Developed to provide a brief introduction to historical and contemporary circumstances which have produced negative health outcomes for Aboriginal individuals and communities, as well as an appreciation of their resilience and strength despite centuries of discrimination.
Recasting Commodity and Spectacle in the Indigenous Americas
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Selena Couture
Description
Chapter in Recasting Commodity and Spectacle in the Indigenous Americas edited by Helen Gilbert and Charlotte Gleghorn.
Looks at tourist encounters and knowledge transmission.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, Development and Customary Law, 2010, pp. 70-75
Description
Overview of the development of local systems of justice, based on harmony and balance, from within the larger state system.
To access this article, scroll down to page 70.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 2, 2010, pp. 88-95
Description
Looks at how a community-based model of education can provide an avenue for integrating Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing into a Western-based educational system.
Contextualizes the recovery of legal traditions by looking at past, present and future debates about Indigenous laws, and looks at one example of a legal concept, the wetiko or windigo which describes people who are harmful or destructive to others.
Chapter in book: The Oxford Handbook of Criminal Law edited by Markus D. Dubber and Tatjana Hornle.
Indigenous Social Research : A Methodological Framework
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Maggie Walter
Aileen Moreton-Robinson
Description
Provides explanation of Indigenous methodologies, compares Indigenous and Western methodologies, and discusses two examples from Australia which illustrate how the principles can be put into practice.
Global Environmental Politics, vol. 10, no. 4, November 2010, pp. 12-35
Description
Looks at the environmental justice struggles of Indigenous peoples and their demands for equity, recognition, participation, and other capabilities, looking at all of these in terms of a concern for the basic functioning of nature, culture, and communities.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 38, no. 1, Winter, 2014, pp. 82-109
Description
Looks at the term "sacred" as having different meanings to different cultures and comments on the United Nations replacing the term with the phrase intangible cultural heritage.
Discuss views by Aboriginal scholar Taiaiake Alfred, theorist on Aboriginal self-governance, and Andrea Smith feminist and activist against violence against women.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 2, 2010, pp. 74-87
Description
Discusses a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual framework rooted in Indigenous epistemologies, worldviews, cultures and traditions for Indigenous based social work practice.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 2, 2010, pp. 23-33
Description
Looks at why the author's daughter was drawn to her Aboriginal identity; and examines the use of alternative methods of education focusing on Indigenous knowledge and peace building activities that encourage healing, and reconciliation for Aboriginal youth.
Looks at the efforts to bridge scientific knowledges from Indigenous and western worldviews for the purposes of science education, science research, science applications, and science outreach for youth and the community.
Post Script, vol. 29, no. 3, Indian Cinema, Summer, 2010, pp. 3-[?]
Description
Introduction to special issue celebrating Indigenous film in North America with examples of key films and filmmakers, approaches to studying and writing and interviews with filmmakers in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 27, no. 3, Fall, 2014, pp. 22-31
Description
Discusses a sculpture competition and a subsequent exhibition, Eskimo Fantastic Art at the University of Manitoba in 1972.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 22.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 182, no. 1, January 12, 2010, p. E46
Description
Discusses the need for programs to promote wellness and community development; and looks at young people returning to traditions, such as acknowledging their spirit names.
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 25, no. 3, Fall, 2010, pp. 29-31
Description
Book review of Inuit Shamanism and Christianity by Frédéric B. Laugrand and Jarich G. Oosten.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access review scroll to p. 29.
Database used for tracking people and community changes using population, education, culture, labour force, wellbeing, income, government, and housing categories. Sources include Northwest Territories Bureau of Statistics, Statistics Canada and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.
Women's Studies International Forum, vol. 42, January-February 2014, pp. 9-18
Description
Interviews urban American Indian women about their experiences. Reports cultural identity is a core part to defining self and cultural connectedness was something that was either there or not.
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 38, no. 1, From the Heart of the Earth, March 2014, p. [?]
Description
Discusses the spiritual values and traditions of the Kogi people, and their responsibilities to protect nature, ancient burial grounds, and sacred sites.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 12, no. 3, Summer, 1988, pp. 229-249
Description
Looks at the journey spiritual of Leslie Silko's protagonist Tayo through a Laguna symbolic world created by the Spider Women character. Laguna Pueblo is located in northwestern New Mexico.
Uses traditional stories to illustrate fundamental principles of Indigenous education and argues that it must take place in the context of a relationship with the land.
Landscape as Narrative: Traveling the Sacred Geography of the Anishinaabeg
Narrative as Landscape: A Home Beyond Boundaries in Linda Hogan's Solar Storms
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Theresa S. Smith
Jill M. Fiore
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 22, no. 4, Winter, 2010, pp. [58]-80
Description
Discusses the importance of environment, location and sense of place in Native American literature.
Two sub-articles: Landscape as Narrative: Traveling the Sacred Geography of the Anishinaabeg and Narrative as Landscape: A Home Beyond Boundaries in Linda Hogan's Solar Storms.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 58.
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 33, no. 1, Connecting to Spirit in Indigenous Research, 2010
Description
Discussion on stories shared by Jeff Baker and his father, Lee Baker on physical and cultural disconnection, and the benefits of listening to and learning from each another.
Article reports on a forum hosted at the United Nations Church Center by the Anglican Consultative Council, the World Council of Churches, and Canadian Anglicans affiliated with the International Anglican Women's Network (IAWN).
Ideas (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) ; May 18, 2010
Legends Project
Max'inuxw the Killer Whale Stalks Its Prey
Peace Treaty with the Mi'max'inuxw - The Killer Whales
The Gwich'in Legends
The Little Wren
The Origin of Dances and the Potlatch
The Path of Our Ancestors
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Lalakanis
Pauline Alfred
Henry "Teen" Hunt
Helen "Teen" Hunt
Maxwayalis Charlie Matilpi
Namgis Chief Wawi'igesu
Description
The Legends Project is a compilation of traditional oral stories, legends, and histories of Canada's Inuit and First Nations. They are transcribed, dramatized, and cast within the communities. This segment created in Alert Bay, British Columbia.
Duration: 53.59
Explores the influence and the impact of the arrival of Europeans on the Sioux traditional culture and life.
Thesis towards an undergraduate degree in Education--University of West Bohemia, 2014.
Presentation comes from 30 years of experience to preserve Indian culture. Architect discusses his roots, his design projects and use of graphics to come up with design guides.
Duration: 57:26.