Recounts several incidences of murdered and missing Aboriginal women. Statistics show 4.5 out of every 100,000 Indigenous women are killed by homicide.
Jury recommendations resulting from inquest into the deaths of seven youths from remote communities attending school in Thunder Bay.
Verdict Explanation.
Very Good Medicine: Indigenous Humour and Laughter
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Cynthia Lindquist Mala
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 27, no. 4, Good Medicine, Summer, May 1, 2016, pp. [28-31,7]
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Brief article discusses how laughter contributes to good health and the role humour plays in Indigenous culture, Includes quotes from Dakota comedian Mylo Redwater Smith.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 32, no. 1, Spring, 2017, pp. 63-79
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"This study addresses the gap in our understanding through a transnational examination of the administration of veterans' benefits for Indigenous military personnel in four victorious settler societies that all mobilized significant recruits from their Indigenous minority populations".
Comments on several current topics including Aboriginal veterans at the ceremonial march on Remembrance Day, artist Allen Sapp winning the Governor General's Award for illustrations in the children's book The Song Within Our Heart, the Frank Calder Treaty case and elections at Big River First Nation.
Explains free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) in the context of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the term "veto" by the Supreme Court.
Statistics for sexual assault, maltreatment of Indigenous girls before the age of 15, spousal violence, injury, interpersonal violence after separation, and contact with victim services.
Journal of Social History, vol. 22, no. 1, Autumn, 1988, pp. 113-128
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Discusses the specific case of Amanda Chingren, who oversaw the "outing" (transition from residential schools or reservations to domestic employment) of Native American girls.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 27, no. 4, 2003, pp. 1-51
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Discusses photography as a technology used for domination, especially in the conquest of Native Americans. Photography achieved unparalleled success and soon became a means to justify and legitimate policies of American imperial expansion.
Polar Record, vol. 39, no. 1, January 2003, pp. 49-60
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Results of a survey of members of committees formed pursuant to the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement; three elements emerged: complex views of traditional knowledge, role of Inuit in attempting to shape the role of TEK in decision-making and need for financial support to collect TEK.
International Journal of Child and Adolescent Resilience, vol. 4, no. 1, 2016, pp. 48-63
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Reviews eight articles, most focussing on interventions using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy model. Results support using traditional cultural activities in treatments.
Panel discussion about government accountability and the forthcoming inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and efforts to strengthen community-based responses. to violence.
Duration: 2:16:01.
Includes toolkit to help with workshop templates for environmental violence teach-ins, resources for healing and traditional land-based medicines, and community health assessments.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 40, no. 1, 2016, pp. 19-32
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Looks at settler colonialism and the 1850 Act for the Government and Protections of Indians paving the way for victimization and criminalization of American Native women.
Video records one class's experience with incorporating Aboriginal art and culture into the curriculum by utilizing community mentors and Elders.
Duration: 17:00.
Looks at data gathered from children, youth, caregivers, and other stakeholders regarding involvement with the child welfare system and identifies issues that are contributing to the over-representation of Aboriginal young people in the system. Presents 8 recommendation to improve outcomes.
Saskatchewan First Nations Family and Community Institute
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Includes comprehensive literature review and results from engagement process which involved seven participant groups, key informant interviews and 24 focus groups. Five themes emerged: programs and services (family centered), honouring youth (child centered), capacity building (community centered/stewardship), practice approach (guardianship), and systemic factors (all functions).