The Significance of Context in Community-Based Research: Understanding Discussions about Wildfire in Huslia, Alaska

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Henry P. Huntington
Sarah F. Trainor
David C. Natcher
Orville H. Huntington
La'ona DeWilde
et al.
Ecology and Society, vol. 11, no. 1, 2006
Description
Highlights the importance of considering cultural, political, and epistemological context by looking at the data in an interdisciplinary study of the role of fire in affecting the resilience of Alaska Native communities and the relationship between wildfire and human activity in the boreal forest of Alaska and the Yukon Territory.
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The Significance of Indigenous Knowledge in Social Work Responses to Collective Recovery: A Rwandan Case Study

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Régine Uwibereyeho King
Nimo Bokore
Suzanne Dudziak
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 6, no. 1, 2017, pp. 37-63
Description
Reports some findings from a larger research project that focused on post-genocide healing practices in Rwanda. Advocates for community-based and traditional methods for solving socio-economic problems and rebuilding social relations; examines implications for social work education and practice.
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Sioux Plains, Prince Albert

Images » Photographs
Description
A photograph of a First Nations encampment in the Prince Albert, SK area (possibly the "Sioux Plains" where the Dakota camped).
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Sky City Cultural Center and Haaku Museum: A Community-Based Project

Alternate Title
Indigenous Architecture Lecture Series
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Barbara Felix
Brian Vallo
Description
Brian Vallo, looks at the history of the Acoma Pueblo and the Tourist Center. Barbara Felix discusses the design proposal and the Tourist Center's redevelopment. Duration: 56:11.
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Skydancer

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Douglas Heil
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 37, no. 3, 2013, pp. 172-175
Description
Film review of: Skydancer by Katja Esson. Review located by scrolling to page 172.
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Smoking Needs to be Taken More Seriously

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, January 28, 2008, p. A3
Description
Discusses the high incidence of smoking in the First Nations' community and why the problem needs to be addressed.
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Snapshots of La Ronge: Portraits of La Ronge's Economic Vitality as Depicted through Community Leaders and Visionaries

Alternate Title
Snapshots of La Ronge Portraits of La Ronge's Economic Vitality as Depicted through Community Leaders and Visionaries
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Keith Moen
SaskBusiness, vol. 23, no. 1, February 2002, pp. 13-19
Description
Describes economic initiatives undertaken by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) to develop employment opportunities...
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Snow-Banked Buildings

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Institute for Northern Studies
Description
Buildings almost completely buried in a snow drift; location unknown. Part of the "Inuit of Keewatin" series (#9).
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The Social Economy of Canada's Aboriginal North

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
David C. Natcher
Description
Looks at the the social, economic, and political interplay that takes place between subsistence and wage economies, sharing and reciprocity, and regulatory regimes that mediate harvesting and distribution of wildlife resources.
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Some Natives of Churchill

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Cynthia Scott
Description
Documentary film narrated by local inhabitants that stayed even after the town's boom was over. Duration: 27:21.
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[Speech Given by Priscilla Settee at the Community Economic Development International Meeting Held in May 2008 in Saskatoon]

Alternate Title
National CED Conference, 2008
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Priscilla Settee
Description

Explains the Cree concept of wakohtowin, the betterment of all human relations. Presented at Waves of Change, 2008 National Community Economic Development International (CED) Conference held May 21-24 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

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Spring in Fond-du-Lac

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Institute for Northern Studies
Description
Spring clean up in the northern settlement of Fond-du-Lac, Saskatchewan.
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The Squatter on the Resource Frontier

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Richard G. Bucksar
Arctic, vol. 23, no. 3, September 1970, pp. 201-204
Description
Looks at the reasons for squatting in an area, programs and policies and the five distinct categories.
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A Stake in Mining: Participatory Elements in Swedish Mine Development

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gregory A. Poelzer
Northern Review, no. 39, Consultation and Resource Development in Northern Communities: Russia, Scandinavia & Canada, 2015, pp. 39-52
Description
Reviews literature on governance and participation and looks at two cases in Sweden to see if they are following legislation.
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Stamp Out Smoking Scourge in Indian Country

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, January 25, 2008, p. A11
Description
Discusses the high incidence of smoking in the First Nations community and why the problem needs to be addressed.
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Standing Their Ground: The Integration of Community and School in Quinhagak, Alaska

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Carol Barnhardt
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 23, no. 1, Hands Back, Hands Forward: Revising Aboriginal Voices and Revisioning Aboriginal Research, 1999, pp. 100-116
Description
Description of a research project reveals meaningful community values have been adopted into the formal educational system.
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