E-Books
Author/Creator
Deborah Rutman
Marilyn Callahan
Audrey Lundquist ... et al.
Substance Use Patterns of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Women Offenders
Alternate Title
Research in Brief (Correctional Service Canada) ; RIB-19-08
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Correctional Service Canada
Research in Brief (Correctional Service Canada)
Description
Uses statistics from the Women’s Computerized Assessment of Substance Abuse (W-CASA) with a sample of 908 federally sentenced women for the period between November 2016 and January 2019.
Subtractive Bilingualism and the Survival of the Inuit Language: Heritage - Versus Second - Language Education
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Stephen C. Wright
Donald M. Taylor
Judy Macarther
Journal of Education Psychology, vol. 92, no. 1, 2000, pp. 63-84
Description
Looks at linguistic development of Inuit children in Nunavik and the effects of English-French language instruction compared to heritage-language instruction.
Subverting the "Mainstream" Paradigm Through Magical Realism in Thomas King's Green Grass, Running Water
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ibis Gomez-Vega
Midwest Modern Language Association Journal, vol. 33, no. 1, Winter, 2000, pp. 1-19
Description
Examines popular American cultural knowledge and illustrates what some have chosen to ignore, through use of critical character analysis, magical realism, and humour in the novel.
Subverting the Universality of Metadata Standards: The TK Labels as a Tool to Promote Indigenous Data Sovereignty
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
María Montenegro
[Maria] Montenegro
Journal of Documentation, vol. 75, no. 4, July 8, 2019, pp. 731-749
Description
Author examines current metadata standards, focusing on Dublin Core (DC), investigates ways in which anticolonial metadata frameworks can be implemented in the interest of promoting Indigenous data sovereignty.
Success in Closing the Socio-Economic Gap, But Still a Long Way to Go: Urban Aboriginal Disadvantage, Trauma, and Racism in the Australian City of Newcastle
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Deirdre Howard-Wagner
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 10, no. 1, January 14, 2019
Description
Article presents research from a four-year place-based project which investigate the success of Aboriginal communities in addressing the disparity faced by Aboriginal people; participants redefine this disparity as symptom of colonial structures and cultural exclusion and develop trauma informed approaches.
Successful Housing in First Nation Communities: A Report on Community Case Studies
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Daniel J. Brant
Description
Discusses attributes of successful programs and the institutions which administer them such as governance, involvement of householders, ability to enforce rules, availability of capital, inspections, and subsidies.
Successful Indigenous Australian Entrepreneurs: A Case Study Analysis
Alternate Title
Research Report Series (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit) ; vol. 4
E-Books
Author/Creator
Dennis Foley
Successful Technology Transfer to Indigenous Peoples: A Literature Search
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Megan McEneely
Description
Paper discovers that communication with local communities is critical to ensuring technological acceptance.
Suffering like a Broken Toy: Social, Psychological, and Cultural Impacts for Urban American Indians with Chronic Pain
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Elise AG Duwe
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 14, no. 2, Growing Roots of Indigenous Wellbeing, October 31, 2019, pp. 150-186
Description
Qualitative study with mixed methods design; uses in-depth surveys of forty self-identified American Indians living with chronic pain. Paper explores the experience of the participants and the factors of resiliency from which they draw strength.
Sugar Cane and Sugar Beets: Two Tales of Burning Love
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dennis Cutchins
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 12, no. 2, Series 2, Summer, 2000, pp. [1]-12
Description
Compares the novels Their Eyes are Watching God by Nora Neale Hurston and The Beet Queen by Louise Erdrich as well as the critics responses to them.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
Suggestions for Researchers Working with Indigenous Peoples: Domestic Homicide
Alternate Title
Domestic Homicide Brief ; 8
E-Books
Author/Creator
Cathy Richardson
Suicide among First Nations People, Métis and Inuit (2011-2016): Findings from the 2011 Canadian Census Health and Environment Cohort (CanCHEC)
Alternate Title
National Household Survey: Aboriginal Peoples
E-Books
Author/Creator
Mohan B Kumar
Michael Tjepkema
Suicide among Reindeer Herding Sámi in Sweden, 1961–2017
Alternate Title
Suicide among Reindeer Herding Sami in Sweden, 1961–2017
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lars Jacobsson
Jon Petter A. Stoor
Anders Eriksson
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 79, no. 1, Article: 1754085 , April 20, 2020
Description
Study uses data from the National Board of Forensic Medicine to analyze suicides amongst reindeer herding Sámi in Sweden; considerations include: time of year, method, age, gender, and region.
Suicide Clusters within American Indian and Alaska Native Communities: A Review of the Literature and Recommendations
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Description
Review based on published research, discussions with subject matter experts and interviews with representatives from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Indian Health Service (IHS).
