Ryan's Dog Team Leaving Fort McMurray, Alberta
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Emrys Jones
Description
Note on back: "Ryan's dog train leaving (Fort) McMurray for the North. Note the Alaska sleigh used in the soft ice of early spring." Probably taken in 1928. Prof. Emrys Jones donated a large collection of early northern photographs to the Institute for Northern Studies, University of Saskatchewan, in 1968.
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Testing and Rapid Response in Indigenous Australians
Documents & Presentations
Description
Reports on current testing protocols and strategies for SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19, including who is being tested, what tests are performed and time taken before results are known, and capacity to respond to positive tests and prevent resurgence of the disease. Report in point in time.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Dwayne Desjaralais, Fort McMurray First Nation
Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains a presentation by Dwayne Desjarlais, Fort McMurray First Nation. Desjarlais discusses the Al-Pac pulp mill near Lake Athabasca, which he states is the largest on earth. Specifically Desjarlais discusses the enviornmental impacts of such development and the need for First Nations input into the process. Following the presentation is a discussion between Desjarlais and Commissioners Chartrand and Blakeney.
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Treaty Number 4 Signed One Hundred Years Ago
Alternate Title
Treaty #4 Signed One Hundred Years Ago
Treaty Four Signed One Hundred Years Ago
Treaty No. 4 Signed One Hundred Years Ago
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Lucille Bell
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 4, no. 6, July 1974, pp. 20-21
Description
Remembering the signing on Sept. 15, 1874.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Betty Collicott, Mayor of Fort McMurray
Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains a presentation by Betty Collicott, Mayor of Fort McMurray. Collicott discusses her views on the Commission, and the ommission of municipal government's from its mandate. Collicott then expounds upon why she thinks municipal governments are very important, and some of her concerns regarding local Aboriginal issues including neglect of the Metis population, homelessness, delivery of services, and family breakdown.
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What Is Dementia?: Indigenous Perspectives and Cultural Understandings
Alternate Title
Dementia Factsheets
Preventing Dementia in Indigenous Peoples by Aging Well: Advice from Older Indigenous People
Signs and Symptoms of Dementia: An Indigenous Guide
What to Expect after a Diagnosis of Dementia: An Indigenous Persons' Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indigenous Cognition & Aging Awareness Research Exchange (I-CAARE)
Description
Series of brief fact sheets tailored to patients, families and caregivers.Signs andSymptomss of Dementia: An Indigenous Guide.Preventing Dementia in Indigenous Peoples by Aging Well: Advice for Older Indigenous Peoples.What to Expect after a
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Batoche Rectory National Historic Site Sign
Images » Photographs
Description
Image of a sign at the rectory of the Batoche National Historic Site in Saskatchewan.
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Batoche Rectory National Parks Sign
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
W.J. Robinson
Description
A colour photograph of a wooden sign made by National Parks Branch, Government of Canada that marks the Batoche rectory as a last holdout of the Metis during their resistance in 1885.
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FSIN and Federal Government Sign Renewal of OTC
Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 26, no. 1, December 1996, pp. 4-5
Description
Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement renewing the Saskatoon Office of the Treaty Commissioner.
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Vital Health Tests Can Save Your Life
Alternate Title
Sandee Sez
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sandra Ahenakew
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 9, September 2007, p. 8
Description
Discusses ovarian cancer, nudges women to be tested for this type of cancer, and lists some warning signs.Article located by scrolling to page 8.
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Strength Testing Archaeological Ceramics: A New Perspective
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mark A. Neupert
American Antiquity, vol. 59, no. 4, October 1994, pp. 709-723
Description
Describes a ball-on-three-ball tensile strength test for ceramics.
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Akimiski Island, Nunavut, Canada: A Test of Inuit Title
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christine Pritchard
Brandy Sistili
Zachariah General
Graham S. Whitelaw
Danie D. McCarthy...[ et al.]
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 30, no. 2, 2010, pp. 407-414
Description
Comments on whether the Inuit of Nunavut fulfil several criteria of the common law test for Aboriginal title of the Island.
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15 Questions to Test Your Knowledge
Articles » General
Windspeaker, vol. 21, no. 12, March 2004, p. 33
Description
Author tests the readers' knowledge about noteworthy Aboriginal women in Canada.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.33.
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Historic Land Agreement Signed!
Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, Election Special, October 1984, p. 17
Description
Ocean Man - Pheasant Rump Agreement in Principle is signed by Department of Indian Affairs and Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.
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Taxidermic Signs: Reconstructing Aboriginality
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Greg Johnson
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 25, no. 1, Spring, 2010, pp. 101-104
Description
Book review of: Taxidermic Signs by Pauline Wakeham.
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Native Images: Signing of the 1992 Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement
Alternate Title
Signing of the 1992 Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement
Images » Photographs
Native Studies Review, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 89-97
Description
Black and white photographs of the signing of the Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement.
