Discusses the history of American archaeology in conflict with Native Americans specifically the battle for Kennewick Man/The Ancient one and solutions to the conflict.
Annual Meetings of the Western Association of Sociology and Anthropology, Vancouver, B.C., 1993.
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ted Palys
Description
General discussion of differences in interpretation between the Euro-Canadian and Aboriginal concept of "justice". The article argues that although the federal government is seeking to implement programs based on the Aboriginal concept, they continue to operate within parameters imposed by the current system.
Presentation made at the Canadian Bar Association in 1992 examining the constitution, histories, and contemporary political processes of Aboriginal peoples in Canada.
Rural and Remote Health, vol. 6, no. 560, July 19, 2006, pp. 1-12
Description
Study uses demographics and consultation content to compare primary care services offered between Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and Townsville Aboriginal and Island Health Service.
Teacher resource with links to a wide variety of topics such as health, women, self-government, and residential schools. Includes suggested grade level, student questions/activities and list of additional resources for each topic.
Regional Northern Identity: From Past to Future, International Research Conference ; 2006
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Torunn Pettersen
Description
Focuses on lack of Sami demographical knowledge, its importance, the reasons, and the role of Sami identity.
Paper presented at the Regional Northern Identity: From Past to Future, International Research Conference.
Aboriginal Concerns: Self-Government, Nunavut, Repatriation, Representation, and Aboriginal Media
E-Books » Chapters
Description
Book based on presentations given at a colloquium of the same name. Part V contains Aboriginal content.
To access chapter, scroll down to appropriate page.
Chapter 36: Converging or Diverging Pathways to Aboriginal Self-Determination? Indigenous Peoples, Self-Government, and the Federation by Frances Abele and Michael J. Prince. (p.443)
Chapter 37: Keynote Address on Nunavut: Convergence and Divergence in North America: Canada and the United States by Donat Savoie. ( p.
Looks at effectiveness of existing services offered for the community and for Aboriginal women and concludes that not enough gender and ethnic services are offered.
Native Studies Review, vol. 8, no. 1, 1992, pp. 1-21
Description
Compares Cree Elder James Wesley's narrative account of Alexander Macdonald, HBC trader with documents from the Church Missionary Society and Hudson's Bay Company archive.
Film explores historical overivew of the Coppermine community beginning with arrival of the missionaries, the tuberculosis epidemic and Dr. Russel Martin's fight for medical supplies from Ottawa.
Duration: 57:07.
Federal government site providing links to Policy and Legislation, Families of Offenders Portal, Restorative Justice, Citizen's Advisory Committees, Parole and Community Corrections, and reintegration programs.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 16, no. 6, November/December 1992, p. 22
Description
Looks at council established to foster a better relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and to help improve their health, housing and employment situation.