First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 1, 2010, pp. 10-14
Description
Modified speech by Chief Wayne Christian talking about the history of his community, and how state policies, legislation and laws have affected a way of life for his people. The article also illustrates, through narrative, the importance of re-learning cultural practices.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 8, August 2008, p. 3
Description
Looks at a walk to raise awareness of a missing woman, the victim of a murder, and the statistics that suggest Aboriginal women are more likely to be victims of assault.
Article located by scrolling to page 3.
Opening Up about Oppression Through Forum Theatre: Teacher's Guide
Teaching and Learning Research Exchange
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Melissa] Marley
[Carol] Fulton
McDowell Foundation Research Project
Description
Looks at a Grades 10-12 student drama project about living and going to school in a culturally mixed community. Included is a teachers guide with lesson plans.
Native Studies Review, vol. 17, no. 1, 2008, pp. 71-81
Description
An official tour guide of the James Bay Region invites tourists to discover the region and gives a description of the Cree Walking-out ceremony that celebrates the complex link between people and environment.
Three boys are bored during summer holidays, peer pressure is experienced by a young girl and the town shows its' pride in episode 24 of a stop-motion animation series.
Duration: 24:00.
Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: All's Fair. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.
Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: As Long as the River Flows. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.
Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: As the Bannock Browns.Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background informations, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.
Young boy faces a dilemma: he would rather dance than wrestle, but doesn't want to disappoint his father in episode 18 of a stop-motion animation series.
Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: Dance, Dance: Study Guide.
Duration: 23:59.
A talking dog in a dream urges a boy to try to win a golf championship in episode 15 of a stop-motion animation series.
Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: Going for the Gold: Study Guide.
Duration: 24:02.
Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: Guardians. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode descriptions, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.
Three youth make a video to celebrate Treaty Days in episode 17 of a stop-motion animation series.
Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: Lights, Camera, Action! Study Guide.
Duration: 23:59.
Students find ancient rock paintings, three boys capture graffiti painters and a young girl has a birthday planning problem in episode 19 of a stop-motion animation series.
Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: Raiders of the Lost Art: Study Guide.
Duration: 24:02
Women of the community go on a retreat due to feeling unappreciated and as a result bring the community closer together in episode 16 of a stop-motion animation series.
Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: Raven Power: Study Guide.
Duration: 24:02.
Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: the Hunt. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.
Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: Tricks 'n' Treats. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 11, November 2008, pp. 1-2
Description
Discusses the lack of discrimination in the army during the war towards Aboriginal soldiers and the discrimination they faced upon their return.
Article located on page 1 and by scrolling to page 2.
Ethnohistory, vol. 25, no. 4, Fall, 1978, pp. 301-317
Description
Studies observance of the Pleiades stars and how these understandings related to the frost free season, which was important knowledge for the growing of maize.
Women and Youth Entrepreneurship Symposium Works to Connect Youth and the Business Sector
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mike Gosselin
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 5, May 2008, p. 17
Description
Looks at the first annual symposium designed to match skilled workers with employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Article located by scrolling to page 17.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 34, no. 2, Spring, 2010, pp. 224-257
Description
Comments on the work done by activist, Clyde Warrior, noting that his focus was always what could be done by and for American Indians, rather than focusing on what was being done against American Indians.
Nova Scotia Aboriginal Home Care Steering Committee
Description
Purpose of guide was to document findings and recommendations from the Steering Committee of the Aboriginal Home Care in Nova Scotia Project, provide a common set of definitions to facilitate shared understandings of program scope and purpose among those involved in service planning and delivery, and provide information for all those interested design and delivery of services to the on-reserve population in the province.
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 34, no. 4, July/August 2010, pp. 14-15
Description
Introduces a culturally appropriate community development program, which focuses on providing information about child abuse, child sexual abuse and family violence.