Jane McKee Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Jane McKee
Cyndy Baskin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where she gives an account of native use of plants for medicine. She tells of prophecies concerning the arrival of the white man and general accounts of her life in the bush.
Jean Baptiste Cadotte's First Family: Genealogical Summary
Alternate Title
Michigan's Habitant Heritage
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
John P. DuLong
Description
Cadotte (sometimes spelt Cadot) was a prominent figure in the Lake Superior fur trade and married two Ojibwe women, Athanasie and Catherine. These articles focus on the children of Athanasie, also known as Equawaice, part of the Bullhead Catfish clan.
Compilation of three articles which appeared in Michigan's Habitant Heritage in 2020-2021.
Jean Baptiste Cadotte's Second Family: Genealogical Summary
Alternate Title
Michigan's Habitant Heritage
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
John P. DuLong
Description
Cadotte (sometimes spelt Cadot) was a prominent figure in the Lake Superior fur trade and married two Ojibwe women, Athanasie and Catherine. These articles focus on the children of Catherine, whom he married in the custom of the country.
Compilation of four articles which appeared in Michigan's Habitant Heritage in 2015-2016.
Related: Jean Baptiste Cadotte's First Family.
Jimmy Chief Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Jimmy Chief
Mary Mountain
Indian History Film Project
Description
The interview includes a story of the Grandson of Little Bear who was hung for his part in the Frog Lake massacre. Other stories included the tale of Chuh Chuh,a warrior who scalped a Blackfoot Chief; stories of medicine men; a gambling tale involving a Cree and Blackfoot.
Jimmy John Interview #1
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Jimmy John
Margaret Whitehead
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where he mentions a smallpox epidemic in 1876, his life as a seal hunter and talks about an early missionary to his people.
Joe Duquette Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Joe Duquette
Christine Welsh
Tony Snowsill
Indian History Film Project
Description
Joe Duquette, born 1904, on Mistawasis Reserve, never attended school, completely self-educated. Now Senator of F.S.I. and involved in teaching and counselling young people. He tells the story of his arranged marriage.
Joe Kapoeze 1 Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Joe Kapoeze
Archie Baptiste
Indian History Film Project
Description
Interview includes a story about a child who was protected by the North Wind. Also included are stories of residential schools; conflict between Indians and Indian agents.Tape IH-045 has not as yet been translated from the Cree language.
Joe Sylvester Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Joe Sylvester
Jocelyn Keeshig
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview with Joe Sylvester where he gives an account of Indian medicine; legends concerning migration of Algonquin Indians; the role of elders; of the deterioration of reservation conditions following World War II; the religious significance of the number "four"; views on welfare and its role in disrupting traditional Indian values; and a legend about the origin of the drum.
John Connolly, plaintiff vs. Julia Woolrich, defendant and Thomas R. Johnson, et al., executors and defendants par reprise d'instance
Alternate Title
Superior Court. Montreal ; no. 902
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
John Connolly
Juia Woolrich
Description
At question was legality of marriage "in the custom of the country". William Connolly was an employee of the Hudson's Bay Company who, when he retired, abandoned his Cree wife and family. He then married another woman and left his entire estate to her. His son sued for half the estate, claiming that his parents had been legally married and never divorced. Judge found in his favour.
Joining the Circle: A Guide for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Families, and Schools
Alternate Title
A Circle of Caring
E-Books
Author/Creator
COPA (Centre ontarien de prévention des agressions)
Description
Resource developed to encourage involvement in children's education and school, foster a positive environment for school-caregiver interactions, and suggest ways to prevent bullying and violence.
Accompanying Videos:
A Circle of Caring: 21 Short videos
Michif Version.
Inuktitut Version.
Mohawk Version.
Joseph A Sayers Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Joseph A. Sayers
Mary J. Tavel
Indian History Film Project
Description
Interview includes a description of traditional life style and the life of settlers on the prairies. It also includes stories of theft and murder by Indians.
Joseph R. MacAuley Sr. Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Joseph R. MacAuley
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Mr. MacAuley tells of the changes that have taken place in Cumberland House including the increase in crime and alcoholism.
Josephine Beaucage Interview #1
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Josephine Beaucage
Cyndy Baskin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview with Josephine Beaucage where she gives an account of trapping in the woods as well as an account of the preparation of hides.
A Journey of Healing and Awakening
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Waziyatawin Angela Wilson
American Indian Quarterly , vol. 28, no. 1/2, Special Issue: Empowerment Through Literature, Winter-Spring, 2004, pp. 258-282
Description
Author provides a personal account of the Commemorative Walk that was held in memory of the Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota peoples that were removed from their traditional territories and marched to a Fort Snelling concentration camp.
Journeying North: Reflections on Inuit Stories as Law
Alternate Title
Accessing Justice and Reconciliation
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lori Groft
Rebecca Johnson
Description
Research aims to support the creation of Indigenous law materials for communities, academic institutions, and practitioners with a focus on Inuit perspectives.
Journeys of a Generation: Broadening the Aboriginal Well-Being Policy Research Agenda
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Dan Beavon
Daniel Jetté
Canadian Issues, Journeys of a Generation: Broadening the Aboriginal Well-Being Policy Research Agenda, Winter, 2009, pp. 3-4
Description
Introduces the articles in this special Aboriginal-themed edition of the journal.
Entire issues on one pdf. To locate article, scroll to page 3.
Joy of Apex: Junior Novel Study
Alternate Title
Uqalimaarummaq Reader
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nunavut Arctic College
Description
Teacher's resource for use with primary students in Grades 5 and 6. Book explores the life of a young girl growing up during a parental separation.
