Comments on a successful pilot program that found people want more information on nutritional options, community gardening and other skills to encourage a healthier lifestyle.
Progress in Community Health Partnerships, vol. 5, no. 4, Winter, 2011, pp. [405-415]
Description
Looks at the Canadian First Nations Diabetes Clinical Management Epidemiologic (CIRCLE) study which was conducted in partnership with 19 First Nations communities.
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 1, Special Issue: Pathways to Prosperity: Voices from the Northern Governance and Economy Conference, 2013, pp. 5-6
Description
Introduction to special issue which focuses on government involvement and transformation of the northern economy and communities effected by the changes.
Scroll to page 5 to access article.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 8, August 2011, p. 10
Description
Presentation of letters written by incarcerated men, including ideas to stop people from becoming repeat offenders.
Article found by scrolling to page 10.
Journal of Family History, vol. 38, no. 2, April 2013, pp. 140-165
Description
Looks at how Sami 80 years and older supported themselves before economic modernization. Uses nineteenth-century census registrations and ethnographic sources.
Documentary directed by Michelle Derosier about 22-year-old Fort Hope (Eabametoong First Nation) resident Doris Slipperjack and her struggle to overcome her addiction to Oxycontin.
Duration: 34:15.
Educational Resource.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 2, February 2011, p. 13
Description
Discussion of a study led by Paul Hackett to better understand the increase of Type 2 diabetes in First Nations communities.
Article found by scrolling to page 13.
Part III: Repatriation and Protection of First Nations Culture in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Catherine E. Bell
University of British Columbia Law Review, Special Issue: Material Culture in Flux: Law and Policy of Repatriation of Cultural Property, 1995, pp. [149]-164
Description
Focuses on proposed British Columbia legislation with respect to disputes over ownership of Aboriginal cultural property.
LGD - Law, Social Justice & Global Development, no. 2, 2013, pp. [1]-23
Description
Looks at the impact the wall has on the Nde' Apache and the basis for the Truth & Memory Commission. Briefly discusses the Canadian Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Australian Aboriginal Claims for redress.
Linking Arms Together (Part 2): Opening Address Chief Wilton Littlechild
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Wilton Littlechild
Description
Member of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission gives overview of the TRC's mandate, activities to date and impact at the Linking Arms Together symposium held at York University June 28, 2013.
Duration: 35:34
Linking Arms Together (Part 4): Residential School Survivor Panel
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Margaret Tourville
Michael Cheena
Murray Crow
Description
Three survivors of residential schools, Margaret Tourville, Michael Cheena, and Murray Crow speak about their experiences at panel session from Linking Arms Together Symposium held York University June 28, 2013.
Duration: 1:12:53.
Linking Arms Together (Part 6): Guest Speaker Chief Wilton Littlechild
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Wilton Littlechild
Description
Member of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Wilton Littlechild speaks at Linking Arms Together Symposium held at York University, June 28, 2013.
Duration: 24:16
Linking Arms Together: (Part 8): Keynote Address Grand Chief Edward John
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Edward John
Description
Speaks about Indigenous human rights internationally and within Canada at Linking Arms Together symposium held at York University, June 28, 2013.
Duration: 46:40.
Appendix F: Names and Select Information in the Dissertation Database, Data Collection Ended September 19, 2013
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Maryanne Pearce]
Description
Appendix from thesis An Awkward Silence: Missing and Murdered Vulnerable Women and the Canadian Justice System by Maryanne Pearce.
Includes both Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals.
Visions from Native American youth against racial discrimination, the importance of a culturally-based educational experience, and the hope of achieving equity in education.
Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences ; 2013
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond
Description
Representative for Children and Youth British Columbia discusses importance of engaging vulnerable children, putting their needs first, and supporting their success.
Video of presentation given at the 2013 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Duration: 58:38.
Outlines the social and economic problems associated with low literacy rates among Aboriginal peoples, and identifies best practices to address these issues.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 19, no. 2, 1995, pp. 45-65
Description
A look at some of the first literary criticism by a Native American, particularly chapter 10 of Cogewea where a character angrily denounces the novel The Brand.