Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 16, no. 4, Special Issue: In Honor of Simon J. Ortiz, Winter, 2004, pp. 34-46
Description
Illustrates how the works of Acoma Pueblo author Simon Ortiz focus on the power of the land and the goal of reuniting people with it politically, historically, and spiritually.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 34.
From Health Worker to Health Worker...Across Australia The Story of Our Kids Need Dads Who...Posters and the Skills and Strengths of Indigenous Dads, Uncles, Pops and Brothers DVD
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Craig Hammond
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 28, no. 5, September/October 2004, pp. 8-11
Description
Describes the evolution of the project from a poster campaign to a video for Australian communities with Indigenous fathers.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 16, no. 4, Special Issue: In Honor of Simon J. Ortiz, Winter, 2004, pp. 61-67
Description
Contends that the writings of Acoma Pueblo author Simon Ortiz cannot be examined by the limitations of a traditional mainstream critical approach.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 61.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 21, no. 2, Fall, 2006, pp. 105-122
Description
Argues that Silko remythologizes the landscape in Storyteller and other novels that been reduced to a commodity by tourists, anthropologists, railroad moguls and others.
Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, no. 111, October 14, 2010, pp. 1-31
Description
Interviews non-Indigenous principles to see how their life experiences impacted their professional identities and roles as educational leaders focusing on educational leadership theory and practice.
Australian Historical Studies, vol. 35, no. 123, April 2004, pp. 137-148
Description
Discusses landmark films released in 2002 about Australia's history and their use of visual techniques in the development of settler-Aboriginal relations.
Canadian Literature, no. 181, Summer, 2004, pp. 78-91
Description
Examines Robinson's preoccupation with violence in her short stories and the effects of colonization or colonial attitudes on Indigenous peoples.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 78.
Report looks at engagement with Aboriginal offenders and new Aboriginal specific interventions which respect the diversity of First Nations, Métis and Inuit.
Looks at strategic planning and developing policies by First Nations governments to ensure that they are operating efficiently, effectively, and in ways that are respectful of their culture and vision.
Statistics Canada International Symposium Series. Proceedings
Symposium 2004: Innovative Methods for Surveying Difficult-to-reach Populations
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jacelyn Macedo
Lorene Reano
Janis Weber
Alyssa Easton
Description
Case study describes development and pilot of the first American Indian and Alaska Native Adult Tobacco Survey.
Paper from Symposium 2004: Innovative Methods for Surveying Difficult-to-reach Populations.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 18, no. 3, Fall, 2006, pp. 58-66
Description
Highlights the importance and strength of female characters as an integral part of their context in the novels of Blackfeet author James Welch.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 58.
Council of Ministers of Education Canada Summit on Aboriginal Education
Documents & Presentations
Description
Brief document outlines themes which developed during discussions held at the CMEC (Council of Ministers of Education Canada) Summit on Aboriginal Education, February 24-25, 2009.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet #10 looks at knowledge of HIV/AIDS using the AIDS Knowledge Scale.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet #5 looks at definition of invisible from perspective of service providers and from youth perspective.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Table of contents for Phase I, Fact Sheets 1-11, Phase II, Fact Sheets 1-5 and Executive summaries.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal was to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet # 11 includes comments from five female elders and two male elders, all married with children.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet #4 provides participants' use of health care services.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet #5 details the participants' composition.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact Sheet #7 comments on environmental, professional and access barriers.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet #8 reveals that focus group participants felt that issues of convenience, safety, trust and "feeling comfortable" were most important.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet #9 describes a vision which includes accessible services, comprehensive education and holistic care.