Anthropology of Consciousness, vol. 7, no. 3, September 1996, pp. 30-43
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Compares one child's experience of growing up in the Gitxsan/Witsuwit'en culture to that of a child adopted out of the community in terms of the cultural belief of rebirth of an Elder or relative in a baby.
International Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 18, Fall, 1998, pp. 51-66
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Discusses how the Canadian Cree have been forced into spatial and ideological exile, and how oral traditions can renew collective memory.
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American Journal of Public Health, vol. 86, October 1996, pp. 1362-1364
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Asserts that the Indian Health Service (IHS) should be the health system of choice for all American citizens, and recalls the many political events that has affected the BIA's budget and mandate.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 22, no. 1, January/February 1998, pp. 5-6
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Describes how local activists in New South Wales, Australia have initiated and maintained "The Glen", a centre for men based on Aboriginal cultural beliefs.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 22, no. 6, November/December 1998, pp. 10-11
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Aboriginal Rehabilitation Liaison Officer (ARLO) explains role to support and mentor Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Australian) people through their programs.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 20, no. 3/4, To Hear the Eagles Cry: Contemporary Themes in Native American Spirituality (Parts 1 & 2), Summer/Fall, 1996, pp. 451-[?]
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Discusses the difficulties outsiders encounter when attempting to learn about and understand Aboriginal spirituality and culture.
Discusses healing in Aboriginal communities and argues that the traditional concept of social security does not work with Aboriginal communities and must be revised to suit their needs.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 4, no. 1, Spring, 1988, pp. 49-50
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Argues that the United States government did not properly compensate the Sioux Nation for taking $18 Billion worth of natural resources, negatively affecting future generations.