Examines the nuances of adoption into Aboriginal communities within the frameworks of Nêhiyaw (Cree) law, and wahkotowin (laws of kinship). Discusses how a lack of knowledge on the part of the adoptee can lead to appropriation and extraction of Indigenous knowledge.

Study of women on Indian Reservations in Montana shows those with shared efficacy cope better in high stress situations.

Discusses the need for culturally responsive care for American Indian Elders.

Argues that there is a need to restructure social programs to help those in dire poverty.

Reports the results of a survey completed by 62 women, aged 19 or older which asked questions about experience, perceptions and feelings with respect to the Meadow bank goldmine which operates in the vicinity. Related content: Qualitative Assessement.

Study surveyed 1,593 emerging adults ages 18 to 30 who had lived in a stepfamily for at least one year to examine impact of stress on formation of secure and insecure attachments.

Program participants improved significantly in language, motor and academic skills.

Presents Angela White, from the Indian Residential School Survivors' Society speaking on the history and impacts of residential schools. Duration: 28:52 Part 1. Part 2.

Sociology and Equity Studies in Education Thesis (M.A.)--University of Toronto, 2008.

Book review of: The Importance of Being Monogamous by Sarah Carter. Scroll to page 430 to read review.

American Indian Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizonia, 2007.

American Indian Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 2007.

Article discusses links between parental alcohol disorders and familial needs of children.

Comments on the human ability to heal from profound trauma and the role that one's personal spiritual experiences can play in the healing. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 40.

Originally published by Talonbooks, 2006.

Counselling Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2009.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Yale University, 1998.

Discusses a community-initiated, community-lead and community-perspective research study about traditional knowledge and experiences from Manitoba Aboriginal grandmothers.

Author relates the life story of her Irish grandmother who was raised as Anishnabe.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Manitoba, 2013.

Looks at the question of belonging, identity and gender equality and failure to address this in Bill C-3. Uses author's family story to show lack of Indian status or band membership in community.

American Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--Washington State University, 2010.

Uses data contained in two Treaty paylists and genealogical records from Berens River as basis to study this form of marriage.

Examines the Indian Act in light of the Canadian Bill of Rights, the access to status by a non-Aboriginal woman when marrying a status Aboriginal man, and the old section 12(1)(b) about permitting the protest of status on the illegitimate child of a status woman.

[History?] Thesis (Ph.D.)--Arizona State University, 2002.

Overview of the legal consequences of mixed-marriages from the perspective of Anglo-American and Indian law.

Author contends that the destabilization of Aboriginal families is caused by social service policies, provincial family legislation and the actions of the Canadian judiciary.

Looks at parent involvement in the school system and the positive outcomes that come from this participation.

Discusses: history of the schools, consequences of removal for individuals and their families, impact of child placement services and welfare programs, and potential remedies.

Comments on boarding schools, mission and day schools, and education policies

Respondent challenges the judgment of the Court of Appeals which terminated her parental rights to her son.

Report looks at factors impacting placement decisions for children subject to the Act (ICWA), the degree to which, if any, placements have been delayed, and federal oversight of state administration.

Policy and procedural guidelines to prevent arbitrary removal of Indian children from their families.

An image of several teepees adorned with colours and pictographs that were added after the initial photograph in a chromolithograph process. There are some women working in the foreground.

Book review of: Indian Families of the Northwest Coast by Claudia Lewis Scroll down to page 84 to read review.

Photo of family (2 grandparents(?), one mother with toddler on back). Elderly man wears cross around his neck and holds a walking stick. Mother with patterned blanket and beaded necklace and earrings.

A photograph of an Indian family seated in front of their camp. Written underneath the photograph is: Big Jack and family and two wives. There is a teepee, a military style tent and camp supplies in the background. Probably taken near Moose Jaw

Explores the community response to a child with disabilities in two communities.

Image depicts an elderly couple posing in front of their teepee with 3 young children. Elderly man holds a stick and is wearing a cross around his neck. They all wear western style dress, though the children have traditional beadwork around their necks. Teepee and rack clearly visible in background. Inscription on back reads: "Indian Family & tee-pee Cree tribe".

Discusses the need for the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) to be fully honoured and implemented in order to meet its intention.