Canadian Journal of Communication, vol. 36, no. 1, 2011, pp. 115-140
Description
Compares the similarities and differences in the strategic approaches of two Indigenous groups in the development of a nationally coordinated and community-driven broadband system.
Native Studies Review, vol. 7, no. 2, 1991, pp. 53-67
Description
Discusses First Nations gaining provincial status as a means to self-government. Compares Federal position on self-government with that of Aboriginal authors.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 26, no. 1, Spring, 2011, pp. 113-136
Description
Looks at the role of research within Indigenous communities, grounded in an Indigenous knowledge system, and examines an alternative to traditional research methods that form the basis for mainstream academic research protocols.
Speaker discusses Pimachiowin Aki, a project involving six Aboriginal communities and two provincial parks that are lobbying for 4.3 million hectors of land in Northern Manitoba and Ontario to be designated a UNESCO world heritage site.
Part 1: 30:42.
Part 2: 26:44.
Hülili: Multidisciplinary Research on Hawaiian Well-Being, vol. 7, 2011, pp. 159-184
Description
Describes culturally integrated programing for Native Hawaiian adolescents which encourages active engagement and meaning, potentially improving outcomes.
Arctic, vol. 64, no. 4, December 2011, pp. 437-446
Description
Describes lessons learned by participants in two projects which involved academically trained researchers working in conjunction with local residents; the Bidarki Project which studied black leather chitons, and the Siku-Inuit-Hila Project which studied sea ice.
Looks at the efforts to bridge scientific knowledges from Indigenous and western worldviews for the purposes of science education, science research, science applications, and science outreach for youth and the community.
Discusses problems, examples and the options available to communities dealing with issues of ownership, control and access to the cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples.
Aboriginal History, vol. 8, no. 2, 1984, pp. 154-172
Description
Looks at possible differences in health and stress patterns between Aboriginal groups living in various ecological zones and questions whether the health status of hunter-gathers differs from similar people around the world.
Canadian Geographer, vol. 55, no. 3, Fall, 2011, p. 334–353
Description
Analysis of the impact and sustainability of a forest management initiative involving Cree and Dene entrepreneurs in partnership with Mishitu and Mayangna villagers in Nicaragua.
Canadian Studies in Population, vol. 37, no. 1-2, 2010, pp. 151-174
Description
Study shows that when children and parents belong to the same ethnic group, children will take their parents identity and in Aboriginal/non-Aboriginal unions, children will favor Aboriginal identities.
Document was created to provide background information for potential meetings of survivors. Includes self-assessment form and guide to interpreting results.
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 7, Promising Practices in Mental Health: Emerging Paradigms for Aboriginal Social Work Practices, November 2010, pp. 63-85
Description
Presents a study that looks at links between personal homelessness and intergenerational trauma through a series of interviews with Aboriginal men.
Study was conducted to examine extent, nature, and root causes of the problem, and to make recommendations after consultations with individuals and organizations. Over 150 witnesses appeared before the Committee.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 7, July 2011, p. 10
Description
Comments on the 2011 World Breast Cancer conference and the various attitudes held towards women and breast cancer around the world.
Article located by scrolling to page 10.
The International Indigenous Policy Journal website contains editorials, book reviews and research. The journal also links to the most popular papers addressing issues pertaining to Indigenous peoples throughout the world.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 34, no. 4, Fall, 2010, pp. 475-497
Description
Comments on the exchange of cultures between American Indians and Scottish-Irish settlers and the positive transformation into an intertribal community that occurred.
Interview is a general discussion of the way of life of this married couple, including their childhood and school experience and social life. No index terms are provided.
Northern Review, no. 33, Canadas Role in the Circumpolar World, Spring, 2011, pp. 4-6
Description
Introduction to the articles which were presented at a symposium in Saskatoon at the University of Saskatchewan in March 2009. The articles all explore the Government of Canada's historic Arctic positions and policies.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 35, no. 2, 2011, pp. 1-18
Description
Discussion on the integration of two disparate intellectual trends in the humanities and social sciences, that of “unexpected places” and the work of linguistic anthropology.
Native Authenticity: Transnational Perspectives on Native American Literary Studies
Native Traces
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Deborah L. Madsen
Description
Discussion of difficulties involved in determining who can legitimately be called a "Native American" author.
Excerpt from Native Authenticity: Transnational Perspectives on Native American Literary Studies edited by Deborah L. Madsen.
Ghost Dancing with Colonialism: Decolonization and Indigenous Rights at the Supreme Court of Canada
Law and Society Series
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Grace Li Xiu Woo
Law and Society Series
Description
Briefly looks at some Indigenous-colonial conflicts and questions whether Supreme Count decisions with respect to "aboriginal and treaty rights" have represented significant change.
Excerpt from Ghost Dancing with Colonialism: Decolonization and Indigenous Rights at the Supreme Court of Canada.
International Journal of Canadian Studies, no. 41, Representations of First Nations and Métis in Canada and Quebec / Présentation: Représentations des, 2010, pp. 181-192