Purpose was to increase teachers' knowledge in the area of Aboriginal curriculum, creating a positive learning environment and sense of belonging for students and increasing community involvement in education of students. Involved two schools in Kamsack, Saskatchewan: one run by the province and the other a First Nations School.
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Article uses data from the data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to investigate a rise in Hepatitis C virus (HCV) prevalence in pregnant women. Advocates for screening and prevention education in communities with especially high rates of infection.
Canadian Journal of Microbiology, vol. 52, October 2006, pp. 999-1005
Description
Explains that even though there was a fourfold increase in the number of specimens tested for anti-hepatitis C virus between 1995 and 2003 there was a decrease in newly identified cases.
Literary Review of Canada, vol. 14, no. 4, May 2006, p. 10
Description
Book review of: Me Funny: A Far-Reaching Exploration of the Humour, Wittiness and Repartee Dominant among the First Nations People of North America, as Witnessed, Experienced and Created Directly by Themselves, and with the Inclusion of Outside but Reputable Source Necessarily Familiar with the Indigenous Sense of Humour as Seen from an Ojective Perspective compiled and edited Drew Hayden Taylor.
AlterNative, vol. 15, no. 4, Indigenous Notions of Cultural Heritage, December 2019, pp. 321-329
Description
Article examines the process and effects of the heritagization of Tamu (Nepal) music; considers some of the dynamics of the cross-cultural relationships between different Indigenous and colonizing groups within Nepal and the push to safeguard intangible culture.
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 18, no. 1, The Winding Road to Student Success, Fall, 2006, p. 6
Description
Comments on the article "Historical Trauma and Post-Colonial Stress in American Indian Populations" by Brave Heart and Tina Deschenie in Tribal College Journal Vol. 17, Issue 3, 2006, p. 24-27.
Includes links to: articles, stories of survivors, video clips, order form for book Hidden from History: The Canadian Holocaust, and documentary Unrepentant: Kevin Annett and Canada's Genocide.
Looks at Haida artwork, specifically on houses of the village of Skidegate, and the hunt to uncover the mystery of the Chicago Settee.
Duration: 56.27.
Harm Reduction Journal, vol. 5, no. 35, November 19, 2008
Description
Cohort composed of 529 individuals residing in Vancouver, British Columbia. Found that Aboriginal participants were more than two times as likely to be infected with disease.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 65, no. 5, 2006, pp. 389-402
Description
Looks at a study that screened 60% of a First Nation in Alberta for diabetes, prediabetes, cardiovascular risk, and metabolic syndrome and found high rates of obesity, pre-diabetes, metabolic syndrome for participants over 18.
The Atlantic Aboriginal Economic Development Integrated Research Program, AAEDIRP
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Fred Bergman
Description
Study comprised of an online survey and interviews with businesses, government officials, including Economic Development Officers, and organizations that provided financial support. Five main obstacles were identified: economic conditions, high cost of doing business, access to equity or capital, high cost of borrowing, and restrictive government policies.
A Collective Voice for Those Who Have Been Silenced
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lheidli T’enneh First Nation
Carrier Sekani Family Services
Carrier Sekani Tribal Council
Prince George Native Friendship Center
Prince George Nechako Aboriginal Employment & Training Association
Description
Victim profiles and situation analysis, recommendations for prevention, emergency planning, victim family counselling and community development and support.
American Behavioral Scientist, vol. 50, no. 4, Indigenous Peoples: Canadian and U.S. Perspectives, December 2006, pp. 526-549
Description
Examines how important historical events are seen to impact contemporary lives of Aboriginal people from the Northern Plains and the Southwest cultures.
Examines how Indigenous populations have contributed to the enhancement of Canadian culture and identity.
Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll down to page 16 to access article.
Discourse & Society, vol. 17, no. 2, 2006, pp. 205-235
Description
Focuses on two issues: authority over child welfare and control over land and resources by examining several flash-point issues in British Columbia's history.
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 17, no. 3, Heroes of Today, Spring, 2006
Description
Explains the historical trauma suffered by Native American people and describes some of the symptoms such as depression, low self-esteem and substance abuse problems.
Comments on a controversial exhibition held at the Museum of Modern Art called "'Primitivism' in 20th Century Art: Affinity of the Tribal and Modern".
Chapter 9 from The Anthropology of Art: A Reader edited by Howard Morphy and Morgan Perkins.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 9, no. 1, Winter, 1985, pp. 49-54
Description
Explains how Vizenor uses the oral storytelling tradition to challenge some historiographical questions regarding how colonialist representation influenced the historical population of his people.
Comments on the summer of 1990, CBC documentary Indian Summer, The Oka Crisis about the land defence by Mohawks of Kanehsatake against police and military powers.
Brief discussion of Terrance Houle and Trevor Freeman's performance piece Portage which references Canada's treatment of Métis and First Nations peoples.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 7, July 2008, p. 16
Description
Promotes June as Aboriginal History Month to profile First Nations and Métis heritage, history, and cultural contributions to Canadian society.
Article located by scrolling to page 16.