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Aboriginal Health Roundtable Discussions: "Why We Accept Your Invitation to Join You"

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Donna Lester-Smith
Roberta Price
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 33, no. 1, Connecting to Spirit in Indigenous Research, 2010
Looks at Aboriginal health research and how racial discourses continues to impact on Indigenous people's connection to self and to spirit; and discusses how non- Aboriginal researchers and Aboriginal communities need to develop better relationships.
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Aboriginal Identity in Canada

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Shannon Avison
First Nations University of Canada
Diane Adams
Shirley Mykituk
Jarvis Googoo
Kim Morf
Sherry Small ... [et al.]
Excerpts from interviews conducted as part of the Urban Aboriginal Peoples Survey (UAPS) 2010. Duration: 22:32.
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Aboriginal Knowledge and Science Education Research Project

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gloria Snively
Lorna Williams
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 29, no. 2, 2006, pp. 229-244
Examines project initiated to determine why Aboriginals are underrepresented in high school science classes, how to improve participation rates and promote the choice of science-related occupations.
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Aboriginal Language Knowledge and Youth Suicide

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Darcy Hallett
Michael J. Chandler
Christopher E. Lalonde
Cognitive Development, vol. 22, 2007, pp. 392-399

Reports suicide rates dropped to zero where band members spoke their own language.

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Aboriginal Mental Health

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cyril Coaby
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 12, no. 4, December 1988, pp. 21-27
Looks at how historical past practices have effected the mental health of Aboriginal people .
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Aboriginal Peoples and Canadian Criminal Law: Rethinking Justice

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
P.A. Monture-Okanee
M.E. Turpel
Patrick Macklem
Noel Lyon
A. Wayne MacKay
Bruce H. Wildsmith
Donna Greschner
University of British Columbia Law Review, Special Edition: Aboriginal Justice, 1992, pp. [239]-279
Various contributors give the "Aboriginal perspective" on the current applications of the Criminal Code, workings of the justice system in general, and required improvements.
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[Aboriginal Perspectives: The Teacher's Toolkit]

Alternate Title
Aboriginal Education Strategy: Practical Teaching Strategies for the Elementary Classroom
Web Sites » Governmental
Author/Creator
[Aboriginal Education Office], Ontario Ministry of Education

Contains links to individual lesson plans for Grades 1-8 covering subject areas of language, social studies, history, and treaties.

Related material: Guide to the Teacher's Toolkit

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Aboriginal Policing Update 2007, Volume 1, No. 2

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Christopher J. Rastin
George McBeth
Maryanne Pearce
Mark Stephens
Kirk Finken ... [et al.]
Update on Aboriginal policing and programs. Special edition Policy and Program Overview, 2007.
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Aboriginal Rights and Canadian Environmental Policy:

Enhancing Sustainability or a Justification of Deregulation?

Alternate Title
Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference; 79th, 2007
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Frances Widdowson
Looks at the arguments put forward in support of the claim that Aboriginal peoples exhibit an inherent ecological consciousness; and examines the policy implications of expanding Aboriginal jurisdiction over environmental protection.
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Aboriginal Rights In / And Canadian Society: A Syewen Case Study

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Claude Denis
International Journal of Canadian Studies, no. 14, Citizenship and Rights, Fall, 1996, pp. [13]-35
Looks at the case Peters v. Campbell regarding the Coast Salish Aboriginal initiation tradition and the Nisga'a treaty. Scroll down to page 13 to read article.
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Aboriginal Societies

Alternate Title
[Voices and Visions: A Story of Canada. Teacher Resource]
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
[Daniel Francis]
Teacher's resource for chapter 1 in Voices and Visions: A Story of Canada, a Grade 7 social studies textbook.
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Aboriginal Spiritual Journey: Veterans Question Government's Sincerity

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Barnsley
Windspeaker, vol. 23, no. 9, December 2005, p. 8

During the Aboriginal Spiritual Journey to France, First Nations veteran, Howard Anderson discusses how unfulfilled veterans’ benefits continue to be a source of contention between First Nations veterans and the federal government.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.8.

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Aboriginal Spirituality

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Claire Ahern
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 9, no. 2, June 1985, pp. 10-12
Discusses the Australian Aboriginal perspective on spirituality.
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Aboriginal Spirituality: Symbolic Healing in Canadian Prisons

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
James B. Waldram
Culture, Medicine and Psychiatry , vol. 17, no. 3, September 1993, pp. 345-362
Documents the process of symbolic healing currently taking place in penitentiaries, which involves cultural awareness and educational programs.
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Aboriginal Tourism Engagement Strategy: Final Report

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Northways Consulting
Discusses the results of the strategy on developing the Aboriginal tourism industry including generating business and employment opportunities, improving economic conditions, and challenges to developing the Aboriginal tourism sector.
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Aboriginal Traditions in the Treatment of Substance Abuse

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rod M. McCormick
Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, vol. 34, no. 1, Counselling First Nations People in Canada, 2000, pp. 25-32
Discusses aboriginal perceptions of substance abuse and the handling and reconnection to cultural values and traditions to aid in treatment.
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Aboriginal Women's Healing Lodge

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sky Blue Morin
Illustrates how a healing lodge functions as a place of restoration and growth for Aboriginal women in prison.
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Aboriginal Women's Healing Lodge: Challenge to Penal Correctionalism?

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Karlene Faith
The Journal of Human Justice, vol. 6, no. 2, March 1995, pp. 79-104
Looks at an alternative correction centre outside of Maple Creek, Saskatchewan for First Nations women, that practices traditional healing and the contradictions between spiritual and penal philosophies.
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An Aboriginal Worldview of Helping: Empowering Approaches

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anne Poonwassie
Anne Charter
Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, vol. 35, no. 1, Multicultural Counselling in the Millenium, 2001, pp. 63-73
Looks at holistic approaches to healing and wellness developed by Aboriginal groups.
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Aboriginal Worldviews

Web Sites » Personal
Author/Creator
[Suzanne Methot]
Briefly discusses topics such as the significance of the circle, community, the drum, interconnectedness, land and identity, and ways of knowing.
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Aboriginal Youth Leadership Toolkit

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
Looks at a social justice policy wheel: east (resist), south (reclaim), west (construct) and north (act) and cultural teachings of life cycle responsibilities.
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Aboriginal Youth: Risk and Resilience

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paula Du Hamel
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 5, Articulating Aboriginal Paradigms: Implications for Aboriginal Social Work Practice, November 2003, pp. 213-224
Discusses the­ psycho-social, economic, educational and environmental factors and the impact they have on the socialization experiences of Aboriginal youth. The article also examines the factors that contribute to risk and resiliency.
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Aboriginal Youth Vision Committee

Articles » General
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 4, no. 1, Aboriginal Children and Youth, Issues and Challenges, December 2003, pp. 140-144
Looks at how three agencies and one First Nation came together to plan a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual camping experience for the youth of these agencies/organizations.
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