Arctic, vol. 67, no. 3, September 2014, pp. 271-295
Description
Concludes that reliance on imported foods is due to historical events and developmental processes which are continually influenced by environmental and socioeconomic factors.
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 38, no. 1, From the Heart of the Earth, March 2014, p. [?]
Description
Bried overview of activist's thoughts on corporate engagement and shareholder activism for creating social change and respecting Indigenous rights and interests.
Overview of ecological and management principles and challenges such as wildlife groups and their habitats and ideas of stewardship and sustainability.
[Master of Environmental Sciences Research Project (MES)]--University of Guelph, 2014.
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.
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.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 104, no. S3, June 2014, pp. e1-e8
Description
Evaluates data for scientific and cultural relevance concluding that successful interventions include Aboriginal view of health, community involvement, and are tailored to culture.
This paper, based on his many field interviews, represents Mr. Rain's views on why the Indians in the Treaty 6 area wereanxious to sign treaty, the problems of language, and therefore of their understanding of the terms.
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.
Homicide Survey, Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Statistics Canada
Description
From Statistics Canada's Canadian Socio-economic Information and Management System (CANSIM).
Data can be added / removed and manipulated to customize table. For example, by date range.
Homicide Survey, Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Statistics Canada
Description
From Statistics Canada's Canadian Socio-economic Information and Management System (CANSIM).
Data can be added / removed and manipulated to customize table. For example, by sex or date range.
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.
Website mapping application used to showcase Tlingit Place names and the stories associated with those places; also to convey Tlingit ideologies of stewardship and relationship with the land.
First Nations Perspectives Journal, vol. 3, no. 1, 2010, pp. 65-88
Description
Looks at the seven indigenous languages of Manitoba, some more threatened then others, and the possibility of revitalizing these languages in Manitoba schools.
Presents a website that highlights a literacy program for children and their families. The program celebrates and explores stories through books, oral traditions and art.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 26, no. 2, Tribalography, Summer, 2014, pp. 26-39
Description
Discusses Howe's work as a tool to facilitate decolonial thinking and connect time, space, and place.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 26.