Family & Kinship

Examines how Scofield employs different identities in his work, rejecting being placed in any particular category. Argues that his identities overlap and are braided together much like a Métis sash.

Book review of: Song of Dewey Beard by Philip Burnham.

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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 man seated with two Aboriginal women standing behind him. They are dressed in traditional style clothing and the women have blankets draped over their shoulders. It is a studio portrait with a scenic backdrop.

Looks at the social problems leading to the by-law, the agreement with the province and potential for future policy direction.

Study looked at how kinship and demography influence locations of camps and individual households. Found that group and herd size did not impact camp spacing, and that distribution of camps and dwellings correlate to relatedness.

"The articles in this issue, together, tell a story of Indigenous peoples embracing their rights and engaging with non-Aboriginal peoples to uphold those rights."

Introduction to the adoption stories of Indigenous and aboriginal children by families from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.

Responses to the question, "what do you need spiritually to foster?" brought 55 replies which were compared and contrasted to existing fostering literature.

Elders share their stories and discuss the role they play in the process of decolonization.

Reports the results of interviews conducted with twenty students, eight parents, and ten educational leaders.

Five themes emerged from direct quotes by participants regarding what community is to them: belonging, family and friends, supportive interactions, sport, and where you live and come from.

Art History Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2013.

Provides links to the Mi'kmaq of St. George's Bay history, photos, news and other related links.

English Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2000.

Documents the activities of a Netsilik family unit hunting seal on the spring ice floes. Shows techniques of stalking, killing, skinning, butchering and preparing the hide and internal organs for use. Also depicts the division of labour between the men and women. Duration: 24:31.

Documents the activities of a Netsilik family unit hunting seal on the spring ice floes. Shows techniques of stalking, killing, skinning, butchering and preparing the hide and internal organs for use. Also depicts the division of labour between the men and women. Duration: 33:45.

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Victoria, 2007.

Study reports family and peer influences play a large role in smoking uptake among Indigenous youth.

Study shows that the most important influences on smoking initiation come from immediate social environment (family and friends).

Shows how the mental health of Aboriginal people is a direct result of landlessness, poverty, welfare dependency, vulnerability and the breakdown of Aboriginal law, values and family caused by past and present government policies.

Book review of: State Healthcare and Yanomami Transformations by Jose Antonio Kelly.

Looks at the concerns expressed during consultations with organizations, bands, and individuals and includes recommendations for changes to existing programs and services.

Statistical data. 4 tables.

4 data tables. Scroll through document to locate each title.

Statistical data. 4 tables. Source: 2006 Census of Population.

Investigates the deficiencies in service provided to Métis families in Manitoba by mainstream child and family service agencies and seeks to understand reasons for the disparity.

Report on mental health and addictions services provides background information, lists, mental health and addiction research, and explanation of recommendations.

Reviews literature about family-centered services and family preservation services. Concludes with recommendations for "best practices" for policy makers.

Collection of stories crafted in the tradition of Indigenous research connecting the past, present, and the future.

Discusses the effects of residential schools on the survivors and their families. Duration: 18:35.

Looks at the child removal policy of the Australian government and the consequences at the time and for future generations. Bachelor's diploma towards (B.A.)--Masaryk University, 2008.

Comments on the decision from the case of Trevorrow v. South Australia [No. 5]

Comments on the debate about the existence and extent of the Stolen Generations.

Interview with health worker who instructs individuals on how to employ spiritual solutions to overcome life's challenges.

Relates child hood experience and feelings after being taken away from home and sent to Palm Island.

Relates personal experience with HIV/AIDS.

Curriculum Studies Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2004.

Looks at lives of four Canadian Aboriginal adults who were removed from their birth families and placed in non-Aboriginal homes.

[Education] Thesis (Ed.D.)--Arizona State University, 1999.

Explores how two children negotiate their identities, among conflicting stories, in an urban school setting.

Explores importance of individual and community stories as a method of enhancing non-Indigenous classroom teachers' understanding and success when interacting with Indigenous children and their families.