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Fine Day Interview #2

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
D.G. (Dr.) Mandelbaum
Fine Day
Indian History Film Project
Consists of an interview where Fine Day describes the punishment for violation of their hunting code. He also describes the selection and duties of ceremonial officers and the use of buffalo pounds.
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Fine Day Interview #26

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
D.G. (Dr.) Mandelbaum
Fine Day
Indian History Film Project
Consists of an interview with Fine Day where he gives a brief description of the duties of a chief, a description of treatment for successful warriors and a description of the ceremonialism involved in the Sundance.
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Fine Day Interview #30

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
D.G. (Dr.) Mandelbaum
Fine Day
Indian History Film Project
A long, general incoherent monologue which will be of little value to researchers.
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The First Nation Governance System: A Brake on Closing the Community Well-being Gap

Alternate Title
Policy Brief (Institute on Governance) ; no. 36
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
John Graham
Policy Brief (Institute on Governance)
Argues that current governance practices are responsible for the widening gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities, as measured by the Community Well-being Index (CWB). Scores are based on four factors: education, housing, labour force and income.
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First Nation Small Business and Entrepreneurship in Canada

Alternate Title
Research Paper (National Centre for First Nations Governance)
Research Paper for the National Centre for First Nations Governance
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Warren I. Weir
Discusses Aboriginal organizations and how they play an active role in supporting movements by Aboriginal peoples in regaining control and authority over their own economic, social and political affairs.
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First Nations and Community Economic Development: A Case Study

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robin L. Goodfellow-Baikie
Leona M. English
Community Development Journal, vol. 41, no. 2, April 2006, pp. 223-233
Looks at a case study in Mistamit examining participatory planning approaches, lack of support from community leaders and rate of pay for workers.
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First Nations and Self-Government: A Matter of Trust

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Don J. Manderscheid
Canadian Journal of Law and Society, vol. 22, no. 1, 2007, pp. 109-121
Examines the fiduciary obligations between band councils and band members and argues that the current municipal model of band government is inadequate.
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First Nations Educational Governance: A Fractured Mirror

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sheila Carr-Stewart
Larry Steeves
Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, no. 97, December 10, 2009, pp. [1]-16
Argues that despite the fact that on-reserve schools seem to provide an education equivalent to that obtained through provincial systems, in reality they fall short of this objective. The paper also explores the issues that remain since control has shifted to First Nations Peoples.
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First Nations Effective Practices: Getting Things Done in Aboriginal Communities, Businesses and Organizations

Alternate Title
Research and Analysis Directorate Reports
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Research and Analysis Directorate
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
Compilation of 14 case study reports of initiatives in areas of education, economic development, community problem-solving, environmental and organizational management, service delivery, housing, and conducting negotiations.
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First Nations Financial Reporting and Public Opinion in Canada

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Christopher Alcantara
Jason Roy
Reports results of online survey which aimed to asses the effect that increased financial transparency would have on public opinion. As a comparison, also asked the same question about municipal governments. Found that confidence was generally unaffected by levels of disclosure.
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The First Nations Governance Act: A Legacy of Loss

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Frank Cassidy
Policy Options, April 2003, pp. 46-50
Discusses a proposed amendment to the Indian Act that seems to be at odds with Canada's commitment to the inherent right to self-government of First Nations Peoples. The author gives seven measures that may bring the legislation in line with Canada's commitments.
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First Nations Health Centres Will Benefit Sask.

