Spirituality

Nursing Thesis (Ph.D.)--Wayne State University, 2000.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Laval University, 2005.

Reports on recent developments regarding Canada Awakening Ministries (CAM), an Evangelical movement with the Inuit in Canada's Eastern Arctic.

[History] Thesis (Ph.D.)--The College of William and Mary in Virginia, 1999.

United Church minister discusses recollections of working with First Nations people and experiences working at a residential school. Duration: 27:40.

Public History Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Union Institute, 1997.

Art and Visual Culture Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Western Ontario, 2016. Refers to works by Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven.

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

[Conflict Analysis and Management Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2010].

[Education] Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Minnesota, 2001.

Social Work Thesis (Ph.D.)--Smith College School for Social Work, 2003.

Describes the National Native Youth Solvent Addiction (NNYSA) program, an innovative response to abuse.

Historical overview of racism from colonialism to present day. To access this article scroll down to page 42.

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

Looks at the knowledge gained by a school psychologist during her employment with the Navajo. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page xlvi.

Author speaks about being "Indigenous" and strategies for organization and decolonization. Duration: 1:14:54.

Examines the legal and ethical issues surrounding the 1988 return of the belts, the Iroquois sense of proper behaviour on the occasion and the mutually satisfying outcome for both parties.

Despite missionary influence, the core beliefs of the James Bay Cree were resistant to change.

Book review of: Ancestral Power: The Dreaming, Consciousness and Aboriginal Australians by Lynne Hume.

Book review of: Strong Helpers' Teachings by Cyndy Baskin.

Book reviews of: America Is Indian Country: Opinions and Perspectives from Indian Country Today edited by José Barreiro and Tim Johnson. Authentic Indians: Episodes of Encounter from the Late-Nineteenth-Century Northwest Coast by Paige Raibmon. Bibliography of Native American Bibliographies compiled by Phillip M. White. The Boundaries Between Us: Natives and Newcomers Along the Frontiers of the Old Northwest Territory, 1750–1850 edited by Daniel P.

Book reviews of: American Indian Literary Nationalism by Jace Weaver, Craig S. Womack, and Robert Warrior with foreword by Simon J.

Book reviews of: Mat Hekid O Ju/When It Rains edited by Ofelia Zepeda. The Navajo Nation by Peter Iverson. Historic Hope Ceramics: The Thomas V. Keam Collection of the Peabody Museum of Archaelogy and Ethnology, Harvard University by Edwin L. Wade and Lea S. McChesney. The George Rogers Clark Adventure in the Illinois, and Selected Documents of the American Revolution at the Frontier Posts by Katherine Wagner Seineke. Life Is With People: Household Organization of the Contemporary Southern Paiute Indians by Martha C.

Book reviews of: Mohawk Trail by Beth Brant Food & Spirits by Beth Brant Madonna Swan: A Lakota Woman's Story as told through Mark St. Pierre Mud Woman: Poems From the City by Nora Naranjo-Morse Other Council Fires Were Here Before Ours retold by Twylah Nitsch & Jamie Sams. Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.

Religious Studies Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 2013.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 1999.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of California, Los Angeles, 2010.

Photograph of rocks assembled in a circle.

A painted overhang at Kipahigan Lake, Manitoba. [Group to South]

Discusses the role of an Elder in counseling sessions with Aboriginal clinicians trained in Western healing intervention, providing insight into their problems both from an Aboriginal perspective as well as from a western clinical perspective.

Family Relations and Applied Nutrition Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Guelph, 2011.

File contains an opening prayer, welcoming remarks, and opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Canadore College, North Bay, Ontario on Tuesday, May 11, 1993. File contains an opening prayer by Gordie Restoule, and welcoming remarks by Moderator Georgina Pelletier and Mayor of North Bay, Stan Lawlor. File also contains opening remarks by Commissioners Mary Sillett and Bertha Wilson who discuss the Commission's educational and policy roles.

The file contains an opening prayer, drum ceremony, and opening comments by Moderator John Stiffarm for the Youth Circle sitting held by the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, Tuesday, May 25, 1993, at the Lethbridge Lodge, Ballroom A, Lethbridge, Alberta. Following a sweetgrass ceremony, opening prayer, and drum ceremony, Moderator John Stiffarm discusses the significance of the ceremony and the circle hearing, as well as its' format. Commissioner Georges Erasmus also makes some brief remarks on the sitting's format.

