Journal of Indigenous Research, vol. 1, no. 2, Special Issue, 2011, pp. 1-4
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Synopsis of results of study to determine whether positive emotions such as hope and optimism mitigate thoughts of suicide. Used group of college students from Oklahoma as sample.
Journal of Anthropology, vol. 2011, 2011, p. article no. 549521
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Examines cultural, biological, political and legal implications of using this method for determining group membership, and argues that cultural-specific approach is more appropriate.
Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, vol. 17, no. 4, October 2011, pp. 366-376
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Study identifies misunderstandings about addiction, prevention and treatment as well as cultural strengths that might be incorporated into future programs.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 7, no. 4, 1983, pp. 51-68
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Explains why political power has eluded Native Americans and what chance they have in becoming a participating and policymaking force in mainstream American society.
Looks at how underfunding of schools and lack of cultural framework are contributing to the achievement gap.
HIstory Capstone Experience Manuscript--Commonwealth Honors College, 2011.
Looks at pollution, desertification of the southwest, resource scarcity, and climate change.
Capstone Experience Manuscript--Commonwealth Honors College, 2011.
Wyoming Law Review, vol. 11, no. 2, 2011, pp. [329]-349
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Lists ten distinct elements of the Doctrine of Discovery which all became part of Manifest Destiny and were used to justify the acquisition of foreign lands.
Native Studies Review, vol. 20, no. 2, 2011, pp. 137-158
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Prominent themes identified in responses: sense of vulnerability, commitment to students, lack of external and resource support, and self-identity as Aboriginal peoples and the connection to language.
Looks at the effects of government policy in both Australia and Canada and the lack of progress addressing long term solutions for Aboriginal communities.
Sociology and Equity Studies in Education with collaborative program in Comparative, International and Development Education Thesis (M.A.)--University of Toronto, 2011.
Briefly reviews recent history, describes geography and current demographics of Nunavut, discusses traditional knowledge and its importance in Inuit society, and makes recommendations for future actions.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 13, no. 1, Series 2; Representations of American Indians in Contemporary Narrative Fiction Film , Spring, 2001, pp. [23]-42
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Contends that the film creates an intersection or "frontier" where the Aboriginal and the non-Aboriginal worlds meet, and in so doing subverts commonly held perceptions and attitudes.
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