Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 25, no. 1, 2005, pp. 355-372
Description
Explores the tensions involved in 'difference' when sports are approached from mainstream perspective. Author suggests a form of integration might meet the needs of all participants.
Looks into criticisms of the Indian Health Service and offers an analysis of how the Service can support the expansion of sovereignty.
Food and Drug Law Paper (3rd Year)--Harvard University, 2005.
Discusses the historic approach of governments and the courts in addressing Aboriginal rights relating to land, and some of the key historical circumstances that have prevented resolution of the issues in the past. The article also looks at the current federal and provincial land claims policies in Ontario.
The Lancet, vol. 360, no. 9326, July 6, 2002, p. 57
Description
Adiponectin protein is supposed to mediate obesity-related resistance to insulin. Concentrations of adiponectin in Pima Indians. Individuals with more adiponectin were less likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
Discusses success stories at Lapwai Middle School and Lapwai Elementary School and the eight common factors that have become apparent to reverse low school performance.
Findings are organized into five themes: preparation; recruitment; admission, nursing access and bridging programs; progression; and post-graduate recruitment and retention. Includes recommendations made by stakeholder groups with respect to each of the areas.
Describes the First Nations Agricultural Council of Saskatchewan (FNACS) mandate, which is to access federal and provincial assistance programs available to farmers.
Anglican Journal, vol. 128, no. 8, October 2002, pp. 1-2
Description
Final agreement yet to be reached in residential schools settlement, with outstanding issues including cultural claims and exact amount of church's financial obligation.
Anglican Journal, vol. 128, no. 9, November 2002, p. 10
Description
Level of contribution and compensation for lost language and culture still points of contention between government and church in residential schools agreement.
Canadian Historical Review, vol. 83, no. 3, September 2002, pp. 432-434
Description
Book review of: Âh-âyîtaw isi ê-kî-kiskêyihtahkik maskihkiy stories from Alice Ahenakew, edited, translated and with a glossary by H.C. Wolfart and Freda Ahenakew.
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 5, no. 18, October 17, 1975, p. 2
Description
Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians warned the delegates of the 17th General Assembly of the dangers of losing Treaty rights by incorporating or signing education agreements. He urged them to press for a single service federal agency.
Commentary on the history and developments in Saskatchewan First Nation affairs and of a media that seems to favour sensationalism over positive political legacies.
Senses of Cinema, no. 22, September-October 2002, p. [?]
Description
Discusses the work of the prominent Canadian filmmaker, including such films as Incident at Restigouche, My Name is Kahentiiosta and Spudwrench: Kahnawake.
For King and Country: Alberta in the Second World War
World War II: The Homefront in Alberta
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Author/Creator
James Dempsey
Description
Looks at post-war developments in the area of political recognition.
Excerpt from For King and Country: Alberta in the Second World War, edited by Ken Tingley.