Video looks at the landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Canada, one that decreed that judges must take into account the unique circumstances of Aboriginal people when passing sentence on Aboriginal offenders. Discussion includes the original intent, conflicting opinions about it, opportunities it presents, and the work involved in upholding it.
Book Review: Global Indigenous Media: Cultures, Poetics and Politics edited by Pamela Wilson and Michelle Stewart with articles by Lisa Brooten, Mario Murillo and Faye Ginsburg.
Pediatric Clinics of North America, vol. 56, no. 6, Health Issues in Indigenous Children: An Evidence Based Approach for the General Pediatrician, December 2009, pp. 1363-1382
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Looks at aspects of kidney diseases in Indigenous populations in Canada, the United States, New Zealand and Australia.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 4, no. 1, 2009, pp. 10-19
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Looks at how Building A Nation (BAN), a program located in the core neighbourhood of Saskatoon, provides therapy services using the medicine wheel as a learning and teaching tool in dealing with unhealthy life choices and managing healthy lives.
Maclean's, vol. 122, no. 47, December 7, 2009, pp. 40-41
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Brief discussion the plans to increase building and industry on native lands in British Columbia which have created opposition on the part of ecological groups.
Outlines Correctional Service of Canada obligations and commitments, and focuses on progress in the following areas: financial capacity, access to programs, security and classification, parole, data collection, human resources, Northern Correctional Framework, and healing lodges.
General discussion of right to self-government as well as building capacity through elections, adoption of a Constitution, establishment of a legislative assembly, creation of affiliated institutions to deliver programs and services, and relationships with other levels of government.
Purpose of study was to review provincial government interventions impacting self-government, identify methods of conducting relations that would foster self-government, and contribute to educating public about issues.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 4, no. 1, Spring, 1988, pp. 26-29
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Letter from the Govenor of South Dakota to Bill Bradley addressing and outlining reasons why the Sioux Nations Black Hills Act should not be put forward and passed.
Native Studies Review, vol. 18, no. 2, 2009, pp. 69-104
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Looks at stories and histories shared by Dorothy Chartrand, as well as archival and literary research to examine the importance of storytelling and sharing of histories by Indigenous Elders and Métis women.
Looks at the religious considerations underlying construction of the Great North Road and other Chaco roads uniting the Chaco world and its works with its spiritual landscape.
Green Lake members from William Charles (currently named Montreal Lake), the Lac La Ronge, and the Peter Ballantyne First Nations celebrate 100 years of Treaty rights.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 21, no. 4, Winter, 2009, pp. 1-19
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Discusses Gregorio Condori Mamani’s testimonial narrative in Andean Lives focusing on mythical stories that reaffirms Quechua history, tradition, and cultural experience in Peru.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 1.
Looks at interconnections between identity, community, tradition, and landscape.
Honors paper towards Literary Studies, English Thesis (M.A.)--Utah State University, 2009.
Pediatric Exercise Science, vol. 7, no. 4, 1995, pp. 432-444
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Looks at the effect of physical activity on child and adolescent development in two circumpolar communities in the different phases of a sedentary lifestyle.