The One Hundred and Seventh "Timber Wolf" Battalion at Hill 70
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Steven A. Bell
Canadian Military History, vol. 5, no. 1, Spring, 1996, pp. 73-78
Description
Discusses the formation and accomplishments of the battalion during World War I. The majority of the soldiers enlisted in the battalion were Aboriginal.
A discussion about the construction of log and birch canoes ; the tuberculosis epidemic ; the effects of non-Indians on Indian life style : spiritual values, hunting; fishing; land use, etc.
Elders stress the importance of tradition and, in particular, the religious and medical traditions of the Indian people.Accounts of two visits to the world of the dead.
A conference discussing comparison of Indian and Christian religions and religious ceremonies, traditional songs and dances, and history of Europeans in North America from the Indian viewpoint.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 20, no. 1, January/February 1996, p. 20
Description
Looks at skills needed to do a certain level of work, skills transfer and training nationally to use in a different areas, planning for future job training, and categorizing different competencies at different levels.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 20, no. 6, November/December 1996, pp. 5-7
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Promotes need for outreach Paediatric service to reduce hospitalization, improvements to housing and food, and cross-cultural awareness training for hospital staff.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 20, no. 5, September/October 1996, pp. 19-22
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Discusses results from the Western NSW Aboriginal Smoking Project questionnaire about tobacco use and awareness and recommends a commitment for resources for on going training for Aboriginal health workers in tobacco issues and help for workers to quite smoking.
Guide provides background information and suggests activities to help teachers and learners explore the many issues surrounding Aboriginal languages across Canada.
Uses the example of the Canadian arctic waterways to argue that a country's claim to sovereignty can be weakened or strengthened by how it deals with aboriginal rights.
International Journal of Canadian Studies, no. 14, Citizenship and Rights, Fall, 1996, pp. [13]-35
Description
Looks at the case Peters v. Campbell regarding the Coast Salish Aboriginal initiation tradition and the Nisga'a treaty.
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Aboriginal and Islander health Worker Journal, vol. 20, no. 1, January/February 1996, pp. 21-22
Description
Justice Commissioner talks about problems facing Aboriginal youth, the juvenile justice system, and the lack of Aboriginal people employed in the system.