2004 Conference Report (Indigenous Bar Association)
Indigenous Bar Association Annual Fall Conference ; 16th, 2004
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indigenous Bar Association
Description
Outlines the need for human rights, Aboriginal rights, and economic rights to protect Indigenous peoples during the development of Indigenous economies.
Peabody Journal of Education, vol. 61, no. 1, The Transcultural Education of American Indian and Alaska Native Children: Teachers and Students ..., Autumn, 1983, pp. 49-66
Description
Discusses the elements involved in the development of a curriculum and the future consequences of its use.
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, vol. 1, no. 8, March 29, 2004, p. [?]
Description
Looks at the development and testing of a physical activity computer program for Kanien'keh´ka (Mohawk) children and concludes it is suitable for children between the ages of nine and thirteen.
[Engaging/Performing Theories of Decolonizing Research]
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Julie Kaomea
Description
Author discusses her efforts to reconcile competing expectations of her community and the academy by developing a hybrid research methodology.
Chapter one from Decolonizing Research in Cross-Cultural Contexts edited by Kagendo Mutua and Beth Blue Swadener.
Ethnohistory, vol. 51, no. 3, Summer, 2004, pp. 567-607
Description
Identifies sources and methods for documenting Métis during the fur trade period in Ontario in order to investigate legal and historical questions related to contemporary rights of Métis in that province.
Canadian Public Policy, vol. 30, no. 3, 2004, pp. [283]-301
Description
Used the 1995 National Graduates Survey along with followup survey in 1997 to examine school-to-work transitions, using variables such as gender, ethnic status, qualification granted, etc.
Argues that the alternate dispute resolution (ADR) process relies too heavily on tort law without incorporating Aboriginal perspectives, has been arrived at without agreement or census of those affected, and may lead to re-victimization.
Based on presentation at Residential Schools Legacy: Is Reconciliation Possible? conference.
Looks at an urban Aboriginal reserve, within the city of Sydney, Nova Scotia which uses a business approach to government, management and socio-economic development.
Peabody Journal of Education, vol. 61, no. 1, The Transcultural Education of American Indian and Alaska Native Children: Teachers and Students ..., Autumn, 1983, pp. 86-108
Description
Discusses several components of cross-cultural teachers: identification and criteria of effective teachers and the important knowledge to have.
Berkeley Women's Law Journal, vol. 19, no. 1, 2004, pp. 287-298
Description
Discusses Sandra J. Schmieder's proposal to allow civil suits against American Indian law enforcement officials who fail to enforce protective orders and argues that Schmieder fails to recognize the juristictional and financial obstacles involved when attempting to protect victims of violence.
Consists of an interview with non-Indian employed at the Gabriel Dumont Institute in Regina. At the time of the interview he was writing a book on the history of the Metis nation.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 28, no. 6, November/December 2004, pp. 14-16
Description
Evaluates the success of the Condom Social Marketing Initiative for Indigenous Australians. Results were positive with availability, accessibility and usage rates increased.