Suicide Ideation and Attempts Among First Nations Peoples Living On-Reserve in Canada: The Intergenerational and Cumulative Effects of Indian Residential Schools
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robyn Jane McQuaid
Amy Bombay
Opal Arilla McInnis
Courtney Humeny
Kimberly Matheson ... [et al.]
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 62, no. 6, 2017, pp. 422-430
Description
Looks at links between Indian Residential School attendance, family, and suicidal thoughts and attempts by Aboriginal adults.
Suicide Prevention Education: Indigenous Youths' Perspectives on Wellness
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Patti Ranahan
Felice Yuen
Warren Linds
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing - Te Mauri: Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 1, June 2017, pp. 15-28
Description
Presents findings from a research project that involved a wellness workshop.
Suicide Prevention in Indigenous Communities: Literature Review
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Evaluation Project (ATSISPEP)
Description
Purpose of review was to discover if there were successful interventions for promoting prevention and providing postvention support and look at the effectiveness of evaluation frameworks developed for these programs.
Updated version.
Summary Findings of an Exploratory Data Gathering Exercise on Māori Suicide in Te Waipounamu
Alternate Title
Summary Findings of an Exploratory Data Gathering Exercise on Maori Suicide in Te Waipounamu
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Wendy Dallas-Katoa
Varona Golda
Maire Kipa
Raniera Dallas
Helen Leahy
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing - Te Mauri: Pimatisiwin, vol. 4, no. 1, Digital and Data Sovereignty, July 28, 2019, pp. 49-60
Description
Presents the results of a data collection by health organizations on Te Waipounamu (New Zealand’s South Island). Whānau (families) that were interviewed noted the need for a culturally appropriate approach that included Whānau was needed for not only preventing suicide, but for mental healthcare generally.
Summary of Aajiiqatigiingniq: A Report on Language of Instruction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Department of Education
Government of Nunavut
Description
Proposes a general framework for the use of both Inuit and English language in educational instruction.
Summary of Indigenous Health Status, June 2000
Articles » General
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 24, no. 4, July/August 2000, pp. 17-22
Description
Presents refined data which provides clearer comparisons between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians showing that Indigenous peoples remain the least healthy Australian sub-population group.
Summary of Methamphetamine Use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
E-Books
Author/Creator
Australian Indigenous HealthIInfoNet
Summary of the Clinical Review of the Cases of Infant Misidentification at Norway House Hospital
E-Books
Author/Creator
David Creery
Maura Davies
Description
Investigated how two pairs of babies born at the hospital came to be misidentified and were therefore raised by their non-biological parents. Concluded that the identification process was flawed, identification band procedure was not applied consistently and bands were not placed on the babies in the room where they were delivered.
Summary of What We Heard: Challenges, Suggestions and Best Practices in Inuit Government Employment: Nunavummiut Perspectives from Nunavut Stakeholder Engagement Sessions
E-Books
Author/Creator
Employment and Social Development Canada
Summary Report on Engaging Indigenous Populations in COVID-19 Response
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Astrid Hasund Thorseth
Summary Report: Urban Indigenous Housing in BC: Municipal Response through Housing Policies and Plans
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Cleo Breton
Description
Presents findings from analysis of 32 documents produced by 30 municipalities which had an Official Community Plan (OCP) or Housing Strategy in place before January 1, 2015, as well as surveys and interviews conducted with municipal staff.
The Summer's Alive in '85: Commemorate '85 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Commemorate '85 Inc.
Description
A brochure produced by Commemorate '85 Inc. (non-profit organization) that outlines events commemorating the Resistance of 1885 and short history of the resistance.
The Sun Dagger: Teaching Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Don Reid
Description
To accompany film The Sun Dagger about discovery of a prehistoric calendar system in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico and the culture that built the site. Guide is for grades seven to twelve. Contains lesson plans, handouts and suggested readings.
SUNTEP: An Investment in Saskatchewan's Prosperity
E-Books
Author/Creator
Eric Howe
Supervision of Indigenous Research Students: Considerations for Cross-cultural Supervisors
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Denis Wilson
AlterNative, vol. 13, no. 4, December 2017, pp. 256-265
Description
Uses two vignettes reflecting Maori students composite experiences where perceived or actual power imbalances took place. Includes nine strategies to use when supervising Indigenous students researching Indigenous peoples.
Support for, and Success of, Indigenous Students in Access Programs at Four Canadian Universities: Educators’ Perspectives and Practices
Theses
Author/Creator
Jerri-Lynn Orr
Description
Education Thesis (MA) -- Lakehead University, 2020
Support for Improvements to Off-Reserve Indigenous Housing in Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Abacus Data
Description
Reports results of survey conducted with 1,500 Canadians from October 20 to 25, 2020.
