Final Report from the Commission on First Nations and Métis Peoples and Justice Reform ; vol. I
[Volume II: Submissions to the Commission]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Isobel M. Findlay
Warren Weir
J. Wilton Littlechild
Hugh Harridans
Glenda Conney
Joe Queqezance
Irene Fraser
Hugh Harradence
Description
Two volume report identifies eight critical areas to be considered when looking at justice reform: leadership, community promotion and crime prevention, victimization and violence, restorative justice, policing, institutions, racism, and children and youth.
Volume II Submissions to the Commission.
Article reports on a forum hosted at the United Nations Church Center by the Anglican Consultative Council, the World Council of Churches, and Canadian Anglicans affiliated with the International Anglican Women's Network (IAWN).
Canadian Journal of Women and the Law, vol. 26, no. 1, White Settler Colonialism and Indigeneity in the Canadian Context: A Tribute to Patricia Monture, 2014, pp. 81-115
Description
Argues that women should not call themselves feminists if they aren't willing to address racism and colonialism.
Commonwealth Law Bulletin, vol. 36, no. 4, 2010, pp. 691-706
Description
Contends that links between Canadian policies and African apartheid are doubtful and claims that specific Canadian legal approaches have been adopted by South Africa's system, are absent from South African historical accounts.
Histoire sociale / Social History, vol. 42, no. 83, May 2009, pp. 175-201
Description
Looks at the struggle between First Nations people and the Canadian state to understand why law and punishment operated as they did in the aftermath of the Rebellion.
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 24, no. 4, Developments and Challenges of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Five Years On, Spring, 2014, pp. 1-9
Description
Argues that in order for the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People to be enforced, we need to change our views on minority and indigenous rights.
The Legends Project is a compilation of traditional oral stories, legends, and histories of Canada's Inuit and First Nations. They are transcribed, dramatized, and cast within the communities. This audio recording is from the Northwest Territories.
Duration: 53:58
Book reviews of:
Legends of Vancouver by E. Pauline Johnson, introduction by Sheila Johnston.
Pauline Johnson edited by Michael Gnarowski.
Entire book review section on one pdf. To access these reviews scroll to p. 158.
The Legends Project is a compilation of traditional oral stories, legends, and histories of Canada's Inuit and First Nations. They are transcribed, dramatized, and cast within the communities. Audios contain general information on the First Nations involved, recordings of Elders, explanation of the legends, and legends recorded in both English and the original First Nations language.
The Legends Project is a compilation of traditional oral stories, legends and histories of Canada's Inuit and First Nations. They are transcribed, dramatized, and cast within the communities. This audio recording is from Eskasoni, Cape Breton.
Duration: 54:32
The Legends Project is a compilation of traditional oral stories, legends and histories of Canada's Inuit and First Nations. They are transcribed, dramatized, and cast within the communities.This audio recorded at the Blood Reserve in Alberta.
Duration: 54:05
The Legends Project is a compilation of traditional oral stories, legends and histories of Canada's Inuit and First Nations. They are transcribed, dramatized, and cast within the communities. This audio recording is from Mashteuiatsh, Quebec.
Duration: 53:56
Ideas (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) ; May 18, 2010
Legends Project
Max'inuxw the Killer Whale Stalks Its Prey
Peace Treaty with the Mi'max'inuxw - The Killer Whales
The Gwich'in Legends
The Little Wren
The Origin of Dances and the Potlatch
The Path of Our Ancestors
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Lalakanis
Pauline Alfred
Henry "Teen" Hunt
Helen "Teen" Hunt
Maxwayalis Charlie Matilpi
Namgis Chief Wawi'igesu
Description
The Legends Project is a compilation of traditional oral stories, legends, and histories of Canada's Inuit and First Nations. They are transcribed, dramatized, and cast within the communities. This segment created in Alert Bay, British Columbia.
Duration: 53.59
Communique, Special Section: Indigenous Peoples: Promoting Psychological Healing and Well-Being, August 2010, pp. xlviii-liv
Description
Describes recent legislation towards the eradication of Native American themed mascots, nicknames, and logos.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page xlviii.
Health Promotion International, vol. 19, no. 3, September 2004, pp. 317-326
Description
Examines how various conditions in Kahnawake gave rise to a prevention program for diabetes which became known as The Kahnawake School Diabetes Prevention Project (KSDPP).
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 21, no. 4, Winter, 2009, pp. 97-99
Description
Book review of: Leslie Marmon Silko’s Ceremony: The Recovery of Tradition by Robert M. Nelson.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access review, scroll to page 97.
Looks at the creation of Vancouver Aboriginal Transformative Justice Services (VATJS) and the development of a Downtown Community Court (DCC) to service chronic offenders in an area of Vancouver.
Research Report (Canadian Policy Research Networks. Family Network) ; F 40
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Martin Papillon
Gina Cosentino
Description
Looks at situation in the United States, Australia and New Zealand in terms of Indigenous peoples' status and relationship to the State and challenges and opportunities associated with social programs.
Describes state of cultural ecotourism industry, presents four case studies, provides overview of guiding principles of Eco-system-Based Management, and describes activities and strategies that provide a solid foundation to build cultural ecotourism.
Summary of Nature Based Tourism and Tenuring Strategy Part 1: North and Central Coast Profile by P. Williams and A. Heidt and Part II: Best Practices and Case Studies by P. Williams, J. Reilly, a. Heidt and S. Johnsen.
American Indian Language Development Institute: Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking From Our Heart
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Ivan Ozbolt
Description
Comments on a course teaching the language and strategies on how to teach in immersion settings.
Chapter from American Indian Language Development Institute: Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking From Our Heart edited by Candace K. Galla, Stacey Oberly, G.L. Romero, Maxine Sam, Ofelia Zepeda.
Anglican Journal, vol. 135, no. 3, March 2009, p. 7
Description
Highlights an interdisciplinary conference held at The King's University College in Edmonton, Alberta, where students met with survivors of residential school abuse.
Topics include: Justification and Rationalization, Day Schools vs. Boarding Schools, Carlisle Indian School and Richard Henry Pratt,The System Begins to Fail.
Looks at a three day event that brought together community healing programs and initiatives from around Australia and gave the opportunity for participants to meet the people that deliver the programs.