Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
Images » Photographs
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Sketch showing the surrender to French's Scouts, led by Lord Melgund, General Middleton's chief of staff. Sketch caption : "Three Dakota scouts told their captors that they had been forced to join Riel."
From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 18, no. 2, Summer, 2006, pp. 1-33
Description
Contends that the autobiographical work demonstrates a self-determined identity that defies nineteenth century national, social, racial and intellectual categories and successfully integrates his Ojibwe, American and British cultures.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 1.
Journal of Sustainable Tourism, vol. 18, no. 4, May 2010, pp. 539-556
Description
Discusses tourists' motivations and satisfaction in participating in authentic Mi'kmaw tourism activities; findings regarding the Mi'kmaw perspective; and recommendations for the future success and sustainability of the Mi'kmaw cultural tourism sector.
International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, vol. 24, no. 2, June 2010, pp. 163-179
Description
Presents research that looks into the characterization of social capital and the use of community-indicators to forecast specific social and economic outcomes for new mining projects.
Executive Action (Conference Board of Canada) ; August 2010
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 11-058]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Glen Hodgson
Description
Discusses components of strengthening economic growth for businesses such as looking at previously untapped sources of labour including Aboriginal people and other under-represented groups.
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 17, no. 4, Reforming Our Schools, Native Style, Summer, 2006
Description
Reports the joint venture by Sisseton Wahpeton College and the Association of American Indian Affairs of producing the first rap song ever recorded in the Dakotah language.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 1, 2010, pp. 86-95
Description
Looks at a framework incorporating Aboriginal culture and traditions, based on the "Métis List of Rights", to reclaim the rights and responsibilities for the care and well-being of Aboriginal children.
Reviews successful multi-component programs which include behavioural parent training, self-instructional training and school-based contingency training, that could be incorporated to treat Aboriginal children and youth with FASD.
BC Studies, no. 152, Past Emergent, Winter, 2006/2007, pp. 105-110
Description
Book reviews of:
Keeping It Living: Traditions of Plant Use and Cultivation on the Northwest Coast of North America edited by Douglas Deur and Nancy J. Turner.
Clam Gardens: Aboriginal Mariculture on Canada's West Coast by Judith Williams.
American Indian Language Development Institute: Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking From Our Heart
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Ofelia Zepeda
Description
Looks at the contributions of many in their efforts to promote and maintain the Indigenous languages of the United States.
Chapter from American Indian Language Development Institute: Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking From Our Heart edited by Candace K. Galla, Stacey Oberly, G.L. Romero, Maxine Sam, Ofelia Zepeda.
Canadian Socio-economic Information and Management System (CANSIM) table uses information from 2000/2001 and 2003 surveys.
Data can be added / removed and manipulated to customize table.
Issue Analysis, no. 73, August 31, 2006, pp. [1]-[12]
Description
Comments on the need to acknowledge that traditional education delivery service is not working and that it is time to try innovative solutions that cater to the learning needs of children and adult learners.
The First Nations Post-Secondary Education: Access
Opportunity and Outcomes Panel
Description
Presents a dialogue between AFN members to inform and advance a policy regarding the need to support post-secondary education and skills training for First Nations youth and adults.
Plan developed in response to consultations with women, front-line health care workers, professionals, and nurses about needs of women who must leave their communities to give birth.