Globalization and International Development Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 2008.
Examines writings from Sharon Donna McIvor, Patricia A. Monture and Kim Anderson.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 28, no. 2, 2008, pp. 343-361
Description
Examines the history of identity as it relates to Aboriginal women and argues that Aboriginal recognition should not be awarded on the basis of inherited ethnicity.
Website contains publications and general information, as well as related links, in an attempt to aid others in understanding the health and health issues of Aboriginal women.
Using a two eyed seeing approach looks at how Aboriginal women shape sports around them and presents findings from interviews held at an Aboriginal women in Canadian sport national roundtable held in 2008.
Looks at an initiative launched in 1991 by Indian and Northern Affairs and the Treasury Board Secretariat to increase the participation of Aboriginal people in the labour market.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 6, June 2008, p. 24
Description
Looks at a comedy radio special that is made up of short sketches and original teleplays to be aired on Aboriginal Day.
Article located by scrolling to page 24.
Looks at the pro-active projects that are contributing to the improvement of the health and wellness of Aboriginal youth and the Quebec communities they live in.
Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan
Description
Resource meant to assist teachers in giving an overview of law as a whole, as well as procedures, rights, meaning of custody, consequences and sentencing.
Aboriginal and Islander health Worker Journal, vol. 20, no. 1, January/February 1996, pp. 21-22
Description
Justice Commissioner talks about problems facing Aboriginal youth, the juvenile justice system, and the lack of Aboriginal people employed in the system.
Evaluates sixteen communities in Alberta as part of initiative to assist Aboriginal communities prevent youth suicides through increasing cultural awareness activities and providing role models for youth.
Looks at the emergence of the Canadian comic industry and the superhero genre. Discusses examples like Nelvana of the Northern Lights, Canada Jack, and Johnny Canuck.
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 16, no. 4, Winter, 2001, pp. 52-56
Description
Curatorial notes for an exhibition of the same name mounted in the Winnipeg Art Gallery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, September 16, 2001 to March 3, 2002.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 52.
English Thesis (M.A.)--Dalhousie University, 2001.
Examines three novels; At the Full and Change of the Moon by Dionne Brand, Kiss of the Fur Queen and Green Grass, Running Water by Tomson Highway.
Discusses four-year study of Sioux and Winnebago peoples to develop and evaluate a diabetes education program; they found education about diet and diabetes is not enough, when access to healthier diet is a continuing problem.
Looks at the critical analysis and legal context pertaining to Aboriginal rights over lands and resources; and implications of these findings for the forest tenure system and for cooperative management arrangements in Alberta.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 179, no. 10, November 04, 2008, pp. 1007-1012
Description
Study found that Aboriginals were almost twice as likely as non-Aboriginal people to be admitted to hospital for an ambulatory-care-sensitive conditions, but 43% less likely to visit a nephrologist.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 13, no. 1, Series 2; Representations of American Indians in Contemporary Narrative Fiction Film , Spring, 2001, pp. 57-80
Description
Discusses current representations of American Indians through examination of three films: Smoke Signals, Dead Man and Ghost Dog.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.