Resources & References

Brief discussion of definition of Aboriginal homelessness, historic and contemporary root causes, successful approaches, ethical research, and practical strategies for engaging with the community.

Aid for developing all aspects of a policies and procedures manual for development, design, planning and delivery of shelter services.

Looks at increasing the participation and success of Aboriginal learners in post-secondary education and increasing and improving opportunities for student mobility.

Dr. Lomawaima, Guest Editor, presents a review of the current literature on the boarding school experience.

Provides resource for defence counsel that needs a legal aid referral where an Aboriginal right is used as a defence. Looks at treaty rights, Gladue rights, restorative justice etc. Information provided not for legal advice.

Focuses on studies from Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Discusses underlying principles and provides detailed policies for: human remains, secret or sacred material, collections in general, public and other programs, and staffing, training and financial support. Plain English version of document developed in 1993. Newer versions: Continuous Cultures, Ongoing Responsibilities (2005). First Peoples, Connecting Custodians (2018).

The Act provides support for First Nations' authority over child and family services. Document discusses national legal principles, positive principles, standards and norms, restricting or constraining provisions, the interplay between elected Indian Act Band Councils and traditional governance structures, and the applicability of First Nations laws.

Provides enough material on the language to understand and converse at a basic level.

Centre located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories features Aboriginal and European history in the North. Includes links to online exhibits, searchable databases (archives, place names, more than 9000 photos, sound), and resources for researchers and teachers.

Reviews intent and use of Priority-Setting Tool to gather feedback from stake holders regarding perceptions of mental health. Results will be used to set goals, vision and strategic directions.

Developed for use in project involving a public health information management system for First Nations and other initiatives requiring health information.

Examines the cultural and social accuracy of two Native American picture-books.

Chronicle of the Congress held July 11-16, 2009 focusing on key health themes.

Overview of two projects: A Resource Book for Teachers, intended to provide information about feelings and views of Metis people in society directed at an adult audience. A Teacher's Handbook, a Curriculum Unit and Multi-Media Curriculum Kit directed at ages 10-12 years old to support positive attitudes towards Native peoples. Contains related readings and research findings.

Website includes: links to case studies on First Nation concepts of property, laws and cultural heritage protection priorities, workshop proceedings, a list of materials relevant to cultural property issues, legislation affecting First Nation cultural property, research papers, and internet resources.

"Part of a series of guides for planning, designing and constructing adult and juvenile correctional and detention facilities on Tribal Lands".

Developed as part of the Aboriginal Nonprofit (ANP) BC Strategy to assist service organizations in developing human resource capacity and creating workforce supports.

Discusses key features of intellectual property protection, copyright, patents, trademarks, geographical indications, industrial designs, protection against unfair competition, and trade secrets. Includes examples from various countries around the world.

History, memoirs, and photographs of various aspects of life in Pukatawagan, Manitoba.

Related material: Foundations. Guides for: Leaders and Administrators. Front-line Staff, Student Services, and Advisors. Teachers and Instructors.

Guide discusses Indigenous-Canadian relationships from contact to the present, historical and contemporary context, and the diversity of Indigenous peoples. Related material for: Leaders and Administrators. Curriculum Developers. Front-Line Staff, Student Services, and Advisors

Related material: Foundations. Guides for: Leaders and Administrators.

Curriculum Developers.

Teachers and Instructors.

Related material: Foundations. Guides for: Curriculum Developers. Front-Line Staff, Student Services, and Advisors. Teachers and Instructors.

Explores topics such as locating self and practice, Indigenous worldviews and pedagogies, ethical approach and relational protocols, colonization framework in Canada, and building an Indigenous practice. Related material: Foundations. Guides for: Leaders and Administrators. Curr

Related Material: Facilitator's Guide for Group Learning.

Website contains links to: information, services and programs in the areas of diabetes, drug & alcohol, employment information, counselling, youth outreach, family support and the Tillicum Learning Centre.

Instructions for making a Plains-style quill storage bladder envelope out of a bison bladder. Includes photographs.

Discusses the usage of terms relating to Indigenous peoples. Part II.

Information on resources and history from the time of the Beothuk and Mi'kmaq, Norse exploration for fishing grounds, and settlement and war by French and English Europeans.

Annotations for characters, terms, and historical background to the story.

Argues that Canadian and American scholars tend to ignore each other when it comes to research about Indigenous matters.

Listing of dissertations by author in 2004.

Lists dissertations from 2005-2008.

Discusses and recommends actions under four topics: reflection and learning, leading and transformation, inclusive workplaces, and outreach and engagement.