International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 61, no. 4, 2002, pp. 341-351
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Concludes that there is no evidence of altered folate metabolism and it is essential that culturally appropriate public health efforts continue to increase the intake of folic acid to reduce spina bifida.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 14, no. 4, Winter, 2002, pp. [1]-17
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Discussion on postmodernist theory and the idea of "late capitalism" as they relates to American Indian perspectives.
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Provides an exposure scenario that may help improve the risk assessment of tribal communities whom practice a traditional subsistence lifestyle and diet.
William and Mary Quarterly, vol. 54, no. 2, 3rd series, April 1997, pp. 347-376
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Describes the conversion and control of Aboriginal people by Franciscans; analyzes and identifies leadership selection patterns and the role of leaders in relation to the missions.
Indian chief Noel Starblanket is seen in action, from talking to government officials for grants, to solving the domestic problems of his reserve.
Duration: 27:20.
Studies in Political Economy, vol. 54, Agency in the New World Disorder, 1997, pp. 119-141
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Looks at past Aboriginal experiences in the development of Canada, the Canadian Constitutional debate, and future position Aboriginal people hold in society.
CBC reports on Ottawa's compensation for benefits and assistance denied veterans after their military service and veterans response to the announcement. Broadcast date: June 21. 2002. Includes link to accompanying printer-friendly page.
Ethnohistory, vol. 20, no. 2, Spring, 1973, pp. 153-171
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Discusses the history of distortions in portrayal of Aboriginals, gives brief descriptions of several movies, and examines steps needed to correct the situation.
Compares the assimilation policies regarding child removal in the United States and Australia and looks at the effects it had on the children and their families.
Chapter seventeen in Children and War: A Historical Anthology edited by James Marten, foreword by Robert Coles.
BC Studies, no. 135, Perspectives on Aboriginal Culture, Autumn, 2002, pp. 145-162
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Discussion of Write It on Your Heart and Nature Power which are some of the most comprehensive examples of oral stories performed by a First Nations storyteller, transcribed and published in written form. They are even more remarkable because Robinson performed the stories in English.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 9, no. 2, Series 2, Summer, 1997, pp. [23]-40
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Discusses author and poet's collection of poems and short stories which focus on the Vietnam War.
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Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 41, no. 2, Special Issue, 2002, p. [?]
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Discusses a unique veterinary technology course that combines traditional Navajo values, Western scientific knowledge and the management of an Elk herd.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 41, no. 2, Special Issue, 2002, p. [?]
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Describes the Eagle Project, a partnership involving a tribal college, a mainstream institution, and businesses both public and private, to deliver programming.