Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Marc St. Dennis
Cindy Blackstock
Raven Sinclair
Kathy Absolon
Suzanne Stewart... Margaret Kovach... [et al.]
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 14, no. 1, June 06, 2019
Description
Issue features 15 of the most popular contributions that we have published since volume 1 in 2004.
First Peoples' Grant Writing Handbook
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Peoples’ Heritage
Language and Culture Council Arts Outreach Program
Description
Focuses on applications for arts grants.
First Peoples' Map of B.C.
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC)
Description
Website contains index of languages, First Nations and brief biographies of community leaders. Includes audio links to key phrases in various languages.
"A Fishery Zone in Finnmark?"
Theses
Author/Creator
Aslaug Kleppe Lyngra
Description
Indigenous Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Tromsø, 2008.
Examines Sami fishing rights.
Five Aboriginal Mothers' Views on the Role of Parents in Secondary School Improvement
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bonnie Stelmach
EAF Journal: Journal of Educational Administration and Foundations , vol. 19, no. 2, 2008, pp. 1-18
Description
Using the perceptions of Indigenous mothers to discuss the best approaches for Indigenous children's success in education and the role that parents and educators can play in that success.
Five-Year Plan for Reinforcing a First Nations Educational System by Implementing Essential Services in Support of the FNEC Member Communities
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations Education Council
Description
Overview of the action plan which regroups the essential services into ten distinct categories.
The Flavours of the Indigenous: Branding Native Food Products in Contemporary Australia
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Charlotte Craw
Sites, vol. 5, no. 1, New Series, 2008, pp. 41-62
Description
Using examples of commercial packaging, investigates why connections to Aboriginality might be considered desirable when branding and marketing foods which are native to the continent.
FNLED: Quebec First Nations Labour and Employment Development Survey = EDMEPN: Enquête sur le développement de la main-d’œuvre et de l’emploi chez les Premières Nations
Alternate Title
Booklet 1: Sociodemographic Profile and Life Course
Booklet 2: Culture, Identity, Language and Wellness
Booklet 4: Education, Skills and Aspirations
Booklet 5: Occupation and Employment
Booklet 6: Income and Needs Satisfaction
Booklet 7: Methodology
Highlights
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Mathieu-Olivier Côté]
[Jasmine Sawadogo]
[Nicolas Couet]
Focus Group Report on Membership and Indian Status
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
Description
Participants consisted of members of Assembly of First Nations' Elder's, Youth and Women's Councils. and representatives from the National Association of Friendship Centres. Provides summary of discussions held over two days of sessions.
A Focus on Feathers: Sioux Specialties' Guide to Feather Craft
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Lance S. Harris
Whispering Wind, vol. 38, no. 2, Issue 264, November-December 2008, p. 24
Description
Book review of: A Focus on Feathers by J. Andrew Forsythe.
Focus on Geography Series, 2016 Census [Aboriginal Peoples]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Statistics Canada]
Description
Statistics on Aboriginal identity, distribution by population centre size, registered Indian status by residence on or off reserve, Inuit population by residence inside or outside Inuit Nunangat, age distribution, and language indicators.
Follow the Bunny: A Responsive Essay by Marlene Milne to: Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Marlene Milne
ConunDrumOnline, vol. 5, June 2008, p. [?]
Description
Discusses the conscious, subconscious and superconscious images that appear in the work of artist Linus Woods.
Follow-up Report to the Canadian Human Rights Commission on the Human Rights of the Innu of Labrador
E-Books
Author/Creator
Celeste McKay Consulting
Donald McRae
Description
Related material: 2002 Report.
Food Innovation in Canada's North: The Case for a Social Enterprise Cluster
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Anna Laurence
Geneviève Chabot
Julien Valmary
Madeleine Lyons
Petros Kusmu
Description
Study looked at the feasibility of an innovation cluster which would increase access to affordable, culturally appropriate, healthy food as well as encourage in new production methods, value chains, and governance models.
Food Insecurity in Northern Canada: An Overview
Alternate Title
In Brief (Parliamentary Information and Research Service) ; no. 2019-18-E
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Olivier Leblanc-Laurendeau
Description
Brief discussion of causes and consequences and current federal, provincial/territorial, regional and local initiatives.
Food Policy: The Native Women's Association of Canada Engagement Results
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC)
Description
Purpose of project was to inform development of Canadian Government's National Food Policy, which focused on four themes: access of affordable foods; improving health and food safety; conserving soil, water, and air; and growing more high-quality food. Reports on results gathered from roundtable discussion, grassroots engagement sessions and social media and online survey.
Food-Related Behavior, Physical Activity, and Dietary Intake in First Nations - A Population at High Risk For Diabetes
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Lara Ho
Joel Gittelsohn
Sangita Sharma
Xia Cao
Margarita Treuth ... [et al.]
Ethnicity and Health, vol. 13, no. 4, September 2008, pp. 335-349
Description
Concludes that diabetes prevention programs should focus on improving physical activity and dietary intake by looking at the needs of the specific risk group.
