Abuse

Traces the emergence and development of the coalition from the perspective of the Native woman.

Examines ten studies and one book relating to Aboriginal women and violence.

Historical overview of the residential school system. Includes timeline, school listing in Canada, government apology and response.

Discussion on the history of residential schools and the impact of the abuse on the children, their families, and the community. Duration: 27:38.

Brief history of the schools in Canada and the legacy of cultural abuse.

Reviews the history of residential schools, other institutions, Goffman's notion of Total Institution and the consequences these institutions have had on Aboriginal peoples in Canada.

A story of resiliency by a residential school survivor involving crosses disappearing then reappearing several decades later.

Comments on the goals and two key findings from the study.

Presents life stories from the women of Lubicon Cree Nation. Chapter 18 from In the Way of Development: Indigenous Peoples, Life Projects and Globalization edited by Mario Blaser, Harvey A. Feit and Glenn McRae.

Looks at family violence prevention and intervention strategies.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--University of British Columbia, 2011.

Reports on a conference held in 2000 to discuss what possible alternatives might mean for victims of domestic or sexual abuse.

Final Report.

Executive Summary

Comments on the sexual violence inflicted upon Native American women and the difficulty prosecuting the criminals due to jurisdictional issues.

An analysis of Indigenous women's activists role into the creation of an inquiry into the well beings of Indigenous women in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside and in exposes the flaws in the inquiry and the impact to changes they achieved. A chapter from Creating Spaces of Engagement: Policy Justice and the Practical Craft of Deliberative Democracy edited by Leah R. E. Levac and Sarah Marie Wiebe. To access chapter scroll down to page 25.

Book review of: Conquest: Sexual Violence and American Indian Genocide by Andrea Smith.

Focuses on the areas of system, community, organization, and practice. Each section includes key points and recommendations. Material presented as exhibit 42 from the Phoenix Sinclair Inquiry.

Report commissioned by the Department of Justice. Volume contains annotated bibliographies, including documents, reports and position papers.

Three parts: research findings, prevention, and need for additional training, services, research. Current as of 2004.

Book reviews of: Algonquian Spirit: Contemporary Translations of the Algonquian Literatures of North America edited by Brian Swann. Building on a Borrowed Past: Place and Identity in Pipestone, Minnesota by Sally J. Southwick. The Cambridge Companion to Native American Literature edited by Joy Porter and Kenneth M.

Public Policy Project (MPP)--Simon Fraser University, 2016.

Study looks at how experiences of education influence career development for First Nations women.

Tribute to an adolescent who committed suicide after moving in and out of 28 foster homes. This film deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised. Duration: 29:10.

Dispute Resolution Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2011.

Individual Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies Program Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of British Columbia, 2002.

Reports results of a survey administered to 7,254 students in grades 6 through 12.

Book review of: Rock, Ghost, Willow, Deer by Allison Adelle Hedge Coke.

Educational Administration Thesis (M.Ed.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1985.

Evaluation of program administered by Correction Service Canada which integrates Elders and traditional practices into the treatment of sex offenders.

History Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Manitoba/University of Winnipeg, 2001.

Discusses the impact of multiple forms of violence in the lives of women in eastern Guatemala.

File contains a discussion paper by Robin Bellamy. Bellamy gives his "opinion to the years of what I've seen in the inner city of Saskatoon" as a person who has worked for the Friendship Inn and other community service organizations. Bellamy raises issues such as prostitution, substance abuse, physical abuse, verbal abuse, racism, and poverty. Following the presentation Commissioners Dussault and Robinson discuss some of the issues raised with Bellamy.

The file contains a presentation by Angelina Jones. Jones discusses the importance of education, the need for self-healing before self-determination or self-sufficiency can be achieved, social problems, addictions, and Elder abuse on reserves. Following the presentation Commissioner Mary Sillett thanks Jones and comments on her presentation.

File contains a presentation by Carol Croxon. Croxon, who works for the Ojibway Family Resource Centre, Nipissing First Nation, discusses family violence and associated issues. Following the presentation Croxon discusses some of the issues raised with Commissioners Wilson and Sillett.

