A large coloured illustration depicting the Battle of Batoche reproduced from the Canadian Illustrated War News. Published in the series The Opening of the West by Encyclopedia Britannica.
Saskatchewan History, vol. 64, no. 2, Fall, 2012, pp. 6-7
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A brief article that contains some notes on the 1869-70 Red River Resistance and the 1885 North-West Resistance, two paintings of different battles, and a photograph of Yellowmud describing the battle to historians.
Entire Issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 6.
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, May 1885, p. 196
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Note: The description of this document uses wording that was common to mainstream society of that time period in history. As such, it contains language that is no longer in common use and may offend some readers. This wording should not be construed to represent the views of the Indigenous Studies Portal or the University of Saskatchewan Library.
A short article on the ongoing Northwest Resistance, including four sketches: 1. The fort at Battleford; 2. The South Saskatchewan; 3. Steamers loading at Medicine Hat; 4. The Revolt of the Half-Breeds.
File contains a copy of Battleford Beleaguered: 1885. The Story of the Riel Uprising from the columns of the Saskatchewan Herald, edited and published by William L. Clink, 1984. This publication was republished as a project of the North West Centennial Advisory Committee, with a new introduction by F. Laurie Barron in 1985. Several copies of the new introduction and Barron's notes on its development and editing are all part of this file.
Comments on the breach of legislation made by Australian Aboriginal people illegally crossing the twentieth parallel as form of activism challenging restrictive legislation.
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 2, 40 Years of Advocacy, June 2012, p. [?]
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Brief articles discusses the connection between venues selling local vendors crafts as well as being a forum to increase global understanding of Indigenous rights, cultures, and concerns.
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 4, Free, Prior, and Informed Consent, December 2012, p. [?]
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Discusses the non-profit organization that seeks to promote economic stability and sustainability and empower women by providing education and aid to establish business opportunities.
This file contains excerpts from Reginald Beatty's diary, correspondence about his encounters with Cree people, and letters home to his parents detailing his experience in the 1885 Riel Rebellion. Mr. Beatty was a farmer and fur trader in what is now known as the Melfort area of Saskatchewan.
Culture, Theory and Critique, vol. 53, no. 2, Special Issue: The Crossroads of Memory, 2012, pp. 199-214
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Discusses national gathering held by the Commission in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Argues that survivors' testimonies served as much to repair the family ties, which residential schools had destroyed, as to alleviate suffering of victims or deal with the oppressor/oppressed relationship.
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 19, no. 1, Special Issue: Reproductive Health Program for Youth, 2012, pp. 15-36
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Study concludes that there is a strong need for better behavioural health programming and support services for at risk youth in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 8, no. 4, December 1984, pp. 25-26
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Describes the treatment regime of the facility located in Kinchela, New South Wales, Australia which has a unique blend of Western techniques adapted to Aboriginal culture.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 4, no. 2, 1984, pp. 179-204
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After examining the development of Indian policy in the Yukon Territories, government agents were required to adjust procedures and policies from a national perspective to better meet regional realities.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 18588
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Depicts the Board's challenges addressing the declining amount of contaminated, traditional food versus the increasing consumption of high caloric, processed foods.
Child Welfare, vol. 91, no. 3, Services for Native Children and Families in North America, May/June 2012, pp. 135-156
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Comments on a groundbreaking collaboration between The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families and the Midwest Child Welfare Implementation Center.
Discusses how administrators of the school modified the curriculum to reflect economic realities of the region. Students returned to their villages but were still disconnected from their communities.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 7, no. 2, [2012], pp. 85-96
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Study suggests that by moving beyond church and state officials, we can better understand ourselves and the history of the incidents in order to heal and reconcile.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 36, no. 2, 2012, pp. 47-73
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Studies seven indigenous justice service organizations in four countries to determine the essential characteristics specific to Indigenous organizations.
Describes intent in the making of the section, what has occurred in terms of "Inherent Rights" agenda with respect to governance and self-government, and makes recommendations for further research.