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Exploring the Effectiveness of Métis Women’s Research Methodology and Methods: Promising Wellness Research Practices

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed

Author/Creator

Janice Cindy Gaudet

Leah Marie Dorion

Anna Corrigal Flaminio

First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 15, no. 1, 2020, pp. 12-26

Examines the importance of Métis Aunties and how Métis women's participation in research helps to better understand this role.

Exploring the Influences of Institutions on Water Governance And Management: A First Nations Case Study

Theses

Author/Creator

Katherine Cave

Environment and Resource Studies Thesis (MES)--University of Waterloo, 2012.

Exploring the Intersections Between Women's Health and Poverty: A Policy Paper for Prairie Women's Health Centre of Excellence

Alternate Title

Project (Prairie Women's Health Centre of Excellence) ; no. 60

E-Books

Author/Creator

Josephine Savarese

Project (Prairie Women's Health Centre of Excellence)

Exploring the Potential Relationship between Historical Trauma and Intimate Partner Violence among Indigenous Women

Theses

Author/Creator

Melissa R. Holder

Social Welfare Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Kansas, 2015

Exploring the Relationship Between Cultural Identity, Health, and Social Support With An Aboriginal Women's Hand Drum Group

Theses

Author/Creator

Sara Swasson

Thesis (M.A.)--Dalhousie University, 2015.

Exploring The Role Of Alberta's Aboriginal Women in Environmental Impact Assessments

Theses

Author/Creator

Donna Hovsepian

Environment and Management Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2014.

Exposure of the Inuit Population of Nunavik (Arctic Quebec) to Lead and Mercury

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed

Author/Creator

Eric Dewailly

Pierre Ayotte

Suzanne Bruneau

Germain Lebel

Patrick Levallois

Jean Philippe Weber

Archives of Environmental Health, vol. 56, no. 4, July-August 2001, pp. 350-357

Results from study showed a health problem especially in women of reproductive age; also suggests potential for neurological problems exists.

Extended Family Pressures: On Grannies and the Role of Women in Both Urban and Traditional Communities

Articles » General

Author/Creator

Marj Tripp

Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 17, no. 3, May/June 1993, pp. 25-26

Speaks about personal life and the responsibility toward family.

Exterior view of Hudson's Bay Stores at Battleford

Images » Photographs

An exterior view of Hudson's Bay Stores at Battleford with Native women beside horsedrawn wagons in the foreground. Probably taken between 1880 and 1900.

Extracting More Than Resources: Human Security and Arctic Indigenous Women

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed

Author/Creator

Victoria Sweet

Seattle University Law Review, vol. 37, no. 4, 2014, pp. 1221-1243

Focuses on the human security concerns connected to extractive industry development in the circumpolar region of the United States.

The Face Pullers: Ch.1 Images - Red River Cart and Woman - (Washee Joe)

Alternate Title

The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939

Images » Photographs

Author/Creator

Charles W. Mathers

Black and white photograph of an Indigenous woman next to a Red River Cart and horse near Edmonton. House in background. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

The Face Pullers: Ch.2 Images - "Cocona, Sinipawksoyissi, Sarcee Squaw".

Alternate Title

The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939

Images » Photographs

Author/Creator

Boorne and May

Note: The title and description 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. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

The Face Pullers: Ch.2 Images - Sarcee Woman

Alternate Title

The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939

Images » Photographs

Author/Creator

Alex J. Ross

Studio portrait of Sarcee woman. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

The Face Pullers: Ch.3 Images - Betty Hunter-Stoney

Alternate Title

The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939

Images » Photographs

Image of Betty Hunter-Stoney, and elderly Indigenous woman smoking a pipe. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

The Face Pullers: Ch.3 Images - Christmas Concert at St. Marys Residential School

Alternate Title

The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939

Images » Photographs

Photograph of a Christmas Concert at St. Mary's School on the Blood Reserve near Cardston, Alberta featuring a group of girls dressed as angels. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

The Face Pullers: Ch.3 images - Indigenous Woman and Daughter

Alternate Title

The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939

Images » Photographs

Black and white photograph of an Indigenous woman and [daughter?] on unidentified prairie, wearing wWestern clothes. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

