Society

A team of researchers affiliated with Lakehead University explored the impacts of climate change through Photovoice group analysis.

Portrait of Pim-o-tah, brother of the Cree Chief Star Blanket.

Forms part of the Anthropological Papers of the American American Museum of Natural History, v.11 (p.879-1031).

Canadian Studies and Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Trent University, 2001.

Studies the children's game and its cultural significance.

Book review of: Point Hope. An Eskimo Village in Transition by James W. VanStone. Kobuk River People by J. L. Giddings.

Book review of Polar Tourism edited by Patrick T. Maher, Emma J. Stewart, and Michael Lück.

Forms part of Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History, v.11 (p.475-542).

Comments on six key demographic and geographic features of the Indigenous population: age structure, population change, structural aging, mobility, geography, and urbanisation.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of New Mexico, 2002.

Overview of the autonomous system in Nicaragua after twenty-five years.

"Mary [Naldal] taking fat off beaver hide"; location unknown.

Scraping off a black bear hide; location unknown.

Book review of: Preserving the Sacred by Michael Angel.

Recommends increasing studies on population size, trends and vital statistics, way of life and technological change, economic change, resettlement, health service, and Christianity.

Conference August 28-30, 2012, ILimmarfik, Nuuk Greenland

Sociology and Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Carleton University, 1994.

Three studies looking at social and behavioural characteristics of youth within an urban centre.

Looks at the Pueblo of of Acoma in Valencia County located 7500 feet above sea level on top of a mesa.

Book review of: A Pueblo Social History by John A. Ware.

Studies communities of Wainwright, Alaska, Igloolik, Canada, and Upernavik in Greenland.

Article examines various aspects of quality of life factors that can impact an individual's health outcome in Sweden.

Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 31, (pp211-256).

Questions the validity of the Tekánawí-ta' Myth for give biographical details of his life and role in the formation of the League.

Discussion of the legal definitions that regulate Native American identity and how individuals are affected by these definitions.

A photograph of a large corral and lean-to structure at Ranch No.2 Long Lake at the South end of Onion Lake reserve. An Aboriginal man stands on a wagon hooked to two oxen while two others stand near by. There also appears to be a second team of oxen. A fourth man stands on top of the long lean-to structure in the background.

Bob [Robert Gordon] Williamson speaks with residents.

Comments on the theme of boarding-schools, and the films The Only Good Indian directed by Kevin Wilmott, and The Education of Little Tree directed by Friedenberg and Older Than America directed by Lightning.

Discusses how societies thoughts about objects have changed.

Introduction to special issue.

Book review of: De la Banquise au Congélateur: Mondialisation et Culture au Nunavik by Thibault Martin. Review in French.

A list of Indigenous-related theses and dissertations alphabetical by author.

Audio recording of university educator discussing characteristics of Indigenous people today and the impact of colonization. Duration unknown.

City Planning Thesis (MCP)--University of Manitoba, 2000.

Portrait of Red Dog, "Chief of Crees."

File contains two negatives from the Indian Metis Construction Course held in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, on June 25, 1966. The images show a man recieving a diploma.

The file contains a book entitled "Regulations for Medical Services" intended for Indian Agents and issued by the Department of Indian Affairs in 1934. The book covers topics such as the responsibilities and roles of various government employees in the Department with regards to Aboriginal health; the rules regarding hospital admissions; dental services; post mortem examinations; reporting communicable diseases; the use of aeroplanes; and vaccination regulations.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

Discusses the sacred connection between language, land and people, how language revitalization addresses spiritual needs and, argues that the loss of language represents loss of a unique way of organizing experiences.

Media Thesis (M.A.)--University of Adelaide, 2010.

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.

Contains links to each of the five volumes.

Lists books and articles in the fields of history, anthropology, geography, sociology, political science, health, literature, law, education, and the arts.

Analyzes previous studies and concludes that there is a need for further research to determine the ways in which information is gathered, processed, stored and used by Inuit and other Aboriginal cultural groups.

Covers selected principles of the Convention: concept of Indigenous peoples and their institutions, customs, customary laws, and participation in International Labour Organization's supervisory mechanisms, as well as their right to education, consultation, and to decide on development priorities. Looks at Norway, Sweden and Finland.

Overview of research program and case studies which were centered on four themes: governance, land and resources, social/cultural affairs and the north. Scroll down to page 276 to read article.

Lists over 2300 resources covering a broad spectrum subject areas. Can be sorted by title or author.

Constructing an igloo; sled dogs resting at site. Location unknown. Part of the "Inuit of Keewatin" series (#7).

Discussion of Anishinaabe clan stories, colonial ideas about clan relationships and restorative justice.