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Violence and Abuse in Sámi Communities

Alternate Title
Thematic Report (Norwegian National Human Rights Institution)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Norwegian National Human Rights Institution

Analyzes the State's human rights obligations as found in the European Convention on Human Human Rights, the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, the Istanbul Convention, and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and examines the challenges that prevent Sámi victims from accessing support services and the measures implemented to provide remedies to the problem.

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Violence in Aboriginal Australia: Colonisation and Gender [Part 1]

Alternate Title
Violence in Aboriginal Australia: Colonization and Gender [Part 1]
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Judy Atkinson
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 14, no. 2, June 1990, pp. 5-21
Controversial report sparks conversations about hidden forms of violence and colonization. Part 2.
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Violence in Aboriginal Australia: Part 2

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Judy Atkinson
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 14, no. 3, September 1990, pp. 4-27
Looks at community controlled justice to address abuse and family violence. Part 1.
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Violence No More: Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Charlotte
Wolfrey
Barbara Barker
Alex Wilson
Kim Stanton
Panel discussion about government accountability and the forthcoming inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and efforts to strengthen community-based responses. to violence. Duration: 2:16:01.
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Violence, Sexual Abuse and Health in Greenland

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tine Curtis
Finn B. Larsen
Karin Helweg-Larsen
Peter Bjerregaard
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 61, no. 2, 2002, pp. 110-122
Analyses the prevalence of violence and sexual abuse among the Inuit in Greenland. The article also studies associations between health and having been a victim of abuse.
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The Violence That Indigenous Women Face

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Anna Hunter
Canadian Dimension, vol. 39, no. 2, March/April 2005, pp. 34-35
Explains the issue and describes the "Sisters in Spirit" campaign that urges government action to ensure the safety of Indigenous women in Canadian cities.
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Violent Crime in Indian Country and the Federal Response

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Leslie A. Hagen
United States Attorney's Bulletin, vol. 69, no. 2, Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons: Legal, Prosecution, Advocacy and Healthcare, March 2021, pp. 79-129
An investigation into the federal charges against violent crimes in tribal land, the responsibilities of U.S Attorneys' Offices and the Department of Justice to Indigenous communities, and amendments to federal law that allows non-Indigenous people to be charge in a tribal court. Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to page 79.
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Violent Victimization and Perceptions of Safety: Experiences of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Women in Canada

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Loanna Heidinger
Juristat, vol. [42], no. [1], April 26, 2022
Most current self-reported data on lifetime (since age 15) prevalence of violent victimization and the prevalence of violent victimization in the past 12 months. Sources included the 2018 Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces (SSPPS), 2019 General Social Survey (GSS) on Canadians’ Safety (Victimization), and five years (2015 to 2020) of data from the Homicide Survey.
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Walk Ended Just Days Before Missing Woman's Body Found

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andréa Ledding
Warren Goulding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 8, August 2008, p. 3
Looks at a walk to raise awareness of a missing woman, the victim of a murder, and the statistics that suggest Aboriginal women are more likely to be victims of assault. Article located by scrolling to page 3.
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Walking the Path Together Business Case

Alternate Title
Walking the Path Together Project
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alberta Council of Women's Shelters (ACWS)
Accompanies the Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis. Together the two documents provide the context for understanding the case for support of the Walking the Path Together strategy and plan.
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Weaving the Net

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Pam Greer
Debbie French
Jo Campbell
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 34, no. 4, July/August 2010, pp. 14-15
Introduces a culturally appropriate community development program, which focuses on providing information about child abuse, child sexual abuse and family violence.
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The West Coast (Nootka) People

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Alan D. McMillan
BC Studies, no. 62, 1984, pp. 68-71
Book review of: The West Coast (Nootka) People by E. Y. Arima. Scroll down to page 68 to read review.
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What Their Stories Tell Us: Research Findings From the Sisters in Spirit Initiative

Alternate Title
Sisters In Spirit 2010 Research Findings
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC)
Report, based on five years of research into missing and murdered Aboriginal females in Canada, explores circumstances, root causes and trends of violence, numbers of missing/murdered women, and questions why this is occurring.
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Where Do You Go When It’s 40 Below? Domestic Violence among Rural Alaska Native Women

