Métis
The Exploratory Process on Indian Registration, Band Membership and Citizenship: Highlights of Findings and Recommendations
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
Description
Overview of process to identify, examine and discuss broad issues of registration, membership and citizenship beyond the amendments to Bill C-3. Included participation of 20 organizations resulting in 55 national, regional and local First Nation and Métis organizations taking part.
Exploring Indigenous Concepts of Health: The Dimensions of Métis and Inuit Health
Alternate Title
Moving Forward, Making a Difference ; vol. 2
Aboriginal Policy Research ; vol. 4
Aboriginal Policy Research Conference ; 2nd, 2006
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Chantelle A.M. Richmond
Nancy A. Ross
Julie Bernier
vol. 4
Description
Uses data from 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey to explore patterns of dimensions of health in the two populations and examine how they are affected by cultural and geographical contexts.
Chapter one from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 2, which is also vol. 4 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.
Exploring the Effectiveness of Métis Women’s Research Methodology and Methods: Promising Wellness Research Practices
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Janice Cindy Gaudet
Leah Marie Dorion
Anna Corrigal Flaminio
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 15, no. 1, 2020, pp. 12-26
Description
Examines the importance of Métis Aunties and how Métis women's participation in research helps to better understand this role.
Exploring the Experience of Type 2 Diabetes in Urban Aboriginal People
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David Gregory
Wendy Whalley
Judith Olson
Marilyn Bain
G. Grace Harper ... [et al.]
Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, vol. 31, no. 1, 1999, pp. 101-115
Description
Looks at one of the major health problems among the Aboriginal people of Canada.
Extending Aboriginal Control Over Child Welfare Services: The Manitoba Child Welfare Initiative
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Pete Hudson
Brad McKenzie
Canadian Review of Social Policy, vol. 51, Spring/Summer, 2003, pp. 49-66
Description
Outlines development process for the expansion of authority to First Nations Child and Family Services agencies off reserve, and to start a Métis Child Welfare agency.
[Fact Sheets for Nourishing the Learning Spirit]
Alternate Title
First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Early Childhood Learning
First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Learners and Gender
First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Learners in Care of Social Services
First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Learners with (Dis)abilities
First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Learners: Thoughts on Holistic Lifelong Learning
Holistics Health and Wellness and First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Learners
Indigenous Heritage Languages and First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Learners
K-12 Education and First Nations, Metis, and Inuit in Canada
Post-Secondary Education, Lifelong Learning, and First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Learners
The Learning Spirit
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aboriginal Education Research Centre
Description
Explores the potential humans have for learning both as individuals and in groups. Presents brief overviews of 10 resources.
A Fair Country: Telling Truths About Canada
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Elizabeth A. Lange
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, vol. 55, no. 3, Expanding Knowledge Systems in Teacher Education, Fall, 2009, pp. 428-431
Description
Book review of: A Fair Country: Telling Truths About Canada by John Ralston Saul.
Family Networks and Health among Métis Aged 45 or Older
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Pamela L. Ramage-Morin
Evelyne Bougie
Health Reports, vol. 28, no. 12, December 2017, pp. 12-20
Description
Used data from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey. Found that older age, lower education and non-participation in the labour force were associated with strong networks, and those who reported strong networks were more likely to report positive mental health.
Family Violence as a Social Determinant of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Health
Alternate Title
Social Determinants of Health
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health (NCCAH)
Description
Looks at factors contributing to family violence, reducing risk factors and strategies to reduce family violence.
Fearing Social and Cultural Death: Genocide and Elimination in Settler Colonial Canada: An Indigenous Perspective
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Matthew Wildcat
Journal of Genocide Research, vol. 17, no. 4, Special Issue on Canadian and Colonial Genocide, 2015, pp. 391-409
Description
Looks at the theory of refusal in Mohawk Interruptus by Audra Simpson and details of the changes on the northern plains in late nineteenth century in Clearing the Plains by James Daschuk and Metis and the Medicine Line by Michel Hogue.