Food-related Behavior, Physical Activity, and Dietary Intake in First Nations: A Population at High Risk for Diabetes
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lara Ho
Joel Gittelsohn
Sangita Sharma
Xia Cao
Margarita Treuth
et al.
Ethnicity and Health, vol. 13, no. 4, September 2008, pp. 335-349
Description
Describes determinants of diet and physical activity in First Nations for development of culturally appropriate diabetes prevention programs.
Food Security in Northern and Isolated Communities: Ensuring Equitable Access to Adequate and Healthy Food for All: Report of the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bob Bratina
Jamie Schmale
Sylvie Bérubé
Gary Anandasangaree
Jaime Battiste ... [et al.]
Description
Based on information gathered through 38 witness testimonies, eight meetings and 10 written briefs, report discusses causes of food insecurity, effects of climate change and food degradation, the Nutrition North Canada program, and the need for government support of community-based solutions.
"June 2021, 43rd Parliament, 2nd Session".
The Foot of the River
E-Books
Author/Creator
George Lalor
{footprints} Dr. Dale Auger
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Dianne Meili
Windspeaker, vol. 26, no. 8, November 2008, p. 26
Description
Depicts the life of Dr. Dale Auger, winner of the Aboriginal Children's Book of the Year award in 2006 and the 2007 R. Ross Annett Award for Children's Literature.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.26.
For Ashley, Wayne, and Shayanna: Supporting Tribal College Students and Addressing Abuse
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Annita Hetoevehotohke'e Lucchesi
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education , vol. 30, no. 4, Tribal College Women, Summer, May 5, 2019, p. [?]
Description
In this article a teacher at Blackfeet Community College uses her memories of teaching Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, Wayne Many Guns, and Shayanna England (three students) to discuss the issues of violence, MMIW and their prevalence for tribal college and university (TCU) students. Author calls on colleges and their funding bodies to provide extended supports to their students.
For Indigenous Eyes Only: A Decolonization Handbook
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Ramona Peters
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 32, no. 1, Burma Burning, Spring, 2008
Description
Book review of: For Indigenous Eyes Only: A Decolonization Handbook edited by Waziyatawin Angela Wilson, Michael Yellow Bird, and Angela Cavender Wilson.
For Kayla John
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robina Thomas
Canadian Woman Studies, vol. 26, no. 3-4, Indigenous Women in Canada: The Voices of First Nations, Inuit and Metis Women, Winter/Spring, 2008, pp. 208-212
Description
Author recalls her childhood in a small, isolated Vancouver Island community and some of the changes that lead to the death of a 13 year old resident.
For the Love of Our Children: An Indigenous Connectedness Framework
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jessica Saniguq Ullrich
AlterNative, vol. 15, no. 2, June 2019, pp. 121-130
Description
Author outlines a framework for well-being rooted in the concept of connectedness; the idea that wellness for Indigenous people comes from them being connected to their families, their communities, and the natural world.
Forced or Coerced Sterilization in Canada: An Overview of Recommendations for Moving Forward
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Chaneesa Ryan
Abrar Ali
Christine Shawana
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 16, no. 1, Honouring the Sacred Fire: Ending Systemic Racism toward Indigenous Peoples, 2021, pp. 275-290
Description
Looks at the underlining causes of and recommendations to address the forced or coerced sterilization of Indigenous women in Canada.
Forcible Removals: The Case of Australian Aboriginal and Native American Children
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Claire Palmiste
AlterNative, vol. 4, no. 2, 2008, pp. 75-88
Description
Discusses the assimilation policies regarding child removal in the United States and Australia.
Forearm Bone Density is not elevated in Inuit Women with Impaired Fasting Glucose or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nihal A. Natour
Suzanne N. Morin
Grace M. Egeland
Hope A. Weiler
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Discusses findings that while bone density of Inuit is decreased in women with Type 2 Diabetes mellitus (T2D) is reduced the risk of osteoporosis is mitigated.
Forest Tenures and Their Implications for Exercising Aboriginal and Treaty Rights on the Kaska Traditional Territory
Theses
Author/Creator
Natalie Dawn Swaak
Description
Forestry Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Toronto, 2008.
Forestry a Growth Opportunity for First Nations
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Monte Stewart
Business Edge, vol. 8, no. 3, February 08, 2008, p. [?]
Description
Discusses the opportunities and challenges for First Nations to participate in the forestry industry.
Foreword [Indigenous Law Journal, Vol. 7, No. 2, 2008]
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Paul Martin
Indigenous Law Journal, vol. 7, no. 2, 2008, pp. vii-x
Description
Introductory essay to articles in this issue, plus a commentary on the former Prime Minister's life experiences and on what he sees as the challenges facing Aboriginal Canadians.
[Foreword, Introduction]
Alternate Title
Dignity and Power
Home is the Hunter: The James Bay Cree
Nature, History, Society
Why James Bay?
