Studies in Popular Culture, vol. 24, no. 2, October 2001, pp. 29-36
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Focuses on short stories in the collection The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven. Discusses treatment of mainstream misrepresentations of Native Americans and issues of identity.
American Indian Law Review, vol. 17, no. 2, 1992, pp. 457-521
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Article seeks to illustrate the complexity of the ownership issue and urges governments and museums to reevaluate perceived rights to cultural property.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 25, no. 2, 2001, pp. 1-36
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Relates how the citizens of Williams Lake, British Columbia responded to a public inquiry into the treatment of Aboriginal peoples in the justice system.
University of British Columbia Law Review, Special Edition: Aboriginal Justice, 1992, pp. [239]-279
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Various contributors give the "Aboriginal perspective" on the current applications of the Criminal Code, workings of the justice system in general, and required improvements.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 21, no. 1, 2001, pp. 137-148
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Suggests that Aboriginal scholars need to take control of the uses of traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) and the process by which it is used. Contends that removing TEK from its context devalues it.
Tabulations from 1996 Census of Canada providing tables and figures describing characteristics such as educational attainment, age, employment, and income.
Discusses four-year study of Sioux and Winnebago peoples to develop and evaluate a diabetes education program; they found education about diet and diabetes is not enough, when access to healthier diet is a continuing problem.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 13, no. 1, Series 2; Representations of American Indians in Contemporary Narrative Fiction Film , Spring, 2001, pp. 57-80
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Discusses current representations of American Indians through examination of three films: Smoke Signals, Dead Man and Ghost Dog.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 28, no. 1, October 1988, pp. [1-8]
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College graduates responses to questionnaire indicated family motivation and encouragement were the most important factors contributing to academic success.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 21, no. 1, 2001, pp. 161-177
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Describes the process involved in developing a policy to manage the use of alcohol in recreational facilities, including policy regulations, community survey results, and indicators of success.
Provenance, vol. 10, no. 1-2, Spring-Fall, 1992, pp. 1-24
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Looks at how the National Archives of Canada is maintaining the collective memory of Canadian life by acquiring native art for its historical value rather than its artistic value.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 25, no. 2, March/April 2001, pp. 3-6
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Chronicles the dismal health statistics of the Indigenous population, stating that Canada and the United States are ahead of Australia when it comes to the substantive work of reconciliation.
Mohawks of Kanehsatake and their supporters from Kahnawake, stand-off against the Quebec police and the Canadian military in defense of a sacred burial ground.This film deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
Duration: 104:34.