The file contains an open forum presentation by Art Solomon. Solomon discusses his views on residential schools, colonialism, the role of Aboriginal societies as teachers, the imposition of patriarchy by Churches, and the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples.

The file contains an open forum presentation by Stephen Hall. Hall discusses his personal views on education, the James Bay Agreement, and cross-cultural adoption.

The file contains a general discussion of participants on suicide issues. Chairperson Maggie Hodgson facilitates a discussion between previous presenters and attendees Roda Grey, Diana Delorme, Sharon Jinkerson, Arnold Cheechoo, Adamie Sallualuk, and Caroline Ennis. Grey and Jinkerson's presentations are available for viewing elsewhere on this site. Issues discussed include language accessibility of suicide prevention services, assistance for non-status people, physical and sexual abuse, adoptive and foster parenting issues, and counsellor burnout.

File contains an opening prayer by Roy Meneen and opening remarks by Co-Chair Rene Dussault during the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples on Thursday, October 29, 1992, at High Level, Alberta. Dussault states the Commission's mandate and goals as well as welcoming the participants.

RCAP 59 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Park Plaza Hotel, in Toronto, Ontario. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations including a round table discussion on Urban concerns, various Aboriginal organizations in Toronto, the United Church Native Solidarity Circle, and a series of individual presentations. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains an opening prayer and opening remarks on the occasion of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Gander Hotel, Gander, Newfoundland, on Thursday, November 5, 1992. Chief Lawrence Jeddore commences the session with an opening prayer followed by opening remarks by Commissioner Georges Erasmus. Commissioner Erasmus discusses the mandate and goals of the Commission, as well as welcoming the participants and introducing the Commission's officials.

File contains an opening prayer and opening remarks for the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Big Trout Lake, Ontario, on Thursday, December 4, 1992. The opening prayer was made by Jemina Morris and introductions of Commissioner Bertha Wilson, Commissioner Paul Chartrand and the Commissioner of the Day, Stanley Sainnwap, were made by Eno Chapman as well as comments regarding the composition and mandate of the Commission.

File contains an opening prayer and opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Northern United Place Hall, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Tuesday, December 8, 1992. Following an opening prayer by Alfred Baillargeon, Commissioners Georges Erasmus and Bertha Wilson discuss the mandate, composition, and goals of the Commission for the assembled participants.

The file contains a closing prayer, closing remarks by Moderator John Stiffarm, and an Honour Song. Moderator Stiffarm thanks the participants, some of the organizers, and states that as young people "I pray that we will be able to take some action and be able to come together, regardless of tribes or whatever, and help each other out -- help ourselves most of all." Following this is an honour song after which the day's sitting is concluded.

The file contains the presentation of a discussion paper by Elder Margaret Harris. Harris discusses her experiences as a foster parent and the importance of listening to the teachings of one's elders.

This file contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Elizabeth Metis Settlement, Alberta. This portion includes a presentation for Elizabeth Metis Settlement by Wilfred Collins concerning education, philosophy and spiritual believes in the Metis community.

The file contains the presentation of a discussion paper by Gloria Nicholson. Nicholson, a member of the Professional Native Women's Association, discusses healing issues with relation to emotional and spiritual pain.

The file contains the presentation of a discussion paper by Nancy Van Heest. Van Heest discusses family violence and spousal abuse, specifically the approach of her program entitled "Urban Images." Van Heest also addresses some of the systemic causes of the problems her program treats.

The file contains further comments by Moderator for the day John Stiffarm. Stiffarm recounts some of his personal experiences and the struggles he faced as a youth with racism, discrimination, alcohol, and drug abuse. Stiffarm discusses how he found meaning through traditional culture and spirituality, particularly through drumming, and its importance in healing people and communities.

The file contains further comments by Keith Weasel Head. Weasel Head, who works at the Laverne Elementary School on the Blood Reserve, and is also a post-secondary student, discusses the problems youth face with drugs and alcohol. Weasel Head offers his personal perspective on how people can cope with and overcome these problems.