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The Potlatch: A Structural Analysis

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Abraham Rosman
Paula G. Rubel
American Anthropologist, vol. 74, no. 3, New Series, June 1972, pp. 658-671
Description
Attempts to explain the relationship between the potlatch and social structure through a comparison of Tlingit and Kwakiutl ceremonies.
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The Power of a Horse

Alternate Title
First Stories
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Cory Generoux
Description
Short film depicts the scars of racism for filmmaker, Cory Generoux. Duration: 4:46.
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The Power of Hope for Māori Youth Suicide Prevention: Preliminary Themes From the Aotearoa/New Zealand HOPE Studies

Alternate Title
The Power of Hope for Maori Youth Suicide Prevention: Preliminary Themes From the Aotearoa/New Zealand HOPE Studies
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Keri Rose Lawson-Te Aho
Journal of Indigneous Research, vol. 5, no. 2, 2016, pp. 1-10
Description
Comments on the known risk factors for adverse health and mental health outcomes including racism and discrimination.
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Power, Powerlessness and Identity

Alternate Title
[TASA 2007 Conference Proceedings: Public Sociologies: Lessons and Trans-Tasman Comparisons]
[TASA/SAANZ 2007]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tracey McIntosh
Description
Comments on the complexities of Maori identities.
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Powwow (Cree) Workshop 2

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
George Morningstar
Joe Armstrong
Tom Crowe
Jim Crowe
Max Bear
Eli Bear
Indian History Film Project
Description
Several speakers voice concerns about changes that have crept in to the ceremonies. Recall how things were done in former times and stress need to return to old ways.
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Prayer for a Good Day

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Zoe Leigh Hopkins
Description
Short film looks at how a daughter copes with her father's depression. Duration: 12:14.
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Predictors of Obesity Among Métis Children: Socio-economic, Behavioural and Cultural Factors

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Martin J. Cooke
Piotr Wilk
Kenneth W. Paul
Shelley L. H. Gonneville
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 104, no. 4, July/August 2013, pp. e298-e303
Description
Looks at household structure and income, parental education, food insecurity, language, cultural activities and parental residential school attendance as factors predicting obesity.
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Preface : American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jill Shepard Erickson
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 11, no. 2, 2004, pp. vi-viii
Description
Introduces a Special Issue on the Circles of Care initiative which is a culturally respectful mental health care system for children and families.
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Preface: [BC Studies, No. 89, 1991]

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Doreen Jensen
Cheryl Brooks
BC Studies, no. 89, In Celebration of Our Survival: The First Nations of British Columbia, Spring, 1991, pp. 8-12
Description
Introduces special issue written, compiled and edited by Aboriginal peoples from British Columbia.
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Pregnant Teenagers

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Glenn Hennessy
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 5, no. 4, December 1981, pp. 15-17
Description
Comments on decline in birth rate after the family planning clinic in Bourke, Australia which prior to this had one of the highest Aboriginal birthrates in the world.
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Primary Elements of American Indian Spirituality

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Thomas J. Hoffman
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 23, no. 2, Proceedings of the 2011 Western Social Science Association American Indian Studies Section, Fall, 2012, pp. 1-8
Description
Comments on each of the six elements; land, relationships with living things, family, healing, ceremony and storytelling.
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Primer on Practice Shifts Required with Canada's Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families Act

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
M. E. Turpel-Lafond
Description
The Act provides support for First Nations' authority over child and family services. Document discusses national legal principles, positive principles, standards and norms, restricting or constraining provisions, the interplay between elected Indian Act Band Councils and traditional governance structures, and the applicability of First Nations laws.
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[Professor Castellano on Reconciliation. Part 3]

Alternate Title
Symposium on Reconciliation ; Toronto, Ontario February, 2011
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Marlene Brant Castellano
Description
Marlene Brant Castellano, Professor Emeritus at Trent University, speaks at the Symposium on Reconciliation in Toronto, Ontario, February, 2011. Duration: 5:23. Part 3 of 5.
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Profile of Effective Practice: Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brendan Reimer
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 5, no. 1, Fall, 2006, pp. 14-21
Description
Looks at Canada's first and largest major urban First Nations child and family support program in Winnipeg, Manitoba. [One or more images have been omitted from this article due to copyright restrictions. These images are accessible in the print version of this journal]
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A Profile of Reservation Indian High School Girls

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ruey-Lin Lin
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 26, no. 2, January 1987, pp. [18-28]
Description
Findings indicated adolescent Native American females had significant and unique problems when compared to Native American males and non-Native American girls.
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Project Jewel

Alternate Title
Project Jewel: Helping Aboriginal People Re-Discover Their Value
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sarah Rogers
Faith Raymond
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 5, no. 2, Innovations in Community Health and Wellness, July 2017, pp. 41-44
Description
Program works with individuals to manage stress, grief, trauma, or any other emotions they are experiencing.
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Promising Child Welfare Practices for Inuit Children, Youth and Families

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Ottawa Inuit Children's Centre?]
Description
Discusses practices developed by the Ottawa Inuit Children's Centre and the Ottawa Children's Aid Society. They fall into the categories of: recognition of the uniqueness of the Inuit community; institutional commitment and leadership; partnerships with local service providers, cultural competency; hiring Inuit staff; clinical practices; admission-prevention services; and practices for children in care.
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Promising Practices in First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education: Case Studies of Two Alberta Schools

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations
Métis and Inuit Services Branch
Description
Examines parent and community engagement, cultural and language programming, teachers, instruction and curriculum resources, professional development, and individual students supports at Francis of Assisi Elementary School and Le Roi Daniels Elementary School.
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Promising Practices in Suicide Prevention across Inuit Nunangat

Alternate Title
NISPS Research and Data Collection Project
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Firelight Research
Description
Study includes results of literature review, working group and key informant interviews, and an environmental scan of actions and interventions. Focus is on Inuit youth and report is organized around six topic areas: links between childhood adversity and suicide, and promising practices with respect to addressing child sexual abuse, social emotional development, safe shelters, current supports within the justice system, and parenting and family support programs.
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Promising Practices in Suicide Prevention across Inuit Nunangat: NIPSPS Research and Data Collection Project

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Description
Reports results of environmental scan which involved a literature review of both grey and academic publications, a series of key informant interviews with 20 individuals working in the field. Six topic areas are covered: links between childhood adversity and suicide and promising practices for addressing child sexual abuse, social emotional development, safe shelters focusing on children and youth, current supports in the justice system, and parenting and family support programs.
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