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The Nomadic Pastoralists of Burkina Faso

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Issa Diallo
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3-4, Pastoralism, 2009, pp. 48-53
Description
Focuses on the Duroobe in Burkina Faso, the vulnerability of nomadic pastoralists and negative stereotypes and makes recommendations for improvement. To access this article, scroll down to page 48.
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Nomadic Saami and Alcohol: Jokkmokk Parish, 1760-1910

Alternate Title
Nomadic Sami and Alcohol: Jokkmokk Parish, 1760-1910
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Roger Kvist
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 12, no. 2, 1992, pp. 185-201
Description
Discusses the misconception that the Sami were prone to alcohol abuse and the legislation developed "to protect them."
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November is a Time to Remember

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Chartrand
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 10, November 2011, p. 6
Description
Looks at the development of human rights law and its' connection to war and injustices. Article located by scrolling to page 6.
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Nunavut & The Right of Self-Determination

Theses
Author/Creator
Henrik Åkerlund
Description
Examines the international legal doctrine of self-determination and its application to the situation of indigenous peoples. International Law Thesis --University of Lund, 2001.
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NWAC Honours Achievements

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Ann Harvey
Windspeaker, vol. 25, no. 9, December 2007, p. 11
Description

The Native Women's Association of Canada, at the 2007 Annual General Meeting, honoured four people whose efforts supported the rights of First Nations women.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.11.

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NWAC Report Card: January 2017-April 2017 (Second)

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Native Women's Association of Canada
Description
Report card presents an update and assessment of the progress made by the National Inquiry Commission to the families of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and to the public. Report card follows letter to the families, communities, stakeholders and commissioners.
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NWAC Report Card: September 2016-December 2016

Alternate Title
The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: NWAC Report Card
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC)
Description
Update and assessment of the progress made by the National Inquiry Commission to the families of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and to the public.
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NWAC Report on the Five-Year Review of the Impacts of the Repeal of Section 67 of the Canadian Human Rights Act

Alternate Title
Native Women's Association of Canada's Report on the Five-Year Review of Impacts ...
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC)
Description
Reports on section which protected federal and First Nations governments from complaints of discrimination relating to actions arising from the Indian Act.
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OAS Talk on Indigenous Rights, Part 1

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Zambuling Institute for Human Transformation (ZIHT)
Description
Organization of American States (OAS) talk, in Spanish, on Indigenous rights, on April 2008. Part 1. 10 minutes.
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Oh Canada. Our Canada. One of Four Against

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Fyre Jean Graveline
Critical Social Work, vol. 11, no. 1, Special Indigenous Issue, 2010, pp. 81-88
Description
Prose expresses the disappointment Aboriginal people feel in knowing that the United Nations Declaration on the Right of Indigenous Peoples was not signed.
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On the Return of the Native

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael Asch
Colin Samson
Current Anthropology, vol. 45, no. 2, April 2004, pp. 261-268
Description
Critiques Adam Kupers' article The Return of the Native; includes response from the author.
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One Land, One Nation: Mabo - Towards 2000

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Neil Andrews
Aboriginal History, vol. 21, 1997, pp. 242-249
Description
Book review of: One Land, One Nation by Frank Brennan. Review located by scrolling to page 242.
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Our Generation

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Sinem Saban
Damien Curtis
Description
Award-winning documentary about Aboriginal rights and the response to the Australian Federal Government's Northern Territory Intervention which exerts compulsory control over 73 communities. Duration: 1:13:42. Accompanied by Study Guide
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Our Generation: A Study Guide

Alternate Title
Screen Education
E-Books
Author/Creator
Robert Lewis
Description
To accompany to award-winning film about violations of Aboriginal rights in Australia.
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Our Homes Are Bleeding - Digital Collection

Archival » Collections (primary materials)
Author/Creator
Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs (UBCIC)
Description
Links to historical information, maps, newspaper articles, photographs and video clips documenting Aboriginal title and rights in British Columbia. Includes documents relating to the McKenna McBride Royal Commission (1913-1916).
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Our Resistance Will Not Stop

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Rucha Chitinis
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 37, no. 4, The Future We Want: Indigenous Women of the World Unite, December 2013, p. [?]
Description
Comments on corporate and government-led land grabs and other injustices that threaten the survival, dignity, and livelihoods of Indigenous peoples.
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Our Right to Communicate: Getting the World to Listen

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Anselmo Xunic
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 37, no. 3, The World on Our Shoulders: Cultivating Indigenous Youth Leadership, September 2013, p. [?]
Description
Discusses the challenges community radio stations are facing because of the telecommunications law that does not allow licenses for non-profit community radio stations.
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Our Stories: First Peoples in Canada

E-Books
Author/Creator
[Jodie Adams
Liz Clarke
Dani Kwan-Lafond
Meera Mather
Natalie Thornhill ... [et al.]]
Description
eTextbook is a multi-media resource developed in collaboration with Indigenous peoples from across Canada. Covers both historical and contemporary topics. Can be downloaded as iBook, ePub, or PDF.
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Our Stories: First Peoples in Canada

E-Books
Author/Creator
[Jodie Adams
Liz Clarke
Dani Kwan-Lafond
Meera Mather
Natalie Thornhill ... [et al.]]
Description
eTextbook is a multi-media resource developed in collaboration with Indigenous peoples from across Canada. Covers both historical and contemporary topics. Can be downloaded as iBook, ePub, or PDF.
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Our Whole Lives Have Been about Our Human Rights

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Dalee Sambo Dorough
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 4, no. 2, The Right to Free, Prior & Informed Consent, May 2016, pp. 14-15
Description
Looks at the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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Outlaws and Citizens: Indigenous People and the ‘New Media Nation’

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Valerie Alia
International Journal of Media and Cultural Politics, vol. 5, no. 1 & 2, 2009, p. 39–54
Description
Discusses the evolution of technologies used to restore and create space to preserve languages and cultures while communicating across cultural, political, and geographical boundaries.
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Overriding Aboriginal Group Rights a Mistake

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, July 27, 2007, p. A11
Description
Describes how the Stephen Harper Conservative minority government is removing a section of the Human Rights Act which in turn affects the Indian Act.
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Panel Discussion: [Harvest of Hope: A Symposium on Reconciliation]

Alternate Title
[Harvest of Hope: A Symposium of Reconciliation ; pt. 8]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Kevin Gower
Phil Fontaine
[Caroline Davis
Victor Montejo
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Gabrielle Tayac]
Description
Speakers from symposium discuss significance of apologies, reparations, and restorative justice. Followed by question and answer period. Duration: 32:40.
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