Canadian Literature, no. 198, Autumn, 2008, pp. 176-178
Description
Book reviews of: The New Buffalo: The Struggle for Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education in Canada by Blair Stonechild and Healing Wounded Hearts by Fyre Jean Graveline.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access reviews, scroll to page 176.
Looks at how province's first lieutenant-governor's attitudes about the land question continued to exert influence during two periods: the years following entry into Confederation (1871 to 1876) and during the era of postwar hydroelectric development using case studies from 1951 to 1989.
International Journal of Critical Indigenous Studies, vol. 1, no. 1, 2008, pp. 35-44
Description
Chronicles the life of Tasmanian woman who was born before European colonialism took place. By the time of her death fewer than 50 traditional Tasmanians remained.
Risk Analysis, vol. 28, no. 6, 2008, pp. 1497-1506
Description
Argues that risk assessment methods which were developed to estimate maximum safe exposures for the general population are not adequate when dealing with populations that rely more heavily on hunting, fishing and trapping as primary food sources.
The Canadian Geographer, vol. 61, no. 2, Summer, 2017, pp. 178-195
Description
Looks at the use of photovoice and postervoice to connect with and provide a voice to Indigenous youth in regards to water and health issues on their reserves.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 15, no. 1, Winter, 1991, pp. 91-103
Description
The author uses published documents, archival sources, and family interviews to construct a biography of the Diné medicine man, Pete Price (also called Chief Silagotio in some media accounts).
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 31, no. 1, October 1991, pp. [3-14]
Description
Rejects standard testing and describes the preferred approaches for identifying exceptional Native American students and encouraging their success by addressing their academic, social, cultural, spiritual and physical needs.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, vol. 56, no. 3, 2008, pp. 654-660
Description
Describes four wild berries traditionally consumed by Native American and First Nations communities and the health benefits derived from their consumption.
Arts and Sciences Graduate School Thesis (Ph.D.)---Columbia University, 2001.
Presents analytical review of artistic works including those of James Lavadour, Kay WalkingStick and Hulleah Tsinhnahjinnie.
The Living Literacies of Ulukhaktok: A Community-based Research Project
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Emily Kudlak
Alice Kaodloak
Cynthia Chambers
Helen Balanoff
Description
Transcriptions of Elders' oral histories of the Kangiryuarmiut's seasonal migration and culture, and description of the Ulukhaktok Literacy Research Project.
Summarizes the results of research with Pikangikum First Nation elders to learn about their perspectives and knowledge of fire in their traditional area.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 10, October 2008, p. 1,3
Description
Comments on a tentative deal between Enbridge Pipeline officials, the Saskatchewan government and First Nations people that promises training and employment for First Nations people.
Article found on page 1 and by scrolling to page 3.
Aboriginal Healing in Canada: Studies in Therapeutic Meaning and Practice
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Joseph P. Gone
Aboriginal Healing Foundation Research Series
Description
Chapter in book: Aboriginal Healing in Canada: Studies in Therapeutic Meaning and Practice edited by James B. Waldram.
Looks at program administered by the Nelson House Medicine Lodge located on the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation.
Comments on a workshop held to provide Aboriginal women, from a cross section of organizations across Manitoba, with a forum for their voices to be heard.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 21, no. 1, 2001, pp. 1-25
Description
Discusses how the Niagara Regional Native Center operates a therapeutic health program which utilizes both traditional and western health care practices.
Examines the status of nine Indigenous languages in South Africa and the attempts to protect and preserve them. Paper presented at the Indigenous Knowledge Conference 2001 held at the University of Saskatchewan.
Document is an interactive teaching tool that assists participants understand the historic relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Document reinforces the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) "Call to Action on Education" which has a direct impact on the ability of First Nations communities to create sustainable economies employing Indigenous people.