Leadership
Governance within the Navajo Nation: Have Democratic Traditions Taken Hold?
Alternate Title
Governance within the Navajo Nation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David Wilkins
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 17, no. 1, Spring, 2002, pp. 91-129
Description
Examination of the Navajo Nations government, encompassing politics, structure, and institutional context.
Grade 5: Teliaqewey, Kaqowey net Teliaqeweyminu? = Ah, the Truth. What Is Our Truth? = Wolamewakon. Keq Nit Kwolamewakonon?
Alternate Title
Treaty Education Resources
E-Books
Author/Creator
New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood Development [Office of First Nations Education]]
Description
Content focused on the Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqewiyik, and Passamaquoddy (Peskotomuhkati) peoples of New Brunswick.
Related materials: Interactive Activities; Activity Answer Sheet Lesson A: Worldview in Muin/Bear/Muwin and The Seven Hunters
The Guardians of Mother Earth: A Qualitative Study of Aboriginal Knowledge Keepers and Their Views on Climate Change Adaptation in the South Selkirks Region
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Natasha Caverley
Native Studies Review, vol. 21, no. 1, 2012, pp. 125-150
Description
Interviews Aboriginal knowledge keepers concerning climate change adaptations as part of the South Selkirks Climate Change Project.
Halls Creek Turns Around
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Michael Douglas
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 19, no. 2, March/April 1995, pp. 6-7
Description
Looks at how a community addressed an alcohol problem by collaborating with government agencies and other organizations to to lobby authorities for help.
Hands-On Chiefs Undermine Indian Institutions
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, May 11, 2007, p. A13
Description
Argues that chiefs should be leaders and not administrators, further arguing that by governments turning things over for bands to deal with, chiefs become like Indian agents.
Healing at Home: Developing a Model for Ambulatory Alcohol "Detox" in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jonathan Brett
Angela Dawson
Rowena Ivers
Leanne Lawrence
Sarah Barclay ... [et al.]
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 12, no. 1, 2017, pp. 24-38
Description
Comments on the support of family and community as being key to recovery from alcohol dependence.
Health Policies and Trends for Selected Target Groups in Canada: An Overview Report for the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)
Alternate Title
CPRN Research Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nathalie Pierre
Nicole Pollack
Patrick Fafard
Description
Section three looks at Aboriginal health policy covering priority areas, programs and services, First Nations and territorial transfers, mandates and health gaps.
Scroll down to page 7 for relevant materials.
Healthy Brain Initiative: Road Map for Indian Country
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alzheimer's Association
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Description
Developed to assist tribal governments in understanding how Alzheimer's and dementia occurrence and the need for caregiving is affecting their communities and provide information on different public health strategies and opportunities for community action.
The Healthy Children, Strong Families Intervention: Design and Community Participation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alexandra K. Adams
Tara L. LaRowe
Kate A. Cronin
Ronald J. Prince
Deborah P. Wubben ... [et al.]
The Journal of Primary Prevention, vol. 33, no. 4, August 2012, pp. 175-185
Description
Overview of a family based cultural home-mentoring intervention which addresses several lifestyle factors affecting the child and caregiver in American Indian tribes in Wisconsin.
Healthy Nations: Reducing Substance Abuse in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tim Noe
Candace Fleming
Spero Manson
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, vol. 35, no. 1, Morning Star Rising: Healing in Native American Communities, January-March 2003, pp. 15-25
Description
Discusses the Healthy Nations Initiative funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation which focuses on early prevention, intervention, pubic awareness and cultural values.
Healthy Native Community Fellowship: An Indigenous Leadership Program to Enhance Community Wellness
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rebecca Rae
Marita Jones
Alexis J. Handal
Marge Bluehorse-Anderson
Shelley Frazier
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 7, no. 4, Social Determinants of Indigenous Well-Being: Building a More Complete Understanding, October 2016, pp. 1-32
Description
Looks at The Healthy Native Communities Fellowship (HNCF) program which is a mentorship and leadership program that is strengths based.
Hearing Native Voices: Analyzing Differing Tribal Perspectives in the Oratory of Sitting Bull and Plenty Coups
Alternate Title
Hearing Native Voices: IEFA Lesson Plan
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Derek Strahn]
Description
Developed for Grades 7 and 8. Students compare and contrast the two leaders' responses to the events of the late nineteenth century; one confrontational, the other conciliatory. Designed to supplement material found in Chapter 7 of Montana: Stories of the Land.
