Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, vol. 38, no. 2, Service Delivery to First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Canada: Part 2, Summer, 2014, pp. 144-151
Description
"Reviews concepts and approaches related to cultural responsiveness in the literature in the field of education, pointing out how these are parallel with or might further inform practices in communication sciences and disorders."
Guide enhances clinical education and practical best practices for inclusion of Aboriginal health and culture into the health sciences curriculum. Includes background information and generic training and support materials to use in northern and rural areas.
BC Studies , no. 200, 50th Anniversary, Winter, 2019, pp. 215-239
Description
Author explore issues surrounding the improvement of Indigenous food security and food sovereignty, noting the traditional and non-traditional market-based food-based practices of Indigenous peoples are simultaneously structured by Indigenous and liberal governmental logics.
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 27, no. 1, Kenojuak Ashevak, 1927-2013, Winter, 2014, pp. 8-15
Description
Comments on an artist who was awarded the Medal of Service of the Order of Canada by Governor General Roland Michener at the inaugural investiture.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 8.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 110, no. 1, 02 2019, pp. 31-35
Description
Article examines the rates of infection in Canada, noting that most (> 90%) cases of TB are among Indigenous peoples and foreign-born migrants, both groups being poorly positioned to advocate for themselves. Authors recommend a system of monitoring and performance framework to increase the rate elimination.
Journal of Indigenous HIV Research, vol. 10, Winter, 2019, pp. 28-38
Description
Discusses the Weaving our Wisdom (WoW) program's use of land as a healing tool to improve the health of Indigenous people living with HIV and AIDS. The land-based WoW gathering took place at the Wanuskewin Heritage Site.
Canadian Theatre Review, vol. 144, Theatre in an Age of Eco-Crisis, Fall, 2010, pp. 42-47
Description
Interview in which the artist discusses the development of her kinetic performance sculpture which won the “Best Western Entry” in the Calgary Stampede parade.
International Journal of Critical Indigenous Studies, vol. 3, no. 1, 2010, pp. 37-50
Description
Comments on the usefulness of applying yarning as a research method for the gathering of data in Indigenous research using results from an Indigenous group in Australia and and in Botswana.
Video includes a compilation of conversations on the strength and resilience of Métis peoples in the context of the residential school experience and its after-effects.
Duration: 9:54.
Theatre Research in Canada, vol. 31, no. 2, 2010, pp. 182-192
Description
Discusses the adaptation of the Clements' play regarding the hybrid character representing First Nations women and fulfills the role of mythological prophet.
Summary of a survey on cultural planning, adoption and Aboriginal children, that looks at ways to keep children connected with their Indigenous identities.
"You've Gotta Set a Precedent": Maori and Pacific Voices on Student Success in Higher Education
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David Tokiharu Mayeda
Moeata Keil
Hilary Dansey Dutton
'I.-Futa-Helu 'Ofamo'oni
AlterNative, vol. 10, no. 2, 2014, pp. 165-179
Description
Identifies family and university role modelling and support; indigenous teaching and learning practices, and coping mechanisms for racism as factors facilitating student success.
Includes results of brief literature review and findings from study with a sample of 84 individuals, 28 of whom were pregnant women or birth mothers 16-21 years, with the remainder being senior women and service providers. Themes which emerged were vulnerability, family support, accessing care, education, trusted provider and relocation.
Young Sami Men on the Move: Actors, Activities, and Aims for the Future
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Merete Saus
Else Målfrid Boine
AlterNative, vol. 15, no. 4, Indigenous Notions of Cultural Heritage, December 2019, pp. 368-376
Description
Study uses results from interviews with eight young Sámi men about their experience with moving from rural to urban spaces and with becoming part of a minority group after having been the majority. Findings indicated that the men experience changes in the main actors and activities in their lives, as well as in their aims for the future.
Includes general material on taxation, employment, social assistance, education, status, band membership, housing, wills and estates, family law, children, violence, and governance.