First Nations, Tribes, Reserves

A Vanishing People: The Systematic Destruction of American Indian Idenity [sic] for the Sake of American Manifest Destiny

Alternate Title
A Vanishing People: The Systematic Destruction of American Indian Identity for the Sake of American Manifest Destiny
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Francine M. Miranda
Description
Argues that governmental recognition of American Indian tribes as well as criteria for tribe membership needs to be altered. Capstone Experience Manuscript--Commonwealth Honors College, 2011.
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[Varia Anthropologica]: Karok Towns

Alternate Title
University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology ; v.35, no.4
E-Books
Author/Creator
A. L. Kroeber
Description
Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 35, (pp29-38).
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[Varia Anthropologica]: Wiyot Towns

Alternate Title
University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology ; v.35, no.5
E-Books
Author/Creator
Gladys Ayer Nomland
A. L. Kroeber
Description
Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 35, (pp39-48).
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Variability in the Criminal Behavior of American Indians

Alternate Title
Variability in the Criminal Behaviour of American Indians
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Norman S. Hayner
American Journal of Sociology, vol. 47, no. 4, January 1942, pp. 602-613
Description
Findings indication two important factors are the amount of contact with white culture and the affluence of the reservation.
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Various Shades of Red: Diversity Within Canada's Indigenous Community

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cora J. Voyageur
Brian Calliou
London Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 16, Continuities and Changing Realities: Meanings and Identities Among Canadas Aboriginal People, 2000/2001, pp. 109-124
Description
Discusses the legal, social and cultural differences between Indigenous groups in Canada.
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Vern Bellegarde Elected PTNA Leader

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, April 1988, p. 4
Description
Bellegarde of Little Black Bear Band of Saskatchewan elected by Chiefs from western Canada, to lead the Prairie Treaty Nations Alliance
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Vern Harper Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Vern Harper
Alex Cywink
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where he tells of life in a foster home and cultural suppression; gives a description of suppression on reserves in the 1950's; and gives a description of native values and philosophy and the role of sweat lodges.
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Verna Richards Interview 1

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Verna Richards
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Verna Richards ran the La Ronge Cafe in the 1950s and 1960s. She knew many of the local Indian and Metis people including Brady and Norris.
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Verna Richards Interview 2

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Verna Richards
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Verna Richards ran the La Ronge Cafe in the 1950s and 1960s. She knew many of the local people including Brady and Norris.
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Veronica Goneau Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Veronica Goneau
Evelyn Sit
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where she gives a general account of life and the traditional foods on the reserve.
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"Veto" and "Consent" - Significant Differences

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Paul Joffe
Description
Explains free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) in the context of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the term "veto" by the Supreme Court.
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A Victim-Centered Approach to Domestic Violence Against Native Women: Resource Guide for Drafting or Revising Tribal Laws Against Domestic Violence

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sarah Deer
Carrie A. Martell
Hallie Bongar White
Maureen White Eagle
Description
Guide to assist tribal governments with laws regarding the safety of Aboriginal women and children. Written so that revised tribal laws reflect tribal values. Provides examples from different tribal codes.
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The Victor Buffalo Case: Cautionary Tale or Radical Hope Vindicated

Alternate Title
Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations Perspectives on Consultation January 17-18, 2009
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Peter W. Hutchins
Description
Looks at the Federal Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal Judgments in the Samson Cree Nation case and the Victor Buffalo v. Her Majesty the Queen case.
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Violence Against Native Women

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Roe Bubar
Pamela Jumper Thurman
Social Justice, vol. 31, no. 4, Native Women and State Violence, 2004, pp. 70-86
Description
Identifies factors effecting the high rates of violence against American Native women and presents a readiness model to help tribal communities deal with the violence.
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Violence and Resilience: A Scoping Review of Treatment of Mental Health Problems for Indigenous Youth

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alexandra S. Drawson
Carolyn Houlding
Peter Braunberger
Eric Sawula
Christine Wekerle ... [et al.]
International Journal of Child and Adolescent Resilience, vol. 4, no. 1, 2016, pp. 48-63
Description
Reviews eight articles, most focussing on interventions using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy model. Results support using traditional cultural activities in treatments.
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Violence and the Effects of Trauma on American Indian and Alaska Native Populations

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sadie Willmon-Haque
Dolores Subia BigFoot
Journal of Emotional Abuse, vol. 8, no. 1-2, Special Issue: Children Exposed to Violence: Current Issues, Interventions and Research, 2008, pp. 51-66
Description
Looks at cultural and shared beliefs, poverty, historical trauma in tribes and families, suicide, and substance abuse and treatment.
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Vitamin D, Serum 25(OH)D, LL-37 and Polymorphisms in a Canadian First Nation Population With Endemic Tuberculosis

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Linda Larcombe
Neeloffer Mookherjee
Joyce Slater
Caroline Slivinski
Joe Dantouze ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 74, 2015, p. article no. 28952
Description
Looks at to what extent vitamin D levels and metabolism play in susceptibility/resistance to tuberculosis among Dene peoples.
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Voices For Change: Aboriginal Child Welfare in Alberta: A Special Report

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Del Graff]
Description
Looks at data gathered from children, youth, caregivers, and other stakeholders regarding involvement with the child welfare system and identifies issues that are contributing to the over-representation of Aboriginal young people in the system. Presents 8 recommendation to improve outcomes.
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Voices of Cherokee Women

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Victoria LaPoe
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 40, no. 3, Summer, 2016, pp. 277-280
Description
Book review of: Voices of Cherokee Women edited by Carolyn Ross Johnston.
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Voices of the Marchers

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Waziyatawin Angela Wilson
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 28, no. 1-2, Winter/Spring, 2004, pp. 293-334
Description
Comments shared by participants of the Dakota Commemorative March in 2002 to remember their peoples forced removal march of 1862.
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Voices of the Plains Cree

E-Books
Author/Creator
Edward Ahenakew
Description
First published in 1973, contains history and stories from Chief Thunderchild as told to Edward Ahenakew in 1923.
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Volume 5A: Aboriginal Engagement: Enbridge Northern Gateway Project

Articles » General
May 2010
Description
Discusses the Aboriginal engagement program, and how Northern Gateway is committed to working with Aboriginal groups to provide them with information about the pipelines project, answer questions, and obtain community input for incorporation into the project planning.
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Volume 5B: Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge: Enbridge Northern Gateway Project

Articles » General
2010
Description
Provides the methodology and results of the Aboriginal traditional knowledge program undertaken by Northern Gateway Pipelines Limited Partnership. The objective of the program is to gain an understanding of and document traditional activities, project effects on traditional lands, and possible mitigation strategies.
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Waasaabikizo: Our Pictures are Good Medicine

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Celeste Pedri-Spade
Decolonization, vol. 5, no. 1, 2016, pp. 45-70
Description
Looks at how Anishinabe photography taken between 1917 and 1969 has complimented Anishinabe stories about history and has aided in decolonization
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Wabanaki "Family Hunting Territories"

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dean R. Snow
American Anthropologist, vol. 70, no. 6, December 1968, pp. 1143-1151
Description
Explores the unique nature of Wabanaki territoriality and argues that this concept existed before the introduction of the fur trade. [alt. sp. Wabenaki]
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