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Colonialism of the Curve: Indigenous Communities and Bad COVID Data

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Courtney Skye
Discusses the large discrepancy between incidence and mortality rates reported by Indigenous Services Canada and those reported by communities themselves and compares the two sets of numbers in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec. Argues that jurisdictional battles between federal and provincial governments have negatively impacted both delivery of services and accumulation of accurate information, with the result being lack of accountability at both levels of government.
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Colonialsim, Archives and Yukon First Nations: A Guide to Public Records in Yukon Archives Documenting the History Colonization in Yukon

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Yukon Archives
Guide developed in anticipation of request from National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls to identify relevant records with a focus on material created by the Yukon government. Divided into five thematic sections: early colonization, education, justice, health and social programs and intergovernmental relationships.
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Community-Derived Research Dissemination Strategies in an Inuit Community

Alternate Title
Research Dissemination Strategies in Nunatsiavut
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Erica L. Pufall
Andria Q. Jones
S. A. McEwen
Charlene Lyall
Andrew S. Peregrine
Virginia L. Edge
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 70, no. 5, 2011, pp. 532-541
Discusses how and by whom research information should be purveyed to the community.
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Community Liaison Committee - Intercultural Dialogue Conference

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
City of Saskatoon
Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on Tuesday, February 19, 1980 regarding an Intercultural Dialogue Conference held in Saskatoon to discuss social planning and development, as well as promote informal dialogue between the city's Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal populations.
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Community Voices: Perspectives on Renewable Energy in Nunavut

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nicole C. McDonald
Joshua M. Pearce
Arctic, vol. 66, no. 1, March 2013, pp. 94-104
Survey sample of thirty individuals included both Inuit and non-Inuit residents of Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet, and Resolute Bay. Although participants expressed concerns about protection of environment and wildlife, effects of technology, and lack of government initiatives, they generally supported wind and solar power, but opposed hydropower.
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Comparative Governance Structures Among Aboriginal Peoples in Canada

Alternate Title
Fact Sheet (Scow Institute)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
David Schulze

Discusses the self-government issues of legitimacy, power and resources, by using examples of current agreements. The article breaks the areas down in terms of: basic principles, rights through treaties, federal-provincial division of power, status of lands, legislative powers, and funding.

Related Material: Fact Sheet.

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A Compendium of Recommendations for Action on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada: Justice-Related Recommendations from Government and Community Reports between 2003-2015

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Manitoba Justice
Focuses on reforms that could be make by provincial and/or federal government justice departments in the areas of policing, prosecutions, corrections, victim services, crime prevention, policy and legislation.
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Conference Prepares Women For Economic Success

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Christine Fiddler
Windspeaker, vol. 26, no. 1, April 2008, p. 14

Reports that the Annual Aboriginal Women's Conference recommended the need for governments to deal with the issue of economic development for Aboriginal women.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.14.

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Conference Report: The Path to the Good Life: Aboriginal Women's Conference

Alternate Title
The Path to the Good Life: Conference Report
Documents & Presentations
Goals of the conference were to share stories, discuss what is being done and what can be done in Aboriginal communities and discuss plans and priorities for lasting change with each other and government leaders. Conference held March 13-15, 2006.
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Connecting the Dots: Aboriginal Workforce and Economic Development in Alberta: Report of the MLA Committee on the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Workforce Planning Initiative

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Pearl Calahasen
Tony Vandermeer
Evan Berger
Verlyn Olson
Summarizes findings from meetings with elected leaders, elders, community members, and representatives of agencies, government and industry. Makes recommendations in the areas of collaboration, coordination, community, capacity, communication and commitment. Follow-up Report.
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Constructing "the Other" across Cultures and Agendas

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lisa Philips Valentine
Allan K. McDougall
Native Studies Review, vol. 12, no. 2, Aboriginal Peoples and National Rights Issues in Quebec, 1999, pp. 55-88
Discusses the language used in arguments by the various actors in the Great Whale (James Bay phase two) controversy.
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Consultation Guidelines

Alternate Title
Aboriginal Interest in the Land
Alberta’s First Nations Consultation Guidelines on Land Management and Resource Development
Consultation in Alberta
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
BearPaw Media Productions
Brief outline of the Canadian and Alberta government's duty to consult with First Nations when economic development will impact their lands.
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Consultation Response on Street Checks

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
Paper outlines the organization's position on regulating street checks, answers the Government of Ontario's 15 consultation questions and provides recommendations for consideration.
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Consultation with First Nations and Accommodation Obligations

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
John J. L. Hunter
Paper written for conference "Impact of the Haida and Taku River Decisions". Sponsored by the Pacific Business and Law Institute held January 26-27, 2005 in Vancouver. Summary of court decision and clarification of Aboriginal Rights.
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Consulting with the Crown: A Guide for First Nations

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Cathy Guirguis-Awadalla
Stephanie Allen
Merrell-Ann Phare

Explains the meaning of consultation and provides a tool to assist First Nations in effectively engaging in consultation with Canadian provincial and federal governments.

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Contemporary Aboriginal Land, Resource and Environment Regimes: Origins, Problems, and Prospects: A Report Prepared for the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples

Alternate Title
Land, Resource, and Environment Project
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Peter J. Usher
Focuses on integrated resource management throughout comprehensive claim territories in the Arctic and Subarctic, with special attention on the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement and the Inuvialuit Final Agreement.
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Correspondence and Circulars - Draft Proposal Relating to Conditions in Northern Saskatchewan

Documents & Presentations
A draft proposal relating to economic difficulties experienced by residents of northern Saskatchewan. The proposals are to include both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal inhabitants and include the construction of filleting plants, longer fishing seasons and guaranteed wages for Aboriginal workers.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.
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The Cost of Quality First Nations Education

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marie Matthew
Discusses provincial as compared to federal funding, problems of economies of scale with respect to small schools, support for second and third level services, and potential resources made available through signing a treaty, self-government or land claims agreement.
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COVID-19 in Manitoba: Public Policy Responses to the First Wave

Alternate Title
COVID-19 Policies Increase the Inequity in Northern Manitoba’s Indigenous Communities
Leading in a Time of Crisis: The Manitoba Métis Federation’s COVID-19 Response Plan
Protecting Our People: Indigenous Sovereignty and Resilience in Manitoba during the Era of COVID-19
E-Books
Author/Creator
Josée G. Lavoie
Wayne Clark
Razvan G. Romanescu

Wanda Phillips-Beck
Leona Star … [et al.]
For Indigenous content see chapters 10, 11, and 12.
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Creating a Healthy, Just, Prosperous and Safe Saskatchewan: A Response to the Commission on First Nations and Métis Peoples and Justice Reform

Alternate Title
Creating a Healthy, Just, Prosperous and Safe Saskatchewan: A Response to the JRC
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Government of Saskatchewan
Province believes JRC contributed to understanding justice from First Nation and Métis perspectives, and factors contributing to the relationship between Aboriginal peoples and the mainstream justice system. Province's action plan will address socioeconomic issues, crime reduction and victimization.
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