American Antiquity, vol. 75, no. 2, April 2010, pp. 387-407
Description
Studies population trends, using archaeological settlement remains and methods developed in recent research on Iroquois cultures, to create a model of two precontact Native American populations and show the effects of European contact.
World Archaeology, vol. 30, no. 2, October 1998, pp. 306-326
Description
Population studies of three ancient groups tentatively suggests the Oneota movement into the upper Mississippi valley of central Illinois may have changed the continuity of the population.
The Beaver, vol. 90, no. 1, February/March 2010, p. 16
Description
Looks at the disappointment felt by the artist, Mildred Valley Thornton, when the Government of Canada refused to buy her collection of paintings in its entirety.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 25, no. 4, July/August 2001, p. 34
Description
Comments on the growth of non-government organizations (NGOs) in Queensland, Australia in response to the perception that government is not adequately addressing the problem.
Describes the University of Manitoba's "Access Programs" which were designed to promote post-secondary success among Aboriginal students.
Paper presented at the International Congress on Social Welfare, July 1998.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 40, no. 2, 2001, p. [?]
Description
Findings of study indicate that financial challenges deserve further attention and more transition resources are required for students to achieve success.
Apologia:The titles of some postcards use wording that was common to mainstream society of that time period in history. As such, it contains language that is no longer in common use and may offend some readers. This wording should not be construed to represent the views of the Indigenous Studies Portal or the University of Saskatchewan Library.
Selection of early Western Canadian postcards held at the University of Saskatchewan Library Special Collections Department. Includes studio portraits as well as depictions of camps, powwows, parades, totem poles and residential schools.
English Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alaska Anchorage, 1998.
Examines Disappearing Moon Café by SKY Lee, Away by Jan Urquhart and Green Grass, Running Water by Thomas King.
Nothing But the Truth: An Anthology of Native American Literature
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Author/Creator
Susan Pérez Castillo
Description
Presents analysis of Silko's review of The Beet Queen by Erdrich.
Chapter in book: Nothing But the Truth: An Anthology of Native American Literature edited by John L. Purdy and James Ruppert.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 21, no. 3, Summer, 1997, pp. 451-470
Description
Authors discuss different positions and policies on resource extraction from traditional Diné territories and how these have created and maintained poverty conditions on the Navajo Reservation in Utah.
Organization & Environment, vol. 23, no. 1, March 2010, p. 76–98
Description
Argues that Impact and Benefit Agreements may provide more direct engagement with industry and a sharing of benefits from resource development than has been provided in Northern Canada.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 9, no. 2, Series 2, Summer, 1997, pp. [1]-10
Description
Contends that there are parallels between the Aboriginal philosophy of balancing the world as it is, and maintaining traditions, and the Western concept of pragmatism.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
Great Plains Research, vol. 7, no. 1, Spring, 1997, pp. 3-26
Description
Using data gathered from the Blood Tribe, Peigan Nation and Four Nations, article compares and contrasts Aboriginal voting behaviour to that of the non-Aboriginal population.
Includes brief description of child welfare in Ontario and the current context, discusses effects of the provincial moratorium on new agency designations, and makes specific recommendations to Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services with respect to service provision, relationships with mainstream Children's Aid Societies, funding, capacity building and staff retention.