Political Science Thesis (Ph.D.)--York University, 2006

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Arizona State University, 1983.

Study results based on ethnographic case study, discusses factors that led to a lower level of oral health for the residents of Nunavut.

Compares commonalities and differences of First Nation citizenship in Canada to that of Native American citizenship in the United States.

Argues that contrary to accepted wisdom, there was a movement to resist the process of assimilation advocated by Harry J. W. Belvin and that this resistance began with the Choctaw youth movement.

Presents two case studies illustrating identity politics in which Aboriginal Tasmanians are routinely immersed and then explains why and how the politics have developed. Excerpt from Disability Studies & Indigenous Studies. Entire book on one pdf. To access paper, scroll to p. 31.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Calgary, 1999. Discusses historical context of controverted federal acquisition of Sarcee lands.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2009.

Political Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2003.

Overview of the changes regarding involvement of local people in the process of incorporating indigenous knowledge into resource management decision making.

Highlights the tools outlined in Deborah Stone's book ,Policy Parodox: The Art of Political Decision Making, to demonstrate why school policies should be developed to prevent obesity in schools.

Looks at how and why policy changed, with focus on developments in the early 1980s. Analysis of macro- (federal government and Aboriginal organizations, micro- (Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and its ministers), and mid-level practices. Includes case studies.

Analyzes how Indigenous data is interpreted and employed to fit the politicization of data.

Final Report examines historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding loss of traditional land use when Canada created the bombing range; breach of Treaty by the Crown and failure to provide economic compensation. ICC recommended the claim be negotiated under the Specific Claims Policy except for the Joseph Bighead First Nation whose claim had been properly rejected by the Minister. (French language version) Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde and P.E.

Describes the failure of the educational system on reserves and gives recommendations to improve educational attainment. Presents background and context to Michael Mendelson's research Improving Education on Reserves: A First Nations Authority Act

Analyzes the Federal Government's response to high levels of poverty in the North by implementing family planning initiatives.

Discusses the enactment of the Canadian identity at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games opening ceremonies in Vancouver and it's coverage by CTV.

Looks at the National Aboriginal Design Committee's (NADC) role in establishing a national organization to address issues raised in the report Knowledge Matters.

Comments on enormous burden change has placed on Aboriginal and Torres Strait people resulting in displacement of traditional male role as main family provider.

Comments on the growth of non-government organizations (NGOs) in Queensland, Australia in response to the perception that government is not adequately addressing the problem.

Discussion of how the island went from Indigenous occupancy to Indian Reserve status and subject to Timber License 44.

Discusses each part of Aboriginal title as defined by the court, relation to inherent right of self-government, proof of aboriginal title, and jurisdiction over Aboriginal title.

Argues that Treaty provisions include commitment to programming and finances in support of post secondary education.

Political Science Thesis (PhD)--University of British Columbia, 2013. Paper presented at: Canadian Political Science Association, Annual Conference, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia.

Determines that benefits are less likely because of single parent status and minimum requirements cannot be met.

City Planning Thesis (MCP)--University of Manitoba, 1990.

A paper apparently written by [Jennie] Moore, sister of Mrs. John Douglas, briefly describing pre-contact life and the arrival of European settlers in the Cut Knife, SK area. The paper focuses on Poundmaker and the Battle of Cut Knife Hill in March 1885. It ends with glowing descriptions of productive farm land and of the growth of the town of Cut Knife.

Chronicles the history of poverty reduction promises made by successive Indian governments. To access this article scroll down to page 18.

Round table talk held with Rick August, Ken Battle, Harvey Bostrom, Louis Grignon, Carol Laprairie, Kevin Little, Sharon Manson Singer, Marie-France Raynault and Arthur Milner.

Examines how the Meech Lake Accord resulted in increased activism and the implications for national politics and Aboriginal policy. Also explores how the momentum of that period has been lost and what could be done to renew it.

Book review of The Power of Place, the Problem of Time by Keith Thor Carlson. Entire book review section on one pdf. To access this review, scroll to p. 128.

Deals with the political power Aboriginal women traditionally exercised and how Western political systems have excluded these women from decision-making, thereby undermining Indigenous cultures.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Manitoba, 2001.

Booklet on the Iroquois from their discovery in 1534 by Jacques Cartier of France. Division into three groups, all located in Ontario, Quebec and in eastern parts of the United States, is noted, with emphasis on the United States group.

Historical note:

The French explorer Jacques Cartier observed in 1535 and 1536 several Iroquoian villages north of Île d'Orléans, including the village of Stadacona on the site of modern-day Quebec City, as well as the village of Hochelaga in the vicinity of modern-day Montreal.

Records and documents that were destroyed between 1936 and 1956 due to federal government policy.

Final Report concludes that Canada (the Crown) did not breach Treaty 1 when it permitted a surrender of the Band's reserve land. (French language version). 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.]

Final Report examines the Paul First Nation's alleging mismanagement of the sales of surrendered lands. (French language version) 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.]

Final report examines an alleged shortfall of land and a claim for land under the provisions of Treaty 8. (French language version) Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis, Daniel J. Bellegarde, and Jane Dickson-Gilmore. [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.]

Focuses on the outstanding treaty land entitlement claim and examines the history including the 1913 and 1930 Order in Councils and problems regarding historical population counts. (French language version) Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis, Daniel J. Bellegarde, and Alan C. Holman. [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.]

File contains a presentation by Alex Christmas, President of the Union of Nova Scotia Indians. Christmas discusses federal Indian policy, the Constitution, and the need for Aboriginal self-government. Following the presentation is a discussion between Christmas and Commissioner George Erasmus regarding the self-governance for the Micmac people.

File contains a presentation by Alex Denny, Grand Captain of Micmac Grand Council. Denny discusses the Simon case, Education policy, the Indian Act, and his people's desire for self-government. Following the presentation is a discussion between Denny and Georges Erasmus on the possibilities for Micmac self-government.

File contains a presentation by Blair Paul of the Membertou First Nation. Paul, a social worker from Sydney, Nova Scotia, addresses what he sees as the roots of Aboriginal social problems in Canada. In his report Paul discusses intergenerational failed policies by the government of Canada which have disenfranchised and alienated Aboriginal peoples.

File contains a presentation by Rita Joe regarding her experiences as an author and educator. Joe discusses history, culture, and the need for Micmac curriculum to be developed.

Presentation focuses on the content of the Bill and the process used to move the legislation through the system.

Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Guelph, 2004.

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.

Describes how Blackfeet author James Welch contributed to decolonization by questioning the relationship between government policies of removal, extinction and assimilation and stereotypical representations of Native American identity. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 98.