American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 23, no. 2, 1999, pp. 137-143
Description
Explains that hikwsi, which has often been translated as soul or a person's death breath, is much more complex and is actually used to explain human structure and behaviour.
Justice as Healing, vol. 4, no. 4, Winter, 1999, p. [?]
Description
Case summary of R. v. Wells [2000] decision by the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC).
Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.
Native Studies Review, vol. 12, no. 1, Special Issue, 1999, p. 63–94
Description
The author examines her own intellectual and personal colonization and the continued oppression of First Nations people and discusses how Aboriginal women need to be involved in restorative justice.
Environmental Research, vol. 80, no. 2, February 1999, pp. S213-S222
Description
Discusses a 1996-1997 study to research the health risks of contaminant exposure and the correlation to freshwater fish consumption in the Mohawk community of Kahnawake.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 23, no. 1, Winter, 1999, pp. 45-53
Description
Author explores the different characteristics and purposes of storytelling, comparing Indigenous and Western traditions, oral vs written storytelling, and the different cultural values that are embedded in the stories.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 14, no. 1, Spring, 1999, pp. 147-163
Description
Looks at the historical relationship, from a small town perspective, between people on the Nez Perce reservation and the United States, be it government or local level interactions.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 39, no. 1, Special Issue 2, Fall, 1999, pp. [52-64]
Description
Transcript of framework on education rights originally submitted to the 1993 World Indigenous Peoples' Conference on Education; refinement of the document was antidipated from conference delegates.
Journal of American Institute for Conservation, vol. 38, no. 1, 1999, pp. 45-54
Description
Analysis of the two paintings uses evidence to formulate a hypothesis as to why the artist, Albert Biestadt painted two versions and in what order they were painted.
Looks at the social and economic development responsibilities of Cameco and the mutual benefit of the Aboriginal and corporate relationship to Cameco and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 1, no. 1, Spring, 1999, pp. 127-129
Description
Statement by Charles Coffey, on behalf of the Royal Bank, explores the impact Aboriginal economic development on the national economy and corporate sector.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 11, no. 1, Series 2, Spring, 1999, pp. [82]-96
Description
Discusses the fact that despite many differences, all tribes exhibit similar attitudes about what constitutes a "worthy" husband and the proposal / marriage process.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 14, no. 3, Fall, 1999, p. 40
Description
Curatorial notes for an exhibition of the same name mounted at the MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, Saskatchewan, October 25, 1998 to September, 1999.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 40.
A photograph of the creator of a totem pole given to the City of Prince Albert, 1975. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia, and currently stands along the North Saskatchewan River near the Prince Albert Historical Museum.
A photograph of the creator of a totem pole given to the City of Prince Albert receiving an award from what is likely a City official, 1975. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia.
Native Studies Review, vol. 12, no. 2, Aboriginal Peoples and National Rights Issues in Quebec, 1999, pp. 115-120
Description
Grand Chief of the Grand Council of Crees discusses the stance of the James Bay Cree with respect to the right to determine their own political future whether or not Quebec decides to separate.
[James Bay Project: Cree Surrender Land in Historic Agreement]
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Richard Inwood
Robert Bourassa
Description
Brief news clip about agreement in which the Cree and Inuit were compensated $225 million for land flooded by the James Bay Project. Includes synopsis.
Duration: 1:30.
Report (Northern Labour Market Information Clearinghouse) ; no. 68
Documents & Presentations
Description
Brief document outlines some of the conflicts that can occur between Aboriginal workers and non-Aboriginal employers, and makes suggestions as to how colleges could help to facilitate interactions.