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Addressing Domestic Violence in Indian Country: Introductory Manual

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Mending the Sacred Hoop Technical Assistance Project
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jenny Gilberg
Jeremy Nevilles-Sorell
Tina Olson
Beryl Rock
Babette Sandman
Barry Skye
Rebecca St. George
Victoria Ybanez
Examines significant historical events, the developments in activism, the current situation, advocacy for women and children and options for dealing with men who use violence.
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Addressing Inuit Women’s Economic Security and Prosperity in the Resource Extraction Industry

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada

Reports results of literature search and qualitative and quantitative survey data from 29 women living in Arviat, Salluit, Inuvik, and Baker Lake. Study's focus was sexual violence and harassment in the workplace, and identifying gaps, opportunities and recommendations to ensure women's safety and economic security.

Related material: Literature Review.

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Addressing Mi’kmaq Family Violence

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Family Violence and Aboriginal Communities: Building Our Knowledge and Direction through Community Based Research and Community Forums
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Author/Creator
L. Jane McMillan
Study conducted over five years consulted with over 150 Mi'kmaq through interviews, focus groups, and community forums in order to develop strategies to address violence.
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Addressing the Suppressed Epidemic: Violence against Indigenous Women

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Amanda R. Young
Journal of Indigenous Research, vol. 7, no. 1, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, 2019, p. Article 3
Author conducts a literature review examining resources and writings surrounding the issue of violence towards Indigenous women and the suppression of the issue; argues that media representation plays a large role, and issues a call to action from the general public to help solve the problem.
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"Affecting History" : Impersonating Women in the Early Republic

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lorrayne Carroll
Early American Literature, vol. 39, no. 3, 2004, pp. 511-552
Critical analysis of subjectivity and identity reveals determining whether a women or man authored, dictated or created a text is a difficult task.
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Affirmative Action, Equality and the Courts: Comparing Action Travail des Femmes v. CN and Apsit and the Manitoba Rice Farmers Association v. The Manitoba Human Rights Commission

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Béatrice Vizkelety
Canadian Journal of Women & the Law, vol. 4, no. 1, 1990, pp. 287-310
Focuses on differentiation and affirmative action legislation, and argues that inconsistent decisions by courts point to the need to develop clear rules of procedure and interpretation.
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AFN Charter Will Guide Jack in Position as Head

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Assembly of First Nations Charter Will Guide Jack in Position as Head
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Shari Narine
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 4, July 2012, p. 17

Profiles Joan Jack who is running for National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.25.

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African Indigenous Women in the 21st Century

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Lucy Mulenkei
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3, Indigenous Women, July/August/September 2000, pp. 42-45
Article explores discrimination and challenges still faced by Indigenous women in Africa. To access this article scroll down to page 42.
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Against the Law: Indigenous Feminism and the Nation-State

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Andrea Smith
Affinities, vol. 5, no. 1, 2011, pp. [56]-69
Contends that Native Studies must go beyond the intellectual to the political to address the reality of conditions faced by Indigenous women.
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Age Grade Societies (Blood)

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Bob Black Plume
John Hellson
Mrs. Black Plume
Indian History Film Project
Bob Black Plume talks about the various Blood Societies.
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Agnes Fox and Maria Sinclair Interviews

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Agnes Fox
Maria Sinclair
Mary Mountain
Iris Baker
Indian History Film Project
Interview includes stories about the power of the medicine man and the abilities to foretell the future. It also includes information regarding traditional attitudes toward education, marriage and lifestyle.
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Agnes Mayo Moore Oral History Project River Trip 2000

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Photo essay: Agnes Mayo Moore Oral History Project River Trip 2000
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Tara Fallat
Agnes Mayo Moore
Native Studies Review, vol. 14, no. 2, 2001, pp. 119-136
Relates the author's life experiences, including her description of making the book with her friend.
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AIHEC CEO Carrie Billy Explains What Drives Her as Public Servant, Mother

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American Indian Higher Education Consortium Chief Executive Officer Carrie Billy Explains What Drives Her as Public Servant, Mother
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Vincent Schilling
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 20, no. 4, Tribal College Leadership and Vision, Summer, 2009, pp. 28-29
Profiles the American Indian Higher Education Consortium's President and Chief Executive Officer.
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Alanis Obomsawin

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Making Movie History: A Portrait in 61 Parts
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Joanne Robertson
Interview with a National Film Board filmmaker who uses sound to enhance her stories. Duration: 5:28.
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Alaska Native and Rural Youth Views of Sexual Health: A Focus Group Project on Sexually Transmitted Diseases, HIV/AIDS, and Unplanned Pregnancy

