Document discusses practices that have been highly effective in the education of at-risk Aboriginal children. It argues that to succeed the commitment, support, and shared resources of boards of education, teachers, parents, community members, and the provincial government are needed.
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 31, no. 3, Fall, 1996, p. 192
Description
Discussion of implications for Canada, if Quebec were to leave Confederation and how Canada would still be required to fulfil its obligations to Aboriginal Peoples.
Aboriginal and Islander Health worker Journal, vol. 20, no. 2, March/April 1996, pp. 47-48
Description
Review of health promotion by the National Health and Medical Research Council's Health Advancement Standing Committee in partnership with The Health Australia Project Team.
Canadian Historical Review, vol. 79, no. 3, September 1998, pp. 609-611
Description
Book review of: The Cambridge History of the Native Peoples of the Americas, vol. 1: North America (Parts 1 and 2) edited by. Bruce G. Trigger and Wilcomb E. Washburn.
Entire book review section of one pdf. To access this review, scroll to p. 607.
Canadian Social Trends, vol. 51, Winter, 1998, pp. 8-16
Description
Presents data and factors related to endangerment and viability; based on 1996 Census data author suggests three languages could be considered "secure."
Child Welfare, vol. 77, no. 4, July/Aug 1998, pp. 441-460
Description
Looks at information gathered from interviews conducted with clients to develop a course of action for child protection. Text from interviews included.
Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics , vol. 64, no. 4, October 1998, pp. 378-383
Description
Study findings indicate that Canadian Aboriginal subjects differ from both Asian and Caucasian genotype patterns for these mutant alleles, which may have consequences for clinical drug use among Canadian Aboriginals.
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 11, no. 4, Winter, 1996, pp. 54-59
Description
Presents opening remarks for an exhibition of Cape Dorset prints at the Public Library and Art Museum in London, Ontario.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 54.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, vol. 52, no. 2, June 1996, pp. 85-94
Description
Field study based on interviews and information sessions aimed at gathering information about the use of medicinal plants by the Carrier people of northcentral British Columbia.
Resources (Canadian Institute of Resources Law), vol. 61, Winter, 1998, pp. [1]-8
Description
"The overriding principle to be drawn from the Court's decision is that if parties agree that a certain activity is to be the subject matter of an environmental assessment, particularly a joint inter-jurisdictional environmental assessment, any activities which are not considered by the parties to be associated with the undertaking which is the subject matter of the environmental assessment should be specifically determined at the outset".
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 18, no. 2, 1998, pp. 313-333
Description
Discusses ways Cayuga Chief Jacob E. Thomas (1922-1998) of the Six Nations Reserve taught language; examines the educational materials he produced, and some reactions to his efforts.
Corrections and Conditional Release Act Five Year Review: Aboriginal Offenders
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Correctional Service Canada?]
Description
Looks at how the National Parole Board and Correctional Service Canada activities have complied with requirements laid out in the Corrections and Conditional Release Act. Includes statistics on regional distribution of offenders, offender status and characteristics, offence history, prior incarceration terms, parole grant and release rates, etc.
Discusses the origins of some native foods and the roles they play in modern Canadian society. Page is aimed at children and includes a recipe for bannock.
Aboriginal and Islander health Worker Journal, vol. 20, no. 3, May/June 1996, pp. 8-9
Description
Some changes over the last twenty five years include less infectious diseases in children and the addition of Aboriginal organizations like the ATSIC and the Land Councils.