Sexualities, vol. 6, no. 1, February 2003, pp. [46]-53
Description
Discusses the fact that while Innu students experienced equal rates of abuse from authority figures, because the abuse took place in day schools rather than residential it has no been fully acknowledged.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 12, no. 3, Summer, 1988, pp. 221-228
Description
An analysis of prophets as an extension of traditional Indigenous shamans and how their similarities allowed prophets to achieve legitimacy within Indigenous communities.
Ethnology, vol. 25, no. 4, October 1986, pp. 257-270
Description
Relates events surrounding the life of Magic Boy, who was viewed as the reincarnation of Lived-with-the-Wolves, possessor of the most powerful indoze (secret way of knowing) by the Chipewyan. These events took place during the 1960s and early 1970s in Canada's North. Includes discussion of the origins and beliefs surrounding the concept of indoze.
Journal of Public Health Management & Practice, vol. 9, Supplement, November 2003, pp. S26-29
Description
Explains that the National Diabetes Prevention Centre is working at the national and local level to go beyond popular models to find culturally appropriate ways to promote diabetes prevention.
Assesses the 18 projects undertaken in terms of Fund's objectives: enhancing capacity to deal with the diseases, sustaining capacity, and encouraging integration of work in the community.
Border Crossings, vol. 22, no. 4, November 2003, pp. 97-100
Description
Review of Shore/lines an exhibit at the MacLaren Art Centre in Barrie, Ontario featuring Aboriginal artists and other international, national, regional contributions.
Canadian Art, vol. 20, no. 2, Summer, 2003, p. [?]
Description
Listing of the sites and installation dates as well as brief information on the artists participating in this exhibition held in Barrie, Ontario and sponsored by the MacLaren Art Centre.
Chronicles how various governments around the world used the September 11, 2001 attacks to enact anti terror legislation that eroded basic human rights.
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The History Teacher, vol. 21, no. 4, August 1988, pp. 407-423
Description
Looks at how audio-visual materials, used to present a holistic overview of Native American history and culture, enhance lectures and the written word.
Harvard Educational Review, vol. 58, no. 3, August 1988, pp. 280-298
Description
Author uses the debate over process-oriented versus skills-oriented writing instruction as the starting point for a discussion on five aspects of the "culture of power" in the field of education.
First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC)
Description
Report based on responses to questionnaire completed by 96 counsellors and workers in the field. Assessed current services and areas for improvement. Includes three case studies of successful programs.
Submission to the Northern Territory Law Reform Committee Inquiry into Aboriginal Customary Law in the Northern Territory
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
Description
Statistics show there is a breakdown of Indigenous community and family due to an erosion of traditional, customary law functions that address behavior. Looks at recognition of Aboriginal title using various cases as examples.
American Indian Quarterly , vol. 27, no. 1/2, Special Issue: Native Experiences in the Ivory Tower, Winter-Spring, 2003, pp. 369-372
Description
Author describes their experience as an Anthropology postgraduate student and instructor; highlights the intersectional factors of their mixed-race Indigenous identity.