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jessica D. Leston
Cornelia M. Jessen
and Brenna C. Simons
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 19, no. 1, Special Issue: Reproductive health programs for youth, 2012, pp. 1-14
Looks at knowledge, attitudes and beliefs on sexual health and presents 7 major themes critical for future interventions.
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Alcohol-Related Birth Effects and Aboriginal Peoples: Prevention, Identification and Intervention Services

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Caroline L. Tait
Discusses the challenges faced by Aboriginal peoples on the issue of substance abuse by pregnant women and alcohol-related birth effects. The article also looks at ways to improve and better coordinate prevention and intervention services that address the effects of alcohol and tobacco exposure on the fetus and on young children.
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Alex Cywink Interview #1

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Max Ireland
Alex Cywink
Indian History Film Project
Consists of an interview where he tells of legends concerning the arrival of white men in North America; Parallels to the Norse (Viking) sagas -- (Is this possibly an example of the oral tradition presenting the Indian view early Viking settlement?). He tells of prophecies concerning the arrival of white men and the eventual return of Indian ways; describes the role of women in pre-Columbian America; and gives accounts of native medical practices and the linguistic evolution.
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Alienation and the Female Principle in Winter in the Blood

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
A. Lavonne Ruoff
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 4, no. 2, A Special Symposium Issue on James Welch's , 1978, pp. 107-122
Takes a feminist approach to analyzing James Welch's story structure and characters in the novel. The female characters are the cause of and the resolution to the story's conflict.
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All My Relations: A Work of Art

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Barb Nahwegahbow
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 10, January 2013, p. 22

Looks at an enormous art mural featuring five themed paintings including a memorial for missing and murdered Aboriginal women.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.22.

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All Saints Indian School Hunter Safety Program

Images » Photographs
File contains 4 negatives showing scenes from a Hunter Safety Program held for students at the All Saints Residential School in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on May 13, 1966. Scanned image shows female students seated in a classroom with what appears to be a group of male students or instructors standing in the background.
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All Saints WA Tea

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File contains 3 negatives from the All Saints (Residential School) Women's Auxillary Tea held on June 7, 1963 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Scanned negative shows women from the Auxillary organization.
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Allan Quandt Interview 1

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Allan Quandt
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Allan Quandt has lived in northern Saskatchewan for over 30 years. He was a friend of Malcolm Norris and Jim Brady.
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Allegations, Secrets, and Silence: Perspectives on the Controversy of Roberta Sykes and the Snake Dreaming Series

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Culture and the State ; v. 2
Disability Studies & Indigenous Studies
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Corey China
pp. 108-123
Examines the controversy over the question of the author's Aboriginality and ethnicity. Excerpt from Disability Studies & Indigenous Studies. Entire book on one pdf. To access paper, scroll to p. 108.
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Alma Kytwayhat Tops List of Order of Merit Recipients

Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 11, November 2009, p. 9
Highlights the many accomplishments of Elder Alma Kytwayhat of the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation which led to her being named to the Saskatchewan Order of Merit. Article located by scrolling to page 9.
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AlterNatives in Contemporary First Nations and Métis Narratives: Preliminary Considerations

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Canadian Studies in Europe ; v. 10
European Seminar for Graduate Students in Canadian Studies ; 19th
Interpreting Canada: New Perspectives from Europe
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Anna Mongibello
Discusses how works by writers Jeanette Armstrong, Beth Brant, Maria Campbell, and Lee Maracle challenge mainstream representations of "Indians". Excerpt from Interpreting Canada: New Perspectives from Europe edited by Luigi Bruti Liberati. Entire volume on one pdf. To access this paper, scroll to p. 125.
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The Amazing Adventures of Christina and Nan: Christina Henry’s Trip Diary, “Northern Saskatchewan Holiday,” with Annotations by Duff Spafford, Nadine Charabin, Bonnie Wagner, Christine Charmbury, and Myrna Williams

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christina Henry
Saskatchewan History, vol. 63, no. 2, Women of Influence, Fall, 2011, pp. 14-33
Details the 1919 trip taken by Christina Henry and Annie ‘Nan’ McKay to The Pas, MB and back. The two women took holidays from their positions at the University of Saskatchewan and travelling by canoe, wagon and train made their way to The Pas, via Prince Albert, Montreal Lake, La Ronge, and Pelican Narrows. Entire Issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 14.
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