Infrastructure

Program helps communities with prevention of alcohol and petrol sniffing abuse.

Surveys statistical data dealing with population, economy, health, family integrity and social conditions which demonstrate persistent inequalities and relationships among poverty, health and social structure.

Canative Housing Corporation was created to help provide and maintain residential accommodations for low-income Métis families moving to Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.

Geography Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2008.

Looks at pilot program for handling First Nations clients living on reserve, themes arising from interviews about program, and gaps in services and challenges.

Presents case studies of research projects in Lutsel K’e, NWT, Nain, Labrador, the Weenusk Cree Nation, Ontario, Lake Helen First Nation, Ontario and Aboriginal communities along the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

Explores the experiences of 28 Navajos who completed a post-secondary education, but choose not to return to the reserve.

Looks at Membertou First Nation, Millbrook First Nation, Shuswap Indian Band (British Columbia), and Ojiways of the Pic River (Ontario).

Overview of science and technology camps offered in four communities in Ontario and Nunavut.

Summarizes case study of Cree Nation of Mistissini's implementation and ongoing use of GIS.

Conflict Analysis and Management Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2000.

Pamphlet published by the Saskatchewan CCF stating their policies regarding Indigenous and Metis peoples.

Long Service Medals were awarded by British Columbia's First Nations' Emergency Services Society

Study surveyed 100 households on use of traditional knowledges in production of leather hides for clothing. Identifies opportunities and barriers for sustained poverty reduction, and makes recommendations for both improving the perception, transmission, and use of traditional knowledge and techniques, and for integrating methods.

Discusses main barriers that seniors and those with chronic illness face in accessing services and facilities and the need for programs and practices which are adapted to First Nations culture and values. Committee conducted eight public hearings, heard 48 witnesses, and were presented five briefs. "42nd Parliament, 1st Session"

[Law] Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2004.

Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Guelph, 2010.

Discusses the risks and benefits of marine-based economic development and management.

Subtitled a "Study of the trading post as an insitution", this monograph is a reworking of an address to the State Historical Society of Wisconsin in 1889 and published by Johns Hopkins Press. Turner discusses the great influence trade has had on the many great civilizations throughout history and narrows his focus from North American settlements to Wisconsin. Various comments surrounding the presence and participation of indigenous people are included.

Reports on evolution of health care facilities in remote communities to provide care for extended periods.

Community Health and Epidemiology (M.Sc.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2007.

Study indicated residents generated only one third of the U.S. average of solid waste with far fewer hazardous materials.

Consists of an interview where he describes the rituals associated with the Hamatsa dance. He also tells a story of how the Hamatsa dance originated.

Guide and workbook developed for local Child Protection Teams or multi-disciplinary teams to help expand protocols for responding to child abuse and child sexual abuse.

Tataskweyak Cree Nation calls for federal government to recognize First Nations' rights.

Evaluation initiative did not impose a rigid top down plan but allowed for varied local solutions.

[Archaeology] Thesis (Ph.D.)--Arizona State University, 2006.

Article from 1993 Conference proceedings, discusses challenges facing municipalities and First Nations in the formation of urban Reserves. Excerpt from Continuing Poundmaker & Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice compiled by Richard Gosse, James Youngblood Henderson, Roger Carter.

Summary of seminar presentation by president of the Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg regarding urban identity and governance mechanisms.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Virginia, 1997.

Describes how local activists in the remote Northern Territory, Australian community were able to reduce air pollution by planting trees supplied by the Rio Tinto mining company.

Examination reveals improvements in care and greater access to specialized health care services.

Community and Regional Planning Thesis (M.C.R.P.)--University of Oregon, 2009.

Looks at recommendations for response to climate change and health.

Looks at research pertaining to impacts of climate change and strategies for adaptation and mitigation in the areas of sovereignty and self-determination, culture and cultural identity, Indigenous community health indicators, and economies and livelihoods.

Looks at the projected climate change impacts to water resources and identifies possible adaptation strategies for those First Nations communities to cope with those changes.

Reports on the first year of a proposed three-year project to understand the potential consequences and challenges of climate change for Aboriginal communities south of 60 degrees latitude.

Goal of research was to identify examples on reserves, key principles which guide the process in that context, and lessons learned. Thirteen articles are reviewed.

Author describes and analyzes community planning and design sessions they participated in with Indigenous nations in Oklahoma in 1991 and 1992.

Ryan McMahon travels across Ontario talking to Indigenous leaders, lawyers, historians, researchers and policy makers about the building of roads and the effects on Indigenous people and their land. Includes stories about isolation from people of Shoal Lake 40. Duration: 44:07.

Looks at infrastructure systems, telecommunications, and maritime, aviation and ground transportation in the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik and Nunatsiavut .

Information on a consultation process to develop replacement legislation for some sections of the Indian Act that are limiting community governance.

Report builds on research from the 2011 national survey of Aboriginal economic development corporations.

Geography Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 1999.

Results from study of the current state of ecotourism can be used in the development of an ecotourism management plan for local communities on both sides of the border.