Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 20, no. 3, Whos Local Here?: Politics of Participation in Development, Fall, 1996
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Reflects on the impact of the mining industry on the way of life of the Innu and Innuit peoples.The article also discusses the ecotourism industry the indigenous people are building in order to preserve their culture and environment.
Tells the story of a Métis woman who appears to be quite happy and content in her common-law marriage to a Hudson's Bay Company clerk until he deserts her because of her background and company policy.
Duration: 57:01
The Mobilization of Native Canadians During the Second World War
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Michael D. Stevenson
Journal of the Canadian Historical Association, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 205-226
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Discusses the government's attempts to enforce compulsory service and Aboriginals' reactions to them. Argues that while the government refused to listen to protests, in the end practical considerations such as geographic isolation and health of potential recruits, and barriers of language and culture caused the policy to fail.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 10, no. 1, The History of American Indian Leadership, Winter, 1986, pp. 47-63
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An examination of the cultural differences in the interpretations of certain English words and how they affect tribal and federal government relations and communications.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 8, no. 3, Series 2, Fall, 1996, pp. [1]-12
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Interview with the author of such works as One More Shiprock Night, Seasonal Woman and A Breeze Swept through It.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
Extracts from the diary of George B. Murphy, of Qu'Appelle, transport officer of the Battleford Column, Second Division of the North West Field Force, sent out to suppress the 1885 resistance. Entries from March 17 - July 16, 1885. Entries mostly include communications regarding troop movements.
Review of Law and Social Change, vol. 14, 1986, pp. 437-453
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Discusses misuse of artifacts, development of law pertaining to cultural objects which have been sold, stolen or excavated, and dealing with the issue of repatriation.
Alternatives Journal, vol. 22, no. 4, October 1996, p. 10
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Argues that assessment can be a good process for determining whether or not the outcomes of economic development are positive or negative and for ensuring that environmental and human equity concerns provide an ethical base for decision making.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 20, no. 2, Repatriation: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue, Spring, 1996, pp. 287-296
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Tribal Archaeologist in the Cultural Preservation Office of the Hopi Tribe, discusses how the Hopi are using the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act’s consultation mandate to develop a mutually beneficial relationship with archaeologists and physical anthropologists.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 25, no. 3, May 1986, pp. [1-11]
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Provides an historical overview of conflict between school and community and asserts that Native American involvement in curriculum is essential for successful reading programs.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 2, no. 2, Autumn, 1986, pp. 9-16
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Argues that in the 1980s lack of a professionally guided research academic recognition is a major obstacle for Indigenous Studies and that the greatest success has been the development of Tribal Colleges, e.g.. Navajo Community College.