American Indian Quarterly, vol. 8, no. 4, Autumn, 1984, pp. 281-314
Description
Looks at the court transcripts of the White Earth Chippewa Reservation land allotment fraud cases. Anthropological Professors Albert Jenks and Ales Hrdlicka provided testimony regarding "mixed blooded" and "full Indians" status based on physical characteristics.
University of Toronto Law Journal, vol. 52, no. 3, Summer, 2002, pp. 253-300
Description
Article gives a brief history of the schools, explains why the litigation process has been less than satisfactory, disputes ADR's viability as a non-judicial alternative, and discusses the possibility of using some model of restorative justice for dealing with the issue.
Author argues that race is an idea and not a biological fact, therefore Aboriginal rights are not products of ill-conceived "race-based" notions, but rather they are fundamental values and general principles.
Project (Prairie Women's Health Centre of Excellence) ; no. 56
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Margaret Haworth-Brockman
Project (Prairie Women's Health Centre of Excellence)
Description
Examines some of the steps taken, and the successes and challenges of making midwifery care available to women, particularly for those who live outside of Winnipeg.
Overview of some factors that show correlation between ciminality and living conditions, and compares Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal invovement in the criminal justice system.
Describes some of the main provisions of the Agreement in Principle focusing on aspects that relate most directly to oil and gas activities.
Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll down to page 4 for access.
Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on Monday, December 17, 1984 regarding a presentation honouring Danny Dumas and Shorty Lander for their achievement as gold medal winners at the Canadian Marathon Canoe Racing Association Championships.
Highlights the establishment of the Environmental Health Services directorate and the National Indian and Inuit Health Conference.
To see all annual reports between 1945-1992, search, 'IHS Annual Report'.
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To see all annual reports between 1945-1992, search 'IHS Annual Report'.
This reproduction is a copy of an official work that is published by the Government of Canada and has not been produced in affiliation with, or with the endorsement of the Government of Canada. See full reproduction credits
Looks at programs that foster innovation and facilitate academic success for young adults, as well as improvements to accountability, resources and control to enhance educational services.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 9, no. 1, 1989, pp. 121-150
Description
Examines the discrimination and devaluation of Métis and other Aboriginal persons in Canada, especially those in the correctional system, and includes recommendations for changes to the justice system.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 17, no. 2, Autumn, 2002, pp. 117-141
Description
Looks at the long and difficult process of self-determination within a Chicago Native American community regarding the needs and abilities to advocate for positive change.