Studies in Plains Indian Folklore

Alternate Title
University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology ; v.40, no.1
E-Books
Author/Creator
Robert H. Lowie
Description
Part of: University of California publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 40, (pp1-28).
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Studies of North American Indian Languages

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Marrianne Mithun
Annual Review of Anthropology, vol. 19, 1990, pp. 309-330
Description
Contends that North American languages have some of the most complex phonological, morphological, and syntactic structures.
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Study of Bows and Arrows

Alternate Title
University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology ; v.13, no.9
E-Books
Author/Creator
Saxton T. Pope
Description
Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 13, (pp329-414).
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The Study of Indigenous Political Economies and Colonialism in Native California: Implications for Contemporary Tribal Groups and Federal Recognition

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kent G. Lightfoot
Lee M. Panich
Tsim D. Schneider
Sara L. Gonzalez
Matthew A. Russell ... [et al.]
American Antiquity, vol. 78, no. 1, January 2013, pp. 89-103
Description
Identifies three dimensions of Indigenous political economies (polity size, polity structure, landscape management practices) as important elements in colonial research.
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Study of Passes for Indians to Leave Their Reserves

Alternate Title
Bennett, B., "Passes for Indians to Leave Reserves"
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
B. Bennett
Description
Cites many letters between government officials, NWMP officers and Canadian Army officers regarding passes and concludes these passes certainly existed. Passes came into existence after the 1885 resistance. Evidence of their use was only found in Treaty 4, 6 and 7 territories, and it cannot be certain they were used in every agency. Author states evidence indicates passes were used as late as the 1930s, but no sources are given.
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Study of the Hawthorn Report

Alternate Title
[A Survey of the Contemporary Indians of Canada: Economic, Political, Educational Needs and Policies]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Dennis Madill]
no. Second Edition
Description
Discusses background to the report and responses to the recommendations contained in it. Actual title of the report: A Survey of the Contemporary Indians of Canada: Economic, Political, Educational Needs and Policies.
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Submission to: Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Cindy Blackstock
Description
Argues that the Federal government has failed to provide adequate support to First Nations children (both on and off-reserve) in terms of programs for birth and adoptive parents, has not implemented Jordan's principle, and does not monitor international adoption placements.
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Substance Use, Treatment Admissions, and Recovery Trends in Diverse Washington State Tribal Communities

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sandra M. Radin
Caleb J. Banta-Green
Lisa R. Thomas
Stephen H. Kutz
Dennis M. Donovan
The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, vol. 38, no. 5, September 2012, pp. 511-517
Description
Reports prescription drugs, alcohol, and marijuana are main concerns in communities and access to resources, services and interventions are tied to the wellness/health of the community.
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Success of the Unama'ki Economic Benefits Office

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Owen Fitzgerald
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 6, no. 2, Fall, 2009, pp. 12-17
Description
Focuses on the economic partnership between the five First Nation communities in Cape Breton and their involvement in the Sydney Tar Ponds Cleanup project.
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Success Only Comes From Taking Responsibility

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Star-Phoenix, March 13, 2009, p. A9
Description
Comments on the success of Chief Clarence Louis, from the Osoyoos Indian Band, who has made his community stronger by working together. By also looking at the tragedy surrounding the Christopher Pauchay case, the author argues for more individual and community responsibilty.
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Suicidal Ideation in American Indian/Alaska Native and White Adolescents: The Role of Isolation, Exposure to Suicide, and Overweight

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anna Zamora-Kapoor
Lonnie A. Nelson
Celestina Barbosa-Leiker
Katherine A. Comtois
Leslie R. Walker ... [et al.]
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 23, no. 4, 2016, pp. 86-100
Description
Compares two groups for risk factors and how associations to suicidal ideation differ between races.
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Suicide Attempts and Associated Factors in Newfoundland and Labrador, 1998-2000

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rez Alaghehbandan
Kayla D. Gates
Don MacDonald
The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 50, no. 12, October 2005, pp. 762-768
Description
Population based study showing trends, associated factors and rates. Shows younger females, single or divorced, with an Aboriginal background and low level of education, were at a higher risk of attempting suicide.
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Sumas Indian Band Inquiry 1919 Surrender of Indian Reserve No. 7

