Brief discussion of ten areas which have been underdeveloped in the urban context: consultation, community access and decision-making; community ethical review; intellectual property rights and data management, data gathering, storytelling and consent-seeking; capacity building and mentorship; nurturing authentic research relationships; multi-sited and multi-jurisdictional research; and self-determination, sovereignty and community empowerment.
Discusses historical and contemporary reasons for migration to urban centres, the lack recognition of an urban presence based on the belief that identity and cities are incompatible because Indigeneity is solely defined by a relationship to the land, and how this attitude, coupled with government policy, has resulted in the lack of culturally appropriate supports and services available.
Reports on results of survey of housing providers conducted between the end of December 2018 and March 2019; explains the changing demographics of Indigenous populations; and gives the background to the Urban Native Housing Program and the Rural and Native Housing Programs and discusses the implications of the expiry of Operating Grants under them.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 43, no. 3, [Indigeneity, Feminism, Activism], 2019, pp. 95-118
Description
Uses cases studies from Nicaragua and South Africa to compare colonization and imperialistic practices and how these experiences helped with the formation of what the author describes as Indigenous internationalist feminism.
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 26, no. 2, The Collaborative Research Center for American Indian Health’s Partnership River of Life, 2019, pp. 123-133
Description
Study of 60 young Indigenous mothers examines the association between setting and attaining goals and indicators of health behavior change. After six month of intervention it was found that goal attainment was not significantly associated with behavior change despite participants exhibiting confidence in completing goals and increased sense of agency.
Discusses lessons that can be learned from collaborative inquiry and the advantages of involving the people of the communities that are affected when conducting studies involving Aboriginal groups.
A total of 495 survey respondents were Indigenous, representing 39% of the population, and proportion was higher for unsheltered (46%) than sheltered (34%). Snapshot was taken March 13, 2019.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 30, no. 2, 2006, pp. 35-61
Description
Argues that the success of the Native American fair is a rare example of a government program for Native Americans that was going in the right direction.
Reports that Aboriginal peoples were three times as likely to experience a violent victimization and that this was more likely within the youth population. Data from the 2004 General Social Survey.
Victimization, Substance Use, and HIV Risk Behaviors among Gay / Bisexual / Two-Spirit and Heterosexual American Indian Men in New York City
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jane M. Simoni
Karina L. Walters
Kimberly F. Balsam
Seth B. Meyers
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 96, no. 12, December 2006, pp. 2240-2245
Description
Argues that two-spirited men are a vulnerable population whose victimization must be understood within an appropriate historical and political context.
New Socialist, no. 58, Special Issue on Indigenous Resurgence, Sept-Oct 2006, pp. 21-22
Description
Highlights discussions that took place at the 2006 Indigenous Forum held June 5 to 16 at the University of Victoria.
Scroll down to page 21 to read article.
Looks at the history and contemporary life of the Abenaki and the importance of basket making to their way of life.
Duration: 1:44:05.
Accompanying material.
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 26, no. 2, The Collaborative Research Center for American Indian Health’s Partnership River of Life, 2019, pp. 151-171
Description
Study of 56 Indigenous youth uses focus groups and a strengths based perspective to understand what gives them hope and how they demonstrate this hope to others in their community.
Report provides a "snapshot" of the impact of the art program on teachers, students and off-reserve communities. Research was conducted between April 1 and August 30, 2006.
Northeast Historical Archaeology, vol. 35, no. 1, 2006, pp. 15-28
Description
Looks at the significance and use of wampum beads in the diplomatic process during the French and British periods at Fort Niagara. Shows beads found there were produced at Albany.
Teaches the importance of listening to Elders and taking responsibility for your actions in episode 5 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: A Time to Learn: Study Guide.
Duration: 24:00
Two youths discover the importance of honesty, patience and courage in episode 2 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: Journey Through Fear: Study Guide.
Duration: 24:00.
School students prepare for a Remembrance Day ceremony, say good-bye to a favourite teacher and learn important lessons along the way in episode 4 of a stop-motion animation series.
Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: Something to Remember: Study Guide.
Duration: 24:00.
Survival skills are tested by both children and adults in episode 6 of a stop-motion animation series.
Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: The Elements: Study Guide.
Duration: 24:00.