Reflection paper from the National Gathering on Aboriginal Artistic Expression.

Comments on the Jay Treaty, that came into effect in 1794 giving Mohawks free access across the border, and discusses how cases will now be more complicated by the new passport legislation.

Traces events significant to capacity development, with focus on funding and transfer agreements.

Examines the political, social, and economic influences on First Nation and Métis youth’s attitudes toward higher levels of education and career planning; and looks at some of the institutional and policy structures that support or hinder the ability of First Nation and Métis youth to finding pathways that will lead to sustained employment.

Discusses epidemiology, cost to society and individuals, government commitment, risk factors and socio-economic inequities. Scroll down to page 85 to read article.

Final Report examines the Paul First Nation's alleging mismanagement of the sales of surrendered lands. Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde, Alan C. Holman, and Sheila G. Purdy. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]

FILES CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED USING FIREFOX BROWSER. Consists of historical documents, correspondence/letters, reports, legal papers, maps, field notes, transcripts, submissions and the Final Report in French and English. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]

Book review of: Natives and Settlers edited by Paul W. DePasquale.

Examples of activities that engage students in understanding the systemic structure of colonization.

Secondary Education Thesis (Ph.D)--University of Alberta, 2009.

FILES CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED USING FIREFOX BROWSER. Contents include historical documents, legal documents, reports, correspondence/letters, transcripts, submissions and the Final Report in French and English. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]

Final report examines historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding whether the Crown breached its fiduciary obligation by allocating reserve land (IR 81) to people outside of the Band. ICC found Canada breached its obligations and recommended the claim be a negotiated under Canada's Specific Claims Policy. Commissioners include: Alan C. Holman, Renee Dupuis, and Sheila G. Purdy. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding a land entitlement shortfall. ICC suspended its inquiry since the Crown accepted the claim under the Specific Claims Policy. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Book review of: The People Have Never Stopped Dancing by Jacqueline Shea Murphy. Entire issue on one pdf. To access review, scroll to page 128.

Book review of: The People Have Never Stopped Dancing by Jacqueline Shea Murphy.

Book review of: The People Have Never Stopped Dancing by Jacqueline Shea Murphy.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2005.

Documentary examines the housing crisis facing Attawapiskat First Nation, which precipitated Chief Theresa Spence's declaration of a state of emergency. Duration: 50:14.

Interviews caregivers enrolled in the program whose children got preventative care at home (0-2) vs. at school (5-7).

Report finds low accountability and confusing and inadequate performance measures by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada in regards to economic development.

Looks at the state of Aboriginal newspapers after the cancellation of the Native Communications Program and discusses the survival strategies used by the Aboriginal Press.

Family Studies Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Alberta, 1996.

Law Thesis (LL.M)--University of Victoria, 2014.

Discusses some of the underlying contributive causes: rapid societal change, Australian federal government policy.

As well as this document, which petitioned for land be set aside for Métis "reserve", includes digitized copies of reports and correspondence relating to the creation and administration of St. Paul des Métis, Alberta.

Looks at the rejection of federal Bill C-33, First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act, and an alternative education decision-making model that is more aligned with the Mi'kmaq "Talking Circle" tradition.

Compares Norway's assimilative policy toward Sami people to Sweden's somewhat modified policy.

Looks at a large sample of Aboriginal children and family services to find out what influences the decision to place a child in foster care at the end of a child maltreatment investigation.

Cross-Faculty Inquiry in Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2009.

Provides a history of the impacts of the implementation of the Indian Act, which was passed in 1876.

Describes the history of Canada's residential schools which were financed by the federal government, but largely run by various religious organizations.

Highlights 6 major plans of action since March 2006.

Humanities Doctoral Program Thesis (Ph.D.)--Concordia University, 1999.

Examines consequences of government assimilation policies and discusses the need for research to promote social justice.

Looks at how the number of meanings for the term "Aboriginality" impacts aboriginal rights by examining the Delgamuukw decision and the impact the case had in determining the nature and extent of Aboriginal rights and title.

Describes the strategies employed by First Nations National Chief Matthew Coon Come as he seeks to ensure First Nations issues be included in the federal government's upcoming Throne Speech.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.1.

Book review of: Polar Imperative: A History of Arctic Sovereignty in North America by Shelagh D. Grant.

Study on public policy involving Aboriginal people in Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, Vancouver and Winnipeg.

Discusses efforts to resist assimilation and retain unique cultures, treaty entitlements, and inherent rights.

Chapter one from Setting the Agenda for Change, vol. 1, which is also vol. 1 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.

Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2002.

Looks at significance of Indigenous languages and language policy at national and state levels.

Education Administration Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2008.

Article asserts that current government policies do not improve First Nations health outcomes.

Discusses the assimilation as the new paradigms of self-government and peaceful coexistence.

Discusses "policy research" as tool to improve the well-being of the subjects. Based within context of the "nutritional experiments" on malnourished Aboriginal children between 1942 and 1952.

Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, 1995.

Article advocates more Aboriginal-specific provisions to provide comprehensive coverage for health care delivery to Canada's Aboriginal people.

Contends that the changing climate is impacting more than the natural environment, it is also effecting change in political relations.