File contains a presentation by Catherine Brooks, Executive Director, Anduhyuan Community School. Brooks speaks on behalf of women who come and stay at the Anduhyaun Women's Shelter in Toronto. Brooks discusses the challenges presented by violence against women in the Aboriginal community, and the operations of the shelter. Following the presentation is a discussion between Brooks and Commissioners Robinson, Sillet, and Erasmus, on the issues raised.

The file contains a presentation by Connie Chartrand, Metis National Council. Chartrand, family violence coordinator for Metis Women of Manitoba, discusses her work establishing self-help groups for Metis women, and her concerns about the possibility of suicides in some instances related to family violence and breakdowns.

File contains a presentation by Dawn Campbell and Karen Scout, two Native Studies students at North Battlefords Comprehensive High School. The two present on a point by point basis identifying problems in the spheres of racism, drug and alcohol abuse, suicide, teen pregnancy, loss of culture, boredom and lack of motivation, crime, violence and abuse, education and job training. They also offer solutions for each point. Following the presentation is a discussion between the two presenters and Commissioner Erasmus and Blakeney on some of the ideas put forth.

This file contains a presentation by Gerry Pascal and Charlotte Debbane discussing Aboriginal history, culture and spirituality; the Two-Row Wampum, treaties and sovreignty. Debbane's remarks focus on violence against women and she states that women need to be at the forefront to end the violence against women. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.

The file contains a presentation by Executive Director Roy Fabian of the Hay River Treatment Centre. Fabian discusses cultural oppression in Dene history, and the healing process which is neccessary to treat its effects. Fabian stresses the need for the Dene to listen to the Elders and practice their teachings. Fabian also discusses his views on the land claims process, and how cultural oppression has lead to social issues such as child abuse, family violence, and housing problems. Fabian also elaborates what he sees as the need for Aboriginal individuals to start healing themselves.

File contains a presentation by Lazarusie Epoo. Epoo relates some personal experiences related to the history of the community, and the abuse the Inuit people suffered from the police and Euro-Canadian companies operating in the area. Epoo states that when the Inuit people got involved in elections they "stopped being so scared of the white people," and that "If the white people had chosen to work closely with us instead of being so dominant, we wouldn't have been so far apart in the beginning."

File contains a presentation by Lillian Sanderson, La Ronge Native Women's Council. Sanderson discusses why she thinks the issue of family violence needs to be addressed for Aboriginal society to be healed. Erasmus discusses some of these issues with Sanderson following the presentation and notes that it is ironic these are labelled "women's issues" when "in reality it is the insecurity of men, it's the problem that men have that is creating the violence on women."

The file contains spresentation by Patricia Lowe, Society of Friends Against Family Violence. Lowe discusses the society's work promoting the establishment of a shelter for battered women and children and women in Inuvik over the past four years, and why such a facility is needed.

File contains a presentation by Pauline Lewis, a Micmac woman from the Eskasoni First Nation. Lewis discusses her experience with the Indian Act and Bill C-31, having been re-listed to the Band in 1991. She discusses spousal abuse, provincial-federal jurisdictional issues in criminal law, and her part in a National Film Board presentation. Following the presentation is a comment from Commissioner Georges Erasmus.

File contains a presentation by Sandra Green, First Nations Women's Group. Green, a member of the Haida Nation and Eagle Clan, discusses the mandate and issues of the First Nations Women's Group of Prince Rupert. Their mandate is to "preserve the First Nations family in a healthy and positive way" and their issues include "social issues of family violence, alcohol and drug abuse, sexual abuse" AIDS, and high youth mortality generally. Green goes on to highlight a number of root causes of these problems, and recommend solutions to the Commission.

The file contains a presentation by Sharon Caudron, Claire-Anne Bouchard, and Jacquie Soroff of the Women's Resource Centre in Hay River, Northwest Territories. The three women present on "condensed information and possible solutions to address generational violence" including family violence and abuse of multiple varieties. The presenters also suggest some possible solutions to the intergenerational cycle of violence, and its' relation to the criminal justice and education systems.