First Nations

Brief profile of two founding members of the First Nations Network on Disabilities.

Research of 350 children show 47%, aged 6 weeks to 12 years old, testing positive for H. pylori.

Agreement signed at Quebec on March 31, 2004.

Reports that Federal-Provincial agreements to solve health care funding disputes is far from satisfactory.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.5.

Comments on a sustainable finfish agriculture business which provides employment and contract jobs for the community.

Reflects the current state of First Nation cancer pathways.

Explores province's early history using three themes: Archaeology and Pre-Contact, First Nations and Métis History, and Fur Trade and Mission History. Text with accompanying photos....

Contends that alcohol related incidents destroy Aboriginal youth at an alarming rate.

Examines ceremonies of the Kwakiutl people of British Columbia.

Comments on two National organizations formed in the early 20th century that promoted and advocated Native American rights and issues.

"This article focuses on content analyses of S-LPs responses to open-ended questions in which they expanded upon their ratings, explaining their views of the need for distinctive areas of emphasis when S-LPs work with Indigenous children".

Focuses on environmental issues that affect Native Americans and the contemporary urban-industrial society of the Pacific Northwest.

Explains issues related to Native American ethnic and cultural identities.

To move forward requires incorporation of Indigenous knowledge into curricula, which will be challenging as each community considers its own traditions and understandings.

Illustrates the persistent stereotyping and prejudices that have been directed towards Native Americans.

Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2007.

Excerpt from The Century Magazinedescribing encounters with Tlingit in Alaska in 1877.

Web site has links to programs and services including education, social services, education, intergovernmental affairs and treaty research.

Discusses how the lack of recognition and respect of Aboriginal and treaty rights pose a barrier to maintaining healthy relationships between Anishinabek First Nations, government and police services.

This booklet answers questions concerning the relationship between Aboriginals, Aleuts and Inuit and the United States Federal Government. Answers cover numerous areas: Legal status of Indians, Indian lands, the purpose of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, economic status, health, education, and law and order on reservations. Also includes lists of selected readings, publications, and museum locations.

Art, Society and Culture Thesis (M.A.)--Erasmus University, 2019.

Tests conducted on 18 eastern Canadian and 8 tropical plants demonstrated that medicinal knowledge of First Nations peoples is based on measurable efficacy.

Examines the aftermath of the colonial uprising in New Mexico and the radical changes it instigated in Pueblo culture and society.

Summary of study which investigated interrelationship between health and housing. Lists challenges, traditional solution, potential present-day solution, and examples of how some communities have met the challenge. Highlights from research report of same name.

Looks at Ruth Beebe Hill's novel Hanta Yo: An American Saga and how her research for the book presents valuable ethnographic details that are lost in a text that does not accurately portray Dakota culture to mainstream audiences.

Taking an anthropological psychiatric approach to discuss Navajo women's role in their culture related to cultural requirements and habits.

Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2007.

National organization representing First Nations; site includes links to media, current issues including residential schools, policy, self-government, claims, publications, events, employment as well as programs and topics.

Study shows a health care model should be developed to meet the needs of people living with chronic conditions.

Examines oilsands expansion, the impacts on Aboriginal rights and policy determinants for assessing these impacts. To access this article, scroll down to page 30.

Indian Claims Commission (ICC) considered whether Canada wrongly denied Treaty rights north of the 60th parallel, beyond Treaty 8 and Treaty 10 boundaries. ICC concluded Treaty boundaries did not extend into the traditional lands north of 60; however harvesting rights do extend beyond Treaty boundaries. Recommended the parties negotiate resolution. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Comments on the new Assembly of First Nations National Chief, Shawn Alteo's first Saskatchewan visit and the inspirational speech given to the people of Carry the Kettle. Article found by scrolling to page 11.

Looks at the relationship between the City of Powell River and Sliammon First Nation with the signing of a protocol agreement on culture, heritage and economic development.

Survey was conducted between April 30 and October 31, 2018 and received 209 complete responses including those from 113 chiefs, 38 economic development corporations, and 58 economic development managers from all eight of the economic development regions.

Provides a list of bands in each region according to geographic and economic situation for the funding of Indian government support, education and social assistance. Includes remoteness and environmental indices.

Looks at elections and the responsibility of individuals to be involved in politics by asking questions and demanding accountability of their elected officials. Article located by scrolling to page 5.

Profile of a First Nation owned federally chartered trust company in Canada.

Author discusses his process of connecting with his Métis culture, and with other Indigenous peoples.

Based on information gathered from 33 witnesses. Discusses general barriers as well as those specific to First Nations, the Métis, and Northern and remote communities. Includes 26 recommendations.

Summarizes results of discussions held in focus groups involving 27 entrepreneurs and survey completed by 25 of those participants. Some of the challenges identified were disparity in funding opportunities, lack of awareness of support systems, credit and financial literacy, and issues of access to business services, training, internet service and workspace.

Sums up the liquidation of reservation resources and argues that, for the Colville Confederated Tribes, sovereignty is the only path to follow.

Discusses the difficulties, conflicts, methodological problems, and theoretical insights that emerged from the interactions and relationships with members of the Native American community at Haskell Indian Nations University. Scroll down to access article.