Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 18, no. 2, Summer, 2006, pp. 105-131
Description
Contends that the work of Sioux writer Alexander Eastman reflects not only an assimilationist perspective but also examines Native Americans within the oppressive socio-cultural context of 19th and 20th century.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 105.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 30, no. 3, 2006, pp. 23-43
Description
Essay arguing for a way of reading responsibly that takes into account socioeconomic realities. The essay further argues that the roles of reader and critic must also become that of active teacher and citizen to become agents for change.
Special Report (Representative for Children and Youth)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond
Description
Critiques government spending, mainly channelled through the Ministry of Children and Family Development, on initiatives that have not produced concrete, successful outcomes through delivery of front-line services.
When the State Bar Exam Embraces Indian Law: Teaching Experiences and Observations The Pedagogy of American Indian Law
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gloria Valencia-Weber
Sherri Nicole Thomas
North Dakota Law Review, vol. 82, no. 3, Pedagogy of American Indian Law, 2006
Description
Outlines the history of Indian law at the University of New Mexico and the decision to include Indian law on the state bar exam. The article is the perspective of a professor and a research librarian, and includes impacts on the inclusion and insights gained.
Manitoba Law Journal, vol. 21, no. 3, 1991-1992, pp. [476]-497
Description
Argues that the Federal government failed to live up to its obligations and used a narrow interpretation, which worked to its advantage, based on the written document, as opposed to the actual intent of those who signed the treaties but could not read them to ensure their best interests were being served.
Our Schools / Our Selves, vol. 18, no. 3, Beyond Child's Play: Caring For and Educating Young Children in Canada, Spring, 2009, pp. 169-175
Description
Discusses the lack of supports and services for children with special needs living on reserves due to inequities in health funding resulting from interjurisdictional disputes between provincial/territorial and federal governments about which will supply the required resources, despite governments' stated commitment to Jordan's Principle.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, 2013, p. article no. 21813
Description
Study of almost 15,000 participants revealed that the choice of Sámi inclusion criterion had a clear influence on the size and geographical distribution of the defined populations.
English Thesis (Ph.D.)--Northern Illinois University, 2006.
Discusses works by S. Alice Callahan, Mourning Dove (Christal Quintasket), D'Arcy McNickle, Anna Lee Walters, Thomas King and Sherman Alexie.