First Nations

Political Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--Queen's University, 2000.

Describes, in historical perspective, the participation of Inuit women in the government of Nunavut.

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Environment and Geography Thesis (M.Env.)--University of Manitoba, 2007.

Presents one principal's effort to motivate First Nation students to succeed in school.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.26.

Photograph of an unidentified First Nations man. Likely late nineteenth century, Prince Albert, SK.

Article from a 1993 Conference proceedings, discusses justice, self-government and the desire to create a solid logical and planned development process for a First Nations-controlled justice system. Excerpt from Continuing Poundmaker & Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice compiled by Richard Gosse, James Youngblood Henderson, Roger Carter.

Based on interviews with members of Elsipogtog First Nation (formerly Big Cove Band) in New Brunswick who had used videoconferencing and online web-based course delivery systems.

Looks at the Kwakwaka'wakw potlatch participants' perpspectives and Nez Perce dancers' roles and experience and finds commonalities amid the differences.

Designed for fourth grade students, but can be used as starting point for further discussion.

Three case studies examine alliance-building between Indigenous communities and non-Indigenous activists.

Study indicates Minnesota and western Wisconsin powwows have underlying unifying aspects, where differences and diversity are also negotiated.

Art History Thesis (M.A.)--Concordia University, 2018.

Discusses the causes, management of, and groups responsible for prairie fires; contemporaries asserted that the Métis , halfbreed "bone hunters", and railroaders were primarily responsible. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 81.

Education and Counselling Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2006.

Education of Exceptional Children (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1996.

Interviews 11 graduates to determine how well the education program prepared them for the realities of teaching in remote and rural communities.

Anthropology and Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 1998.

Community Health Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 2005.

Discusses the research conducted to ascertain the risk factors and prevalence for diabetic neuropathy among adult members of the Sandy Lake First Nation.

Comments on a study which found high rates of depression in First Nations youth and an increased risk for problems later in life.

Nursing Thesis (M.N.)--University of Manitoba, 2007.

"This preliminary scoping study suggests that while different First Nations' specific needs are highly individualized, there is a broadly shared need for guidance, information-sharing, and a synthesis of existing options in a way that is accessible to many First Nations."

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

Describes challenges encountered in maintaining the culture, tradition and identity in the face of pan-Indian iconography.

Book review of: Proclaiming the Gospel to the Indians and Métis by Raymond J. A. Huel.

Study surveyed Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals on attitudes regarding education, culture, self-government, and values.

Aboriginal information p. 32-37.

Reports on actions taken in response to recommendations made in the Honourable Frank Iacobucci's report First Nations Representation on Ontario Juries. Purpose of the Independent Review was to ensure and enhance representation of First Nations persons living on reserves on provincial jury rolls; and to strengthen the relationship between Ontario's Ministry of the Attorney General and First Nations on the issue.

Provides brief results of claims settled between April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013.

File contains "A Blueprint for Canada: aims goals and achievements in the north in regards to resources and resource development", also a record of the Diefenbaker Government in Indian Affairs.

Matika Wilbur shares photographs and stories from Project 562, her multi-year project to document members of federally recognized tribes in the United States. Duration: 1:42:58.

Members of the Eskasoni Mi'Kmaw Nation talk about their community's experience with harm reduction and addictions treatment and recovery. Duration: 36:38.

Focuses on the community's efforts to deal with Hepatitis C through education, outreach, and healing. Duration: 27:33.

Presents a study where First Nations in Clayoquot Sound identified and mapped their culturally significant areas in order to ensure their protection in forest management activities.

Examines how First Nations may manage aquatic resources in their traditional territories by looking at case studies involving the Yinka Dene, the Syilx Nation, water monitoring practices, the Tla'amin Nation and the Cowichan tribes.

File contains a copy of Diefenbaker's speech at a public meeting in Grand Falls, Nfld. in which Diefenbaker hopes that conditions will improve for indigenous peoples and mentions fiscal arrangements to provide improved living conditions and aid economic development among indigenous peoples.

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

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding the flooding of reserve lands submitted by Qu'Appelle Valley Indian Development Authority (QVIDA) that represents eight First Nations from the area. ICC recommended that Canada has a lawful obligation to the QVIDA over the flooding of their reserve lands. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Natural Resources Management Thesis (M.N.R.M.)--University of Manitoba, 1995.