Organizations

Webcast focuses on discussing three points: where the Canadian Truth and Reconciliation Commission is situated on the international stage, the special visit to Canada by the UN Special Rapporteur, James Anaya, and the interim report recommendations on the United Nations declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples. Duration: 18:25.

Looks at the organizational and funding factors which either contribute to success or to enforced closure of centres and makes recommendations about how to support operational requirements; based on interviews with 11 Executive Directors, 6 Indigenous managers, and 2 provincial experts in the field.

Focuses on how the Keewaytinook Okimakanak organization allows member First Nations to maintain community ownership and control of technological infrastructure.

Related material: Part 2: Sexuality and Relationships.

Looks at how rural and remote First Nations have formed organizations which mediate relationships with federal and provincial agencies while using the e-Community ICT model. The model operates under five broad themes: capacity building, infrastructure and connectivity, human resources, information management and service delivery. Discusses the First Nations Education Council in Quebec as a case study.

Exploratory study examines social and economic influences contributing to sexual exploitation and provides recommendations for future research.

Examines the characteristics of Indigenous shelters and provides additional breakdowns based on the individuals who are accessing services. Statistics are from survey data (2017/2018) and a snapshot day of April 18, 2018.

Debates the impacts of traditional shifting cultivation on land cover, deforestation and carbon emission.

Discusses the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre's First Nations Language Deeper's Conference which promoted and celebrated all First Nations languages. Article located by scrolling to page 15.

Introduces Zane Hansen, Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority president and chief executive officer, including his employment history and education background. Article located by scrolling to page 19.

Brief comment on the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority profitting from casinos around the province. Article located by scrolling to page 3.

Presents the grand opening of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Licensing head office in Saskatoon.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he discusses the role of the beaver in Blackfoot life and ceremonies.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he explains the importance of the eagle in Blackfoot ceremonialism.

Consists of the interview with George First Rider where he describes the role of the otter in the Horn Society.

Traces the history of programs which determined and regulated what could be sold as "authentic".

Discusses the Indigenous Peoples' Alliance of the Archipelago (AMAN) National consultation of Indigenous communities, on climate change and Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD).

Describes the Newark Earthworks, a monumental earthen architectural complex built by the mound builders, and discusses its significance. Special combines issues of Studies in American Indian Literatures and American Indian Quarterly. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 181.

Consists of an interview with three of Jim Brady's sisters. They talk about early life in St. Paul des Metis in the 1920s and 1930s, the politics and lifestyle of their father, Jim Brady, Sr., as well as discussing Brady's maternal grandfather, Laurent Garneau.

Looks at the Native Women's Association of Canada's multi-year research, education, and policy initiative dealing with the issue of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls.

Chapter from Voting, Governance, and Research Methodology edited by Jerry P. White, Julie Peters, Dan Beavon, and Peter Dinsdale, which is vol. 10 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.

Originally presented at the third annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.

Overview of the Cottage Settlement designed to help graduates of the Sitka Industrial and Training School transition into mission sanctioned lifestyles.

Round table with members of organization called, Advocacy for Native Adoptees. All Native adoptees had been adopted into white families residing in Montreal.

History Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2005.

Study outlines the general situation, discusses four case studies (Lu’ma Native Housing Society, Vancouver; Corporation Waskahegen, Quebec; Métis Urban Housing Association of Saskatchewan; Kinew Housing, Winnipeg) and makes recommendations.

Looked at the communities of Millbrook First Nation (Nova Scotia), Miawpukek Mi'kmawey Mawio'mi Conne River First Nation (Newfoundland and Labrador), and Tobique Mailiseet Nation (New Brunswick).

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Manitoba, 2013.

Discusses how the American Indian Higher Education Consortium is preparing students for jobs in the energy sector.

Examines the causes and effects of gambling addiction within the Aboriginal community.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.25.

Examines difficulties encountered in claims issues and research and suggests Universities can help.

Looks at the messages conveyed in the independent periodical. Special combined issue of Studies in American Indian Literatures and American Indian Quarterly. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 263.

[History] Thesis (Ph.D.)--Columbia University, 2017.

Brief, introductory article chronicles the history of the Congress dating back to the first conference in Fairbanks, Alaska in 1967.

Brief explanation of the mandate and activities of the Aboriginal Healing Foundation.

Transcript of convocation speech given at the University of Western Ontario on June 14, 2006.

Saskatchewan First Nations form Cowboy Association at the Last Oak Ski Resort.

Examines the challenges to provide potable water to communities in Ontario; the role of government centered policy development and the identification of areas needing supportive policy.

Excerpt from The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse by Laura Davis and Ellen Bass.

Stan Durocher was one of the original and most active members of the local Metis Association organized by Jim Brady.

Describes the Sioux Lookout experience of creating dialogue at the community level and is meant for individuals, and community and church groups. Includes resources and suggestions for planning an event.

Focus on Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Focuses on Winnipeg, Manitoba.