Métis

Jurisprudential Challenges

Alternate Title
The Other Declarations in Daniels: Fiduciary Obligations and the Duty to Negotiate
[Daniels: In and Beyond the Law]
[History, Jurisdiction, and Identity in Daniels v Canada]
[The Chicken and the Egg: Unanswered Questions from Daniels
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Eric Adams
Catherine Bell
Paul Seaman
Description
Three presenters discuss the Daniels decision: First looks at the decision in terms of history, jurisdiction, and identity and citizenship; second analyzes the reasons given by the court for denying two declarations that were sought in the case; and third discusses problem of who can legitimately decide if someone is part of the Métis collective. Duration: 1:08:05. Presentations are part of the conference "Daniels: In and Beyond the Law" held at University of Alberta, Jan. 26-27, 2017.
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[K-12 Lesson Plans: Rupertsland Institute]

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Rupertsland Institute
Description
Topics include language of the Métis, culture and traditions, homeland history, Métis in Alberta and Métis Nation governance.
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Keeoukaywin: The Visiting Way—Fostering an Indigenous Research Methodology

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Janice Cindy Gaudet
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 7, no. 2, January 31, 2019, pp. 47-64
Description
Examines an Indigenous research methodology practiced by the author during their PhD research with the Omushkego people, the Moose Cree First Nation (Moose Factory, Ontario, Canada). Centers on Métis and Cree ways of being, milo pimatisiwin (the good life), relationality, land-based pedagogy, and Indigenous values. Focuses on decolonizing research by prioritizing kinship and community values.
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Keith F. Wright Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Keith F. Wright
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Keith Wright was employed in the penitentiary service and was also the president of the board of directors of the Prince Albert Indian/Metis Friendship Centre.
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Kiss of the Fur Queen

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Jerome Stueart
The Northern Review, no. 23, Special Issue: [Northern Communities and the State], Summer, 2001, pp. 188-189
Description
Book review of: Kiss of the Fur Queen by Tomson Highway.
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The Komi of the Kola Peninsula

Alternate Title
International Handbook of Research on Indigenous Entrepreneurship
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Helena Ruotsala
Description
Comments on break down of the traditional way of life and traditional sources of livelihood. Chapter 23 from International Handbook of Research on Indigenous Entrepreneurship edited by Léo-Paul Dana and Robert B. Anderson. Entire e-book on one pdf. To access chapter, scroll to page 302 or select chapter 23 on side bar.
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Labour Force Activity (8), Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree (13), Attendance at School (3), Aboriginal Identity (8), Age Groups (12A) and Sex (3) for the Population 15 Years and Over of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2006 Census - 20% Sample Data

Alternate Title
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population
[2006 Census of Canada: Topic-based Tabulations]
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Statistics Canada
Description
Statistical table. Each variable can be searched.
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Labour Force Activity (8), Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree (14), Aboriginal Identity (8), Age Groups (12A) and Sex (3) for the Population 15 Years and Over of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2006 Census - 20% Sample Data

Alternate Title
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population
[2006 Census of Canada: Topic-based Tabulations]
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Statistics Canada
Description
Statistical table. Each variable can be searched.
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Language Shift Among Those of Aboriginal Mother Tongue in Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
George K. Jarvis
Tim B. Heaton
Canadian Studies in Population, vol. 16 , no. 1, 1989, pp. 25-42
Description
Data shows that there is a reasonably rapid departure of aboriginal languages in Canada but the language shift is occurring at various rates among the aboriginal demographic.
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Lawrence Cook

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Lawrence Cook
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Lawrence Cook knew Jim Brady in 1949/50. He talks about the CCF government policies and how the people reacted to them, the Legion, and the various Co-op efforts that were tried in Cumberland. He is the only informant to talk about efforts by Brady to organize a Metis Association in Cumberland in 1949.
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Lawrence Delisle Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Lawrence Delisle
Brenda Arnault
Indian History Film Project
Description
The interview includes a discussion of the Anderson Conservative government of Saskatchewan.
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Lawrence Joseph Pritchard Interview #1

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Lawrence Joseph Pritchard
Judy M. Thibodeau
Indian History Film Project
Description
Interview is a general account of his life. He also briefly describes some of the activities of the Metis Society of Saskatchewan.
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Lawrence Joseph Pritchard Interview #2

