Looks at the Indigenous perspective to find solutions for the effects of global warming and the environmental challenges facing the world today.
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MELUS, vol. 10, no. 4, The Ethnic-Novel: Appalachian, Chicano, Chinese and Native American , Winter, 1983, pp. 66-72
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Interview with the writer and storyteller about problems faced by Native American writers when trying to "create an image of the Indian and his universe in literature".
Journal of Enterprising Communities, vol. 2, no. 2, 2008, pp. 140-150
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Looks at the success of an Aboriginal community in the area of economic development and discusses some of the challenges and barriers faced by First Nations people pursuing opportunities as entrepreneurs.
Teacher's guide for use with the documentary Mémére Métisse by filmmaker Janelle Wookey, who sets out to understand why her grandmother has denied her Métis roots.
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (Canada)
State Committee on Northern Affairs of the Russian Federation
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Agreement between Canada and Russia that acknowledges common interests and issues that pertain to the Arctic and northern regions of both countries, including sustainable development and environmental protection.
Argues that while the role of official apologies is controversial, it nevertheless plays a part in the broader reconciliation process. Uses Canadian and the Australian experience as case studies.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 27, no. 1, 2003, pp. 1-32
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An investigation into Native Americans worldviews in relation to many versions of the life and death of Sacajawea, the interpreter who accompanied Lewis and Clark.
Image of Humboldt Telegraph Station, likely during the Northwest Resistance. On back of photo: From left to right: Sergeant Mickey Farren of Winnipeg, who was supply officer for the troops during the Reil (sic) Rebellion of 1885; Tom Sanderson, who was taken prisoner at Hoods Mail Station, and who was afterwards sent by Reil (sic) with messages to Major Crozier at Carelton (sic); the man in the door is Tom Pike, operator of Humboldt Mail Station; seated is Wm. Scott, in charge of the Mail Station; and standing are two Metis who had been caught stealing summer supplies."
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 15, no. 2, Series 2, Summer, 2003, pp. 1-38
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Examines how the author's knowledge of the Navajo culture and the concept hozho allow her to transform a character who could be viewed as victim into a powerful individual.
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International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
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Article summarizes and examines results from the 2017 living condition-survey among people with an intellectual disability in Sami Areas in Norway. Findings indicate that people with an intellectual disability have poorer mental health compared to the general population, and that people who have Sami heritage have further compromised mental health.
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 14, no. 3, 2008, pp. 1-23
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Study found high levels of co-occurring conditions for Indigenous American clients, often combining chronic health problems, substance abuse histories, and mental health problems.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
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This review uses the First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum (FNMWC) Model’s Continuum of Essential Services to collect, organize, and assess data on mental wellness services in the NWT. The findings highlight current services and gaps, and guide communities coordinating a full range of services.
Discusses the review that examines all aspects of mental health programming and services undertaken by FNIHB, Manitoba Region and provides recommendations for change.
Assessment conducted to determine teams' needs with respect to: capacity. governance, infrastructure, training, networking/community of practice, defining practice-based evidence and evaluation.
Focuses on three programs: Second Chance, a program for Aboriginal offenders which used Creative Problem Solving, Northern Lights project in three rural Manitoba school districts which used the Lost Prizes program, and the Mentoring At-Risk-Students Project which dealt with inner-city Aboriginal children and youth.
Excerpt from Mentoring for Talent Development.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 27, no. 3, May/June 2003, pp. 28-31
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Co-chair of Reconciliation Australia stresses that gatherings such as health conferences should be action driven in order to improve health and social outcomes.
Looks at selected digital stories, from the Omushkegowuk area in Ontario, to show the dissonance experienced by Aboriginal peoples resulting from the exploitation of western colonial influence.
Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 1983.
History of a community in the district of Assiniboia during the late 19th century and dispersal of Metis from their river Lots.
One scanned image shows an unidentified woman and man at the press conference held by the Metis Assembly; presumably in Prince Albert, SK on June 29, 1983.
Metis casualty, identified as John Ross shown lying dead on the ground. He was the Metis who shot and killed General Strange, commander of platoon of scouts at Batoche. The scouts lassoed this man and dragged him behind horses until his body was mutilated as shown. He was believed to be 18 years old. [Source: Wes Fineday. Another source says he shot Capt. French.
Website contains Métis health literature & statistical databases, publications & resources, and research to advance and promote the health and well-being of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 3, no. 1, 1983, pp. 197-213
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Suggests that the true national character of Canada is best represented by the Métis population which has blended Indigenous and European cultures. (Abstract in French/English, text in French only)