Accounting, Organizations and Society, vol. 31, no. 1, January 2006, pp. 47-76
Description
Examines how the 1860 - 1900 Canadian government used accounting/funding mechanisms to put policies, regarding Indigenous peoples, into practice and discusses the historical consequences of such actions.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 78, no. 5, May 1988, pp. 499-503
Description
Study uses data from the National Infant Mortality Surveillance (NIMS) project to compare birthweights and mortality risks among Native American and White infants.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 4, no. 2, A Special Symposium Issue on James Welch's , 1978, pp. 131-139
Description
Looks into the role of humor for the main character in James Welch's novel to take control of his life as things out of his control occur throughout the narrative.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 4, no. 1, Spring, 1988, pp. 18-23
Description
Illustrates the history of the Sioux Nation and United States government's legal relationship, the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868, and the protection of the Black Hills for Sioux people.
Journalism and Communication Monographs, vol. 7, no. 3, 2005, pp. 99-142
Description
Uses content analysis of more than a thousand articles focused on environmental issues from four tribal newspapers in Wisconsin, interviews with Native American journalists, and discussions with focus group to analyze the themes and values attached to sovereignty.
Natural Resources Management Thesis (M.N.R.M.)--University of Manitoba, 2005.
Analyzes and assesses environment of the Blackduck people during period 700 to 1300 A.D.
Journal of the History of Collections, vol. 18, no. 2, December 2006, pp. 237-247
Description
Uses the the sacred costume as an example of attitudes toward the acquisition and presentation of material culture; discusses the purchase of the clothing in relation to events taking place in Canada in the 1870s and traces changes in the museum's curatorial practices as demonstrated by its placement in the museum's collection.
Frederick Leroy Barney Appellant and Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada, As Represented By The Minister Of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, and the United Church of Canada Respondents vs. Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada...
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Supreme Court of Canada
Description
Deals with compensable harms done to former students of the Alberni Indian Residential School and vicarious liability of the part of the United Church of Canada.
Historical background and issues involved in Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing regarding 1995 claim that the Crown transferred land to province of British Columbia without notification or compensation. No determination by the ICC as Canada accepted the specific claim for negotiation. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
A national plan for closing the gap in health outcomes for the First Nation, Inuit and Métis people of Canada. Discussed at the meeting of the First Ministers and Leaders of National Aboriginal organizations, Strengthening Relationships and Closing the Gap, held November 24-25, 2005 in Kelowna, British Columbia.
Discusses American Indian religious patterns that have remain unaltered, and new ones that have evolved or reformed since European contact.
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Preventing Chronic Disease, vol. 3, no. 4, October 2006, p. article A114
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Contends that students who were involved with the Healthy Kids Project showed high rates of excess weight, with American Indians and African Americans at the greatest risk.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 64, no. 2, 2005, pp. 163-169
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Contends that using standing height alone to calculate the body mass index may overestimate those who are at risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease among the Inuit.
American Review of Canadian Studies, vol. 36, no. 4, Winter, 2006, pp. 644-648
Description
Reviews Origins: Canadian History to Confederation; Destinies: Canadian History Since Confederation; Journeys: A History of Canada by R. Douglas Francis, Richard Jones, and Donald B. Smith.
American Review of Canadian Studies, vol. 35, no. 1, Spring, 2005, pp. 135-144
Description
Book reviews of:
The Peoples of Canada: A Pre-Confederation History by J. M. Bumstead.
The Peoples of Canada: A Post-Confederation History by J. M. Bumstead.
Canada: A National History by Margaret Conrad and Alvin Finkel.
Foundations: Readings in Pre-Confederation Canadian History by Margaret Conrad and Alvin Finkel.
Nation and Society: Readings in Post-Confederation Canadian History by Margaret Conrad and Alvin Finkel.
Profiles of Canada edited by Kenneth G. Pryke and Walter C.
American Review of Canadian Studies, vol. 36, no. 1, Spring, 2006, pp. 137-142
Description
Book reviews of:
The Real World of Canadian Politics: Cases in Process and Policy edited by Robert M. Campbell, Leslie A. Pal, and Michael Hewlett.
Reinventing Canada: Politics of the 21st Century edited by Janine Brodie and Linda Trimble.
Canadian Politics edited by James Bikerton and Alain-G. Gagnon.