Discussion of Wayne Suttles' work on Northwest Coast cultures, including an analysis of marriages, that has become the predominant theory of the region's social organization.
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 31, no. 4, July/August 2007, pp. 20-22
Description
Discusses some of the structural and organizational barriers to a greater acceptance of the program which is designed to assist Indigenous people cook healthy meals.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 11, November 2007, p. 2
Description
Comments on the shooting of a television show in Saskatchewan, for the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network, which features some local talent.
Article located by scrolling to page 2.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 83, no. 5, pp. 681-684
Description
Assess the extent to which injury rates among American Indians in Oregon are underestimated owing to misclassification of race in a surveillance system.
Outlines women's traditional roles and discusses how churches and various Canadian government policies and legislation have created their current disadvantaged position.
Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, vol. 93, no. 1, January 2007, pp. 1-25
Description
Summarizes the trends and areas of fallout in Canada, Alaska and Greenland. Tracks concentrations in the Caniapiscau herd of central Québec and discusses the potential impact on health.
"A new and innovative program which seeks to assist those members of the Aboriginal community who are struggling with money management issues by utilizing a pro-active & interactive approach."
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, vol. 43, no. 6, 2007, pp. 429-437
Description
Looks at the impact and cultural appropriateness of program concluding with decreased rates of behaviour problems and dysfunctional parenting practices.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 17, no. 2, 1993, pp. 153-173
Description
Investigates the attitudes of Native Americans living in Rapid City, South Dakota regarding issues on the economy, educational services, housing, transportation, recreation and employment.
Primrose Lake Air Weapons Report: Cold Lake First Nations Rejected Claim Inquiry, Canoe Lake Cree Nation Rejected Claim Inquiry (French Language Version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding the loss of 4500 square miles of land by the two First Nations. ICC found breaches of Treaty and other fiduciary obligations and recommended the claim be negotiated under Canada's Specific Claims Policy. French language version.
Commissioners include: Harry S. LaForme, Daniel J. Bellegarde, and P. E. James Prentice.
[These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 7, July 2007, p. 11
Description
Comments on the return of a pictograph to Pasqua First Nation after 124 years and the possibility of its interpretation strengthening Treaty 4.
Article located by scrolling to page 11.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 177, no. 1, July 3, 2007, pp. 37-40
Description
Findings indicated that Methadone use was lower among Aboriginal than among non-Aboriginal injection drug users. Culturally appropriate intervention is recommended.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 33, no. 1, Fall, 1993, pp. [32-43]
Description
Study sample of grade 2-12 students found Navajo students best expressed analytical thinking skills when visual tools were used. Introduction to critical thinking and sequential or analytical problem solving at an early age also aided in learning.
New Brunswick and Atlantic Studies Research and Development Centre Conference, Town and Country: Exploring Urban and Rural Issues in New Brunswick, June 22nd -23rd, 2007
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jo-Anne Elder
Description
Looks at working intercultural models by examining cultural practices, arts policies and literary and popular writing.