Support for Indigenous Peoples in the Agriculture and Agri-Good Industry
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Pat Finnigan
Luc Berthold
Alistair MacGregor
Pierre Breton
Earl Dreeshen … [et al.]
Supporting American Indian & Alaskan Native Communities Combating COVID-19: Understanding Data Gaps, Needs and Strategies
Alternate Title
Supporting American Indian & Alaskan Native Communities Combatting COVID-19
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
eHealth Initiative
Supporting First Nations in British Columbia to Implement Culturally-Appropriate and Energy-Efficient New Construction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jenna Hildebrand
Supporting Indigenous Caregivers through Their Post-Secondary Experience
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kayleigh Wiebe
Description
Uses qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze data from Indspire's Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships, and Awards applications from 2017-2020 and its National Education Survey results.
Supporting Indigenous Culture in Ontario's Long-term Care Homes: Needs Assessment and Ideas for 2017-2018
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sue Cragg Consulting
CLRI [Centres for Learning
Research and Innovation] Program
Description
Reports results of literature review, discussions with stakeholders, and issues identified by advisory group.
Supporting Strong First Nation Education Governance: Standards Guide
E-Books
Author/Creator
First Nations Education Council (FNEC)
Description
2nd edition.
Supporting the Bereavement Needs of Pacific Communities in Aotearoa New Zealand Following a Suicide
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jemaima Tiatia-Seath
Roy Lay-Yee
Martin von Randow
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing - Te Mauri: Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 2, September 2017, pp. 129-141
Description
Results of a Pacific community survey that specifically addresses the communities suicide postvention needs.
Surrounded by Beauty: Arts of Native America
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Walker Art Center / Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Description
Collaborative project "artsconnected" featuring the art, history and culture of five regions.
Surveilling Indigenous Communities in a Time of Pandemic
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Simon Lambert
Robert Henry
Surveillance & Society, vol. 18, no. 3, 2020, pp. [422]-425
Survey of Native American Literature
E-Books
Author/Creator
Josh Dickinson
Description
"This survey textbook overviews Native American literature from its origins in poems and creation myths of the continent's hundreds of Native cultures. Texts are organized with major sections on creation myths, fiction, poetry, and nonfiction/memoir."
A Survey of Native Studies Programs in the U.S.A.
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
John A. Price
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 5, no. 2, 1985, pp. 269-270
Description
Administered by the American Indian Studies Center, the survey gathered information from institutions about their programs as well as information from Native American communities regarding their education and training needs.
Survey of Post-Secondary Education Programs in Canada for Aboriginal Peoples
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Cathy Richardson
Natasha Blanchet-Cohen
Description
Provides overview of education, description of add-on, First Nations control, and partnership approaches, case studies of specific institutions, and interviews with practitioners.
Case studies: First Nations Partnership Program; Nunavut Sivuniksavut Program; first Nations House of Learning at the University of British Columbia, Malaspina University College; Saanich Adult Education Center.
A Survey of the Special Education Knowledge and Skills of Principals in Schools With High Concentrations of American Indian and Alaska Native Students
Theses
Author/Creator
Susan Carroll Faircloth
Description
Educational Administration Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Pennsylvania State University, 2000.
Survey on Indigenous Teachers Manitoba Report 2017
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Teachers' Questionnaire Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indigenous Inclusion Directorate, [Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning]
Description
Survey asked questions about ancestry, cultural-linguistic identity, participation in professional learning activities, language fluency, knowledge of specific Indigenous subject areas, and comfort level in integrating Indigenous perspectives in the classroom.
Related Material:
Survey on the Impact of COVID-19 on American Indian K-12 Students in California
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
California Indian Education for All
Description
Conducted from May to June 2020 and represents 97 Tribes.
Survey on Traditional and Bush Foods in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community in Brisbane
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Elisabeth Stuart-Fox
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 24, no. 5, September/October 2000, pp. 24-28
Description
Survey findings indicate that residents of a large city such as Brisbane, Australia, cannot find traditional foods cheaply or easily.
Survey Shows Need For Public Lessons on Treaties
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, February 4, 2000, p. A9
Description
Brief discussion of history as it pertains to treaty rights and the struggle to obtain recognition of them.
Surveying American Indians with Opt-In Internet Surveys
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rebekah Herrick
Jeanette Morehouse Mendez
Ben Pryor
James A. Davis
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 43, no. 3, Summer, 2019, pp. 281-305
Description
Study examines the potential for using opt-in internet surveys as means to study the political attitudes and behaviors of Indigenous people in the United States.