The Face Pullers: Ch.3 Images - Mother with Infant

Images » Photographs

Author/Creator

Peter McKenzie

Black and white photograph of a woman and infant, subtitled "a 'Papoose'".From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

The Face Pullers: Ch.3 images - Mr. and Mrs. Big Tobacco

Alternate Title

The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939

Images » Photographs

Author/Creator

Jean Lessard

Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Big Tobacco in Western dress standing in front of steps. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

The Face Pullers: Ch.3 images - Mrs. Joe Littlechief and friends

Alternate Title

The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939

Images » Photographs

Author/Creator

Jean Lessard

Photograph of Mrs. Joe Littlechief and friends taken on Blackfoot Reserve near Cluny, Alberta. All wear Western clothing. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

The Face Pullers: Ch.3 Images - Newlywed Couple with Priest

Alternate Title

The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939

Images » Photographs

Photograph of a newlywed couple with priest in western clothes. They have had a Western wedding ceremony. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

The Face Pullers: Ch.3 Images -:"Three Cree Women".

Alternate Title

The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939

Images » Photographs

Author/Creator

William J. James

"Three Cree Women". Studio portrait of three women (2 seated). From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

The Face Pullers: Ch.3 Images - Wanda Gilmour

Alternate Title

The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939

Images » Photographs

Author/Creator

Nathaniel Porter

Black and white photograph of Wanda Gilmour, an Indigenous girl adopted and educated by reverend Neil Gilmour. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

The Face Pullers: Ch.4 Images - Annie Royal

Alternate Title

The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939

Images » Photographs

Author/Creator

J. Lessard

Black and white photograph of a young Indigenous girl, Annie Royal, in idealized traditional costume with feather headband. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides

The Face Pullers: Ch.4 Images - "Beaver Old Woman"

Alternate Title

The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939

Images » Photographs

Author/Creator

Harry Pollard

Photograph of an elderly woman with a pipe, captioned "Beaver Old Woman" From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

The Face Pullers: Ch.4 Images - "Indian Princess"

Alternate Title

The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939

Images » Photographs

Author/Creator

Black and white photograph of a young non-indigenous woman dressed as an Indigenous person with feathered headband. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

The Face Pullers: Ch.4 Images - "Mrs. Two Bear"

Alternate Title

The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939

Images » Photographs

Author/Creator

William J. Jones

Black and white photograph of one Mrs.Two Bear, in full traditional costume. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

The Face Pullers: Ch.4 Images - Old Woman Near Smoke Fire

Alternate Title

The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939

Images » Photographs

Author/Creator

Harry Pollard

Photograph of an elderly woman standing near a fire over which meat is being smoked. There is a painted teepee in the background. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

The Face Pullers: Ch.4 Images - Piegan Women

Alternate Title

The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939

Images » Photographs

Author/Creator

Harry Pollard

Three Piegan women. From left: Double Victory Woman (Mrs. Calf Robe), Heavy Face (Mrs. White Bull) and Takes-A-Gun (Mrs. White Calf) with dog travois. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

The Face Pullers: Ch.4 images - Three Suns, Wife of Dick Bad Boy

Alternate Title

The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939

Images » Photographs

Author/Creator

Harry Pollard

Photograph of Three Sons, the wife of Blackfoot tribesman Dick Bad Boy, with her child on her back. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

The Face Pullers - SAB pictures - Indigenous Women with Children

Alternate Title

The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939

Images » Photographs

Black and White photograph of a large group of indigenous women and children sitting in front of a large pile of wooden posts. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

The Face Pullers - Saskatchewan Archives Board pictures - Three Indigenous Women and Infant Boy

Alternate Title

The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939

Images » Photographs

Black and white photograph of three Indigenous women, two middle-aged and one younger wearing beaded dresses. One woman holds an infant on her lap. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

The Face Pullers - Saskatoon Public Library- "These are some of Howard's Indian Neighbors. . ."

