Viewers guide to 13 films, by eleven Canadian Aboriginal directors, spanning the years 1987-2002 and produced by/in association with the National Film Board of Canada.
Films include:
Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance by Alanis Obomsawin (writer, director) - 1993, 119 minutes.
No Turning Back: The Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples by Greg Coyes (director) - 1996, 47 minutes.
How the Fiddle Flows by Greg Coyes (director) - 2002, 48 minutes.
Singing Our Stories by Annie Fraziér Henry (director) --1998, 49 minutes.
Hands of History by Loretta Todd (direct
Argues for a curriculum of inclusion rather than exclusion as demonstrated by incorporating Native American literature into the mainstream Language Arts programs.
Saskatchewan First Nations Family and Community Institute
Description
Includes comprehensive literature review and results from engagement process which involved seven participant groups, key informant interviews and 24 focus groups. Five themes emerged: programs and services (family centered), honouring youth (child centered), capacity building (community centered/stewardship), practice approach (guardianship), and systemic factors (all functions).
New Socialist, no. 58, Special Issue on Indigenous Resurgence, Sept-Oct 2006, pp. 21-22
Description
Highlights discussions that took place at the 2006 Indigenous Forum held June 5 to 16 at the University of Victoria.
Scroll down to page 21 to read article.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 35, no. 1, 2015, pp. 83-100
Description
Describes how the Dene in the Northwest Territories uses storytelling to reaffirm their historical roots in relation to 3 significant historical events.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 27, no. 1, Spring, 2015, pp. 1-32
Description
Looks at recognition of life within human remains and objects through the writings of Heid Erdrich, LeAnne Howe, and Allison Adelle Hedge Coke in the context of the 1990 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 41, no. 4, 2017, pp. 1-21
Description
Discusses case law pertaining to Section 5 of the Act, which prohibts practices which deny the right to vote as well as those that dilute the power of voters to elect representatives of their choice.
Nursing Clinics of North America, vol. 41, no. 4, December 2006, pp. 605-623
Description
Literature review dealing with trends, summary of findings and strategies to fill gaps in knowledge with respect to ethnic, low-income, disadvantaged and rural groups.
Podcast of interview with author about his book The Reason You Walk, the story of his father Tobasonakwut Kinew, and their relationship.
Duration: 17:49.
Looks at the history and contemporary life of the Abenaki and the importance of basket making to their way of life.
Duration: 1:44:05.
Accompanying material.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 8, no. 2, Reconciling Research: Perspectives on Research Involving Indigenous Peoples-Part 1, April 2017, pp. 1-20
Description
Discusses experience of researchers that apply community based research practices (CBPR) with First Nations people in a Canadian community.
'Walking between worlds': The Experiences of New Zealand Maori Cross-Cultural Adoptees
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Maria Haenga-Collins
Anita Gibbs
Adoption & Fostering, vol. 39, no. 1, 2015, pp. 62-75
Description
Looks at the narratives of six adults who were part of the system of closed stranger adoption, which placed children with white families and denied access to birth records.
Report provides a "snapshot" of the impact of the art program on teachers, students and off-reserve communities. Research was conducted between April 1 and August 30, 2006.
Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
Description
Reports findings from interviews with people who have worked in and with centres in four Ontario communities: Timmins, North Bay, Hamilton, and Sault Ste. Marie. Offers recommendations to support the centres' activities..
Northeast Historical Archaeology, vol. 35, no. 1, 2006, pp. 15-28
Description
Looks at the significance and use of wampum beads in the diplomatic process during the French and British periods at Fort Niagara. Shows beads found there were produced at Albany.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 18, no. 1, Spring, 2006, pp. 57-72
Description
Discusses the reasons why the author had difficulty attempting to learn his Dakota language.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 57.
Teaches the importance of listening to Elders and taking responsibility for your actions in episode 5 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: A Time to Learn: Study Guide.
Duration: 24:00
Two youths discover the importance of honesty, patience and courage in episode 2 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: Journey Through Fear: Study Guide.
Duration: 24:00.
School students prepare for a Remembrance Day ceremony, say good-bye to a favourite teacher and learn important lessons along the way in episode 4 of a stop-motion animation series.
Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: Something to Remember: Study Guide.
Duration: 24:00.
Survival skills are tested by both children and adults in episode 6 of a stop-motion animation series.
Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: The Elements: Study Guide.
Duration: 24:00.