Explains why history is the foundation for native title in Australia and how current use, possession, custody or power is insufficient ground for native title.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 23, no. 3, May/June 1999, p. 23
Description
Discusses how the Communicable Diseases Unit of Queensland (Australia) Health has started programs to ensure that more patients self identify as Indigenous when using public health services.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 6, no. 1, 2011, pp. 99-113
Description
Discusses the practice of, procedures for, and the ethics of obtaining a child`s consent when undertaking research that may affect the community. One of the recommendations discussed is that any child who signs should be surrounded by family or other community members.
Widening the Circle: Newsletter of the Native Mental Health Research Team
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kahá:wi Jacobs
Laurence Kirmayer
Jean Stevenson
Newsletter of the Native Mental Health Research Team, vol. 2, no. 2, Winter, 1999, pp. 1-9
Description
Information on the Urban Aboriginal health survey; Pimadiziwin Quebec Native Women’s conference; Aboriginal wisdom & wellness; NMHRT Advisory Committee meeting; calendar of events; video review; models for suicide prevention in Aboriginal communities; Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal begins fundraising campaign; resource materials.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 23, no. 3, Fall, 2011, pp. [34]-68
Description
Argues that the author uses the theme of cannibalism to critique tribal and state nationalism.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 34.
William Okeymaw was 12 years old at the time when he attended the Treaty #8 negotiations.He describes the negotiations and his understanding of the promises made; the role of the missionaries; talks of some of the Indian agents; and the abundance of buffalo in Lesser Slave Lake area at one time.
William Okeymaw attended the signing of Treaty 8 when he was 12 years old. He talks about: signing of treaty; treaty promises; establishment of reserves around Lesser Slave Lake; and expansion of these reserves as population grew; and the present need for further expansion.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 31, no. 2, 2011, pp. 133-153, 188
Description
Discusses the tensions between First Nations and environmental groups, who often unwittingly serve the interests of the State by undermining First Nations' sovereignty and self-determination.
Veterans of World War II and the War in Kuwait discuss their experiences during combat and difficulties they have experienced since returning home. Duration: 26:46
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 34, no. 1, Spring, 1999, pp. 52-75
Description
Discusses the influence of the Saskatchewan Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) or later, the New Democratic Party (NDP) on federal Aboriginal policy.
National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health (NCCAH)
Description
Overview of two-day gathering of over 100 individuals to address social and cultural changes for Inuit, Mètis and First Nations men.
Accompanying documentary.
National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health
Arlene Moscovitch
Description
Documentary with Elders, fathers, and matriarchs on strengthening the role for First Nations, Inuit and Mètis fathers.
Accompanying Report.
Durations: 26:30.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 6, June 2011, p. 14
Description
Comments on the first Aboriginal person to hold the position of Head Curator of Aboriginal History at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum.
Article located by scrolling to page 14.
The Woman Who Married a Beaver Trade Patterns and Gender Roles in the Ojibwa Fur Trade
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bruce M. White
Ethnohistory, vol. 46, no. 1, Winter, 1999, pp. 109-147
Description
Analysis of roles and contributions of Southwestern Ojibwa (Anishinaabeg), particularly women, to the fur trade from the 17th century until recent times.
Canadian Woman Studies, vol. 19, no. 1/2, Women and Justice, 1999, pp. 24-29
Description
Argues that little has been done with respect to Aboriginal offenders other than accommodate them within the mainstream system and that traditional risk assessment is not valid when applied to Aboriginal women.
Focuses on a group of women who ran a tribal council for over a year in the late 1960s. Discusses how they gained control, their impact on council activities and the long term effects on their community.