Local Environment, vol. 12, no. 6, December 2007, pp. 565-577
Description
Argues that neo-liberal reform in Ontario has served to exacerbate historical disparities in the health, environment
and well-being of First Nations in southern Ontario.
Book review of: Whiskey Bullets by Garry Gottfriedson. The book has a stereotypical cover, but is intended as a tribute to First Nation and Metis cowboys who herd, observe council politics, lecture on alternate histories, speak of love and write poetry.
To access this review, scroll to page 157.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 9, September 2007, p. 12
Description
Comments on a youth camp, held at White Bear Lake Resort, which focused on discovering the beauty of the land and natural resources.
Article located by scrolling to page 12.
Photo of illustration made from photograph of White Cap, Sioux Chief, pledging friendship to his white brother, taken from Illustrated War News, 25 April 1885.
Whitefish Lake Band of Indians and the Attorney General of Canada and Lac Seul First Nation, Lawrynowicz and Associates, Snuneymuxw First Nation, Snaw-naw-as First Nation, Malahat First Nation, Songhees First Nation, Sci' Anew First Nation, T' sou-ke ...
Whitefish Lake Band v. A.-G. Canada and Lac Seul First Nation ...
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario Court of Appeal
Description
Appeal regarding the compensation for the breach of fiduciary duty to the Whitefish Band 120 years ago and the determination of a fair value for Whitefish's timber rights in 1886.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 6, no. 1, 2011, pp. 99-113
Description
Discusses the practice of, procedures for, and the ethics of obtaining a child`s consent when undertaking research that may affect the community. One of the recommendations discussed is that any child who signs should be surrounded by family or other community members.
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 19, no. 2, Our Story, Our Way, Winter, 2007
Description
Describes stories told to the author by her mother and father in Diné and English and comments on the necessity of preserving both languages and stories.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 23, no. 3, Fall, 2011, pp. [34]-68
Description
Argues that the author uses the theme of cannibalism to critique tribal and state nationalism.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 34.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 19, no. 2, Summer, 2007, pp. 83-103
Description
Contends that humorist Will Rogers, who was a member of the Cherokee Nation, was appropriated and mainstreamed as a mythic American figure and consequently has been denied a prominent place in Native American literary history.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 83.
British Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 20, no. 1, May 2007, pp. 168-169
Description
Two Book reviews: Will the Circle be Unbroken? by J. Dickson-Gilmore and C. La Prairie.
First and Other Nations edited by M. Shackleton and V. Supinen.
A photograph of William Bleasdell Cameron, guide and scout with the Alberta Field Force, with Horse Child, 12 year old son of Big Bear. They were photographed together in Regina in 1885 during the trial of Big Bear. Cameron testified in Big Bear's defense. Cameron wrote a description of the photo on the reverse side which was also scanned for this record.
William Clark of Southend has been using dog teams for sixty years. Page one, one photo, William Clark unloads firewood hauled home by his dog team. Page two, one photo, William Clark sitting.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 31, no. 2, 2011, pp. 133-153, 188
Description
Discusses the tensions between First Nations and environmental groups, who often unwittingly serve the interests of the State by undermining First Nations' sovereignty and self-determination.
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 31, no. 6, November/December 2007, pp. 6-8
Description
Presents abbreviated version of paper from World Health Organization (WHO) Commission on the Social Determinants of Health's International Symposium on Indigenous Health.
Veterans of World War II and the War in Kuwait discuss their experiences during combat and difficulties they have experienced since returning home. Duration: 26:46
National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health (NCCAH)
Description
Overview of two-day gathering of over 100 individuals to address social and cultural changes for Inuit, Mètis and First Nations men.
Accompanying documentary.