1983 Elders' Conference 1/5

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Ted Wheatley
Ernest Benedict
Angus Nogongiig
Jim Dumont
Johnny Thomas
Sam Osawamick
Alex Fox
John Tootoosis
Louis Bruce
Sid Fiddler
Lawrence Tobacco
Mary Lou Fox
Eddie Benton
Herman Atkinson
Chief Carl Roberts
Indian History Film Project
Description
Return to traditional ceremonies ; traditional vs. non-Indian education ; story of a trickster (Woojy Panaquad) ; electoral attitudes and responsibilities.
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1983 Elders' Conference 4/5

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Ted Wheatley
Ernest Benedict
Angus Nogongiig
Jim Dumont
Johnny Thomas
Sam Osawamick
Alex Fox
John Tootoosis
Louis Bruce
Sid Fiddler
Lawrence Tobacco
Mary Lou Fox
Eddie Benton
Herman Atkinson
Chief Carl Robert
Indian History Film Project
Description
The role of education in the loss of spiritual and cultural values ; evidence of previous and planned oppression by non-Indians ; revival of interest in traditional values and the role ofelders as a source of knowledge.
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200 Years of Unfinished Business

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Pat Swan
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 12, no. 4, December 1988, pp. 29-40
Description
Looks at the removal of Aboriginal children and the continuing effects on mental health and lack of culturally appropriate programs.
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2020 Indigenous Connectivity Summit: Policy Recommendations

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Internet Society
Description
Contains specific polices and recommendations within each of six categories: effective and accurate mapping; inclusivity, community consultation and engagement; capacity building; spectrum rights and sovereignty; infrastructure and ownership; and affordability.
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Aaron Soney Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Aaron Soney
Gladys Tooshkenig
Burton Jacobs
Indian History Film Project
Description
Discusses the role of the Walpole Island band council.
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Aboriginal Electoral Pariticipation in Canada

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Patrick Fournier
Peter John Loewen
Description

Examines the low voter turnout for Indigenous populations in Canada during the 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2011 federal elections.   

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Aboriginal Entrepreneurship in Forestry: Proceedings of a Conference Held January 27-29, 1998 in Edmonton, Alberta

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bruce Wendel
George Ferrand
Harold Baram
Lloyd Bisson
Steve Price ... [et al.]
Description
Topics include overview of First Nation Forestry Program, basics of starting a business, sources of capital, Fort Apache Timber Company, Silviculture Contracting company, ecotourism, and natural resource-based negotiations with industry and governments.
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Aboriginal Land Rights History: Western Australia

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Claudio Pierluigi
Aboriginal Law Bulletin, vol. 2, no. 52, October 1991, p. 56
Description
Examines the three forms of land tenure in Western Australia, 99 year leases, small plots of land on pastoral leases, and 50 or 25 year special purpose leases, with no provision for Aboriginal or Native title.
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Aboriginal People Trade Land Claim for Dialysis

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bebe Loff
Stephen Cordner
Lancet, vol. 352, no. 9138, January 17, 1998, p. 194
Description
Outlines the denial of a deal in which a land claim by the Jawoyn Aboriginal community was traded for an alcohol-rehabilitation centre and two renal-dialysis machines.
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Aboriginal Political Representation: A Review of Several Jurisdictions

Alternate Title
Background Paper (Law and Government Division, Parliamentary Library) ;
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Peter Niemczak
Description
Briefly looks at efforts made in Maine, Scandinavia, New Zealand and Canada to provide some form of political representation which would increase Aboriginals' ability to influence government operations. 1994 version.
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Aboriginal Political Representation: A Review of Several Juristictions

Alternate Title
Background Paper (Law and Government Division, Library of Parliament) ; BP-359E
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Peter Niemczak
Description
Brief overview of efforts made in Scandinavia, New Zealand, Australia, Maine and Canada to increase Indigenous presence in government institutions. 1999 version.
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[Aboriginal Politics]

