American Indian Quarterly, vol. 29, no. 3/4, Summer, 2005, pp. 478-490
Description
Discusses the lives of both artists and the significance of inclusion of their work at the opening exhibition of the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), Washington, D.C.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 19, no. 1, Winter, 1995, pp. 1-16
Description
Literary criticism piece that explores the narrative style of poet Joy Harjo; argues that the embedded cultural narratives along with the storytelling format makes Harjo’s poetry a form of both literary resistance and cultural resurgence.
Chronic Diseases in Canada, vol. 31, no. 1, December 2010, pp. 22-26
Description
Discusses the need for program planning and identification of new priorities to aid in arthritis care in Aboriginal populations, due to high prevalence.
Multi-media artist speaks about the various series he has created. Presented as part of the It's Complicated: Art about Home exhibition. Followed by question and answer period.
Duration: 1:09:58.
Journal of the American Institute For Conservation, vol. 34, no. 3, Autumn-Winter, 1995, pp. 187-193
Description
Explores changing factors influencing traditional conservation methods and the role of conservation as it relates to material culture of Native Americans.
Reports results of 397 telephone interviews with individuals drawn from the information enquiry database of the NWT Arctic Tourism records of people who had attended consumer shows and requested information from tourism booths.
Looks at impact on students and teachers of the Learning Through the Arts (LTTA) program regarding positive gains by students in cultural pride, capacity to focus, engagement and success in learning.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 20, no. 2, Fall, 2005, pp. 103-119
Description
Explores the problems associated with authorship, the representation of Native Americans in literature, and argues that Native American people need to author their own stories to ensure that the thought, philosophy, experience and wisdom of authentic Native American voices will ensure cultural survival.
American Indian & Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 17, no. 1, 2010, pp. 25-48
Description
Outlines the results of a study, using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey, which suggests physical activity greatly improves overall health.
Presents health care providers with culturally relevant training tools to improve communication with patients regarding the prevention, care, and treatment of HIV and other STIs, and supports efforts to minimize STI impact, including HIV, on Native communities.
Presents health care providers with culturally relevant training tools to improve communication with patients regarding the prevention, care, and treatment of HIV and other STIs, and supports efforts to minimize STI impact, including HIV, on Native communities.
Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission assessment of border town relations and summary of public hearing testimonies held in Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico. Concludes with recommendations .
Atlantic Aboriginal Economic Development Integrated Research Program, AAEDIRP
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lori Ann Roness
Description
Five components: literature review, surveys of Aboriginal service providers and employees/non-employees and non-Aboriginal employers, data review of strategies/programs, best practices, and evaluation and recommendations.
Tribal Colleges and Universities: Advancing Native Knowledge
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Anne Marie Karlberg
Description
Guide to measuring learning outcomes and demonstrating accountability using three types of information: direct and indirect indicators, and institutional.
Environmental Health Perspectives, vol. 103, no. 7/8, July-August 1995, pp. 740-746
Description
Reports the levels of cadmium, lead, and mercury in traditional foods from Qikiqtarjuaq, Baffin Island and the related health risks and benefits of eating these foods.
Discusses the early years of Russian occupation and education on Kodiak Island, and the suppression of language and culture by the American education system.
Charles Ryder tells the story of the settlement of the Carry the Kettle (Assiniboine) Reserve. Also gives a detailed description of old agricultural practices. No date given, probably early 1970's.
The British Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease, vol. 5, no. 6, November 2005, pp. 334-340
Description
Reports the results from a study that suggests albuminuria is a strong independent predictor of all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality in American Indians with diabetes.