Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 16, no. 1, Spring, 2001, pp. 125-133
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Discusses background research associated with the authors thesis and the importance of reflecting the cultural worldview of the researcher and the participants.
[United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women]
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Government of Canada
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Government's response to Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women's recommendation about investigation of cases of missing or murdered Aboriginal women.
Presents a selection of papers presented April 29-30, 2009, Faculty of the VCA and Music, The University of Melbourne about the business of Indigenous performing arts, its history and its future.
Educational Theory, vol. 50, no. 4, December 2000, pp. 521-532
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Compares two anthologies, Feminist Genealogies and Dangerous Territories and examines the idea and role that anthologies play as socially interested text.
Provides examples for health and social service providers in Ontario to help pregnant women create a support system. Includes list of resources for programs and services.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3, Indigenous Women, July/August/September 2000, pp. 10-11
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Declaration contains recommendations created at the Special Session of the General Assembly at the United Nations.
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Holistic Nursing Practice, vol. 15, no. 1, October 2000, pp. 42-56
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Looks at a comparative analysis between the explanatory model of HIV illness, and a conventional biomedical paradigm of HIV disease, to provide insights relevant to the planning, prevention, and treatment of the Aboriginal population.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 101, no. 1, January/February 2010, pp. 101-105
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Discusses the diagnosis of primary invasive breast cancer between First Nations and non-First Nations women, and the need for screening programs aimed at detecting breast cancers earlier.
Post Script , vol. 29, no. 3, Indian Cinema, Summer, 2010, pp. 27-[?]
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Discusses impact two women filmmakers have had on the National Film Board of Canada's productions and their re-imagining of western cinematic traditions.
CCPA Monitor, vol. 17, no. 3, July/August 2010, p. 16
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Professor discusses her philosophy of action education and education for social change, which involves a responsibility to make a difference in the community.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Sustainable Development, 2001, pp. 34-37
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Reports on an annual walk undertaken by a Innu woman in Labrador as an example of a healthy life of balance and perspective.
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Indigenous Affairs , no. 1-2, Development and Customary Law, 2010, pp. 22-27
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Examines the evolution and adaptation of customary law for use by African women in their communities to advance their own positions. To access this article, scroll down to page 22.
Report that follows the Honoring Native Women by Stopping the Violence Against Them Conference discusses the prevalence of the violence, the issues that make law enforcement difficult, seeks solutions, and makes recommendations.
Includes results of literature search and environmental scan which produced list of 61 successful, customized programs from agencies across Canada. Each program is listed with a description of goals and objectives, implementation steps, reach, evaluation, critical factors for adaptation, challenges and lessons learned.