Leadership

Comments on the need for Aboriginal peoples to be provided the opportunity to play leadership roles in their own health service provision and to create change in their communities.

"Focuses on the role of social capital in the context of policing in Aboriginal band communities and reserves." Chapter from Social Capital in Action: Thematic Policy Studies by Maurice Lévesque, Norah Keating, Jennifer Swindle, Deborah Foster, Jean Lock Kunz ... [et al.] Scroll to page 134 to read chapter

First Nations Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Northern British Columbia, 2014.

Geography and Planning Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2010.

Looks at the connection between sound governance and solid communities. Profiles First Nations communities who have sustainable socio-economic development.

Human Kinetics Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 2009

Looks at risk factors and reports traditional knowledge and community based practices could break the cycle of abuse in Aboriginal communities.

Report identified four common themes: self sufficiency and ownership, community development/infrastructure, curriculum based on Cree culture and values, and increased economic development.

Argues that Yugambeh people continue to fight to ensure their cultural heritage is not exploited and gives brief overview of individuals who set an example.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--Simon Fraser University, 2015.

Contends that to improve overall health an integration of knowledge about environmental and lifestyle issues into the health care field's scarce resources is necessary.

Discusses positive changes in the lives of Aboriginal women through higher education and changing attitudes.

Leadership and Training Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2006.

Looks at community-building and governance initiatives such as the city of Toronto's Statement of Commitment to Aboriginal Communities, Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto, Anishnawbe Health Toronto, and Native Child and Family Services of Toronto. Excerpt from Well-Being in the Urban Aboriginal Community: Fostering Biimaadiziwin edited by David Newhouse, Kevin FitzMaurice, Tricia McGuire-Adams, and Daniel Jetté. Originally presented at the 2011 National Research Conference on Urban Aboriginal Peoples.

Management in Organizational Leadership Thesis (D.Mgt)--University of Phoenix, 2010.

Covers topics relating to urban reserves as vehicles for economic development. The paper also explores routes available to establish urban reserves and existing works which discuss negotiating with municipalities.

Tribute to John Ursan for his years of work with the Federation.

Looks at the research question "what does leadership mean to you as someone who is Deaf, Native American, and female?"

Looks at how the Yekooche First Nation used the viable cluster-based learning approach effectively to maximizing the use of learning technologies to support collaborative, project-based learning and community-wide development.

Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats analysis in Fort Albany, Ontario identified 32 themes which could then be transformed into 12 strategies.

Looks at an alternative criminal justice program dealing with Aboriginal offenders and victims whose cases are changed from the regular justice system to an Aboriginal Council Forum.

Originally published in 1917.

Tribute to the life and legacy of the late FSIN (Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations) Senator Myles Venne.

Tribute to the life and legacy of the late FSIN (Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations) Senator Myles Venne.

Consists of an interview where he tells of life in a foster home and cultural suppression; gives a description of suppression on reserves in the 1950's; and gives a description of native values and philosophy and the role of sweat lodges.

Article commemorates the accomplishments of a noted leader and representative of Aboriginal war veterans.

Guide to assist tribal governments with laws regarding the safety of Aboriginal women and children. Written so that revised tribal laws reflect tribal values. Provides examples from different tribal codes.

Looks at the life of Violet Tso, a council delegate, community leader and the person who started the first student body government at the Tuba City branch of Diné College in Tsaile, Arizona.

Criminology Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 1998.

Social Studies Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Regina, 1997.

Looks at Gipp's history of advocacy and activism in the field of American Indian higher education.

Leadership and Training Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2003.

Modified speech by Chief Wayne Christian talking about the history of his community, and how state policies, legislation and laws have affected a way of life for his people. The article also illustrates, through narrative, the importance of re-­learning cultural practices.

Highlights discussions that took place at the 2006 Indigenous Forum held June 5 to 16 at the University of Victoria. Scroll down to page 21 to read article.

Article reports on the reflections of traditional healers at, The Gathering of Traditional Medical Practitioners, held at University of Alberta in October 2010.

Anthropology and Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 1994.

Author explores some of the reasons that Indigenous communities in the United States have historically had low voter turnout. Compares the difference in perception of enfranchisement between Indigenous and Black American communities.

Advocates for a higher Aboriginal voter turn-out in the federal election, giving reasons why voter turn-out on reserves is higher than in urban areas.

See: Chapter A-2 "COVID-19 and First Nations' Responses" by Aimée Craft, Deborah McGregor, and Jeffery Hewit. Chapter D-6 "Systemic Discrimination in Government Services and Programs and Its Impact on First Nations Peoples During the COVID-19 Pandemic" by Anne Levesque and Sophie Theriault.

Chronicles development and discusses key features of the initiative.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Oregon, 2000.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2015.

Chronicles the life (1933-2005) of a Native American author, theologian, historian and activist.

Comments on the need for Native American heroes and role models for youth to look up to and follow in their footsteps.

Information on funding and new initiatives in six areas: supporting children, youth and families, community safety and healing, policing and justice, leadership, collaboration, alignment and accountability, and improved data and research.