The Right to Free, Prior & Informed Consent in an International Context
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Dalee Sambo Dorough
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 4, no. 2, The Right to Free, Prior & Informed Consent, May 2016, pp. 33-37
Description
Looks at standards and international law concentrating on the right to free, prior and informed consent (EPIC) in the UN Declaration.
Rim First People: Participatory Design
Alternate Title
Indigenous Architecture Lecture Series
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Michael Fredericks
Description
Michael Fredericks discusses her company's philosophy and first project using a participate design concept at the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Facility at the University of Alaska Anchorage.
Duration: 47:37.
Ripples in the Water: A Toolkit for Aboriginal People on Hemodialysis
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Barbara L. Paterson
Lee Ann Sock
Denis LeBlanc
Joan Brewer
CANNT Journal, vol. 20, no. 1, January-March 2010, pp. 20-28
Description
Presents findings of community-based research study to develop the prototype for the toolkit.
The Rise of Athletic Masculinity at the Carlisle Indian School, 1904-1913
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Matthew Bentley
The International Journal of History of Sport, vol. 29, no. 10, July 2012, pp. 1466-1489
Description
Looks at the post-Pratt school era which provided vocational education that included arts and crafts and athletic programmes.
Risk and Alienation: Changing Patterns in Aboriginal Resource Use
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David C. Natcher
International Journal of Canadian Studies, no. 24, Territory(ies)=Territoire(s), Fall, 2001, pp. 59-76
Description
Discusses methodology used and initial findings from land use and occupancy study undertaken by the Whitefish Lake First Nation.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 59.
Risk Indicators of Suicide Ideation Among On-Reserve First Nations Youth
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mark Lemstra
Marla Rogers
John Moraros
Eisha Grant
Paediatrics & Child Health, vol. 18, no. 1, January 2013, pp. 15-20
Description
Results from survey conducted by the Saskatoon Tribal Council on First Nations students, grades 5 to 8.
The Rituals of Possession: Native Identity and the Invention of Empire in Seventeenth-Century Western North America
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael Witgen
Ethnohistory, vol. 54, no. 4, Between Empires: Indians in the American West During the Age of Empire, Fall, 2007, pp. 639-668
Description
Looks at the Territory of New France and the building of relationships with the various Indian allies.
The Road to Poverty Is Paved With Good Intentions: Social Interventions and Indigenous Peoples
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Douglas Durst
International Social Work , vol. 35, Special Issue: The New Reality of Poverty and Social Work Interventions, 1992, pp. 191-202
Description
Looks at child adoption and unemployment programs and analyzes a western society agrarian rationale verses the Indigenous culture rationale based on hunting and gathering.
RoadMap Project: Creating Paths for First Nations Prosperity
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
First Nations Financial Management Board
Description
Goal of project is to support self-sufficiency and economic growth, improve fiscal capacity to govern while managing risk, increase transparency and accountability, and clarify governments' responsibility for service provision. Contains links to eight chapters and project summary.
Robert Goodvoice 1
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Robert Goodvoice
Indian History Film Project
Description
Robert Goodvoice tells a story of the Sioux Indians' first contact with Europeans and prophecies regarding the Europeans. He gives accounts of the 1851 Treaty made at Fort Laramie between the Sioux and the American Government and of the 1862 Minnesota Massacre. He also tells of the establishment of the Wahpaton (Round Plain) Reserve in Saskatchewan, and its chiefs.
Robert Goodvoice 2
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Robert Goodvoice
Indian History Film Project
Description
Robert Goodvoice tells a story about the journey of a group of Sioux from the United States to Canada, through Portage la Prairie, Manitoba to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He tells of a settlement of the Wahpaton (Round Plain) Reserve in Saskatchewan and the division of the Sioux tribe. He also talks about Indian medicine and curing practices and reflects on the loss of knowledge of the old ways.
Robert Goodvoice 3
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Robert Goodvoice
Indian History Film Project
Description
He gives an account of the Sioux participation in the War of 1812 on the side of the British, and the Sioux interpretation of the reward promised them by the British Crown; tells the history and whereabouts of the King George III medals given to the Sioux for their loyalty to the British Crown during the War of 1812; tells the story of two Sioux chiefs who were kidnapped in Manitoba and returned to the United States, presumably for their part in the 1862 Sioux uprising (Minnesota Massacre); tells of the dispersal of the Sioux in their flight from the U.S.
Robert Goodvoice 5
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Robert Goodvoice
Indian History Film Project
Description
He tells stories of treachery by Americans against the Sioux who had fled to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan after the 1862 Minnesota Massacre, including distribution of disease-infested clothing and food. NOTE: Attempt to verify with R.C.M.P. records. He also sings and explains a very old Dakota song sung by children when rabbit-hunting.