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A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Numeracy Skills Using a Written and an Interactive Arithmetic Test
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jonathan Hippisley
Graham Douglas
Stephen Houghton
Educational Research, vol. 47, no. 2, June 2005, pp. 205-215
Description
Contends that a computer-based test exhibited less cultural bias against Aboriginal children than the written test.
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Schools Agreement Signed
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Solange De Santis
Anglican Journal, vol. 129, no. 4, March 2003, p. 1,3
Description
Anglican primate signs agreement with federal government limiting church's liability to $25 million despite objections of the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 39: Nistawoyou Friendship Centre, Fort McMurray, Alberta
Documents & Presentations
Description
RCAP 39 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Nistawoyou Friendship Centre, Fort McMurray, Alberta on June 16, 1992. It contains presentations by a variety of individuals on Aboriginal issues. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.
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Sign Language Peoples as Indigenous Minorities: Implications for Research and Policy
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sarah C. E. Batterbury
Paddy Ladd
Mike Gulliver
Environment and Planning A, vol. 39, no. 12, December 2007, pp. 2899-2915
Description
Discusses the parallels between Sign Language Peoples (SLPs) and First Nation peoples in terms of life experiences and patterns of oppression.
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Indian Equity Foundation Lacks Signing
Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, Special Edition, November 1981, p. 27
Description
Noel Starblanket describes the benefits of the Saskatchewan program and explains why the Agreement is not yet signed by the Federal government.
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Muskoday Signs TLE Agreement
Alternate Title
Muskoday Signs Treaty Land Entitlement Agreement
Articles » General
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 2, February 2008, p. 3
Description
Looks at the economic benefits and social development opportunities that the settlement agreement will bring to the Muskoday First Nation.Article located by scrolling to page 3.
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HIV/AIDS: Testing and Risk Behaviors Among British Columbia’s Rural Aboriginal Population
Alternate Title
HIV / AIDS: Testing and Risk Behaviors among British Columbia’s Rural Aboriginal Population
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dennis Wardman
Darryl Quantz
Ken Clement
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 65, no. 4, 2006, pp. 313-321
Description
Outlines a study of HIV testing for off-reserve and rural residents in British Columbia.
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A Note on Native American Literatures and Standardized Tests
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Paul Hadella
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 10, no. 1, Series 2, Spring, 1998, pp. 83-85
Description
Author describes his experience in writing a piece for a test and the reasons for his subsequent rejection.Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
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Sign Language
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
The Beaver, vol. 85, no. 2, April/May 2005, p. 9
Description
Brief article using descriptions from the book Canadian Savage Folk by John Maclean, published in 1896.
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Editorial: Jordan's Principle PSA in American Sign Language
Alternate Title
Editorial: Jordan's Principle Public Service Announcement in American Sign Language
Jordan's Principle Puts Children First!
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 13, no. 2, Special Audiovisual Edition, 2018, p. [4]
Description
Links to a short video which provides information on a legal rule (named for Jordan River Anderson) which attempts to ensure that services are available to First Nations children when they are needed.Duration: 1:57ASL Video
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Mathematics Achievement Test Scores of American Indian and Anglo Students: A Comparison
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Patrick B. Scott
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 22, no. 3, May 1983, pp. [17-19]
Description
Compares test results of Pueblo and Anglo students entering the teacher training program at the University of New Mexico.
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First Nations Sign Land Treaty in Prince Albert
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
unknown
Description
70 images (15 scanned here) of First Nations and government officials signing a land treaty agreement in Prince Albert on May 26 1981.
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The James Smith Reserve Cree Counterbalance I.Q. Test
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Doug Daniels
Cree Teacher Trainees
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 1, no. 1, 1981, pp. 101-118
Description
Author and his Saskatchewan Cree teacher trainees developed their own "Cree biased I.Q. test." (Abstract in English/French, article in English only)
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National Aboriginal Day Quiz - It's Time To Test Your Knowledge!
Articles » General
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 6, June 2009, p. 26
Description
Presents a 15 question trivia quiz and answers to test Aboriginal knowledge.Article located by scrolling to page 26.
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To Dignity Through the Back Door: Tsilhqot'in and the Aboriginal Title Test
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andrée Boisselle
The Supreme Court Law Review, vol. 71, no. 1, 2015, pp. 27-43
Description
Discusses the concept of "prior occupation" of the land and the clarification of test for Aboriginal title in the judgment of Tsilhquot'in Nation v. British Columbia.
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Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Sign Treaty Land Entitlement
Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 22, no. 10, December 1993, pp. 6-7
Description
Historic Band Specific and Trust Agreement signing ceremony takes place at the Opawikoscikan Reserve in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
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Cognitive and Personality Testing Use and Abuse
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joseph N. Cress
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 13, no. 3, May 1974, pp. [16-19]
Description
Cultural factors should be considered when testing Native American students.