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Hans M. Carlson
Graeme Wynn
Description
Author explains why he believes studying Cree hunters' relationship with their environment is important, and how this relationship has been effected by hydroelectric dams and integration into the modern Canadian economy.
Excerpt from Home is the Hunter: The James Bay Cree and Their Land by Hans M. Carlson, foreword by Graeme Wynn.
Forging Partnerships, Opening Doors: Community School Case Studies from Manitoba and Saskatchewan
Alternate Title
SAEE Research Series; 34
Society for the Advancement of Excellence in Education Research Series ; 34
E-Books
Author/Creator
Susan M. Phillips
The Forgotten Minority: A Cross-sectional and Time-series Analysis of American Indian/Alaska Native Child Abuse and Neglect, 1993-2003
Theses
Author/Creator
Linda Kaye Ketcher
Description
Public Policy Thesis (Ph.D)--University of Arkansas, 2008.
Forgotten Soldiers
E-Books
Author/Creator
Fred Gaffen
The Forgotten Women Veterans of World War II, Part I
Media » Film and Video
Description
Video of an interview with Grace Poulin, author of Invisible Women: World War II Aboriginal Servicewomen in Canada.
The Forgotten Women Veterans of World War II, Part II
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Mamie Dunlop
Description
Video of an interview with Mamie Dunlop, who recounts her experiences in the Canadian army during the Second World War.
Form, Content, and Cultural Values in Three Inuit (Eskimo) Survival Stories
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jon C. Stott
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 10, no. 3, Summer, 1986, pp. 213-226
Description
Looks at Inuit narratives to determine if the literary form from one culture can be used in a narrative dealing with another culture.
Formal Opinion to Support the Employment Development of First Nations and Inuits in Social Economy
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations and Inuit Labor Market Advisory Committee, [Government of Quebec]
Description
Discusses existing social enterprises generally as well as Indigenous initiatives and organizations, identifies challenges, obstacles in promoting Aboriginal participation and common characteristics of best practices, makes recommendations for courses of action and solutions, and lists specific proposals for the Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale.
[Former Native Residential School Student Speaks]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Toronto Star Video
Description
John Pelletier, Oshkabewis, an Ojibway helper, recalls some of the abuse he suffered in residential schools. (2 minutes.)
Foster Their Culture: Caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children in Out-of-Home Care
E-Books
Author/Creator
Moira Ross-Rayner
Fostering Aboriginal Leadership: Increasing Enrollment and Completion Rate in Canadian Post-Secondary Institutions
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Tracey King
College Quarterly, vol. 11, no. 1, Winter, 2008, p. [?]
Description
Focuses on ways to build Aboriginal leadership in the education sector and to increase recruitment and retention
in post-secondary institutions.
Fostering the Learner Spirituality of Students: A Teaching Narrative
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jane Preston
Brock Education Journal, vol. 21, no. 2, Spring, 2021, pp. 22-35
Description
The author uses their own teaching experiences to look at how educators can foster a learner spirituality in the classroom and how it can lead to student success.
Foundation Poured at the District Chief's Building, Prince Albert
Images » Photographs
Description
File contains 4 negatives of men pouring the foundation for the District Chief's Office in Prince Albert, SK, on July 19, 1986.
Foundational Document: Canada-Métis Nation Accord
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Canada
Métis National Council
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 7, no. 2, January 31, 2019, pp. 102-110
Description
A Copy of the Canada-Métis Nation Accord, 2017, the signing of which makes official a Nation-to-Nation relationship between Canada and the Métis Nation.
The Four Directions Medicine Wheel as Shared by a Female Elder from the Anishnabe Nation
Documents & Presentations
Description
Pamphlet produced in conjunction with the establishment of the Medicine Wheel Garden at the First Nations University of Canada.
Four More Indigenous Projects for the Native American Humanities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Matthew Herman
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 31, no. 1-2, Spring-Summer, 2019, pp. 31-53
Description
Builds on Linda Tuhiwai Smith's short essay "Twenty-Five Indigenous Projects," and in acknowledgement of the essay and its 20th anniversary offers four more projects specific to Native American Humanities:
• Continuing
• Reknowing
• Sociologizing
• Valuing
The Four-Year Tribal College Experience and Its Impact on American Indian Students: A Study in Culturally-Based Education
Theses
Author/Creator
Christopher Zanowski
Description
Higher Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--Loyola University Chicago, 2008.
The Fourteen Powers Referendum of 1944 and the Federalisation of Aboriginal Affairs
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Charlie Fox
Aboriginal History, vol. 32, 2008, pp. [27]-48
Description
Looks at the history, debates and arguments surrounding the inclusion of the Aboriginal clause.
Foxes and Humans at the Late Holocene Uyak Site, Kodiak, Alaska
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Catherine F. West
Reuven Yeshurun
Arctic Anthropology, vol. 56, no. 1, 2019, pp. 39-51
Description
Authors examine zooarchaeological, taphonomic, and stable isotope analyses data in order to describe the relationship between humans and red foxes on Kodiak Island during the late Holocene era.