Discusses the current status of Indigenous knowledge in South Africa. Paper presented at the Indigenous Knowledge Conference 2001 held at the University of Saskatchewan.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 9, no. 1, 1989, pp. 121-150
Description
Examines the discrimination and devaluation of Métis and other Aboriginal persons in Canada, especially those in the correctional system, and includes recommendations for changes to the justice system.
Journal of School Health, vol. 66, no. 9, November 1996, pp. 322-327
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Discusses culturally sensitive approach to curricula development based on three critical processes: selection of integrative theory, use of ethnographic methodology and use of process and outcome evaluations.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 21, no. 1, 2001, pp. 57-96
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Examines how government policies changed as result of the migration from reserves to urban centres and have lead to an "on reserve, off reserve" mentality.
Overview of issues involved in conducting research into Indigenous knowledge.
Paper presented at the Indigenous Knowledge Conference 2001 held at the University of Saskatchewan.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 164, no. 8, April 17, 2001, pp. 1126-1127
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Comments on the fact that prior to World War II there is nothing written to suggest a high incidence of diabetes in the Aboriginal population and suggests that it may be modern food that is responsible. Brief letter in response to article by Kue Young et al. in vol. 163, no.5 suggesting modern food may be responsible for the high incidence of diabetes.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 87, no. 5, September/October 1996, pp. 325-328
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Investigates the prevalence of diabetes, finding adult females with Saulteaux or Sioux ancestry and living on southern reserves are more likely to run the risk of developing diabetes.
American Journal of Physical Anthropology, vol. 79, no. 4, August 1989, pp. 503-520
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Study examines the relationship between obesity and adult-onset diabetes and proposes that this occurs due to the interaction of susceptible genotypes and a low fiber diet.
American Review of Canadian Studies, vol. 31, no. 1-2, [Aboriginal Peoples: Special Issue], Spring/Summer, 2001, pp. 171-190
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Examines the formation of particular symbolic associations documented and publicized by missionaries which led to misperceptions and misrepresentations.
English Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 1996.
Includes discussion of Slash by Jeanette Armstrong and Green Grass, Running Water by Thomas King.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Sustainable Development, 2001, pp. 12-25
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Presents assessment of the main achievements and obstacles over the last ten years within the sustainable development framework.
To access this article scroll down to page 12.
Original diary and various papers of R. Lyndhurst Wadmore, Lieutenant of the Royal Canadian Regiment during the Northwest Resistance, covering from 8 April to 20 July 1885. Included in diary pocket is a requisition for short boots that was signed by Wadmore on May 1885, lyrics of the Infantry School Corps fight song, and a Victoria Daily Times article from 23 June 1944 about the remaining members of the Northwest Field Force and their experiences.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 13, no. 2 & 3, Series 2, Summer/Fall, 2001, pp. 83-85
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Book review of: A Dictionary of Creek/Muskogee by Jack B. Martin and Margaret McKane Mauldin.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
Journal of the Dietetic Association, vol. 101, no. 7, July 2001, pp. 802-806
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Study conducted with a sample of 50 high school volunteers investigated adolescent dietary behaviours, nutrition adequacy and disease-prevention planning in a group susceptible to type 2 diabetes.
Native Studies Review, vol. 14, no. 1, 2001, pp. 55-81
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Research conducted on distribution of housing market opportunities show race matters in CMA housing market after excluding age, marital status, family type, education, occupation and income levels.
Final project report.
Examines the role of the Alsek Renewable Resource Council in Yukon’s first forest management plan, and the challenges associated with the devolution of forest management planning responsibilities.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 20, no. 2, Repatriation: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue, Spring, 1996, pp. 180-196
Description
Author examines and discusses the narrative of a civilization—the Moundbuilders of America—that inhabited the Mississippi River valley prior to contemporary Indigenous peoples.