Final Report: Métis Nation of Alberta Association: Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Métis Nation of Alberta Association
Description
Looks at self-governance from general Aboriginal perspective and unique position of the Métis. Briefly discusses different governance models, agreements, and local, regional and provincial representation.
"Finally when I started falling down": Indigenous Tuberculosis Patient Experiences of Health and Illness on the Canadian Prairies
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sylvia Abonyi
Maria Mayan
Jody Boffa
Carmen Lopez
Kathleen McMullin ... [et al.]
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 12, no. 1, 2017, pp. 3-23
Description
Paper attempts to understand the disproportionate occurrence of tuberculosis in Indigenous populations of Canada.
Fine Day Interview #12
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
D.G. (Dr.) Mandelbaum
Fine Day
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview with Fine Day where he discusses separation in marriage and the consequences of adultery.
First Nation and Métis Consultation Policy Framework
Alternate Title
Government of Saskatchewan First Nation and Métis Consultation Policy Framework
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Government of Saskatchewan
Description
Replaces the Government of Saskatchewan Interim Guide for Consultation with First Nations and Métis People.
First Nations and Métis Education: An Advisory for School Boards: Module 11
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Loraine Thompson
Description
Covers enhancing awareness of First Nations and Métis cultures, policy leadership for First Nations and Métis education, and challenges and success stories for educational equity and educational governance.
First Nations, First Thoughts Conference: Abstracts and Papers
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Centre of Canadian Studies
University of Edinburgh
Description
Website contains links, some with access to the full text of presentations, from a conference which explores intellectual thought and cultural development of Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Many of the presenters were Canadian.
First Nations/Inuit/Métis Health Human Resource Inventory:
First Nations, Inuit & Métis Education History From a HHR Perspective
Alternate Title
First Nations, Inuit & Métis Education History From a HHR Perspective
Documents & Presentations
Description
Discussion on the failure of western educational approaches resulting in the need to adapt a curriculum that supports the development of culturally relevant training and education programs.
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Conversations
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Teaching and Teacher Education
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario College of Teachers
Description
Results of discussions with communities on issues related to Aboriginal teaching and teacher education along with recommendations for implementing suggestions.
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Indigenous Ontology
Alternate Title
[Indigenous Community Names, Reserve Names, Locations, Affiliations, Languages, and Treaty/Agreement/Settlement]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Red Team-Joint Working Group on Classification and Subject Headings
National Indigenous Knowledge and Language Alliance (NIKLA)
Canadian Federation of Library Associations
Description
Spreadsheet contains information on: community names, reserve names, locations, affiliations, languages, and applicable treaty/agreement/settlement. Can be limited by individual provinces or territories.
First Nations, Métis and Inuit School-Community Learning Environment Project: Promising Practices
Alternate Title
Promising Practices
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Alberta Education]
First Nations
Métis and Inuit Services Branch
Description
Discusses a project implemented to address the achievement gap between First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners and non First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners.
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Women
Alternate Title
Women in Canada: A Gender-based Statistical Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Paula Arriagada
Description
Examines some of the demographic, cultural, and socioeconomic characteristics of the Aboriginal female population.
Part of the publication Women in Canada: A Gender-based Statistical Report
First Nations, Métis, Inuit and Non-Aboriginal Federal Offenders: A Comparative Profile
Alternate Title
Research Report; 2003, NoR-134
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
John-Patrick Moore
Description
Objective was to gain a clearer understanding of patterns for each specific Aboriginal group in order to develop more effective programs and policies.
First Nations, Métis, Inuit: Outcomes & Indicators: Grades K-3
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
South East Cornerstone Public School Division #209
Description
Identifies four goals as the basis for building understanding and nurturing appreciation: treaty relationships, spirit and intent of treaties, historical contexts of treaties and treaty promises and provisions.