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$6 Million Funding Program for Métis Entrepreneurs

Alternate Title
Six Million Dollar Funding Program for Métis Entrepreneurs
Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 5, May 2010, p. 17
Description
Discussion of the administration of funds available for Métis entrepreneurs and communities. Article found by scrolling to page 17.
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Agreement Extends SUNTEP Program

Alternate Title
Agreement Extends Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program Program
Articles » General
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 12, December 2007, p. 15
Description
Comments on the agreement which ensures the SUNTEP program will continue for another five years following twenty-seven successful years. Article located by scrolling to page 15.
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The Alberta Dis-Advantage: Métis Issues and the Public Discourse in Wild Rose Country

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Heather Devine
London Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 26, Indigenous Peoples: Historical Understanding, Contemporary Challenges and Canadian Approaches, 2010-11, pp. 26-62
Description
Provides overview of the history of the Métis in Alberta followed by a discussion the Powley decision, the public and Conservative party's backlash against extending harvesting rights, the influence of the "Calgary School" of academics on provincial politics, and the denial of the Métis' historical presence in Southern Alberta.
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The Art of Rosalie Favell

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Rosalie Favell
Description
Well-known Métis photographer discusses her work. Includes artist statement and lists solo and group exhibitions.
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Bannock as Medicine

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ryan Giroux
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 190, no. 11, March 19, 2018, pp. E335-E336
Description
Author discusses his process of connecting with his Métis culture, and with other Indigenous peoples.
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Batoche Honours Métis Veterans

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Gaylene Poulin
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 8, August 2011, p. 1,11
Description
Describes the 2011 Back to Batoche Days Festival dedicated to Elders and Métis veterans. Article located on front page and continued by scrolling to page 11.
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Benchmarking Métis Economic and Social Development

Alternate Title
CSLS Research Report ; 2015-07
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jasmin Thomas
CSLS Research Report
Description
Comparison with non-Aboriginals using statistics on employment, income and education, as well as suggestions for developing three new indicators: governance, land and resources, and entrepreneurship and business development.
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Closing the Health Service Gap: Métis Women and Solutions for Culturally Safe Health Services

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Renée Monchalin
Lisa Monchalin
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing: Te Mauri - Pimatisiwin, vol. 3, no. 1, July 2018, pp. 18-29
Description
Recommends drawing on the traditional knowledge and historical roles of Métis women to create healthcare services that can bridge the culturally-safe healthcare gap and overcome disparities in health determinants.
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Commission on First Nations and Métis Peoples and Justice Reform: Final Report. Volume 2: Submissions to the Commission

Alternate Title
Final Report from the Commission on First Nations and Métis Peoples and Justice Reform.
[Volume I: Leagacy of Hope: An Agenda for Change]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kearney Healy
Ronna Jevne
Rae Mitten
Gerald T. G. Seniuk
John Burrows
Paul Joffe
Willie Littlechild
Description
Content consists of selected submissions and contracted papers that reflect research and opinion of organizations and writers on critical issues in justice reform in Saskatchewan. Volume I Legacy of Hope: An Agenda for Change.
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Conference Report: The Path to the Good Life: Aboriginal Women's Conference

Alternate Title
The Path to the Good Life: Conference Report
Documents & Presentations
Description
Goals of the conference were to share stories, discuss what is being done and what can be done in Aboriginal communities and discuss plans and priorities for lasting change with each other and government leaders. Conference held March 13-15, 2006.
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Congress of Aboriginal Peoples

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples
Description
Organization deals with issues of concern to off-reserve Status, Non-Status Indians and Métis people. Includes links to programs, resources, and media room.
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The Contribution of Métis to Future Labour Force Growth in Canada

Alternate Title
CSLS Research Report ; 2017-08
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Myeongwan Kim
Andrew Sharpe
CSLS Research Report
Description
Population projections were made for the period 2011-2036. Concluded that given the young age, faster rate of growth, and current gap in participation rates when compared to non-Aboriginals, there is the potential for significant contributions.
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The Correlates of Current Smoking among Adult Métis: Evidence from the Aboriginal Peoples Survey and Métis Supplement

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christopher J. Ryan
Martin J. Cooke
Scott T. Leatherdale
Sharon I. Kirkpatrick
Piotr Wilk
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 106, no. 5, July/August 2015, pp. 271-276
Description
Focused on culturally-specific factors such as spirituality, knowledge of an Aboriginal language, membership in Métis organizations, and participation in cultural events. Sample of 6,610 adults.
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Creating a Healthy, Just, Prosperous and Safe Saskatchewan: A Response to the Commission on First Nations and Métis Peoples and Justice Reform

Alternate Title
Creating a Healthy, Just, Prosperous and Safe Saskatchewan: A Response to the JRC
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Government of Saskatchewan
Description
Province believes JRC contributed to understanding justice from First Nation and Métis perspectives, and factors contributing to the relationship between Aboriginal peoples and the mainstream justice system. Province's action plan will address socioeconomic issues, crime reduction and victimization.
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Education for Reconciliation: Métis Professional Learning

Alternate Title
[Métis Learner Series]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Métis Nation British Columbia
Description

Meant to educate people about who the Métis are, where they come from, and where they live today in British Columbia. First part focuses on identity and its importance; second part focuses on contemporary life.

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Emerging Voices of Métis Women

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Leah Dorion
Description
Outlines the efforts being made to document the lives and contributions of Métis women.
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