Childhood Education, vol. 88, no. 5, September/October 2012, pp. 286-291
Description
Comments on the need to "understand the ways in which Indigenous children are ready to learn, and to acknowledge the skills, interests, and knowledge they have developed in their families and communities during their early years."
Identity, Prejudice and Healing in Aboriginal Circles: Models of Identity, Embodiment and Ecology of Place as Traditional Medicine for Education and Counselling
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kisiku Sa'qawei Paq'tism Randolph Bowers
AlterNative, vol. 6, no. 3, 2010, pp. 203-221
Description
Looks at healing of identity from an Aboriginal perspective using holistic models of wellbeing through the integration of emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of being.
Coverage of the winter festival in Ile a la Crosse. Winners from various competitions on page two. Page one: Three pictures, one of flour packing, one of dog sled preparation, and one of snow mobile racing. Page two: Three pictures, all of hockey being played. Page three: Awards ceremony.
West Coast Line #74, vol. 46, no. 2, Reconcile This!, Summer, 2012, pp. 28-38
Description
Author discusses his works, Aboriginal Curatorial Collective Meeting and Aboriginal Advisory Circle Meeting within the context of irreconcilable spaces of Aboriginality.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll down to appropriate page.
Rural and Remote Health, vol. 12, no. 3, August 22, 2012, p. article no. 2122
Description
Study conducted at Peetabeck Academy in Fort Albany found that those who participated in the program had significantly higher mean intakes from the "Vegetable and Fruit" food group.
The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, vol. 38, no. 5, September 2012, pp. 456-460
Description
Study shows that a culturally adapted, community level prevention program does have a positive effect on reducing alcohol sales to minors. Recommends further analysis.
An overview of initiatives for Aboriginal and Northern communities under Canada’s Economic Action Plan with the inclusion of two community investment impact studies conducted in the spring and summer of 2010.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 49, no. 1/2, 2010, pp. 50-68
Description
Discusses whether the program changed attitudes toward American Indians among young learners and therefore potentially improve interracial relationships among Native Americans and non-Native Americans.
BC Psychologist, Psychological Services for First Nations, Spring, 2012, pp. 40-44
Description
Comments on the human ability to heal from profound trauma and the role that one's personal spiritual experiences can play in the healing.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 40.
Policy Paper Series (Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria (FVPLS Victoria)
Description
Looks at: family law, cultural awareness and services, child protection and the legal system, family violence law, victim assistance, impact of being a witness, police response and restorative justice.
Looks at the food-related risk factors for cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. Also assesses how industry, governments, and consumers, are managing dietary risks, and proposes actions that could lead to improvements.
Discusses successful Indigenous engagement activities: pre-employment and training activities; strategic partnerships; supporting indigenous business and sustaining long-term employment.
Policy Forum on Trafficking in Persons and Sexual Exploitation of Aboriginal People
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Peoples Group
Description
Summary report of the presentations delivered at the policy forum held in Ottawa, Ontario in March 2012 to better understand Aboriginal experiences and increase knowledge.
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 32, no. suppl., Aboriginal Englishes and Education, 2010, pp. 83-99, 154
Description
Discusses the successes and failures by the provincial government on their attempts to modernize schools, and promote racial tolerance and cross-cultural understanding.