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Judi Shepherd
Affilia, vol. 16, no. 4, 2001, pp. 488-510
Based on in-depth interviews with 9 women who had been involved in abusive relationships. Looks at the environmental and cultural factors which contribute to the situation and the culturally appropriate services that are needed to address the problem.
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Whither Restorativeness? Restorative Justice and the Challenge of Intimate Violence in Aboriginal Communities

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jane Dickson-Gilmore
Canadian Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice, vol. 56, no. 4, Essays to Honour the Life and Work of Dr. Carol LaPrairie / Essais pour honorer ..., July 2014, pp. 417-446
Discusses how the context of reserves affects viability of the process because communities are small and isolated, with interconnected populations. Issues include: coercion to conceal the problem, competing loyalties, lack of alternatives and resources, and keeping the family intact.
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Whose Nation? Two Recent Exhibitions at the National Gallery of Canada and the Canadian Museum of Civilization Raised Disturbing Questions about the Positioning of First Nations Art in the White Mainstream

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Scott Watson
Canadian Art, vol. 10, no. 1, Spring, 1993, p. 34
Discusses a controversial lesson in history through art, by presenting nstitutions devoted to nostalgic theme-park versions of history; the exhibit contrasts violence, defiance, racism, alienation and suicide with family harmony, friendship, creativity and work.
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Widening the Circle: Collaborative Research for Mental Health Promotion in Native Communities

Alternate Title
Culture & Mental Health Research Unit Report ; no. 8
Widening the Circle: Developing Partnerships for Aboriginal Mental Health Conference 1997
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Caroline Oblin
Laurence J. Kirmayer
Elisapie Tookalak
Laverne Gervais-Contois
Liesel Urtnowski ... [et al.]
Culture & Mental Health Research Unit Report
Proceedings of conference which focused on assessment of current programs in communities, efficacy of program types and how research can improve services and prevention.
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Witch Accusations in Jharkhand, India: A Few Recent Cases

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Samar Bosu Mullick
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3, Indigenous Women, July/August/September 2000, pp. 18-23
Findings indicate little change after the proclamation of the Prevention of Witch Act in 1999. To access this article scroll down to page 18.
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Women Acknowledged For All That They Survived

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Shari Narine
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 5, August 2012, p. 10

Comments on stories heard at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission event held in Saskatoon, June 2012, especially those of women abused while at residential schools and when they returned to their communities.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.10.

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Women and the Canadian Legal System: Examining Situations of Hyper-Responsibility

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies (CAEFS)
Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC)
Canadian Woman Studies, vol. 26, no. 3/4, Indigenous Women in Canada: the Voices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Women, Winter/Spring, 2008, pp. 94-104
Paper asserts that the state must take positive and progressive action to eliminate discrimination against marginalized women.
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Women and the Criminal Justice System

Alternate Title
Women in Canada: A Gender-based Statistical Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tina Hotton Mahony
Joanna Jacob
Heather Hobson
Statistics on violent crime, criminal and violent victimization, childhood assault, spousal violence, homicide, and females charged with violent offences.
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Women, Children and Violence in Aboriginal Law: Some Perspectives From the Southeast Queensland Frontier

Alternate Title
Past Law, Present Histories
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Libby Connors
Comments on some of the complex and controversial aspects of traditional law regarding the level of violence directed at wives and children. Chapter from Past Law, Present Histories edited by Diane Kirkby. Entire book on one pdf. To access chapter, scroll to page 125.
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The Women's Circle Comes Full Circle

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Karen Saylors
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, vol. 35, no. 1, Morning Star Rising: Healing in Native American Communities, January-March 2003, pp. 59-62
Looks at the impact of a substance abuse facility (Friendship House) through interviews with staff and clients.
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Women's Narratives from the St. John's Native Friendship Centre: Digital Storytelling to Inform Community-based Healing and Violence Prevention Programs: Final Report

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
St. John's Native Friendship Centre
Ashely Hong
Recommendations developed in areas education and training, economic development, programs and services, traditional materials/medicines, support services and staff, terminology and evaluation.
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