives and organizations, identifies challenges, obstacles in promoting Aboriginal participation and common characteristics of best practices, makes recommendations for courses of action and solutions, and lists specific proposals for the Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale.
Forty Years of Cultural Change Among the Inuit in Alaska, Canada and Greenland: Some Reflections
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Marianne Stenbaek
Arctic, vol. 40, no. 3, Fortieth Anniversary Special, December 1987, pp. 300-309
Description
Interviews well-know Inuit leaders about their perceptions on the major cultural changes over the past forty years.
Foster Child
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Gil Cardinal
Description
Documentary about Mètis filmmaker Gil Cardinal's search for his family roots.
Duration: 43:05.
Four More Indigenous Projects for the Native American Humanities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Matthew Herman
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 31, no. 1-2, Spring-Summer, 2019, pp. 31-53
Description
Builds on Linda Tuhiwai Smith's short essay "Twenty-Five Indigenous Projects," and in acknowledgement of the essay and its 20th anniversary offers four more projects specific to Native American Humanities:
• Continuing
• Reknowing
• Sociologizing
• Valuing
Foxes and Humans at the Late Holocene Uyak Site, Kodiak, Alaska
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Catherine F. West
Reuven Yeshurun
Arctic Anthropology, vol. 56, no. 1, 2019, pp. 39-51
Description
Authors examine zooarchaeological, taphonomic, and stable isotope analyses data in order to describe the relationship between humans and red foxes on Kodiak Island during the late Holocene era.
A Fresh Plot for Indigenous Food Sovereignty at Cankdeska Cikana Community College
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Heidi Ziegenmeyer
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education , vol. 30, no. 3, The Community Garden, Spring, April 18, 2019, p. [?]
Description
Article profiles the creation of a new community garden in the Spirit Lake Dakota community; discusses issues of food education, food security, and food sovereignty.
From Breath to Beadwork: Lessons Learned From a Trauma- Informed Yoga Series With Indigenous Adolescent Girls Under Youth Protection
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jessica W. G. Barudin
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 16, no. 1, Honouring the Sacred Fire: Ending Systemic Racism toward Indigenous Peoples, 2021, pp. 21-37
Description
Examines the use of culture with yoga and meditation as means to help at-risk Indigenous youth.
From Community Gardens to Hybrid Hydroponics: The Evolution of Northern Greenhouses and Arctic Gardening
Theses
Author/Creator
Saara Sipola
Description
Governance and Entrepreneurship in Northern and Indigenous Areas Thesis (M.G.E.N.I.A.)-- Arctic University of Norway / University of Saskatchewan, 2019.
From Gaming to Justice? A Note on the Effect of American Indian Casinos on Tribal Judicial Systems
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Randall Akee
NAIS: Journal of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association, vol. 6, no. 1, 2019, pp. 32-42
Description
Uses data from the 2002 Census of Tribal Justice Agencies in American Indian and Alaska Native Jurisdiction to discuss the complicated issues of using on-reserve gaming revenues to fund tribal judicial systems; notes that while funding might be increased by gaming, so might be the need for tribal judicial resources.
From I Stand: Rebuilding Indigenous Nations for a Stronger Canada
E-Books
Author/Creator
Jody Wilson-Raybould
From Sydney to Tingha: Early Days in the Aboriginal-Australian Fellowship
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jack Horner
Aboriginal History, vol. 11, no. 1, 1987, pp. 33-40
Description
Author reflects on his role as Honorary Secretary of the AAF.
From the Battle in the Classroom to the Battle for the Classroom
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Howard C. Ellis
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 11, no. 3, Summer, 1987, pp. 255-264
Description
Using a series of interviews with Navajo and Peublo people to analyze their education needs and desires.