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Lawrence Joseph Pritchard
Judy M. Thibodeau
Indian History Film Project
Description
Interview is a general account of his life.
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Learning to Teach in Culturally Responsive and Respectful Ways: First Steps in Creating a First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Infusion in a Mainstream Teacher Education Program

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Diane M. Vetter
Melissa Blimkie
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 31, no. 2, 2011, pp. 173-185, 187, 189
Description
Discusses a program that infuses Aboriginal ways of knowing, traditions, and perspectives into teaching, creating awareness of Indigenous needs in education among both faculty and students.
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Leon Morin Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Leon Morin
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Mr. Morin was one of the first people in Green Lake to join the Metis Association.
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Leonard Frank Pambrun Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Leonard Frank Pambrun
Brenda Arnault
Indian History Film Project
Description
Interview is a general account of his life. He describes his role in local Metis organization.
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LFMO Policy Statement on Forced and Coerced Sterilization

Alternate Title
Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Policy Statement on Forced and Coerced Sterilization
Women of the Métis Nation
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak = Women of the Métis Nation
Description
Brief discussion of the issue of forcing women to have tubal ligations and administering Depo-Provera shots before the contraceptive had general approval, ensuring informed consent, and raising awareness with healthcare providers.
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Life of W. J. Carter - 30 July 1923.

Archival » Archival Items
Author/Creator
W.J. Carter
Description
Typescript of W.J. Carter's autobiographical account of his life and experiences in Western Canada during the period 1879 to 1910s. The most interesting part is Carter's account of the impact of the Northwest Resistance of 1885 on the Prince Albert community. Carter, a carpenter by trade, was hired by William McKenzie in August 1889 to build stations on the railway between Regina and Prince Albert.
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[Life Skills Journey Program Impact Reports]

Alternate Title
Community Reports: Life Skills Journey Program
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
[Kyla Fisher
Alicia Hibbert
Fay Fletcher]
Description
Program consisted of summer day-camps aimed at building resiliency in youth from four Métis Settlements in Alberta (Buffalo Lake, Elizabeth, Fishing Lake, and Kikino). Includes links to Infographics for aggregate data as well as data for the communities of Buffalo Lake and Kikino, and extension showcase handout.
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Linda Youens Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Linda Youens
Carol Pearlstone
Indian History Film Project
Description
Ms. Youens is a Metis, born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. She was brought up in a series of foster homes and is now active in both the Women's Movement and with native groups. She talks about how the Metis are treated by outside groups, her childhood, and attitudes towards women among native societies.
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Liora Salter Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Liora Salter
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Liora Salter is a left wing activist who worked in Green Lake with the Neestow Project in the mid-sixties.
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Literacy Profile of Off-Reserve First Nations and Metis People Living in Urban Manitoba and Saskatchewan: Results from the International Adult Literacy and Skills Survey 2003

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Evelyne Bougie
Education Matters: Insights on Education, Learning and Training in Canada, vol. 4, no. 5, [January] [7], [2008], p. [?]
Description
Measured prose literacy (information from sources such as editorials, news stories, brochures and instruction manuals) and document literacy (job applications, payroll forms, transportation schedules, maps, etc.).
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Literature and Criticism by Native and Metis Women in Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sylvia Bowerbank
Dolores Nawagesic Wawia
Feminist Studies, vol. 20, no. 3, September 1, 1994, pp. 565-582
Description
Discusses Indigenous women authors' cultural resurgence in writing to preserve and reclaim the stories and myths of their peoples.
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LivingMyCulture.ca: [Métis]

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Canadian Virtual Hospice
Description
Information on palliative care. Contains links to four general videos, print document Coming Full Circle: Planning for Your Care, and series of brief videos created specifically for Métis people arranged under the headings traditions, rituals and spirituality, expectations of care, care for patient and family, talking about illness, emotions and support, and after death and ceremonies.
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The Long Road Back: Maria Campbell

Alternate Title
North American Indian thought and Culture
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Gretchen M. Bataille
Kathleen Mullen Sands
Description
Chapter excerpted from America Indian Woman Telling Their Lives (p. [113]-126).
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