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, February 22, 2008, p. A11
Explores proposals for health centres by Muskeg Lake and Kawacatoose First Nations, both the reasons why and the misconceptions about.
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First Nations Housing and Building Crises: Management of the Change Process

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
John Kiedrowski
Presents background information on home inspections in First Nation communities, issues surrounding Chiefs and Councils' failure to exercise governance in terms of the authority having jurisdiction (e.g. not passing by-laws enforcing compliance with National Building Code standards), and what that implies with respect to the construction of homes.
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First Nations Innovative

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, February 25, 2008, p. A3
Explores proposals for health centres by Muskeg Lake and Kawacatoose First Nations, both the reasons why, and the misconceptions surrounding them.
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First Nations Justice Initiative in Canada

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jaclyn Ellis
Totem, vol. 17, no. 1, 2009, pp. 37-42
Looks at the revival of traditional justice systems and the use of standardized initiatives like the Maori family conferencing model and the sentencing circle.
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First Nations Leadership Development

Alternate Title
Aboriginal Leadership and Management
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jacqueline Ottmann
Study provides insight into the frustrations, joys, values and beliefs of First Nations people through the reflections of their leaders.
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First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Regional Longitudinal Health Survey 2002/03: Environmental Health Impact Assessment Survey: Final Report

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
FNQLHSSC [First Nation of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission] Research Department
Topics included external environment, housing and infrastructure, nutrition, employment and economic development, education, justice and safety, health and social services, identity, and governance.
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First Nations Perspectives of the Split in Jurisdiction

Alternate Title
Continuing Poundmaker & Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Blaine Favel
pp. 136-140
Article from 1993 Conference proceedings, challenges the beliefs held by the mainstream justice system. 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.
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First Nations Youth Reframing the Focus: Cultural Knowledge as a Site for Health Education

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ted Rieken
Michele T. Tanaka
Tish Scott
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 29, no. 1, 2006, pp. 29-42
Discusses the Traditional Pathways to Health (TPTH) project in which students choose a health topic of interest and produce a video to present to their community; emphasis is placed on a holistic approach to wellness.
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First Sundance on the Blood Reservation, Cardston, Alberta

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
George First Rider
Dave Melting Tallow
Joanne Greenwood
Indian History Film Project
Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he discusses the construction and rituals connected with Holy Lodges. Note: Dave Melting Tallow, interpreter. Joanne Greenwood, transcriber.
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First Woman Chief Used Creativity to Solve Problems

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cheryl Petten
Windspeaker, vol. 23, no. 12, March 2006, p. 26

Chronicles the life and works of Elsie Knott, the first woman in Canada to be elected as a First Nation chief.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.38.

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Fish Soup for the Indigenous Soul: A Tool Kit For Siem Smun'eem Research and Training Network For Indigenous Well-Being. "Honoring Indigenous Knowledge and Practice"

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jacquie Green
Rebecca Taylor
Looks at a research network developed through the collaboration of universities, agencies and communities in British Columbia to provide research training and resources for Indigenous people working in Indigenous child well-being and research.
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Fontaine Looking for Delicate Balance

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Barnsley
Windspeaker, vol. 25, no. 3, June 2007, p. 8

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Phil Fontaine referees dispute between railroad, government and First Nations demonstrators in order to bring about some form of justice.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.8.

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{footprints} Oscar Lathlin

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Dianne Meili
Windspeaker, vol. 26, no. 10, January 2009, p. 30

Biography of Oscar Lathlin, who went from working a trap line in northern Manitoba to becoming a cabinet minister in Manitoba's NDP government.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.30.

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"For Future Generations": Tlingit and Haida Leadership in the CCC Totem Parks

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Emily Moore
Kathy Dye
Sarah Dybdahl
Donald Gregory
Michael Obert
Rico Worl
Speaker discusses the program of preservation and conservation undertaken by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the New Deal era. Also features screening of newsreel, Timber and Totem Poles by the Forest Service. Duration: 45:34.
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Foremost Man and his Band

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David Lee
Saskatchewan History, vol. 36, no. 3, Autumn, 1983, pp. 94-101
Describes the resistance of Nekaneet (Foremost Man or Front Man) and those that followed him, to the attempts of the Canadian government to settle the First Nations onto reserves. Argues that Nekaneet’s goal was a reserve in the Cypress Hills. Entire issue on one .pdf scroll to page 94
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Forty Years of "Fire in the Belly"

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mary Annette Pember
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 24, no. 2, The Future of the Tribal College Movement, Winter, 2012
Quotes from, and commentary about, prominent individuals who were educated at tribal colleges in the United States.
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