Canadian Army Journal , vol. 10, no. 2, Summer, 2007, pp. 66-81
Description
Discusses this unique branch of the Canadian Forces Reserve which serves as a military presence in remote northern and coastal regions. Explores how the Indigenous knowledge and culture of Aboriginal members has influenced the success of its operations.
Outlines responses of various teachers in regards to the extensive work that remains to be accomplished in constructing inclusive and respectful school environments for Aboriginal learners.
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 30, no. 1, Indigenous Approaches to Early Childhood Care and Education, 2007, pp. 48-53
Description
Discusses the interconnectivity of Indigenous peoples, including their culture, sense of community and way of life with the land. The author argues that these connections lead to a holistic understanding of health, that is intrinsically linked to education.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 5, no. 1, Series 2, Spring, 1993, pp. 51-62
Description
Outlines how to teach a three-unit course in Literature of the American Indians with a focus on Leslie Silko's Storyteller.
Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 31, no. 2, March/April 2007, pp. 26-29
Description
Discuss the factors that led to the creation of research program to improve Aboriginal reproductive health outcomes.
NOTE: pdf displays incorrect information (vol. 30 no.6 November/December 2006)
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 5, no. 3, Series 2, Fall, 1993, pp. 31-35
Description
Discusses Vizenor's use of law and literature in the sentencing of Thomas White Hawk.
Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 6, no. 1, Resistance and Resiliency: Addressing Historical Trauma of Aboriginal Peoples, March 2007, pp. 79-95
Description
Looks at the activities undertaken by Thessalon First Nation in the development of a social safety net to deal with the inter-generational effects of the residential school system on the family and community.
Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society, vol. 100, no. 3, Fall, 2007, pp. 268-278
Description
Comments on dysconscious and systemic racism which justifies inequality as natural and deserved and cultivates a distorted way of thinking in institutions of mass media and education.
Short documentary about the lack of safe, drinkable water in First Nations communities. Focuses on Keewaywin First Nation in northern Ontario.
Duration: 14:06.
Interactive snowmobile road trip across 2,000 inhospitable kilometers of Northern Canada by filmmaker Dianne Whelan. Accompanying material: This Land: Study Guide.
Duration: 35:00.
Guide to accompany film, This Land. Recommended for 12 years and up. Provides several discussion questions for use based on specific subject areas and curriculum.
Describes how imminent national protests influenced the Federal Government to announce the establishment of a independent tribunal to settle land claims.
Looks at the history of the Brandon Friendship Centre and the women who made the establishment possible by raising awareness on the issue of racism and providing help for Native peoples.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 2, February 2007, p. 13
Description
Looks at a Saskatchewan First Nation partnering with Western Lakota Energy Service to create employment and wealth.
Article located by scrolling to page 13.
Museum Anthropology, vol. 17, no. 1, February 1993, pp. 22-32
Description
Development of an exhibition on the Northwest Coast has challenged assumptions about assigning artifacts to a particular timeframe and representation of cultural matters; some photos included.
Due to a negotiated settlement, the victims of residential schools will soon receive compensation. This article argues that it is now time to look to the future.