Alternate Title
Cafe Politique ; tenth
U2011: Understanding the Manitoba Election
Understanding Aboriginal Politics in Manitoba
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Wab Kinew
Description
Discusses issues of voter turnout and participation in democracy. Duration: 15:49.
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[Aboriginal Politics]

Alternate Title
Cafe Politique ; tenth
U2011: Understanding the Manitoba Election
Understanding Aboriginal Politics in Manitoba
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Fiona MacDonald
Description
Discusses political activity of Aboriginal people. Duration: 20:33.
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Aboriginal Research Resources

Web Sites » Organizations
Description
Portal "brings together inter-disciplinary sources and information relating to Indigenous Studies and Native-newcomer relations at the University of Saskatchewan". Contains links to library & archive holdings, other collections, scholarly output, etc.
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Aboriginal Women of Québec and Canada: Path Toward Equality

Alternate Title
Cahier DIALOG ; no. 2007-04. Proceedings
Cahiers DIALOG
E-Books
Author/Creator
Marie France Labrecque
Carole Lévesque
Jeannette Corbière Lavell
Evelyn O'Bomsawin
Diana Soroka
Cheryl Knockwood ...
Merilda St.-Onge
Christine Sioui Wanwanoloath ...
Michèle Taïna Audette
Karente Horn-Miller ...
Linda Jean ...
Marceline Picard-Kanapé
Manon Tremblay
Janet Mark
Chantelle Richard
Kahá:wi Jacobs
Roberta Stout
Sheila Swasson
Evelyne St. Onge
Noat Einish
Dolorès André ... [et al.]
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Aboriginality and Identity: Perspectives, Practices and Policies

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Bob Morgan
Bill Harrison
Paddy (Pat) Cavanagh]
Description
Looked at New South Wales Department of Education and Training's scholarships and veracity of applicants for teaching positions and /or promotions. Goal was to determine level of community satisfaction with existing definition, the Department's procedures, investigate alleged abuses, and make recommendations to address concerns.
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Aborigines and Change: Australia in the '70s

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
C. D. Rowley
Aboriginal History , vol. 3, no. 2, 1979, pp. 152-154
Description
Book review of: Aborigines and Change edited by R. M. Berndt. Chapters are papers presented at symposium of the Institute of Aboriginal Studies. To access review, scroll down to page 152.
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Access and Equity Inquiry

Articles » General
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 17, no. 4, July/August 1993, p. 38
Description
Inquiry into the Commonwealth's Access and Equity Strategy regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Adam Solway Interview 1

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Adam Solway
Christine Welsh
Tony Snowsill
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where Adam Solway talks about being orphaned at 8 years and adopted by the Blackfoot Reserve, Alta; his attendance at a residential school; becoming a councillor and then chief of the reserve. He comments on the issues he had to deal with as well as providing comments on contemporary lifestyles and leadership.
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Adam Solway Interview 2

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Adam Solway
Christine Welsh
Tony Snowsill
Indian History Film Project
Description
This is a continuation of an interview with Adam Solway on January 29, 1983 on the Blackfoot Reserve.
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Adams, Dr. Howard

Images » Photographs
Description
File contains a black and white photograph of Dr. Howard Adams, no date given.

Historical note:

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Adequacy of Protection for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Michael Dodson
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 19, no. 2, March/April 1995, pp. 18-21
Description
Discusses the broader issue of rights in every area of life and the difficulties in the legislative system with recognizing group rights.
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Adrian Hope Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Adrian Hope
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Adrian Hope has been active in Metis politics since the 1920s. He was involved in the organization of the Metis Association of Alberta, the Ewing Commission hearings, and the development of Metis colonies in Alberta.
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AFN Candidates for Grand Chief

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 23, no. 5, June 1994, pp. 12-13
Description
Qualifications of the candidates running for Grand Chief of the Assembly of First Nations
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Aggregation and First Nation Governance

Alternate Title
Policy Brief (Institute on Governance) ; no. 18
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
John Graham
Policy Brief (Institute on Governance)
Description
Brief explanation of models, rationale, common design principles, and policy implications.
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