American Journal of Human Genetics, vol. 62, no. 6, June 1998, pp. 1312-1319
Description
Findings provide the first characterization of the human pyruvate carboxylase gene structure, identify common pathogenic mutations, as well as demonstrate founder effect in the study's Ojibwa and Cree patients.
Human Immunology, vol. 59, no. 1, January 1998, pp. 48-55
Description
Genetic testing results suggest that Amerindian and Na-Dene populations have separate origins and are compatible with previous studies indicating the two populations are derived from different migrations from Asia.
Manual designed to help Indigenous women and service providers address key aspects of violence, as well as understand Indigenous women’s legal rights on matters related to leaving a violent relationship.
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 6, no. 1, 2017, pp. 1-20
Description
Asserts that spirituality is central to Aboriginal approaches to social work and discusses four aspects of the relevance of other-than-human animals in spirituality: as part of kinship systems, sources of wisdom and protection, ceremonial significance and historical importance. Considers the Judeo-Christian focus of most scholarship on spirituality in social work and calls for a more decolonial, anti-oppressive practice.
Anishinaabe Bimaadiziwin Research Program: A Joint Initiative of Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre and Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority: Research Compilation, vol. 4
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
Description
Material is full text of peer-reviewed literature.
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing: Te Mauri - Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 3, December 2017, pp. 90-104
Description
Three themes emerged in interviews with seven Indigenous women: personal empowerment and confidence; wellbeing for themselves, family and community; and the importance of group mentorship. Author argues that they are applying the concept of gwesayjitodoon indo bimaadiziiwin, transforming oneself into a better life.
[United Anishnaabeg Councils Government Agreement-in-Principle]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
United Anishnaabeg Councils
[Government of] Canada
Description
2004 Agreement between the Beausoleil First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation, Hiawatha First Nation and Moose Deer Point First Nation, the United Anishnaabeg Councils and the Crown (Canada). Purpose is to establish intergovernmental relations and structures for operation.
Research Program of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Serpent River First Nation
Description
Purpose of research project was to develop a governance model based on consultation with the community carried out through both on- and off-reserve surveys and focus groups.
Briefly reviews recent history, describes geography and current demographics of Nunavut, discusses traditional knowledge and its importance in Inuit society, and makes recommendations for future actions.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 13, no. 1, Series 2; Representations of American Indians in Contemporary Narrative Fiction Film , Spring, 2001, pp. [23]-42
Description
Contends that the film creates an intersection or "frontier" where the Aboriginal and the non-Aboriginal worlds meet, and in so doing subverts commonly held perceptions and attitudes.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.