E-Books
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding the lawfulness of the surrender of IR 7 to the Crown for sale to the Soldier Settlement Board. ICC recommended that there be joint research into whether the Band received fair market value for their land in 1919 and if not the Band should receive compensation. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
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Summary of Elders' Interviews -- Support from Anthropological Sources

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Lynne Hickey
Indian History Film Project
Description
Author uses various anthropological and historical sources to throw some light on the way in which the Indians of the Treaty 6 and 7 regions might have interpreted the treaty promises.
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Summary of Input from Aboriginal Communities and Organizations on Consultation and Accommodation

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Michelle Mann
Description
Summary of views on the federal policy approach by First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities that took part in the engagement process under the Canada Action Plan on Consultation and Accommodation. Emerging themes include continued engagement and collaborations, broad interpretations and clear standards, and mutual understanding of Indigenous perspectives.
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Summary Report: A Shared Voice: Engaging First Nation and Inuit Communities in the Development of Culturally Appropriate Asthma and Allergy Education Materials and Resources for Youth and Their Families

Alternate Title
A Shared Voice
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Asthma Society of Canada
Description
Looks at the relevance of existing asthmas education materials and identifies how these materials could be adapted to better suit the needs of the communities.
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Summary Report of the Case Study of South East Child and Family Services Politics and Program: A Case Study of a First Nations Child and Family Service Agency by Pete Hudson

Alternate Title
Politics and Program: A Case Study of a First Nations Child and Family Service Agency
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Joyce B. Timpson
Pete Hudson
Description
Examines internal and intergovernmental relationships through review of documents produced by the agency, its governing body and non-First Nations governments, and key informant interviews.
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The Sun Dagger: Teaching Guide

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Don Reid
Description
To accompany film The Sun Dagger about discovery of a prehistoric calendar system in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico and the culture that built the site. Guide is for grades seven to twelve. Contains lesson plans, handouts and suggested readings.
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The Sun Dance of the Hekandika Shoshone

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
E. Adamson Hoebel
American Anthropologist, vol. 37, no. 4, pt.1, New Series, October-December 1935, pp. 570-581
Description
Description of the annual ceremony held in Idaho.
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Sun Dance of the Shoshoni, Ute, and Hidatsa

Alternate Title
Anthropological Papers of the American Museum on Natural History ; v.16, pt.5
E-Books
Author/Creator
Robert H. Lowie
Description
Forms part of Anthropological Papers of the American Museum on Natural History, v.16 (p.387-431).
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Sundance Teachings Part 1: Women During Moon

Alternate Title
Elder Knowledge Sharing
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Josephine Small
Nancy Cattleman-Ermineskin
Description
Nancy Cattleman-Ermineskin, an Neyaskweyahk Elder, answers questions regarding protocol, ceremony and women in their moon or menstrual cycle. Duration: 9:13.
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Supernatural Beings of the Huron and Wyandot

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
C. M. Barbeau
American Anthropologist, vol. 16, no. 2, New Series, April-June 1914, pp. 288-313
Description
Turn of the century anthropologist's description of two classes of deities and spirits.
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Supreme Court Reversal of Carcieri: Implications for Reaffirmed Michigan Indian Tribes

Alternate Title
[Indigenous Law & Policy Center Occasional Paper Series]
[Indigenous Law & Policy Center Working Paper ; 2009-03]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Novaline D. Wilson
Description
Looks at the two issues on appeal that the Supreme Court will decide. Looks at Rhode Island's argument that the Secretary of the Interior lacks legality to take land into trust for Narragansett Tribe under the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA).
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Surveillance of Infectious Diseases Among American Indians and Alaska Natives

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jeanne Bertolli
Amy Roussel
Jennie Harris
Dan Lentine
Julia Gable
Ron Fichtner
JoAnn Kauffman
Michael Landen
Ralph R. Bryan
Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice, vol. 2, no. 2, Spring, 2008, pp. 121-144
Description
Identifies lack of trust, lack of feedback on surveillance and gaps in coordination of activities as effecting participation in monitoring diseases.
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