American Antiquity, vol. 75, no. 2, April 2010, pp. 387-407
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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
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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.
Survey conducted with 19 students found that they experienced isolation, racism, lack of respect and insufficient support from the institution. Author argues that present policies address the symptoms rather than the root causes of the lack of student retention.
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The Beaver, vol. 90, no. 1, February/March 2010, p. 16
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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.
Discusses each part of Aboriginal title as defined by the court, relation to inherent right of self-government, proof of aboriginal title, and jurisdiction over Aboriginal title.
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.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 12, no. 2, Series 2, Summer, 2000, pp. 101-106
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Book review of: Postindian Conversations by Gerald Vizenor and A Robert Lee. Compilation of Interviews conducted with Vizenor.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
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.
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 24, no. 2, 2000, pp. 169-184
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Article reveals that some unique approaches exist and raises a series of challenges including: implementing goals, evaluation, relevance, access, completion rates and Indigenous control.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 24, no. 4, 2000, pp. 95-106
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Suggests Silko's novel is not as tragic as one might initially conclude because it prophecies that a renewed era of active spiritual and social community will prevail.
Herizons, vol. 14, no. 1, Summer, 2000, pp. 15-[?]
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Deals with the political power Aboriginal women traditionally exercised and how Western political systems have excluded these women from decision-making, thereby undermining Indigenous cultures.
Organization & Environment, vol. 23, no. 1, March 2010, p. 76–98
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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.
Results of survey conducted to compile information on what core and administrative competencies are needed by Aboriginal literacy workers, and how skills are acquired and recognized.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 171, no. 5, August 31, 2004, p. 437
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Discusses agreements with the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN); indications are eight First Nations will establish magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) clinics.