Hearts Around the Fire: First Nations Women Talk about Protecting and Preserving First Nations Cultures in Saskatchewan Public Education
Alternate Title
Research Report (Saskatchewan School Boards Association) ; no. 10-02
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Laura L. M. Whiteman
Description
Summarizes thesis exploring the introduction of Indigenous knowledge into mainstream education systems.
Full Thesis.
Here be Dragons!: Breaking Down the Iron Cage for Aboriginal Children
Alternate Title
Putting a Human Face on Child Welfare: Voices From the Prairies
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Jean Lafrance
Betty Bastien
Description
Chapter 4 from Putting a Human Face on Child Welfare: Voices From the Prairies edited by Ivan Brown, Ferzana Chaze, Don Fuchs, Jean Lafrance, Sharon McKay and Shelley Thomas Prokop.
Hersel Green Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Hersel Green
Evelyn Sit
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where he talks about different groupings in Mohawk society. This transcript illustrates some of the difficulties encountered when relying too closely on the oral history tradition. He also gives personal recollections of life on the reserve.
History of Manawan - Part Two
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Alanis Obomsawin
Description
Discusses the death of Aboriginal customs, independence and dignity.
Duration: 21:00.
History of Manawan Part 1.
A History of the First Nations College Movement of Canada, 1969-2000
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Steven J. Crum
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 26, no. 3, Global Indigenous Higher Education, Spring, 2015, pp. 38-41
Description
Looks at influencing factors that helped create postsecondary institutions and the establishment of the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College in Saskatchewan.
The Honour of One is the Honour of All: The Remarkable Contributions of These First Nations Graduates Honour the Voices of Our Ancestors
Alternate Title
The Honor of One is the Honor of All
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Museum of Anthropology
University of British Columbia]
Description
Briefly lists the contributions of community leaders such as George Erasmus, Doreen Jensen, Khot-la-cha, Bill Reid, and Madeleine Dion Stout.
Honouring the Voices of Aboriginal Knowledge Keepers in the South Selkirks Region: Perspectives on Climate Change
Alternate Title
Report: Climate Change Adaptation Research For Forest and Rangeland Ecosystems - Resiliency Implications at the Landscape Level
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Natasha Caverley
Description
Looks at the effects of climate change on forest management from an Aboriginal, ecological, social, cultural and economic standpoint.
Horse Racing of the Blood Indians
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
George First Rider
John Hellson
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview giving an account of the last long distance horse races at Stand Off, Alberta. Includes a story of gambling between a Blood Indian and a Snake Indian; a story of the Holy Lodge; a story of the girl who married a star and the origin of the Holy Turnip; a story of a camp where the children were abandoned; a story of a man who eloped.
Hot Lunch Program One of Many Services to Community
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Joan Black
Windspeaker, vol. 16, no. 12, April 1999, p. 13 s
Description
Brief profile of Elder Theresa Stevenson, recipient of the National Aboriginal Achievement Award for Community Development. Theresa is recognized for her devotion to humanitarian causes such as advocating for Aboriginal role models in schools, hot lunch programs, and low income housing.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.33.
How Do You Build A Community?: Developing Community Capacity and Social Capital in an Urban Aboriginal Setting
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gus Hill
Martin Cooke
Pimatisiwin, vol. 11, no. 3, 2013, pp. 421-432
Description
Outlines five principles of Aboriginal worldviews that can be incorporated into community development initiatives and increase the capacity of Aboriginal communities.
How Leadership Influences Student Learning: Review of Research
Alternate Title
Learning from Leadership Project
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kenneth Leithwood
Karen Seashore Louis
Stephen Anderson
Kyla Wahlstrom
Description
Looks at available evidence to offer educators, policymakers and public answers to the questions of importance of leadership and the essential ingredients for success.
How the Holy Woman Got One of Each All That Belongs to Each Different Society
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
George First Rider
Dave Melting Tallow
Joanne Greenwood
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he gives an account of the original Holy Lodge. (It is a follow-up to IH-AA.112)Note: Dave Melting Tallow, interpreter. Joanne Greenwood, transcriber.