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
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Discusses the formation and accomplishments of the battalion during World War I. The majority of the soldiers enlisted in the battalion were Aboriginal.
Three copies of poster with information advertising the 125th Anniversary Treaty #6 Commemoration events at Fort Pitt and Onion Lake, Saskatchewan on 5-9 September 2001.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 164, no. 5, March 6, 2001, p. 678
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Microbiologist conducting research using samples from a 550-year old frozen corpse to study bacteria that existed at that time to gain better understanding how pathogens may have evolved.
Studies in Popular Culture, vol. 24, no. 2, October 2001, pp. 29-36
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Focuses on short stories in the collection The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven. Discusses treatment of mainstream misrepresentations of Native Americans and issues of identity.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 20, no. 1, January/February 1996, p. 20
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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.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 25, no. 1, January/February 2001, pp. 28-30
Description
Survey conducted with 74 individuals indicated approximately one third of respondents were unhappy with their status with younger workers likely to be more unhappy.
Recommendations are made to government of Manitoba, Federal and Aboriginal governments as well as joint initiatives. Increased Aboriginal participation in the administration of justice and sentencing alternative development are among priority suggestions.
Indigenous Law Bulletin, vol. 5, no. 13, November / December 2001, p. 76
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Establishment of a Manitoba commission, to review the report and recommendations of the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry, in order to determine what the province was responisble for implimenting in the recommendations. The report contained over 400 recommendations.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 25, no. 2, 2001, pp. 1-36
Description
Relates how the citizens of Williams Lake, British Columbia responded to a public inquiry into the treatment of Aboriginal peoples in the justice system.
Guide provides background information and suggests activities to help teachers and learners explore the many issues surrounding Aboriginal languages across Canada.