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USDE Violations of NALA and the Testing Boycott at Nāwahīokalani'ōpu'u School
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
William H. Wilson
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 51, no. 3, The Native American Languages Act of 1990/1992 - Retrospect and Prospects, 2012, pp. 30-45
Description
Looks at a school that for 14 years has produced 100 percent high school graduation and 80 percent college attendance but is federally required to test students in English rather than the language they are taught in.
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Plaque commemorating signing of Treaty No. 6
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
W.J. Robinson
Description
A close-up photograph of a plaque commemorating signing of Treaty No. 6 (August-Sept, 1876).
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Official Signing of the Aboriginal Health Partnership
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Deborah Green
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 25, no. 4, July/August 2001, pp. 11-12
Description
Presents edited version of a speech presented by Deborah Green on the occasion of the official signing of the Aboriginal Health Partnership
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What is the NRTA?
Alternate Title
Comment
What is the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement Act?
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Chartrand
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 7, July 2011, p. 6
Description
Comments on the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement Act and its uniqueness in being both an Act and part of the Consitution of Canada.Article located by scrolling to page 6.
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First Nation Pow Wow - The Signing of Treaty #6.- August 25 2001. - Slides.
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Hans S. Dommasch (photographer)
Description
Group of slides commemorating the signing of Treaty 6. Scenes include: a group of Aboriginals marching, some in war veterans uniforms and some in ceremonial dress; two views of Beardy's and Okemasis road signs from 1979 and 2001; view of Union Jack and Canadian flags flying; and a sign for a mural located in Duck Lake that depicts the signing of Treaty 6.
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Comparison of Standardized Test Results of Indian and Non-Indian in an Integrated School System
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David O. Lloyd
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 1, no. 1, June 1961, pp. [8-16]
Description
Intelligence test results of Native Americans compared to Euro-American public school populations of Mesa, Arizona in 1959-61.
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Test Your Knowledge! It's Our Annual National Aboriginal Day Quiz
Articles » General
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 6, June 2007, pp. 14-15
Description
Presents a 25 question quiz, with answers, to test readers on their Aboriginal knowledge.Article located by scrolling to page 14 and 15.
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Sacred Stem Returned to Commemorate Signing of Treaty
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Archie King
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 9, no. 8, August 1979, pp. 4-5
Description
Little Pine Indian Reserve celebrates the historic occasion of the signing of Treaty 6.
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"A Sign of the Crimes"
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Vicki Grieves
Adam Hill
Australian Humanities Review, no. 42, August 2007, p. [?]
Description
Interview with a political artist, visionary, and critic of Australian whiteness.
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The First Nations and the Newcomers Settle in What Is Now Known as Saskatchewan: A Treaty Resource Guide for Grade 3
Alternate Title
Teaching Treaties in the Classroom
E-Books
Author/Creator
Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC)
Description
Field test draft.
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Test Your Knowledge! It's Our Annual National Aboriginal Day Quiz
Alternate Title
It's Our Annual National Aboriginal Day Quiz
Articles » General
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 6, June 2008, p. 20
Description
Presents a 20 question trivia quiz, with answers, to test readers on their Aboriginal Knowledge.Quiz located by scrolling to page 20, answers by scrolling to page 28.
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Mass Testing and Underdevelopment of Inner-City Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rick Hesch
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, vol. 46, no. 1, Spring, 2000, pp. 49-64
Description
Discusses how standardized testing contributes to class polarization and underdevelopment in Manitoba's core neighbourhoods.
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Muskowekwan Treaty Land Entitlement Agreement Signed
Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 22, no. 7, August/September 1993, p. 20
Description
Muskowekwan First Nation signs their final Treaty land entitlement settlement, August 12, 1993.
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Anthropologists and the Registration Test
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Julie Finlayson
Indigenous Law Bulletin, no. 5, 1999
Description
Explains that the Native Title Act 1993 now requires that all claims be lodged to the Federal Court of Australia before being referred to the National Native Title Tribunal.
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Performance of Hopi Children on Four Intelligence Tests
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Herbert D. Peters
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 2, no. 2, May 1962, pp. [27-31]
Description
Discussion of various tests and recommendation of the Otis Alpha non verbal and WISC Performance scales to assess Hopi children.
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Taxidermic Signs: Reconstructing Aboriginality by Pauline Wakeham
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Jerome Bump
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 23, no. 3, Fall, 2011, pp. 137-138
Description
Book review of Taxidermic Signs by Pauline Wakeham.Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 137.
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Signs of Urbanity: Visualing Orality and Directionality
Alternate Title
INALCO 2009, Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference, Orality (Paris, 2006)
Orality in the 21st Century: Inuit Discourse and Practices. Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Michell Daveluy
Jenanne Ferguson
Description
Study of the use of multilingual and multigraphic signs in Inuit localities.Paper from Orality in the 21st Century: Inuit Discourse and Practices. Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference edited by B. Collingnon and M. Therrien.
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