Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 24, no. 2, 2004, pp. 403-423
Description
Describes Mi'kmaq life just before European contact, based on oral history related by a Mi'kmaq shaman, Arguimaut, to Father Pierre Maillard about 1740.
Modern Fiction Studies, vol. 45, no. 1, 1999, pp. 212-234
Description
Author argues that this novel aligns contemporary literature with ancient traditions, taking on the additional burden of working these concerns into the context of two intersecting cultural fields.
Documents Aboriginal women's stories about their experiences with the health care system and discusses how the results show that Aboriginal women face health problems that are not common to non-Aboriginal women.
Explains that the Native Title Act 1993 now requires that all claims be lodged to the Federal Court of Australia before being referred to the National Native Title Tribunal.
Ninth Nordic Conference for English Studies (2004)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Markus M. Müller
Description
Examines three Canadian works that deal with life on reserves: Keeper'n Me by Richard Wagamese , fareWel by Ian Ross, and Truth and Bright Water by Thomas King.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 23, no. 1, October 1983, pp. [23-28]
Description
Claims that standardized test measurements of student performance do not adequately measure the quality of instruction and curricula of a school since other factors such as socio-economic status, school attendance and stability within a particular school have an impact on achievement.
Justice as Healing, vol. 4, no. 2, Summer, 1999, p. [?]
Description
Excerpt from the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada regarding principles to be considered in determining sentencing.
Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 23, no. 3, Special Issue on Disease, Health, and Survival Among Native Americans, 1999, pp. 185-203
Description
Argues that diabetes is not just a disease of the body but is a problem which needs to be understood within the context of Aboriginal history, culture, and experience.
Outlines structure of the program and makes recommendations to increase participation of First Nations and Métis in residential construction industry. Report forms part of the Bridges and Foundations Project on Urban Aboriginal Housing.