Pathways to Homelessness: Rural-Urban Migration & Housing Insecurity in Yellowknife and Inuvik, Northwest Territories

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Julia Christensen
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 1, Special Issue: Pathways to Prosperity: Voices From the Northern Governance and Economy Conference, 2013, pp. [51-55]
Description
Examines several factors behind migration of Indigenous northerners to urban centres: concentration of economic opportunities in urban centres and scarcity of housing in small northern settlements.
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Patience and Other Values

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cipriano Manuel
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 4, no. 2, January 1965, pp. [1-4]
Description
Remarks from a speech on the virtues of patience, faithfulness, reaction rather than action, being rather than having, and the value of harmony with your environment.
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Peace and Friendship: Living with the Land

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey
Description

Interviews conducted with Alan Syliboy, Albert Marshall, Michelle Marshall-Johnson, Catherine Anne Martin, Morgan Toney, Gerald Gloade, and Michelle Syliboy.

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The Pedagogy of Indigenous Restorative Justice

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
John George Hansen
Rose Antsanen
The Quint, vol. 5, no. 1, December 2012, pp. 29-40
Description
Looks at the idea of restorative justice as healing and the importance of Indigenous ways of teaching. Scroll down to page 29 to read article.
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People from Moose Woods Reserve

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
unknown
Description
A group photograph of Day School students at Moose Woods reserve in the early 20th century (nd). Part of series LH-4080b to LH-4080d which were together in a home-made scrapbook. The 17 students are identified in the photo as Baker, Jackie; Buffalo, Sam; Chunen, Joseph; Eagle, Charles; Eagle, Dan; Hawk, Charlie; Hawk, David; Hawk, Joe; Hawk, Lizzie; Littlecrow, Emma; Littlecrow, Harry; Littlecrow, Lucie; Poordog, John; Whitecap, Beck; Whitecap, Eddie; Whitecap, Jim; Whitecap, Nellie.
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Peoples and Cultures of the Circumpolar World II: Module 1: Introduction

Alternate Title
Module One: Introduction
University of the Arctic – CS 322
[Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies (BCS) 322]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Heather Exner
Greg Poelzer
Tamara Andreyeva
Kristina Fagan
Heather Harris
Terry Wotherspoon ... [et al.]
Description
Overview of course which focuses on issues around revival of northern cultures and languages. Discusses concepts of identity, culture and self-determination. Developed for class delivered by the University of the Arctic.
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Pierre Carriere Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Pierre Carriere
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Pierre Carriere was a close friend of Jim Brady. He talks about the history of Cumberland House, social life as it changed from the pre-war period to the present ; Jim Brady's role as a leader in the community ; the fishing and forestry industry ; the CCF government and its programs ; Malcolm Norris and his activities ; the effect of the war on the town and the role of the Legion.
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Pierre Dorion Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Pierre Dorion
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Pierre Dorion was a young boy when Jim Brady was living in Cumberland House from 1948-1951. Dorion talks about Brady's attempts to organize a Metis Society and his efforts to get people jobs in the area.
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Pierre Harper Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Pierre Harper
Mary Mountain
Iris Baker
Indian History Film Project
Description
Interview includes general reminiscens of Pierre Harper's life.
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Pierre Vandale Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Pierre Vandale
Carol Pearlstone
Indian History Film Project
Description
Pierre Vandale was born in Carlton, Saskatchewan. He was treated in a sanatorium for tuberculosis but on recovery worked at farming and woodcutting. He talks about his children's education and his lack of schooling and he shares what his grandfather told him about the Riel Rebellion of 1885, the Metis and World War I and II.
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Plain Talk 2: Pre-Contact

Alternate Title
It's Our Time: First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 2
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Provides a description of First Nations in the land area of Canada prior to the colonization and occupation by Europeans, primarily prior to 1500s.
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Plain Talk 8: First Nations Quality of Life

Alternate Title
It's Our Time: First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 8
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Looks at perspective as an important aspect when defining quality of life and provides 10 components of First Nation quality of life.
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Play performed by School for Deaf

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
K. Stinson?
Description
A photograph of the cast of the first play performed by School for the Deaf, entitled "The Historical Life of the Indians." Photo taken front of school. The cast appears to be all non-Aboriginal except for perhaps the girl seated at right in front row with a white doll in a papoose style wrapping. They wear stereotypical Indian style costumes fashioned out of [burlap?] All have head-bands or hats with feathers and one wears a mask. On the back is written: Xmas 1932.
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Poverty in Canada

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Arthur Milner
Inroads, vol. 11, May 2002, pp. 170-185
Description
Round table talk held with Rick August, Ken Battle, Harvey Bostrom, Louis Grignon, Carol Laprairie, Kevin Little, Sharon Manson Singer, Marie-France Raynault and Arthur Milner.
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Powwow (Cree) Workshop 2

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
George Morningstar
Joe Armstrong
Tom Crowe
Jim Crowe
Max Bear
Eli Bear
Indian History Film Project
Description
Several speakers voice concerns about changes that have crept in to the ceremonies. Recall how things were done in former times and stress need to return to old ways.
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Preface: [BC Studies, No. 89, 1991]

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Doreen Jensen
Cheryl Brooks
BC Studies, no. 89, In Celebration of Our Survival: The First Nations of British Columbia, Spring, 1991, pp. 8-12
Description
Introduces special issue written, compiled and edited by Aboriginal peoples from British Columbia.
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Presentation by Alex Christmas, President of the Union of Nova Scotia Indians

Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alex Christmas
Description
File contains a presentation by Alex Christmas, President of the Union of Nova Scotia Indians. Christmas discusses federal Indian policy, the Constitution, and the need for Aboriginal self-government. Following the presentation is a discussion between Christmas and Commissioner George Erasmus regarding the self-governance for the Micmac people.
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Presentation by Blair Paul, Membertou Reserve

Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Blair Paul
Description
File contains a presentation by Blair Paul of the Membertou First Nation. Paul, a social worker from Sydney, Nova Scotia, addresses what he sees as the roots of Aboriginal social problems in Canada. In his report Paul discusses intergenerational failed policies by the government of Canada which have disenfranchised and alienated Aboriginal peoples.
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