Quebec Native Women: Countering Violence

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Michèle Rouleau
Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, Indigenous Women, 2004, pp. 36-38
Description
Looks at the Quebec Native Women (QNW) Association's mandate to help improve Indigenous women's rights and living conditions of their families. To access this article, scroll down to page 36.
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The Radicals: Interview With William Tagoona

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sydney Sackett
Inuktitut, no. 90, 2001, pp. 8-25
Description
Recollections about activism in the 1970s and events leading to the founding of the Inuit Tapirisat of Canada (ITC).
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Raising-up Hunters & Protectors Once Again: The Unaaq Men's Association

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Stephanie Irlbacher-Fox
Tommy Palliser
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 1, Special Issue: Pathways to Prosperity: The Northern Governance and Economy Conference, 2013, pp. 56-[62]
Description
Discusses organization's activities which help build skills and knowledge to foster economic benefits in the community. Scroll down to page 56 to read article.
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Rare Exceptions: Some University Professors and the Teaching of Native American History, 1900-1970

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Steven Crum
The History Teacher, vol. 39, no. 2, 2006, pp. [153]-173
Description
Discusses the following contributing elements that inspired some history departments to offer Native studies classes: the Meriam Report of 1928, the Indian Reform Movement of the 1920s and 1930s, the Indian claims research of the 1950s, and the political climate of the 1960s.
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RCMP Foundation: The Namesake Charity of the RCMP

Alternate Title
Annual Creative Leaders Aboriginal Economic Prosperity Symposium ; 1st
[Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Creative Leaders Symposium]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Hope Henderson
Aditya Jha
thorvick's method productions
Description
First speaker discusses Foundation's role in supporting law enforcement volunteers working with Aboriginal youth through the Partnerships for Community in Action initiative. Second speaker discusses prospects for Canada's future prosperity given it's demographics and the importance of Aboriginal economic engagement. Followed by question and answer period. Duration: 1:21:59
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Realizing the Social Contract: The Case of Colonialism and Indigenous Peoples

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert Lee Nichols
Contemporary Political Theory, vol. 4, no. 1, February 2005, pp. 42-62
Description
Examines the historical events of the 1920s, the League of Nations and the development of the international society of states as it relates to the Indigenous peoples of North America.
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Reconciliation Must be Universal

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mary Simon
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 3, no. 2, Building a New Partnership, March 2015, pp. [30]-31
Description
Personal thoughts on being asked to be co-chair for the Canadians for a New Partnership (CFNP).
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Recreating Indigenous-Settler Relations in Canada

Alternate Title
Niigaan: In Conversation
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Andrea Landry
Description
Member of the National Association of Friendship Centres Youth Executive and UN Global Indigenous Youth Caucus speaks on the topic of Bill-45 and the importance of representation on an international level. Duration: 10:01.
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Redfern Aboriginal Medical Service: 20 Years On

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Gary Foley
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 15, no. 4, July/August 1991, pp. 4-8
Description
An overview of the medical service which has grown from a shopfront clinic in 1971 to 50 employees throughout New South Wales.
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Reducing Vulnerability to Climate Change in the Arctic: The Case of Nunavut, Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
James Ford
Tristan Pearce
Barry Smit
Johanna Wandel
Mishak Allurut
Kik Shappa
Harry Ittusujurat
Kevin Qrunnut
Arctic, vol. 60, no. 2, June 2007, pp. 150-166
Description
Discusses how policy development can help Inuit reduce their vulnerability to climate change by focusing on the renewable resource harvesting sector.
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Reflections of an AIM Activist: Has It All Been Worth It?

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Karren Baird-Olson
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 18, no. 4, 1994, pp. 233-252
Description
Argues that the American Indian Movement (AIM) was a main factor in bringing rapid change and empowerment to many Aboriginal people and communities.
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Reflections on the 2002 APSAD Conference

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Margaret O'Neill
Jodie Shoobridge
Ann Roche
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 27, no. 2, March/April 2003, pp. 9-10
Description
Reviews presentations and topics discussed at the Australian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs (APSAD) in Adelaide, Australia.
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Regional Characteristics of Sápmi and the Sami People

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ándde Sara
Inger Marie G. Eira
John B. Henriksen
Johan Klemet H. Kalstad
Description
Brief overview of four themes: status of language, political empowerment, economy, and higher education and research. Presentation at the Conference: “The Regional Identity of Ethnic Groups in Europe”
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Renewing Funding Relationships: Certifying First Nations Social Service Administrators

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gayle Broad
Micheal Nadeau
Canadian Review of Social Policy, no. 67, The Role of Social Economy in Supporting, Challenging, and Innovating Canadian Social Policy, 2012, pp. [74]-79
Description
Looks at building relationships between government and First Nations based on a better understanding of perspectives to provide opportunities involving community determined priorities.
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Reparations: Theory, Practice and Education

Alternate Title
Faculty of Law, University of Windsor & the Commonwealth Legal Education Association Roundtable
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Georges Erasmus
Description
Discusses the role of the Aboriginal Healing Foundation in dealing with a variety problems of arising from the residential school system, and argues that a healing environment must be included in the compensation process.
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Report No. 1-1978 of the Community Liaison Committee

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
City of Saskatoon
Description
Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on Monday, February 27, 1978 dealing primarily with a report of the Community Liaison Committee regarding a conference entitled "Native people on the Street". The four main topics discussed were 1. Initiating communication between Riversdale residents and community organizations, 2. Clarifying areas of agreement and disagreement on the question of Native-White relations in Saskatoon, 3. Discussing directions for possible solutions, and 4.
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