Saskatchewan History, vol. 48, no. 1, Spring, 1996, pp. 3-17
Description
Examines the policies of the Saskatchewan government under Premier Ross Thatcher; notes that while the intentions of the government were based in empathy and a desire to implement changes that would improve the quality of life for First Nations peoples, their practice was rooted in paternalistic methods and assimilation policies bringing the Provincial government into conflict with the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians (FSI, now the FSIN).
Entire issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 3.
International Journal of Canadian Studies , no. 14, Citizenship and Rights, Fall, 1996, pp. [35]-51
Description
Contends that two theorists either "devalue Aboriginal claims to sovereignty or title as claims to cultural difference or misread the crucial judicial pronouncements on which they rely", thereby undermining the difference theory.
Scroll down to page 35 to read article.
New Mexico Law Review, vol. 26, no. 169, 1996, pp. [169]-190
Description
Explains Aboriginal law and defines who is an Aboriginal. Presents results from questionnaire sent to faculty claiming Indian descent and teaching courses related to Aboriginal law in American law schools.
Looks at the familial relationships which developed in the community of Île à la Crosse as well as those established with representatives of the fur trade and the Church.
Introduction and Chapter 1 of: One of the Family: Métis Culture in Nineteenth-Century Northwestern Saskatchewan.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 101, no. 1, January/February 2010, pp. 83-86
Description
Looks at a case study to identify areas where future discussion is needed to improve the understanding and meaning of knowledge translation in Aboriginal health research.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 20, no. 1, January/February 1996, pp. 23-24
Description
Conference held in 1995 looks at the imbalance in health circumstances of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and provides recommendations to address the situation through policy changes and funding.
Resource for instructing students in the teachings associated with the moons in the three cultures, as well as numbers, days of week, months, and seasons in each language.
Discusses how Sherman Alexie (screenplay) and Chris Eyre (director) chose to portray American Indians in the film.
Excerpt from Sherman Alexie: A Collection of Critical Essays edited by Jeff Berglund and Jan Roush.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 20, no. 3/4, To Hear the Eagles Cry: Contemporary Themes in Native American Spirituality (Parts 1 & 2), Summer, 1996, pp. 433-450
Description
Comments on the crisis of conscience in academic institutions where Indigenous religions are taught.
International Journal of Canadian Studies, no. 41, Representations of First Nations and Métis / Les représentations des Premiéres nations et des Métis, 2010, pp. 137-177
Description
Re-examines historical evidence used by Judge MacInnes in the case Manitoba Métis Federation v. Canada
Provides links to documentation about Copper and Caribou Inuit, NLaka'pamux and Dene peoples. Explores changes in materials, methods used, styles, and decoration of traditional and contemporary garments.
Justice as Healing, vol. 1, no. 1, Spring, 1996, p. [?]
Description
Relates a story for use in discussion and teaching of the justice as a healing concept.
Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.
First Nations Métis Education Provincial Advisory Committee (FNMEPAC)
Description
Working draft of strategy with vision to build local capacity through relationship and understanding, excellence and equity, and accountability to First Nations and Métis learners and all learners across Saskatchewan.
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