Robert Goodvoice 6
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Robert Goodvoice
Indian History Film Project
Description
He tells a story about the origins of the Dakota (Sioux) guardian spirit and his powers; and how Iktomi differs from the equivalent Cree spirit power (Wisakedjak).
Robert Goodvoice 8
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Robert Goodvoice
Indian History Film Project
Description
He gives an account of the 1862 Minnesota Massacre and, in its aftermath, the movement of a group of Sioux (Dakota) to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan under the leadership of Tarasota (?). He also gives an account of the 1885 Riel Rebellion and its effect on the Sioux (Dakota) living in the Prince Albert, Saskatchewan district.
Robert Goodvoice 9
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Robert Goodvoice
Helga Reydon
Indian History Film Project
Description
He describes the movement of the Dakota Sioux to Canada. He also mentions various plants used for medicine
The Role of Northern Municipalities in Aboriginal Government
Alternate Title
Continuing Poundmaker & Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Alison Stickland
Description
Article from 1993 Conference proceedings, discussing the role of municipal government in the evolution of Aboriginal self-government and self-determination suggesting local government structures may be a foundation for community governance.
Excerpt from Continuing Poundmaker & Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice compiled by Richard Gosse, James Youngblood Henderson, Roger Carter.
Rolland R. Lutz--Pioneer North Dakota Photographer--Part 3
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Richard Green
Whispering Wind, vol. 40, no. 3, Issue 277, September-October 2011, pp. 18-22
Description
George Lutz recounts stories while living at Mandan, North Dakota and helping his father Rolland produce thousands of postcards of Native Americans. Includes photographs.
Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation Inquiry: Medical Aid Claim
E-Books
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) in respect to the Crown deducting payments for medical aid from 1909-1934 from the Band's interest trust account. ICC recommended that the claim be accepted for negotiation and that the subject of medical aid is worthy of a comprehensive study to clarify the intentions of the various treaties. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Round Lake Indian School Interview #2
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
D.G. (Dr) Mandelbaum
Sam (Long Horned Sitting Bull) Belanger
kicemanito'owacis (God's Child)
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of a very brief description of a naming ceremony.
Roundtable on Government-to-Government Relationships in the First Nations Context: Summary of the 8th IOG Aboriginal Governance Roundtable, Ottawa, April 28, 2005
Alternate Title
Institute on Governance Roundtable Series, 2004-05
Notes on the Eighth TANAGA Roundtable: Government-to-Government Relations
Towards a News Aboriginal Governance Agenda - TANAGA
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
John Graham
Alan Latourelle
Mike DeGagné
Institute on Governance
Institute on Governance Roundtable Series
Description
Summary of three presentations: overview of study conducted by the Institute on Governance, discussion of Park Canada's best practices in building relationships with First Nations, and explanation of how the Aboriginal Healing Foundation fulfilled its mandate.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 72: Pioneer Inn, Fort St. John, B.C.
Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Fort St. John, B.C. November 19, 1992. File contains presentations from individuals, First Nations groups, and the town mayor. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: General Discussion between Commissioners and Presenters on Urban Aboriginal Issues, Closing Remarks
Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains a general discussion between presenters Cliff Wright, Theresa Dust, Robert Doucette, Jack Smith, Barry Kennedy, Commissioners Rene Dussault, Viola Robinson, and facilitator Murray Hamilton. The topic of discussion is urban Aboriginal issues in Saskatchewan, specifically issues raised in the preceding presentations listed under the presenter's names and available for viewing on this site.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Andy Von Busse, Alberta Fish and Game Association
Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Andy Von Busse
Description
This file contains a presentation by Andy Von Busse relating to the management of fish and wildlife resources, particularly concerning the unlimited and unregulated hunting and fishing ability of Status and Non-Status Aboriginals. The presenter recommends that individual First Nations should be given a clear authority to make bylaws concerning the management and use of fish and wildlife resources within their boundaries. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Agnes Snow, Canoe Creek Indian Band
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Agnes Snow
Description
Presentation focusing on residential schools and government policy. Snow states that because the federal government wanted to assimilate Aboriginal peoples, they have lost their languages, traditions and values. Family violence, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, unemployment and poor physical and mental health are problematic on her First Nation, and she calls on the Commission to ensure that her First Nation continues to receive government funding to combat these social problems. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Corinne Chappell
Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains a presentation by Corinne Chappell, a Micmac woman. Chappell describes the effect of Bill C-31 on Aboriginal people who have married outside their community, and argues that all succeeding generations should retain their status. Following the presentation is a discussion with the Commissioners on this issue.