Joy of Apex: Novel Study
Alternate Title
Joy of Apex: Senior Novel Study
Uqalimaarummaq Reader
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nunavut Arctic College
Description
Designed to improve literacy and communication skills. Book explores the life of a young girl growing up during parental separation.
The Joy of Reading and Writing: Superman and Me
Alternate Title
The Writer's Presence: A Pool of Readings
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Sherman Alexie
Description
Autobiographical short story. Author writes about his childhood, learning to read, his intelligence, lack of acceptance by others, refusal to fail, and becoming a teacher for other young Native American kids. From The Writer's Presence: A Pool of Readings edited by Donald McQuade, Robert Atwan.
Julia Petatagoose
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Nora King
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Julia Petatagoose
Nora King
Christine Welsh
Indian History Film Project
Description
Two women tell their stories of growing up on Whitefish Lake Reserve. Transcriber : Joanne Greenwood ; interpreter : Mary Lou Fox.
Jurisdiction and Funding Models For Aboriginal Child and Family Service Agencies
Alternate Title
CECW (Centre of Excellence for Child Welfare) Information #30E
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Pamela Gough
Cindy Blackstock
Nicholas Bala
Description
Looks at models that vary according to location and agreement between the federal, provincial/territorial and First Nations governments.
Justice for Nunavummiut: Partnerships for Solutions: Updated Overview
Alternate Title
The Civil Justice System and the Public
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mary Stratton
Description
Summarizes and updates recommendations from the report drawn from the Civil Justice System and the Public (CJSP) project which focused on civil, family and administrative law.
[Justice Murray Sinclair and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada]. Reconciliation Part I
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Murray Sinclair
Description
Presents part I of interview with the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair, Commissioner for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, regarding the direction towards reconciliation for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians.
Duration: 19:46.
[Justice Murray Sinclair and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada]. Reconciliation Part II
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Murray Sinclair
Description
Presentation of Part II of an interview with the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair, Commissioner for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, regarding the direction towards reconciliation for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians.
Duration: 17:22.
Justice Murray Sinclair: What Do We Do About the Legacy of Indian Residential Schools?
Alternate Title
Sol Kanee Lecture on International Peace and Justice ; 11th
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Murray Sinclair
Description
Presents talk by the Commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Includes series of videos from school survivors.
Duration: 2:02:46.
[Justice Sinclair on Reconciliation. Part 1]
Alternate Title
Symposium on Reconciliation ; Toronto, Ontario February, 2011
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Murray Sinclair
Description
Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, speaks at the Symposium on Reconciliation in Toronto, Ontario, February, 2011.
Duration: 5:05.
Part 1 of 5.
[Justice Sinclair on Reconciliation. Part 2]
Alternate Title
Symposium on Reconciliation ; Toronto, Ontario February, 2011
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Murray Sinclair
Description
Justice Murray Sinclair, Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, speaks at the Symposium on Reconciliation in Toronto, Ontario, February, 2011.
Duration: 5:01.
Part 2 of 5.
[Justice Sinclair on Reconciliation. Part 3]
Alternate Title
Symposium on Reconciliation ; Toronto, Ontario February, 2011
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Murray Sinclair
Description
Justice Murray Sinclair, Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, speaks at the Symposium on Reconciliation in Toronto, Ontario, February 2011.
Duration: 5:07.
Part 3 of 5.
[Justice Sinclair on Reconciliation. Part 4]
Alternate Title
Symposium on Reconciliation ; Toronto, Ontario February, 2011
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Murray Sinclair
Description
Justice Murray Sinclair, Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, speaks at the Symposium on Reconciliation in Toronto, Ontario, February, 2011.
Duration: 3:45.
Part 4 of 5.
[Justice Sinclair on Reconciliation. Part 5]
Alternate Title
Symposium on Reconciliation ; Toronto, Ontario February, 2011
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Murray Sinclair
Description
Justice Murray Sinclair, Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, speaks at the Symposium on Reconciliation in Toronto, Ontario, February, 2011.
Duration: 3:41.
Part 5 of 5.
Ka Oopikihtamashook’: Becoming Family
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Krystl Raven
AlterNative, vol. 14, no. 4, Special Issue: Adoption and Indigenous Citizenship Orders, December 2018, pp. 319-325
Description
Describes the Métis customs of adoption (Ka Oopikihtamashook) which are rooted in the wahkootowin (Indigenous frameworks of kinship). Examines the adoptions of several historical figures in the Métis community to further contextualize these practices of creating and maintaining familial and community relationships.
Kanohi ki te kanohi - A Thing of the Past? An Examination of Māori Use of Social Networking Sites and the Implications for Māori Culture and Society
Alternate Title
Kanohi ki te kanohi - A Thing of the Past? An Examination of Maori Use of Social Networking Sites and the Implications for Maori Culture and Society
Theses
Author/Creator
Acushla Deanne O'Carroll
Description
Whariki Research Group Thesis (Ph.D.)--Massey University, 2013.
Kasabonika First Nation Mamow Na-nan-da-we-ki-ken-chi-kay-win: Searching Together Report, March 11-13,2009
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mamow Sha-way-gi-kay-win North-South Partnership for Children in Remote First Nations Communities
Description
Assessment focuses on six key areas: livelihoods, infrastructure, community participation, education/recreation, children and parents and mental and physical health.
Kathrena (Rena) Green
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Kathrena (Rena) Green
Evelyn Sit
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where she gives a general account of life in residential school and some experiences in Toronto.
Kaupapa Māori Responses to Violence Suffered by Wāhine Māori
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Malatest International
Description
Discusses challenges faced by Māori agencies which deliver programs and services to women who have been subjected to intimate partner violence. Based on literature review and interviews with 15 providers from 19 organisations.