Alternate Title

The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939

Images » Photographs

Note: The description 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. Black and white photograph of an Indigenous woman with a rifle and a boy standing in front of a tent. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

The Face Pullers - Unused Photos "Indigenous Woman with Child"

Alternate Title

The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939

Images » Photographs

Black and white photograph of an indigenous woman holding her child on her back. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

The Face Pullers - Unused Photos- Three Indigenous Women in Elaborate Garments

Alternate Title

The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939

Images » Photographs

Black and white photograph of three Indigenous women in elaborately-beaded garments Unused photograph from The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Fact Sheet: Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women and Girls

Documents & Presentations

Author/Creator

Native Women's Association of Canada

Brief data on missing and murdered Aboriginal Women and girls in Canada including statistics.

Fact Sheet: Violence Against Aboriginal Women

Documents & Presentations

Author/Creator

Native Women's Association of Canada

Presents statistics on violence against Aboriginal women in Canada.

[Fact Sheets for Nourishing the Learning Spirit]

Alternate Title

First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Early Childhood Learning

First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Learners and Gender

First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Learners in Care of Social Services

First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Learners with (Dis)abilities

First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Learners: Thoughts on Holistic Lifelong Learning

Holistics Health and Wellness and First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Learners

Indigenous Heritage Languages and First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Learners

K-12 Education and First Nations, Metis, and Inuit in Canada

Post-Secondary Education, Lifelong Learning, and First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Learners

The Learning Spirit

Documents & Presentations

Author/Creator

Aboriginal Education Research Centre

Explores the potential humans have for learning both as individuals and in groups. Presents brief overviews of 10 resources.

A Factor Analysis of Caucasian College Students' Perceptions of Native American Women

Theses

Author/Creator

Stephanie M. LaRocque

Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of North Dakota, 1999.

Factors Affecting Initiation and Duration of Breastfeeding Among Off-Reserve Indigenous Children in Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed

Author/Creator

Isabella Romano

Martin Cooke

Piotr Wilk

International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 10, no. 3, January 14, 2019

Study uses a nationally representative survey to examine factors that potentially affect breastfeeding practices among Indigenous women in Canada. Findings indicate that factors which are corelated to breastfeeding include: household income, mother’s level of education, mother’s attendance of residential school, child’s birth weight.

Factors Associated with Food Insecurity Among Women in a Small Indigenous Canadian Arctic Community

Theses

Author/Creator

Lauren Gabrielle Goodman

Dietetics and Human Nutrition Thesis (M.Sc.)--McGill University, 2008.

Factors Underlying Female Aboriginal Students' Decisions to Take Leaves of Absence From Access Education Programs

Theses

Author/Creator

Lynda Paziuk

Adult Education Thesis (M.Ad.Ed.)--St. Francis Xavier University, 2006

Facts and Myths of AIDS and Native American Women

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed

Author/Creator

Irene S. Vernon

American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 24, no. 3, 2000, pp. 93-110

Examines the women's vulnerability to the disease, noting women are increasingly influencing the development of resources, identifying, addressing concerns and increasing community awareness.

The Facts Respecting Indian Administration in the North-West

E-Books

Author/Creator

Department of Indian Affairs

Produced in reaction to Malcolm Colin Cameron's accusations of immorality and incompetency on the part of Indian Affairs officials. Large part of document is spent rebutting "misstatements" and "inaccuracies" about the quality and quantity of farm implements, clothing, and food. Also responds to allegations that Indian agents are purchasing or "living in adultery" with Indigenous women. Language and attitude indicative of Department's racism.

Failed Assimilation: Anglo Women on the Kiowa-Comanche Reservation, 1867-1906

Theses

Author/Creator

Rebecca Jane Herring

History Thesis (M.A.)--Texas Tech University, 1983.

Failing to Protect and Provide in the "Best Place on Earth": Can Indigenous Children in Canada Be Safe If Their Mothers Aren't?

Articles » General

Author/Creator

Shelly Johnson

Native Social Work Journal, vol. 8, Indigenous Social Work Practices and Theories, August 2012, pp. 13-41

Looks at the disproportionate number of Indigenous children placed in child protection systems due to their mothers victimized by intimate partner violence.

A Fair Country?: A Feminist and Postcolonial Reading of Canada's Colonial Encounter

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed

Author/Creator

Rachel Loewen Walker

Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 33, no. 2, 2013, pp. 117-131

Examines John Ralston Saul's book A Fair Country: Telling Truths About Canada and declares that Canadian nationalism started in opposition to, and not in support of the Indigenous way of life.