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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation par Georges Druwe, President, Societe Franco-Manitobaine

Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains a presentation by President Georges Druwe of the Societe Franco-Manitobaine (the Franco-Manitoban Society). Presentation begins in French then switches to English translation. President Druwe discusses his organization which represents French speakers in Manitoba, its' interest in the proceedings of the Commission, and its' view that "First Nation, Metis and Inuit communities have reached a critical turning point in their history." Druwe goes on to discuss cross-cultural solidarity and shared concerns.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Remarks by Johnny Epoo (via translator)

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Description
File contains opening remarks by Johnny Epoo(via a translator) who represents Inuit from northern Quebec in land claims negotiations. He speaks about the Elders from his part of Canada and their concerns regarding the education system in its current state and how it could be improved. Epoo also discusses social problems like suicide, chronic welfare, problems with the RCMP, general poverty, and the need to look towards the future rather than dwelling excessively on the past.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Remarks by Michael Trasher

Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains opening remarks by Michael Thrasher of Victoria, B.C. Thrasher relates his experiences of learning from Elders, engaging people across the country in addressing addictions and culture reclamation issues, the importance of solidarity amongst Status Indian, Metis, Non-status Indian, and Inuit peoples, the reality of racism and discrimination in Canadian society, and the need for people to be committed to addressing these issues rather than just involved with them.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Remarks by Peter Katuk (via translator)

Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Peter Katuk
Description
File contains opening remarks by Peter Katuk(via a translator) regarding the situation for Inuit people in the Northwest Territories: the struggle for survival, his own birth in an igloo in 1921, how life is a learning experience, how the Inuit people have been left out of Canada, how the Cree and the Hudson Bay Company were condescending and bossy to the Inuit, an incident between his father and the RCMP who made his father relocate his home from Repulse Bay, the need to amend what Katuk describes as the defeat of Aboriginal people in Canada, how his people assisted southerners who came to th
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Remarks by Silpa Edmunds (via translator)

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Description
File contains opening remarks by Silpa Edmunds(via a translator, in addition to a few in English) regarding the economic and cultural problems faced by her people in Labrador and her hopes that the Commission will address these issues. She reiterates some of Boas Jararace's concerns, and also adds the problems of alcoholism, family breakdown, and a loss of cultural identity amongst Inuit, First Nations and Metis people in Labrador. Edmunds is an Inuit woman from Hopedale, Labrador.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Slide Presentation by Ruby Arngna'naaq

Documents & Presentations
Description
This file contains remarks by Ruby Arngna'naaq relating to Inuit art. The slide show features artists from northern Canada whose works portray the effects of suicide on family and friends. Arngna'naaq states that the artists are raising funds to bring their show to southern Canada. Maggie Hodgson, Chairperson, offers brief remarks at the end of the slide show.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Workshop Report for the Inuit Tapirisat of Canada by Debbie Klengenberg

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Description
The file contains a Workshop Report for the Inuit Tapirisat of Canada by Debbie Klengenberg. Klengenberg gives a short summary of the results of his discussion group dealing with suicide and suicide related issues. Klengenberg discusses education, lack of funding, the importance of health and wellness isues generally, and ideas that have worked in various communities.
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Salomonie Tigulluraq: One of Those Unnoticed Artists

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Maria von Finckenstein
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 16, no. 4, Winter, 2001, pp. 38-42
Description
Brief profile of an artist who was most prolific between 1966 and 1968. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 38.
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Sammy Kudluk: Making a Name for Himself in Acrylic

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jane George
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 17, no. 2, Summer, 2002, p. 19
Description
Profile of an Inuit artist who is known for his acrylic paintings on buildings as well as his work in other media. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 19.
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[Sanaaq]

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Norma Dunning
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 38, no. 1-2, Cultures Inuit, Gouvernance et Cosmopolitiques / Inuit Cultures, Governance and Cosmopolitics, 2014, pp. 269-272
Description
Book review of: Sanaaq by Mitiarjuk Nappaaluk.
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Sapangat: Inuit Beadwork in the Canadian Arctic

