Discusses the social standing of circus performers and the proportion of Aborigines compared to the total population.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2009.

Statistical table. Each variable can be searched.

Statistical table. Each variable can be searched.

Identifies community-level research initiatives and demonstrations of cultural and practice-based strategies for prevention and intervention. Findings are organized around models, and strengths and challenges are listed for each model.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Victoria, 2021.

Looks at steps needed to connect services across sectors, professional disciplines and cultures to offer holistic and integrated services for child development.

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

Interviews with Inupiaq young people revealed that relationships (or their loss) were a important source of stress, but at the same time a chief source of material and affective support.

A short fictional story.

Parents discuss concerns for the health of their children and develop a project to promote mental and physical fitness in the village of Old Crow. Duration: 55:00.

Senator discusses challenges facing American Indian youth such as having a conventional childhood, getting a good education and being able to find employment in today's market.

Looks at successful example of the delivery of family and children's services for other small communities to follow.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Yale University, 1994. Eskasoni Mi'Kmaw Nation.

Discusses similarities of two residential structures, government schools and foster homes, that have housed Aboriginal children when they were removed from their people. The paper is an attempt to influence child welfare practice in ways that would respect the integrity of family and Aboriginal communities.

Very brief article focuses on changes in society that have lead to the sedentary nature . Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 4.

A reflection on the impact of institutional changes in Navajo mortuary practices from traditional to more Christian.

Discusses the changes in socioeconomic structures and the cooperative hunting/herding model resulting in loss of land and resource rights.

Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, 2012.

Uses information from the Ontario Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect-2013. Statistics for child functioning issues, caregiver risk factor concerns, and household risk factors.

Research on characteristics of elected Native leaders in various organizations in southeast Alaska. Results are organized using the eight assumptions for success.

Interview of Charlie Chief who discusses the a Grass Dance, Round Dance and Sioux Dance (including songs). Also included are songs. The discusses the difference between old and new ways. Alphonse Littlepoplar is the intterpreter

A historical perspective on the boarding school experience.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 1972.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2005.

[History] Thesis (Ph.D.)--Arizona State University, 2004.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Arizona State University, 2004.

Describes the unique culture, history, life and problems of the Cheyenne. Bachelor's Thesis towards undergraduate degree in English--University of West Bohemia, 2014.

Chief Broken Eye trekking across prairie near North Battleford, driving horse and wagon; his family sits in the back. A non-Aboriginal man stands in front posing for the camera.

The chief of Beaver Ranch Reserve discusses unsuccessful attempts to have Beaver Ranch and Tall Cree Reserves expanded.

Negative of a black and white photograph of Chief Poundmaker and his young wife standing before a teepee, both wrapped in Hudson's Bay Blankets.

Note: The title of this document uses wording that was common to mainstream society of that time period in history. As such, it contains language that is no longer in common use and may offend some readers. This wording should not be construed to represent the views of the Indigenous Studies Portal or the University of Saskatchewan Library. An image of an Aboriginal family ceremonial regalia. Colours have been added to the photograph in a chromolithograph process.

An image of three horses, two of which are hitched to a travois. There are three Aboriginal people on horseback, and two standing nearby. The horse on the right appears to be carrying two non-Aboriginal men who are posing for the photograph.

"R.G. Williamson's adopted son." Rankin Inlet, N.W.T. [NU].

Summarizes the findings of a study conducted with nine communities in Manitoba. Focuses on responses to questions involving service concepts, placement planning, and culture and community,

Discussion of the Manitoba Act which enabled the devolution of responsibility for child and family services to First Nations and Métis communities.

Based on 10 telephone interviews with government and non-government frontline workers and literature review. Identifies challenges (communication within division or department, role clarity, confidentiality, support for "non-acute" children, need for support and relief, and lack of continuity) and best practices (early intervention, holistic service, interagency information sharing, empowerment and skill-development for patients and families, culturally safe practice, professional development, and clinical supervision).

Information manual topics include: First Nations child rearing practices, developmental milestones and stages of life, healthy child development issues, strategies to promote healthy child development, how parents can be positive role models and more.

Uses statistics from 2006 Aboriginal Children's Survey. Includes cultural aspects in the care environment.

Case involved a 20-month-old who died while in a foster home and under the care of the Saskatchewan Dept. of Social Services. Concluded that the death was preventable.

Looks at a study that identifies the differences between various child maltreatment cases and suggests the development of neglect intervention programs.

Consists of an interview with Mrs. Wadsworth, a Blood Indian woman, about child marriages.

Examination revealed that residential schools created generational culture break and impaired the child-rearing skills of some parents.

Reviews legislation and services provided in Canada, United States, Australia and New Zealand, and suggests new approaches to family and community well-being.