Polar Record, vol. 39, no. 1, January 2003, pp. 19-34
Description
Examines current economic practices, the diversity lifestyles supported by various economic activities, traditional obligations and monetary calculation.
Consists of an interview where she discusses Medicine Men and their purported powers. She briefly mentions Indian superstitions (being born with a caul on her face; being the seventh daughter of a seventh daughter).
Editorial discusses how various anti-terrorism laws passed in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks, have negatively impacted Indigenous people around the world.
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Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Indigenous Peoples in Africa, 2003, pp. 4-7
Description
Introduction to journal issue featuring articles that present situation of Indigenous people in Africa and access to land.
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Thesis (M.A.)--University of Calgary, 1998.
Provides a glimpse into the thoughts, ideas and struggles of the Peguis people of Manitoba as they build a healthier community.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 7, no. 3, Religions, Summer, 1983, pp. 69-92
Description
Using Hopi creation myths to examine how tribal mythology dictates how Indigenous communities are organized, develop their religions, and met challenges for their own survival.
Argues that identity is a "bogus" construct which diverts attention from more important issues.
Interdisciplinary Studies Honours Thesis (B.A.)--St. Thomas University, 2003.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 15, no. 3-4, Series 2; [Indigenous Intersections], Fall/Winter, 2003/2004, pp. 168-180
Description
Explores how Aboriginal perspectives / attitudes are made accessible to both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal audiences in the plots of two contemporary novels.
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Canadian Journal of Urban Research, vol. 12, no. 1, Summer, 2003, pp. 99-118
Description
The author argues for engagement with Indigenous communities in developing housing policy that can properly address the needs of their growing urban populations.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 22, no. 1/2, Winter-Spring, 1998, pp. 157-180
Description
Article examines the difference between the type of slavery practiced by Indigenous people and that practiced by the early European settlers and considers the moral and ethical issues the practice of slavery created for Indigenous peoples.
Briefly looks at areas where rights are being compromised, what can be done to ensure those rights, and national and international action for Indigenous children. References the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 13, no. 1, Spring, 1998, pp. 33-51
Description
Explores the effects of colonization on ethnic groups and presents a case against combining Ethnic Studies and Native Studies at the University of British Columbia.
Looks at the failure of the public school system to support the success of Aboriginal students due to funding, assessment, program design, training, curriculum and continuity of goals.
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 03-024
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Documents & Presentations
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Neegan Burnside Engineering and Environmental Ltd.
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Description
Goal of project was to identify required skills and current programs, determine effectiveness of existing programs, and produce model plan for training which would be applicable in any community.
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