Media & Communication

Examines the evolution of Canadian Aboriginal print media during 1990-1991, after the government discontinued its financial support of the Native Communications Program.

This file contains a newspaper clipping about the life of Lucy M. Baker, praising her work with the Indians who "worshipped" her for the work she did for the Makoce Waste Sioux after the 1885 rebellion. Also scanned is a mission report of the two reserves she worked at, Mistawasis (Cree) and Makoce Waste (Sioux).

Journalism and Communication Thesis (M.J.)--Carleton University, 2003.

Book review of: Coded Territories edited by Steven Loft and Kerry Swanson.

Looks at various collaborative care models and interviews administrators, clinicians, and Inuit families about expectations for mental health services and care.

Sketch of the battle scene between Lt.-Col. William Otter's troops and Poundmaker's men at Cut Knife Hill.

Historical note:

On 2 May 1885 Lieutenant Colonel William Otter was defeated by Poundmaker's war chief Fine-Day at the Battle of Cut Knife near Battleford, SK. A flying column of Canadian militia and army regulars was defeated by Poundmaker despite their use of a Gatling gun.

Provides guidance to government employees when conveying information face-to-face, in print, online, by television, video, and radio, and through images.

Communications Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 1979.

Attempt to set one national policy for all Native Communications Programs was rejected.

Looks at infrastructure systems, telecommunications, and maritime, aviation and ground transportation in the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik and Nunatsiavut .

Examines four digital storytelling projects including exploring strategies for creating and designing digital stories.

Results from study of the current state of ecotourism can be used in the development of an ecotourism management plan for local communities on both sides of the border.

Strategies for the development of a regional communication system in Northern Saskatchewan in the 1970's.

Discusses the challenge of Aboriginal leaders to ensure their communities and enterprises take full advantage of the opportunities that information technology and the information economy have to offer, while at the same time protecting and strengthening their culture.

Video and handbook Beyond Violence: Finding the Dream launched at the Aboriginal Women in Unity Conference held in Dubbo, 1990. A tool for health workers to use to bring about change in communities.

Language and Literacy Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of British Columbia (Vancouver), 2011.

Communication Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 1998.

Discusses historic land reclaimed by Six Nations of the Grand River Territory and the new-found attention of national and international media.

Initial Report.

Reviews a multimedia installation that is based on a time portal to 1845.

Comments on topics relating to the contemporary life of Indigenous people of America. Bachelor's Thesis towards undergraduate degree in [English Language and Literature]--University of West Bohemia, 2013.

Examines the use of digital media in Pond Inlet and Baker Lake to acquaint residents of issues regarding resource development proposals.

Family and Consumer Sciences Thesis (M.S.)--South Dakota State University, 2006.

Book based on presentations given at a colloquium of the same name. Part V contains Aboriginal content. To access chapter, scroll down to appropriate page. Chapter 36: Converging or Diverging Pathways to Aboriginal Self-Determination? Indigenous Peoples, Self-Government, and the Federation by Frances Abele and Michael J. Prince. (p.443) Chapter 37: Keynote Address on Nunavut: Convergence and Divergence in North America: Canada and the United States by Donat Savoie. ( p.

Comments on e-mails, phone calls and a luncheon meeting that spanned over three years with Native American author David Treuer. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 47.

Developed to assist communities in mobilizing to promote health and minimize the risk of contracting, or becoming very ill from, COVID-19. Includes environmental scan of existing resources and recommendations to increase effectiveness in providing information by using seven principles: accessibility, context, distictions-based, clarity and brevity, strength-based approaches, grounding in cultural identity and knowledge, and evidence based / wise practices.

This document with cover letter contains instructions to aid in the efficient management of the agencies under the care of Indian Agents in Canada.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

Circular from T.R.L. MacInnes, Secretary, Department of Mines and Resources, Indian Affairs Branch to Indian Agents relating to the taking of game and fish for food at all seasons of the year.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

This article details how Aboriginals and Metis were an essential part of the early historic period of Canada, serving as suppliers of furs and as explorers for the Europeans. After the mid-19th century, when the economy changed to industrialization and farming, aboriginals and Metis were no longer necessary. Adams foresees decolonization being achieved by building a power base through political and psychological struggle.

Historical note:

Wide-ranging discussion among elders touching on many topics including kinship; illegitimate children; ceremonialism; therole of the elder; financing the elder who incurs some costs associated with the organization of a ceremony.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Northern British Columbia, 2007.

Secondary Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2011.

Community and Regional Planning Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, 1977.

Discusses cultural bias, practices in teacher education, and changing educational attitudes to include Indigenous knowledge.

Book Review of: Cultural Politics and the Mass Media by Patrick J. Daley and Beverly A. James

Focuses on Canadian institutions and cultural policies and the impacts on native culture.

Developed to bridge the gap between between film and television personnel and Aboriginal people and communities and their customs.

"Supplement for the NEARBC Co-sponsored workshop: Culturally Safe and Ethically Relevant, October 28 and 29, 2009, Kamloops, BC." Workshop aims to provide a foundation of skills to create increased capacity in project planning.

Looks at how the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is being marketed as a tourist destination.

Author believes televison shows dehumanize Native Americans and takes a critical look at how audiences' percieve representations, what frame of reference the audience uses to evaluate what they view, and argues that there is a need to view representations without accepting the status quo provided in encoded form.

The Great Caribou Feast was held at the community's school in February with great success. Page one: two pictures of cutting up caribou meat. Page two: one picture of caribou processing, one picture of community residents. Page three: two pictures of caribou being cooked, one picture of it being eaten.

Communications Studies Thesis (M.A.)--San Jose State University, 1999.

Review of book: A Death Feast in Dimlahamid by Terry Glavin

Sociology Thesis (M.Sc.)--Oklahoma State University, 2012.