Aboriginal History, vol. 14, no. 2, 1990, pp. 232-235
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Book reviews of:
The Torres Strait: People and History by John Singe.
Torres Strait Islanders: Custom and Colonialism by Jeremy Beckett.
Review located by scrolling to page 232.
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 14, no. 2, Breaking Out of the Tourist Trap Part 2, Summer, 1990
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Looks at the potential of a culturally and ecologically sensitive tourism experience at Gwaii Haanas, if an agreement can be made between the government of Canada and the Haida Nation.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 9, no. 3, Series 2; Twentieth-Anniversary Issue on the Flagstaff Conference on Native American Literatures, Fall , 1997, pp. 37-40
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Author reflects on the implications of the Flagstaff Conference of 1977, a pivotal moment in the study of
American Indian literature.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
Summarizes major conclusions and proposals regarding framework which would include four principal sections: statement of objectives, guidelines on major elements of a fiscal transfer regime, co-ordination mechanisms and agreements, and transition measures.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 36, no. 3, Spring, 1997, pp. [1-15]
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Results indicated mother's association with traditional values improved school outcomes for her children, while the father's association had no appreciable effect.
Report (Northern Labour Market Information Clearinghouse) ; no. 24
Documents & Presentations
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Based on combination of literature review, conversations with experts, and a survey of education and/or development officers in communities. Found most job opportunities existed in resource exploitation and community services and delivery of effective education programs required establishing long-term relationships with communities.
Journal of Traumatic Stress, vol. 10, no. 2, 1997, pp. 163-173
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Study of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) conducted on a Northern Plains reservation found a correlation between test results and prevalence of behavioural problems and substance use, but did not seem to affect academic performance.
Justice as Healing, vol. 2, no. 1, Spring, 1997, p. [?]
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Examines the historical role of the Attorney General and the responsibilities of the Treaty Chiefs of Canada in the areas of Aboriginal justice and punishment. Suggests that Treaty Chiefs are on the same level as the Attorney General.
Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 30, no. 1, October 1990, pp. [8-16]
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Study examined four aspects of instructional accommodation: what faculty were willing to provide, whether provision compromised academic integrity, had students requested it and had it been provided in the past.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 14, no. 3, Summer, 1990, pp. 277-287
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Uses postmodern discourse and theory to discuss the realities created in Indigenous narratives; focuses on the the trickster role as one that is both comic and critical in Indigenous story telling and meaning-making.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 21, no. 5, September/October 1997, p. 30
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Describes culturally sensitive programs being delivered to Indigenous Australians to improve wellness and enhance familiarity with the health care system.
Prairie Forum, vol. 22, no. 2, Fall, 1997, pp. 353-354
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Book review of: The True Spirit and Intent of Treaty 7 by Treaty 7 Elders and Tribal Council with Walter Hildebrandt, Sarah Carter and Dorothy First Rider.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 14, no. 1, Winter, 1990, pp. 19-33
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Article examines the significance of the Gourd Dance in Kiowa culture from the 1800's on. Discusses the evolution of the dance, the meaning of the regalia used, and how it was used as a method of cultural survivance when the Sundance was outlawed.
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 5, no. 4, Special Issue: Inuit Art World, Fall/Winter, 1990/1991, pp. 90-93
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Interview with the former curator of Iqaluit's Nunatta Sunaqutangit Museum.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll down to appropriate page.
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 12, no. 2, Summer, 1997, pp. 50-52
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Curatorial notes for exhibition of same name mounted at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, January 18 to September 21, 1997.
Entire issue on one pdf. To locate article, scroll to page 50.
Chapter seventeen of Teaching Indigenous Languages edited by Jon Ryhner. Looks at the largest indigenous-language commercial radio signal and the services provided.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 21, no. 1, January/February 1997, p. 27
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Brief article describing Kemarre Margaret Mary Turner's accomplishments in the Aboriginal community in Central Australia on the occasion of her receiving the Order of Australia.