Pacific Northwest Quarterly, vol. 101, no. 3/4, Race and Empire at the Fair, Summer/Fall, 2010, pp. 141-149
Description
Looks at exhibit at the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle which featured people from the Philippine Island of Lazon living at the Igorrote Village.
Race and Class, vol. 52, no. 1, July-September 2010, pp. 9-18
Description
Presents an interview with Bonita Lawrence who discusses issues facing Aboriginal people such as: the definition of 'indianness', cultural identity, and colonialism.
Extensive and detailed teacher's guide to accompany a graphic novel aimed at suicide prevention in youth and young adults. The comic book is produced by the Healthy Aboriginal Network.
Extensive history of Aboriginal involvement in military conflicts ranging from Pre-Columbian, through to the World Wars, Korean War and the next six decades.
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, vol. 8, no. 2, April 2010, pp. 135-144
Description
Discusses research in Indigenous studies using three themes: worldview and ethics, culturally based research methods and researching both the sources and symptoms of disadvantage.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 7, no. 1, 1987, pp. 41-56
Description
(Abstract in French and English, article in French)
Examines how the Montagnais benefitted from competition between the Hudson's Bay Company and independent fur traders in this region and the methods employed by the Company while trying to control the market.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 22, no. 2, Summer, 2010, pp. 96-99
Description
Book review of: The Common Pot: The Recovery of Native Space in the Northeast by Lisa Brooks.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access review, scroll to page 96.
Power point presentation given at the Aboriginal Health Transition Fund Conference, Sharing of Wisdom Keepers: Translating the AHTF Experience, June 9 - 10, 2010.
Open Women's Health Journal, vol. 4, no. 1, What We Have Known About Community Characteristics, Birth Outcomes and Infant Mortality among Aborig, January 2010, pp. 32-38
Description
Determines there is a need for more effective perinatal and infant care programs in remote First Nations communities to reduce mortality rates.
Indigenous Law Journal, vol. 8, no. 1, 2010, pp. 1-6
Description
Ojibwe Traditional Elder briefly discusses the pipe ceremony, language, clan system, legends/stories, code of conduct, beginning of man and womanhood, and the eagle feather.
Purpose of brief compilation is to provide historical and current context for Aboriginal health status. Lists significant legislation and events chronologically, as well as discusses benefits, social determinants of health, gaps in services, etc.
Compares on-reserve "registered population" to other Canadians with respect to education, family, health, labour force participation, income and housing; based on Census data.
Abstracts of works in the Research Series.
Aboriginal Sexual Offending in Canada by John H. Hylton.
Mental Health Profiles for a Sample of British Columbia's Aboriginal Survivors of the Canadian Residential School System by Raymond R. Corrado, Irwin M.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 24, no. 1, Winter, 2000, pp. 44-63
Description
Author uses the writings of early Euro-American explorers and anthropologists to describe the gender roles of male and female Lenni Lenape people; covers household/familial duties, lineage tracing, ceremony, social/political agency. Discussion queer individuals is not present.
Results of qualitative survey conducted in response to amendments to the Youth Protection Act which gives courts the power to issue permanent placement orders outside of the immediate family.
International Dental Journal, vol. 60, no. 3 suppl.2, June 2010, pp. 245-249
Description
Comments on an intervention that did not produce any significant change in oral health behaviours, clinical measures of oral hygiene, or community programs promoting oral health.
Summarizes findings from meetings with elected leaders, elders, community members, and representatives of agencies, government and industry. Makes recommendations in the areas of collaboration, coordination, community, capacity, communication and commitment.
Follow-up Report.
Literature review identifies secondary information in these areas: barriers to employment, career aspirations, rates of success and factors associated with them, and comparison to non-Aboriginal youth.
Presents updates from Early Childhood Development Working Group by region and looks at items from the National Inuit Early Childhood Education Gathering.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 7, no. 1, 1987, pp. 57-78
Description
Impact of settlements made in 1960-1962 between Manitoba Hydro and Cree bands to compensate for the flooding of Cree lands and the relocation of an entire village. Maintains that, as a result, these bands have changed from self-sufficiency to dependent societies with many social problems.
Discusses intent of a building to house indigenous spirituality in order to understand limits to environment and the implications socially, subjectively and economically for Indigenous Australians.