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From the Reservation: A Theory Regarding the Development of Native American Students

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Nathan C. Winters
Journal of the Indiana University Student Personnel Association, 2012, pp. 27-36
Description
Discusses how identity can affect success in higher education, the transition process, including moving from a majority to minority situation, and similarities between adults returning to academic institutions and Native American students.
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From the Reservation to Smithsonian via Alcatraz

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
George P. Horse Capture
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 18, no. 4, 1994, pp. 135-149
Description
Describes how there is sunshine everywhere, pride, perseverance, and a reawakening of an ancient culture which, the author contends, all came about due to the occupation of Alcatraz Island.
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From Where the Sun Rises: Addressing the Educational Achievement of Native Americans in Washington State

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Michael Pavel
Susan Rae Banks-Joseph
Ella Inglebret
Laurie McCubbin
Jason Sievers ... [et al.]
Description
Plan for promoting educational success of Native American students focuses on measuring the progress of relationships between government, tribes and schools districts and supporting a curriculum based on tribal history, culture and government.
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From Woundedness to Resilience

Articles » General
Author/Creator
David Newhouse
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 3, no. 1, The Health of Urban Aboriginal People: From Woundedness to Resilience, September 2006, pp. 2-3
Description
Editorial states that in a healing journey individuals must not see themselves as wounded, or they will not adapt in the face of adversity.
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The Frontline of Revitalization: Influences Impacting Aboriginal Helpers

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Suzy Goodleaf
Wanda Gabriel
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 4, no. 2, 2009, pp. 18-29
Description
Looks at the challenges of revitalization for Aboriginal helpers, elders, counsellors, social workers, police and teachers to change destructive and abusive patterns to healing, and revitalize Aboriginal identity and culture.
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Fulbright Establishes Historic Link Between O'odham of Mexico and U.S.

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Ofelia Zepeda
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 18, no. 2, Traditional Wisdom Our Strength, Winter, 2006
Description
Profiles Rafael Garcia, a language teacher, who confirms that the O'odham in Mexico and in the United States are the same people who share the same history and language.
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Further Reading: [Book Reviews]

Book Reviews
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 1, no. 1, Governance of Aboriginal Health, January 2004, pp. 66-67
Description
Book reviews of: Unfinished Dreams: Community Healing and the Reality of Aboriginal Self-Government by Wayne Warry and Shifting Boundaries: Aboriginal Identity, Pluralist Theory, and the Politics of Self-Government by Tim Schouls.
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[The Future of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Broadcasting: Conversation and Convergence Series: Halifax Gathering, May 18th, 2017]

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Francella Fiallos
Maureen Googoo
Aggie Baby
Annie Claire
Morris Prokop
Brian Beaton … [et al.]
Description
Includes links to documents, audio recordings of sessions, and programming. Pt. 1: Indigenous Voices? Challenges in Community Radio featuring Francella Fiallos, Maureen Googoo, Aggie Baby. Review of gatherings in Manitoba, Nunavut, Alberta, and British Columbia. Pt. 2: Decolonization? Hand the Media Back! A View from Pjilasi Mi'kma'ki featuring Annie Claire. Pt. 3: Preserving Indigenous Language: Challenges and Solutions featuring Morris Prokop. e-Centres: Community-Based Production/Broadcast Facilities featuring Brian Beaton. Pt.
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The Future of Native American Literature: A Conversation with John E. Smelcer

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dale E. Seeds
John E. Smelcer
MELUS, vol. 27, no. 3, Native American Literature , Autumn, 2002, pp. 133-145
Description
The poet, author, and scholar discusses his background, influences on his work, the issue of what constitutes an "authentic" author and the current status of literature.
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Fuzzy Definitions and Demographic Explosion of Aboriginal Populations in Canada from 1986 to 2006

Alternate Title
IMISCOE Research Series
Social Statistics and Ethnic Diversity: Cross-National Perspectives in Classifications ad Identity Politics
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Éric Guimond
Norbert Robitaille
Sacha Senecal
Description
Examines the questions: Why is it so hard to define Aboriginal populations in Canada? How can the recent demographic explosion be explained? Chapter 12 from Social Statistics and Ethnic Diversity edited by Patrick Simon, Victor Piché, and Amélie A. Gagnon.
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Ganohonyohk (Giving Thanks): Understanding Prosperity from the Perspectives of Urban Indigenous Friendship Centre Communities in Ontario

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
Description
Results of project showed that the Indigenous perspective was more wholistic than the mainstream and encompassed community safety, environment, beliefs, kinship patterns, social arrangements, and norms of individual, familial and social conduct. Includes case study of a project which failed to move forward because researchers refused to sign a Research Collaboration Agreement. Related material: Ganohonyohk Tool.
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Gathering Places: Aboriginal and Fur Trade Histories

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Scott P. Stephen
BC Studies, no. 180, Winter, 2013/14, pp. 174-175
Description
Book review of Gathering Places edited by Carolyn Podruchny and Laura Peers. Entire book review section on one pdf. To access this review scroll to p. 174.
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Gender and Community Organization Leadership in the Chicago Indian Community

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ann Terry Straus
Debra Valentino
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 27, no. 3/4, Urban American Indian Womens Activism, Summer/Autumn, 2003, pp. 523-532
Description
Traces women's involvement through eight decades (1920-2000) of community organization. Special issue: Urban American Women's Activism.
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Gender and Indian Masquerade in the Life of Grey Owl

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David Chapin
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 24, no. 1, Winter, 2000, pp. 91-109
Description
Article examines the ways that cultural expectations and gender roles intersected with Grey Owl's performance of Indigeneity and permitted/inhibited his work as a conservationist.
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Gendering the Duty to Consult: How Section 35 and the Duty to Consult Are Failing Aboriginal Women: Final Paper

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jula Hughes
Elizabeth Blaney
Roy Stewart
Description
Argues that the legal framework has not kept up with demographic shifts because it focuses on land-related rights and ignores off-reserve and non-status population. As such, it disproportionately affects women who have been displaced through discriminatory effects of the Indian Act.
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