Inquiry responds to the government's failure to adequately address recommendations in Bringing them home: Report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children From the Families.
Journal of Education Psychology, vol. 92, no. 1, 2000, pp. 63-84
Description
Looks at linguistic development of Inuit children in Nunavik and the effects of English-French language instruction compared to heritage-language instruction.
Midwest Modern Language Association Journal, vol. 33, no. 1, Winter, 2000, pp. 1-19
Description
Examines popular American cultural knowledge and illustrates what some have chosen to ignore, through use of critical character analysis, magical realism, and humour in the novel.
Discusses attributes of successful programs and the institutions which administer them such as governance, involvement of householders, ability to enforce rules, availability of capital, inspections, and subsidies.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 12, no. 2, Series 2, Summer, 2000, pp. [1]-12
Description
Compares the novels Their Eyes are Watching God by Nora Neale Hurston and The Beet Queen by Louise Erdrich as well as the critics responses to them.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
A summary of what the Treaty #6 elders have said in interviews about the nature of the treaty and the rights guaranteed to the Indian people by treaty.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 24, no. 4, July/August 2000, pp. 17-22
Description
Presents refined data which provides clearer comparisons between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians showing that Indigenous peoples remain the least healthy Australian sub-population group.
A brochure produced by Commemorate '85 Inc. (non-profit organization) that outlines events commemorating the Resistance of 1885 and short history of the resistance.
To accompany film The Sun Dagger about discovery of a prehistoric calendar system in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico and the culture that built the site. Guide is for grades seven to twelve. Contains lesson plans, handouts and suggested readings.
College English, vol. 37, no. 6, February 1976, pp. 619-624
Description
Suggests that Momaday's work, despite the fact that it deals with only one tribe, is a useful starting point for the study of Native American literature when there are time constraints on a more in-depth examination of the canon.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 5, no. 2, 1985, pp. 269-270
Description
Administered by the American Indian Studies Center, the survey gathered information from institutions about their programs as well as information from Native American communities regarding their education and training needs.
Provides overview of education, description of add-on, First Nations control, and partnership approaches, case studies of specific institutions, and interviews with practitioners.
Case studies: First Nations Partnership Program; Nunavut Sivuniksavut Program; first Nations House of Learning at the University of British Columbia, Malaspina University College; Saanich Adult Education Center.
Saskatchewan History, vol. 38, no. 2, Spring, 1985, pp. 41-52
Description
Wheeler’s anecdotal 1934 article in The Canadian Surveyor has served as the basis for describing surveyors' role in the 1885 Resistance, the discovery of his journal allows historians to examine how his perception of the North-West Resistance has changed over time.
Entire issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 41.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 24, no. 1, 2000, pp. 99-128
Description
Describes the challenges faced by Walpole Island Reserve (Bkejwanong) concerning sustainable development, industrialization and with collective forces of community action.
The Northern Review, no. 22, Winter, 2000, pp. 62-64
Description
Discusses the official creation of, "ALESKAM" in 1993 which consists of Aleuts, Eskimos and Kamchadal peoples and how political changes impacted methods of natural resource development.
Analysis of situation in Russia, Norway, Finland, Alaska, and Sweden for Sami herders in terms of management systems, economic efficiency, external conditions, and legislation.
Full Report.
Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management System (CANSIM) table uses data from the Adult Correctional Services Survey (ACS) and the Integrated Correctional Services Survey (ICSS).
Data can be added / removed and manipulated to customize table. For example, by geography and time frame.
Adult Admissions to Community Services by Aboriginal Identity
Adult Correctional Survey
Integrated Correctional Services Survey
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Statistics Canada
Description
Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management System (CANSIM) table uses data from the Adult Correctional Services Survey (ACS) and the Integrated Correctional Services Survey (ICSS).
Data can be added / removed and manipulated to customize table. For example, by geography and time frame.
William and Mary Quarterly, vol. 57, no. 4, 3rd series, October 2000, pp. 733-760
Description
Discussion of the determination of wealth and inequality based on cultural and material values; includes commentary on Creek and Muskogee land seized and sold by the United States.