Corrections & Healing

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he tells the story of the origin of the first Holy Lodge. (A continuation from AA.027) He also tells of the modifications to the Holy Lodge ceremony, the origins of the Group Smoking ceremony and gives the story of Po-Po who foresaw the death of a young man at a Holy Lodge.Note: Dave Melting Tallow, interpreter. Joanne Greenwood, transcriber.

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 1993

Discusses the outcomes of using sweat lodge ceremonies in treating criminal offenses bases on data collected from 190 men between 18 and 64 years of age.

Religion Thesis (Ph.D.)--Vanderbilt University, 2005.

Discusses modification of the courts and the court system operations in the Northwest Territories.

Study involved 55 semi-structured interviews, and three focus groups consisting of representatives from four sectors: justice, health, community organizations and community members. Investigated applicability of rehabilitation-oriented criminal court mental health initiatives to the Arctic context.

Discusses program run by the Prince Albert Grand Council for reintegration of men who have come into conflict with law, program for youth on the Whitefish First Nation, and various initiatives undertaken by the Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA).

Statistics from Statistics Canada's Canadian Socio-economic Information and Management System (CANSIM). Data can be added / removed and manipulated. For example, geography and time frame.

Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management System (CANSIM) table uses data from the Adult Correctional Services Survey (ACS) and the Integrated Correctional Services Survey (ICSS). Data can be added / removed and manipulated to customize table. For example, by geography and time frame.

Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management System (CANSIM) table uses data from the Adult Correctional Services Survey (ACS) and the Integrated Correctional Services Survey (ICSS). Data can be added / removed and manipulated to customize table. For example, by geography and time frame.

Law Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 1996.

Examines the story Stolen Life by Rudy Wiebe and Yvonne Johnson. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to p. 10.

First person account of journalist's time in prison observing torture against other prisoners. To access this article scroll down to page 26.

Theatre Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Montana, 2012.

Comments that the Amerindians in Acadia during the French regime lived by their own law.

Comments on experiences at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls and presents interview with Robert Horse, president of the Native American Council of Tribes, Inc.

Relates a story for use in discussion and teaching of the justice as a healing concept. Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.

Outlines objectives, key components, impacts achieved in the American context, and main features of the Toronto court. Purpose of courts is to "integrate alcohol and other drug treatment services with justice system case processing”.

Argues that tough on crime policies do not work, and that Canada is heading down the same path as the United States. The author further contends that poverty is the core issue surrounding crime and that it must be addressed.

Examines three phases of relationship between "penal Elders" and Correctional Services of Canada: initially the programs were independent of the Service, then became formalized and assumed increasing significance, and finally became institutionalized based on Eurocentric concepts of spirituality.

Discussion with Margaret Wapass, who intends to utilize traditional holistic counseling in order to address residential school syndrome, intergenerational impacts, crime prevention, corrections services and addictions.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.22.

Brief overview of the history of sentencing policies and an examination of public attitude about criminal justice beyond the simplistic question of whether sentences are "tough" enough.

Looks at how a continuing history of repeated traumatic events, that have affected entire Aboriginal communities, make it difficult for the process of healing to take place.

Screening tool used with 23 men looked at head and neck injuries over the life-course and included age, alteration of consciousness, medical treatment and symptoms. Participants were also asked about impacts on day-to-day living. Results indicate the need for screening by the Department of Corrections and culturally appropriate treatment.

Evaluation of assessment and treatment services in Manitoba which are administered by the Native Clan Organization’s Forensic Behavioral Management Clinic (FBMC).

Report contains 94 specific recommendations to address the negative aftermath of Canada's residential school system.

Describes a sixteen- week holistic corrections program used by Fenbrook Institution (Ontario) which addresses the specific needs of Inuit offenders.

Examines the success, and associated factors, of offenders who have turned their lives around to become law-abiding citizens.

Examines the role of cultural identity and stigmatization in the healing of criminalized Indigenous women from drug abuse in Canada.

Educational Psychology Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1995.

Law Thesis (MPhil) --Queensland University of Technology, 2018

Looks at a form of justice that is not about establishing guilt or innocence but rather about healing injuries.

Describes issues such as missing and murdered women, education, health care, and over-representation in the criminal justice system and gives statement of action required by Canada to address each problem.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Manitoba, 2006.

Art Education and Creative Arts Therapies Thesis (M.A.)--Concordia University, 1999.

Educational Psychology and Special Education Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2003.

Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2008.

Examines the validity of the Scale given the tendency for Aboriginal women to be rated at higher security levels than non-Aboriginal women and its role in this systemic bias.

Criminology Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 2012.

Verna Richards ran the La Ronge Cafe in the 1950s and 1960s. She knew many of the local Indian and Metis people including Brady and Norris.

Investigation into the death of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq woman who died after suffering a stroke and not receiving prompt medical attention while being held in a police cell in 2009.

Provides an overview of the epidemiology of violence and criminal justice responses.

Looks at community controlled justice to address abuse and family violence. Part 1.

Criminology Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 1998.

Program helps clients heal from trauma through creative expression, emotional and physical support, and a sense of belonging.

Short film tells story of rap group that turned into a gang. Duration: 6:46.