Indigenous Knowledge

Looks at Aboriginal health research and how racial discourses continues to impact on Indigenous people's connection to self and to spirit; and discusses how non- Aboriginal researchers and Aboriginal communities need to develop better relationships.

Discussion on the strategic plan, goals and priorities to promote health of Aboriginal people. The paper argues that there is a need to understand the diversity of the culture and the needs of each community.

Looks at the the growth and diversification of the Canadian forest-based economy and the importance of science education for Aboriginal students to better prepare for emerging occupations in the bioeconomy and the provision of ecological goods and services industries.

Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Calgary, 2006.

Intended to recognize cultures, values and local knowledge of Aboriginal families as a companion to the Provincial IDP Policy and Procedure Manual.

Analyzes governmental response to development of Aboriginal-controlled post secondary institutions by comparing support given to Aboriginal institutions compared to other provincial institutions. Gives recommendations for policy and legislative support.

Literature review centering on customary protocols.

Examines a research project that analyzed the Teaching Treaties in the Classroom kit from the Saskatchewan Office of the Treaty Commissioner.

Examines project initiated to determine why Aboriginals are underrepresented in high school science classes, how to improve participation rates and promote the choice of science-related occupations.

Looks at KT (Knowledge Translation) in context of health research.

Looks at an environmental assessment system, that aids in balancing the use of scientific and Aboriginal knowledge, to foster meaningful Aboriginal participation in federal and provincial environmental assessment procedures.

Report critically examines the measures/metrics of Aboriginal learning success currently employed by academic researchers as well as by education practitioners.

Describes principles of restorative justice within the criminal justice system and how certain legal theories make implementation difficult. For Part 2 see, Justice as Healing, Vol. 4, No. 2, Summer, 1999. Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.

Continuation of an article that compares and contrasts aspects of Aboriginal concepts of justice and those practised in the current criminal justice system. Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.

Educational Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of British Columbia, 2001.

Community and Regional Planning Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, 1999.

Examines culturally based mentoring for youth from western and Aboriginal perspectives of professionals, Elders, youth and community members.

First Nations Studies (M.A.)--University of Northern British Columbia, 1998.

Book review of: Aboriginal Oral Tradition edited by Renee Hulan and Renate Eigenbrod.

Examines how Aboriginal stories and artworks relate to scientific accounts of Australian meteorite craters.

Notice asking for expressions of interest for up to ten interested Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander individuals seeking to add to their skills and experience through short term overseas observational study.

Updated version of 1995 paper includes new developments in the Forest sector and recognition of Aboriginal rights and title.

Indigenous Australian Studies Thesis (Ed.D.)--James Cook University, 2009.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia (Vancouver), 2010.

Translation of journal recorded by Delessert of his journey to Australia and his eight months in Sydney.

Looks at Aboriginal ecological knowledge and scientific knowledge regarding forest management planning, and discusses how Aboriginal communities need to understand the language that planners use and the objectives they hope to achieve.

Case studies from across Canada dealing with creation and management of protected areas.

Book review of Aboriginal Peoples and Forest Lands in Canada edited by D.B. Tindall, Ronald L. Trosper, and Pamela Perreault.

Book review of Aboriginal Peoples and Forest Lands in Canada edited by D.B. Tindall, Ronald L. Trosper, and Pamela Perrault. Entire book review section on one PDF. To access this review scroll to p. 184.

Looks at the historical, environmental, social, legal and political aspects of mining and the development of co-operative relationships between mining companies, governments and Aboriginal communities from the exploration stage onwards.

Discusses moving away from mono-national and colonial multicultural policies and to a partnership between Aboriginal and Shognosh (Canadian European settler population).

Argues that traditional environmental knowledge has a role in land claims and resource management.

Web site contains links to videos and lessons to aid teachers with the introduction of Aboriginal perspectives into the curriculum.

Access materials in the Teacher's Toolkit

Looks at a guideline developed by the Collaborative Inquiry Committee to produce principles and a structure for Aboriginal science and teaching. Includes an interpretation of the Medicine Wheel for use by teachers.

Education Leadership and Policy Thesis (Ed.D.)--The University of British Columbia (Vancouver), 2012.

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.

Looks at how First Nations and governments have responded to the decline of the caribou and examines the litigation that has resulted from such responses in British Columbia, Alberta, and the Northwest Territories.

Examines the relationship between the values, principles, and beliefs underlying traditional practices and intellectual products of Aboriginal people, the concept of property in Aboriginal culture, and the concepts of tradition and change in contemporary Aboriginal society in relation to the resurgence in Aboriginal self-governance.

Author argues that, if science education is to contribute to Aboriginal peoples economic development, environmental responsibility and cultural survival, then Indigenous common sense used together with Aboriginal and Western knowledge and technology about nature, as ways of learning, must also be used.

Looks at Indigenous & Western scientific world views and discusses practices & recommendations in support of bridging the two knowledge systems to improve positive learning outcomes for Aboriginal students.

Canadian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 1999.

Examines how researchers and community health practitioners can contribute to transformative change in Aboriginal communities.

Examines how Aboriginal philosophy relates to the natural world and relationships with others.

A comprehensive document covering all new, and ongoing Aboriginal initiatives, services, and programs currently taking place at Simon Fraser University.

Book review of: Aboriginal Student Engagement and Achievement by Lorenzo Cherubini.

Educational Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Western Ontario, 2003.