Research Guides

Federal government publication relating to Aboriginal life in the Yukon and Northwest Territories, covering areas such as pre-contact, explorers and traders, Confederation to World War I, World War I to World War II, post-war years, missions and education.

Author describes the Indigenous research methodology they developed for investigating phenomena in between Indigenous and Western worldview. Framework draws on Indigenous story work, Euro-western autoethnography, memory work, and collective biographical methods.

Short report on the launch of the guide which was launched on December 15, 2000 in Sydney, Australia.

This booklet written for the Western Development Museum Travelling Exhibition examines the religious attitudes and beliefs of Western Canadians to the land from earliest times to the present. The display seeks to facilitate understanding of man's relationship with the land and God.

Reports on the appointment of Deborah Pelletier as the first coordinator of Aboriginal resources and services at the National Library of Canada.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.27.

Book review of: Living Proof by Terry Tobias.

Booklet on the life of Louis Riel up to the Red River Resistance (1869-1870), commissioned by the Manitoba Centennial Corporation in 1971 in honour of a new monument of Riel, which is located on the grounds of the Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg. Louis Riel is regarded as the founder of the province of Manitoba. Booklet in English / French.

Evaluates the use of photovoice, a research method that uses participant photography and dialogue to create social change, which was used in a research partnership with the Huu-ay-aht First Nation.

Account of principled research practices using community based research methods, community involvement and traditional knowledge.

Guide about research relationships; how a community can decide how research is done, how the community can be involved and the rights of individuals and communities. (Reprint of a pamphlet produced by the Nunavut Research Institute and the Inuit Tapiriit Kamatami.)

Guide for the DVD Niigaanibatowaad: FrontRunners. This Study Guide raises awareness within the membership of the Anglican, Presbyterian, and United Churches so no one can ever say "I never knew" and so that every residential school survivor can get a chance to tell their story. Niigaanibatowaad: FrontRunners. Lesson Plan.

Guide to assist researchers and government keep future studies on Nunavut communities beneficial and relevant.

Pamphlet from the Canadian New Democratic Party in preparation for the 1993 Federal Election, stating the NDP's position on land claims, self-government and treaties.

A compilation of essays by : Deborah Lee, Liam Haggarty, Brendan Edwards, Tamara Starblanket, Camie Augustus, Kurt Boyer, Anna Flamino, Merle Massie, Yvonne Vizina, Patricia Deiter, Meagan Gough, and Alan Long.

The history of La Ronge, Saskatchewan, is detailed from pre-contact to the arrival of Jean Etienne Waden, first European in the La Ronge area, to present-day businesses, schools and churches in the town; numerous photographs.

Identifies if Aboriginal health research conducted within the field of social sciences reflects the population and geographic diversity of the Aboriginal population.

Advocates good research practices, accommodation of community values and ethics which will inform policy and program development.

Booklet on the Iroquois from their discovery in 1534 by Jacques Cartier of France. Division into three groups, all located in Ontario, Quebec and in eastern parts of the United States, is noted, with emphasis on the United States group.

Historical note:

The French explorer Jacques Cartier observed in 1535 and 1536 several Iroquoian villages north of Île d'Orléans, including the village of Stadacona on the site of modern-day Quebec City, as well as the village of Hochelaga in the vicinity of modern-day Montreal.

This submission was written by the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly for inclusion in the Hon. Warren Allmand's Northern Policy Statement. Areas of concern for the NWT Legislative Assembly are constitutional development, land claims and economic development.

This report summarizes the comments which interested parties shared with Parks Canada as to the future planning and development of Batoche National Historic Park. Themes suggested were featuring the past, present and future of Batoche; life before contact and the Canadian Pacific Railway. Objectives suggested were unbiased interpretation of events at Batoche, and the return of artifacts such as the church bell.

Report written by Joseph Howe, primarily concerning the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia. Statistics provided document the decrease in the Indigenous population; information regarding plans for reserves; education; etc.

Ontario. Commission Appointed to Inquire into and Investigate the Several Departments of the Public Service.

Site contains detailed information on how to research your Aboriginal ancestry.

Information on research initiatives with annotated bibliographies provides an overview of how the concept of well-being is being developed.

A variety of texts created by the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College. Includes: "Kataayuk: Saskatchewan Indian Elders," "Remembering Will Have to Do," Two Forms of Art," and "Learning About the Indian Reserve."

This pamphlet describes the religious beliefs of Aboriginals in Saskatchewan, incorporating rituals, shamans and sun dances in the days before contact with modern beliefs that include Christianity.

Case studies of Chiefs Poundmaker and Big Bear compiled by Blair Stonechild using oral history and original source materials. A curriculum intended to "enable the student to review the circumstances surrounding Indian involvement in the Resistance and to arrive at his or her own conclusions about the culpability of the Indian people."

Guide accompanies docu-drama, Shadow of the Salmon. Provides links for resources, suggestions for classroom activities, stories to read aloud in class and information about history and resource management in Washington State.

Examines the question 'what do Aboriginal communities perceive to be respectful research?'

This booklet shows in detail the various steps of the traditional Aboriginal method of smoke tanning big game hides. The Saskatchewan Indian Arts and Crafts Advisory Committee organized a training program held at Chitek Lake, Saskatchewan in May 1974.

Book review of: So You Want to Write About American Indians by Devon Abbott Mihesuah

Discussion of the analysis process and getting to know your data. This paper was originally prepared as part of the Community Associates' Training Workshop entitled, Social and Cultural Factors in the Prevention and Treatment of Tuberculosis in High Risk Populations in Alberta.

Second edition.

Catalogue of important acquisitions between 1987-1997 at the MacKenzie Art Gallery in Regina, Saskatchewan, featuring Aboriginal artists include Edward Poitras and Jane Ash Poitras, both prairie artists.

Illustrated booklet of totems, including five postcards: three are entitled 'Indian Totem Poles, Kitwanga, BC'; one entitled 'The Lion Totem of Kitwanga, BC'; and one entitled 'Totem Poles Stanley Park Vancouver B.C.' Description sheet duplicates some text in booklet.

Developed to assist presenters of workshops, conference plenary sessions and spokespersons for sexual assault and domestic violence. Designed for adult learning.

This file contains the historical brochure, "Wood Mountain National Park." Development of this park began in 1965. The booklet discusses the areas early history as a HBC post, NWMP post, and gathering place for "Souix" Indians escaping the American Cavalry.