Residential & Boarding Schools

Interview with two members of the musical group '"Spakwus Slulum" who dress in traditional regalia but have a more contemporary approach to song and dance. Duration: 27:41.

Chief complaints were the racist attitudes toward children, administration's emphasis on superiority of staff, and principal's attempts to control fraternization between students and teachers. Petition from community is focused on reinstatement of the six teachers who resigned because of the situation at the school.

Symposium held March 10th, 2015 in Ottawa, Ontario "was intended to initiate ongoing discourse between Aboriginal Peoples and the mainstream business community regarding Aboriginal economic prosperity." Speaker discusses his personal journey to success as a leader. Duration: 25:51.

Comments on the North American Indigenous Games, residential school survivors, Dr. Marie Battiste, the death of RCMP officer Robin Cameron, and more. Article located on page 1 and by scrolling to page 2.

Overview encompasses the past and present structure, mandate, activities and finances of the AHF during 2007-2008.

Overview encompasses the past and present structure, mandate, activities and finances of the AHF during 2008-2009.

Provides overview of Métis history, reviews significant agreements and legislation, indexes case law summaries and discusses new developments.

Examines the lack of negative narratives elicited during fieldwork in British Columbia.

Survey consisted of 15 questions in the areas of shared understanding of history, authentic relationships, cultures and worldviews, political, economic and social systems, and racism. In addition 6 demographic questions were asked to determine the characteristics of those who responded. Related material: Saskatchewan's Public Opinion on Reconciliation: Results from a 2019 Provincial Survey.

First Nation lawyer discusses social justice advocacy for Indigenous peoples, how lawyers can best advocate those who are discriminated against in the civil and criminal justice system and the tools that are available to address judicial inequities. Duration: 52:43.

Author recalls her attempts to avoid being sent back to a residential school.

Material for four episodes: Indigenous in the City, It's Time, Whose Land is it Anyway? and At the Crossroads.

Evidence suggests that due to the nutritional deprivations experienced by children in residential schools, there is a high prevalence of metabolic risk factors among Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--Queen's University, 2009.

"This document aims to capture the work and the learnings of the Aboriginal Capacity Café, a community-based event that gives youth an opportunity to speak their truth so that adults can learn about the experience of Aboriginal youth."

Book review of: Aboriginal Child Welfare, Self-Government and the Rights of Indigenous Children by Sonia Harris-Short. Review located by scrolling down to page 189.

Agues that the child welfare system in Canada has become a contemporary Residential School system.

Law Thesis (M.L.)--University of British Columbia, 2011.

Highlights a child-centered human rights perspective with a focus on historical experiences as related to present day life.

Resource guide includes information on: Aboriginal Communities and Services, Spirituality, Aboriginal Culture, Cultural Beliefs and Practices, Mi'kmaq Language, Mi'kmaq History and Band Governance and Identity.

Lesson plans for K-12 in the areas of: English, Social Studies, Math, Science and Physical Education. Includes some instructional videos.

Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--University of Regina, 2013.

Book review of: Aboriginal Education in Canada: A Plea for Integration by John W. and Virginia Friesen.

Reprint two articles, one published in 1985 entitled: Indian Education: Past, Present and Future and a second published in 1998: Our Peoples' Education: Cut the Shackles, Cut the Crap and Cut the Mustard.

Guests discuss challenges of educating Aboriginal children. Duration: 27.56.

Gives a short history of the policies of the Indian Act, residential schools, the integration period and jurisdictional dilemmas between the province and the Federal Government.

Discusses whether it is reasonable to label the events of the Indian Residential Schools era as genocide. Bachelor thesis towards an undergraduate degree in Human Rights--Malmö University, 2015.

Includes links to research and evaluation publication series, descriptions of funded projects, and residential school resources for those affected by physical and/or sexual abuse suffered in Residential Schools.

Overview encompasses the past and present structure, mandate, activities and finances of the AHF during 1998-1999.

Overview encompasses the past and present structure, mandate, activities and finances of the AHF during 2001-2002.

Overview encompasses the past and present structure, mandate, activities and finances of the AHF during 1999-2000.

Overview encompasses the past and present structure, mandate, activities and finances of the AHF during 2000-2001.

Overview encompasses the past and present structure, mandate, activities and finances of the AHF during 2001-2002.

Overview encompasses the past and present structure, mandate, activities and finances of the AHF during 2002-2003.

Brief look at the vision, mission and values of the foundation.

Highlights the most important aspects of the report; includes maps, charts, models, and graphs.

Looks at a claim concerning the violation of the United Nations Genocide Convention in the Indian Residential Schools system, some of the effects of genocide on survivors and their families, and concludes by suggesting ways to move forward. Article located by scrolling down page.

Human and Social Development Thesis (M.N.)--University of Victoria, 2008.

Focuses on Aboriginal inmates with regard to disease prevalence in the Canadian correctional system as well as incarceration rates.

2nd edition

Study attempts to point out resiliency factors despite intergenerational cycles of trauma. Psychology Thesis (BA)--Laurentian University, 2015.

Handbook written for staff to help facilitate cultural awareness and quality education at the Lakehead Public School. 3rd edition working document.

Examines the nature of aboriginal schooling, with particular emphasis on the activities of the Roman Catholic church.

Statistics on demographic trends, culture and language, continuous learning, work and participation in society, living arrangements and housing, and health and well-being. Chapter six of A Portrait of Seniors in Canada 2006. Scroll to page 221 to read chapter.

2nd edition.

Looks at a two and half year study on meaningful connections with Aboriginal students and their families. Educational Studies Paper ([M.Ed.])--University of British Columbia, 2012.

Study findings suggest that women who focus on the future for either themselves or their grandchildren may improve health for themselves and others.