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bernadette Driscoll
Expedition, Winter, 1984, pp. 40-47
Description
Focuses on the decoration found on amautik (women's parkas) from the northwest coast of Hudson Bay.
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Saqiyuq

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Mary Carpenter
Inuktitut, no. 89, 2001, pp. 64-70
Description
Book review of: Saqiyug: Stories From the Lives of Three Inuit Women by Nancy Wachowich, Apphia A. Awa, Rhoda K. Katsak and Sandra P. Katsak.
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Saqiyuq: Stories From the Lives of Three Inuit Women

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Kim Anderson
Herizons, vol. 15, no. 4, Spring, March 2002, p. 36
Description
Book review of: Saqiyuq: Stories From the Lives of Three Inuit Women by Nancy Wachowich, in collaboration with Apphia Agalakti Awa, Rhoda Kaukjak Katsak, and Sandra Pikujak Katsal.
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Saqiyuq: Stories From the Lives of Three Inuit Women

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Apphia A. Awa
Rhoda K. Katsak
Sandra P. Katsak
Inuktitut, no. 89, 2001, pp. 70-76
Description
Excerpts from Saqiyuq include recollections of various life experiences from everyday routines to meeting the Prime Minister..
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School in "The Place That Never Thaws"

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Heather McLeod
Dale Vanelli
English Practice, vol. 57, no. 1, Starting a Circle: Exploring Aboriginal Education, Fall, 2015, pp. 17-[20]
Description
Comments from a teacher and a substitute teacher about their time spent at a school in remote Grise Fiord. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 17.
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Schooling as a Vehicle for Aboriginal Language Maintenance: Implementing Cree as the Language of Instruction in Northern Quebec

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lynn McAlpine
Daisy Herodier
Canadian Journal of Education, vol. 19, no. 2, Culture and Education: Aboriginal Settings, Concerns, and Insights, Spring, 1994, pp. 128-141
Description
Looks at the introduction of a mother tongue program to the Aboriginal school system in James Bay to protect the Cree language and culture.
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Screen Memories: Resignifying the Traditional in Indigenous Media

E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Faye D. Ginsburg
Description
Discusses how the Inuit in Canada and Aboriginals in Australia have used television, video and film as vehicles to create programs and features relevant to their communities. Chapter from Media Worlds: Anthropology on New Terrain edited by Faye Ginsburg, Lila Abu-Lughod and Brian Larkin
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The Sculpture of Sheokjuk Oqutaq

Articles » General
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 4, no. 2, Spring, 1989, pp. 27-30
Description
Compares works produced early in his career to those produced between 1977 and 1982. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll down to appropriate page.
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Sculpture of the Eskimo

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
William E. Taylor
Arctic, vol. 27, no. 1, March 1974, pp. 82-83
Description
Book review: Sculpture of the Eskimo by George Swinton.
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Secret Cabinet Conclusions Index

Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains agendas for cabinet meetings including discussions on Indian Claims Commission and the Inuit vs. the Quebec government.
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Section Three Editorial: Indigenizing Practices

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lynne Davis
Rainey Gaywish
Caroline VanEvery-Albert
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 31, no. 1, Indigenous Knowledges and the University, 2008, pp. 181-183
Description
Articles in this section look at Indigenous knowledge, philosophies and practices, and challenges to institutional practices.
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Sedna: The Making of a Myth

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Marybelle Mitchell
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 7, no. 2, Spring, 1992, pp. 43-44
Description
Film review of: Sedna: The Making of a Myth directed and produced by John Paskievich. Entire issue on one pdf. To access review, scroll to page 43.
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Selected Bibliography on Nunavut

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jack Hicks
Description
Focuses on the negotiation and implementation of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement and the design and implementation of the Government of Nunavut.
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