Organizations

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 2003.

Focuses on a meeting of education leaders which led to the creation of the World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC).

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2013.

Project's goal was to provide input into the development of evidence-based guidelines for urban health services and programs.

Defines the sector, maps funding economy, identifies key issues, gives insights from focus groups, and makes recommendations. Includes five case studies: Got Bannock, Bear Clan, Indspire, Families First Foundation, and the Royal Bank of Canada.

Consists of an interview about the origin of the Pigeon Society of the Blood Indians as well as the Ghost Dance and Big Smoke ceremonies.

Management Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 1991.

Identifies four themes that are essential for non-profit organizations in design and implementation of programs.

Public Policy and Public Administration (Geography Option)Thesis (M.A.)--Concordia University, 2004.

Study conducted as a result of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling that First Nations children were being discriminated against in the existing child welfare system. Purpose was to: develop reliable data collection, analysis and reporting methodology; provide technical expertise to analyze current agency needs and advice on how to monitor and respond to needs from fiscal and governance perspectives; analyze complete needs assessments; and complete a cost analysis.

Discusses the benefits of fair trade crafts made by the San Bushmen women of southern Africa.

Discusses how the Washington Redskins' name is a reflection of the team's legacy and history and why sports teams should shed Indian nicknames.

Discusses using participatory action research (PAR) methodology, developing culturally appropriate research, communication and data protocols, and working with intermediary organizations to help build relationships. Concludes with a list of best practices. Chapter from The Sage Handbook of Online Research Methods, 2nd edition, edited by Nigel G. Fielding, Raymond M. Lee, and Grant Blank.

Six Saskatchewan First Nations were honoured for their fulfillment of Treaty Land entitlement shortfall acres.

Reports results of interviews with service providers, Elders, community members, and people experiencing homelessness in 11 Saskatchewan communities and one in Manitoba.

Correspondence between Prime Minister Diefenbaker and the executive of the Eskimo Affair Committee.

Documents research carried out on 11 authorities located in communities across Canada. Identifies issues, challenges and critical success factors, and makes recommendations.

Issues and challenges identified included autonomy, turnover, operating environment, demographics, history and community support, relationship problems and conflict, and housing and land shortages. Highlights from research report of the same name.

Describes the process of establishing a national Aboriginal social work association by looking at potential challenges and benefits.

Describes the events leading to the formation of the World Union of Reindeer-Breeding Peoples in September of 1993 at Trosmø, Norway.

Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on Monday, January 24, 1977 regarding a motion to establish a Community Liaison Committee to highlight issues of importance to understanding and co-operation between the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities in Saskatoon.

Overview of the work of the NRC and discussion of the two documents that are the governing mandate for the Centre. Duration: 11:30.

Discusses how two organizations, the National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health (NCCAH) and Northern Health, have approached incorporating Indigenous knowledge about health and wellness into their healthcare practices.

Presents Aboriginal Healing Foundation's code of conduct which is designed to ensure safety ,as well as fictional stories to illustrate various aspects of ethics.

Looks at the process of setting up a multi-cultural participatory action research project in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia

Explores and analyzes the process.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Manitoba, 1997.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Manitoba, 2002.

Polar Law Thesis (M.LL.)--University of Akureyri, 2013

Results to determine what has been successful in influencing and developing tourism policy and programs for the benefit of Aboriginal people.

Geography and Planning Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2015.

Evaluation of the administrative processes and structures established by UAS Saskatoon pilot project, as well as recommendations .

Evelyn Fiddler talks about the early meetings of the Metis Association in Prince Albert.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2020. See chapter 4: "Enthusiastic Supporters": The File Hills Farm Colony and the Junior Red Cross.

Representatives from Human Rights Canada and the Zebra Child Protection Centre addressed the Committee.

Comments on the official Anzac Day services and memorials as well as private practices.

Anthropology and Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 1997.

Describes work of the network and highlights outcomes in terms of its impact on teachers, principals, vice principals, and communities.

Outlines the purpose and methodology of the study, and reports the results of interviews held with 25 key participants.

Provides overview of Indigenous rights, state obligations, relevant legislation, and several international human rights instruments.

Discusses the ongoing evolution of the Artic Council which formed in 1996 and includes Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Russia, and the United States; notes that despite increasing capacity through funding and creation of a permanent secretariat, institutional powers remain limited.

Findings of an ethnographic study done by Aboriginal residents to explore the importance of cultural orientation for the future direction of urban development.