Activism

Mr. MacDonald worked with the CCF government to help organize the commercial fishing industry in Saskatchewan.

Discussion about band Gyibaaw’s song "Gyitwaalkt", which expresses “warrior-ness” through traditional language, instrumention and heavy reverb, and the ‘audiopolitics’ of the genres of metal and black metal. Audio File.

News stories from the CBC Archives.

Book review of: A Handful of Sand by Charlie Russell Ward.

Looks at the different ways the Conservative Government and First Nations' plan to reform the Indian Act and the possible effects on the status of First Nations.

Recalls Harry Daniels as a strong leader within the Métis community.

Using a legal perspective to discuss whether the constitutionalization of Indigenous and treaty rights has made a difference.

City Planning Thesis (M.C.P.)--University of Manitoba, 2013.

Author describes a process of research and discovery during the making of a short PSA film in which they discover historical family ties, and serendipitous implications for the present.

Edgar Heap of Birds shares his art and opinions. Concludes with videos of places he has been. Duration: 1:06:50.

Discusses disarmament activities in the Native American community and how their philosophy differs from the non-Native Americans.

Helen and Joe Wheaton lived in Prince Albert where Joe worked for the Saskatchewan government. They were active in the CCF party and became friends of Malcolm Norris and Jim Brady.

Helga Reydon worked for many years for the Department of Natural Resources in Prince Albert. She knew Malcolm Norris, Jim Brady and Pete Tomkins.

Uses primary documents to examine the activist's attitudes and political views. Special combined issue of Studies in American Indian Literatures and American Indian Quarterly. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 199.

Theology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Ottawa, 1998.

Classroom version of documentary about Shannen's Dream, a campaign for on-reserve access to the same educational opportunities and facilities as other Canadian children. Duration: 59:59. Related material: Mini-Lesson.

Brief article describes the activities of independence activists. To access this article scroll down to page 32.

Examines the domains of science and policy in the context of Aboriginal issues and how film representations of Aboriginal people are linked to media portrayals.

Looks various groups and individuals helping to transform Bolivia since the return of democracy that ended military dictatorship. To access this article, scroll down to page 6.

Looks at influencing factors that helped create postsecondary institutions and the establishment of the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College in Saskatchewan.

Humanities Thesis (M.A.)--California State University Dominguez Hills, 2000.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Calgary, 1997.

Discusses the protest actions of the Gitksan and the Wet'suwet'en Nation and their appeal to the British Columbia Court of Appeal.

Biographical sketch as well as description of his efforts to free Geronimo and his followers from imprisonment at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and ensure they received their just allotments. Special combined issue of Studies in American Indian Literatures and American Indian Quarterly. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 291.

Three case studies of Indigenous opposition to state-sanctioned resource development projects: the Winnemem Wintu efforts to stop the proposed raise of Shasta Dam; the Maidu Summit’s work to regain ownership of former Pacific Gas & Electric company land; and the Pit River Tribe’s struggle to protect the sacred Medicine Lake Highlands.

Book review of, Home is the Hunter: The James Bay Cree and Their Land by Hans M. Carlson.

Film about conditions on the Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota, the history behind them and photographer Aaron Huey's efforts to bring to the attention of the American public. Premiered at ShortsFest, Seattle International Film Festival 2012. Duration: 14 min.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--New York University, 2006.

Film depicts the ongoing struggle of two brothers to settle negotiations and crown obligations from an 1899 treaty. Duration: 47:39.

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Wollongong, 2015.

Study looked at multiple years (1985 and 1995) regarding protest coverage by various newspapers and found that rates improved over time.

Describes how through the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) crafts fair women are adjusting to urban living and that the fair, in addition to the money, is a place where social bonds are created and women learn to feel more empowered.

Howard Adams, the first Metis in Canada to obtain a Ph.D., was at one time the president of the Metis Association of Saskatchewan. He was impressed by the political awareness of the people and attributes this to the work of Malcolm Norris.

Article presented at The Gender of Genetic Futures: The Canadian Biotechnology Strategy, Women and Health Proceedings of a National Strategic Workshop held at York University, February 11-12, 2000.

File contains document entitled "Slavery" stating that French explorers accepted the practice of Canadian Indigenous people who were held as slaves, men and women captured in tribal warfare (from Encyclopedia Canadiana, page 327 (n.d.). Document stating that there is a quiet revolution happening with examples like Native Claims and Women's Liberation at centre stage.

Traces women's political activities from the 1950s through the 1970s to the Splatsín te Secwépemc child welfare bylaw and Indian Child Caravan in 1980.

Argues that Western governments are faced with two choices: meaningful engagement with the principle free, prior and informed consent or facing large-scale shutdowns from alliances of Indigenous peoples, environmentalists and concerned citizens.

Book review of: "I Do Not Apologize for the Length of This Letter" introduced and edited by Kimberli A. Lee. Foreword by John R. Wunder.

The Crees of Yesterday and Today Cree Lives and Voices Creating Cree Community Cree Leaders of Today and Tomorrow Final Words

English Thesis (M.A.)--University of Oregon, 2016.

Film Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Concordia University, 2016.