[A National Conversation among Aboriginal Canadians Living in the Cities]
[Canadian Public Opinion and the Policy Agenda]
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
[Indian Communication Arts (INCA)
First Nations University]
Paul Francis James
Geoffrey Prantau
Tina Pisuktie
Kenneth Chakasim
Collin Graham ... [et al.]
Description
In interviews, thirty-three individuals from across Canada discuss living in urban centres, identity, and contemporary issues they consider to be important.
Each interview is approximately 30 min. long.
Qualitative Health Research, vol. 20, no. 4, April 2010, pp. 506-523
Description
Examines why tuberculosis continues to be a serious health issue. The article also discusses the challenges to TB prevention and treatment for Aboriginal people in Montreal.
Open Women's Health Journal, vol. 4, What We Have Known About Community Characteristics, Birth Outcomes and Infant Mortality among Aborig, 2010, pp. 25-31
Description
Looks at the differences in rural versus urban birth and infant outcomes for Indigenous peoples in Quebec.
International Journal of the Commons, vol. 4, no. 1, February 2010, p. 36–55
Description
Looks at two joint ventures ability or inability to contribute the extra dimensions of development in forest management desired by Aboriginal communities.
American Indian Language Development Institute: Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking From Our Heart
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Stacey I. Oberly
Description
Case study using the Ute Reference Grammar.
Chapter from American Indian Language Development Institute: Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking From Our Heart edited by Candace K. Galla, Stacey Oberly, G.L. Romero, Maxine Sam, Ofelia Zepeda.
Looks at how the Yekooche First Nation used the viable cluster-based learning approach effectively to maximizing the use of learning technologies to support collaborative, project-based learning and community-wide development.
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 25, no. 1-2, Spring/Summer, 2010, pp. 27-36
Description
Focuses on the exhibition Uuturautiit: Cape Dorset Celebrates 50 Years of Printmaking which marked the anniversary of the establishment of the West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative (also known as Kinngait Co-op) and the release of its first print collection.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to p. 27.
American Antiquity, vol. 75, no. 2, April 2010, pp. 217-220
Description
Response to Robert McGhee's simplification and mischaracterization of Indigenous archaeology in a 2008 article, focusing on three main points of contention: insufficient sampling, caricature, and questionable treatment of colonialism and notions of "Aboriginalism".
Arctic Anthropology , vol. 47, no. 1, 2010, pp. 39-56
Description
Examines the social aspects of the mixed economy involving polar bears and how interconnected the monetary economy, subsistence economy, and cultural ideology are in Inuit society.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 30, no. 1, 2010, pp. 83-116
Description
Looks at the experiences of the Fort Albany First Nation during the Environmental Assessment process of the proposed Victor Diamond Mine and reflects on associated social justice issues.
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, vol. 8, no. 2, [Indigenous Health Special Issue], 2010, pp. 390-407
Description
Comments on a concept entitled "wise practices" introduced through the Canadian Aboriginal Aids Network (CAAN) based on the Seven Sacred Values (courage, honesty, humility, respect, truth, wisdom, love)
Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, vol. 25, no. 4, December 2010, pp. 317-342
Description
Looks at the research on dementia and the relationships between the community and the health care system, from the perspectives of First Nation peoples.
GLQ: A Journal of Lesbian and Gay Studies, vol. 16, no. 1-2, 2010, pp. 157-181
Description
Discusses the construction of two-spirit identities, and the theme of division in three contemporary narrative films, showing how they continue to mirror the ongoing legacy of settler colonialism.
The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 140, no. 10, 2010, pp. 1839-1845
Description
Study investigated the prevalence of, and risk factors (gender, age, vitamin D intake, and socioeconomic status) for low vitamin D in 16 Arctic communities.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 1, 2010, pp. 10-14
Description
Modified speech by Chief Wayne Christian talking about the history of his community, and how state policies, legislation and laws have affected a way of life for his people. The article also illustrates, through narrative, the importance of re-learning cultural practices.
Discusses the Aboriginal engagement program, and how Northern Gateway is committed to working with Aboriginal groups to provide them with information about the pipelines project, answer questions, and obtain community input for incorporation into the project planning.
Provides the methodology and results of the Aboriginal traditional knowledge program undertaken by Northern Gateway Pipelines Limited Partnership. The objective of the program is to gain an understanding of and document traditional activities, project effects on traditional lands, and possible mitigation strategies.
Waanatan II, son of Yanktonai Chief Waneta, presented his pipe and bag to Major Israel McCreight, manager at Fort Totten, Dakota Territory. Includes photos.
British Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 23, no. 1, 2010, pp. 134-135
Description
Book review of: Walking in the Good Way/Loterihwakwarihsion Tsi Ihse: Aboriginal Social Work Education edited by Ingrid Thompson Cooper and Gail Stacey Moore.
All reviews on one pdf. Scroll to page 134 to read review.
Opening Up about Oppression Through Forum Theatre: Teacher's Guide
Teaching and Learning Research Exchange
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Melissa] Marley
[Carol] Fulton
McDowell Foundation Research Project
Description
Looks at a Grades 10-12 student drama project about living and going to school in a culturally mixed community. Included is a teachers guide with lesson plans.