journal article

From the Introduction, Page 1:

"The impact of colonization on First Nations and Métis families has led to an over-representation of Indigenous children and youth in the child welfare system (Saskatchewan Child Welfare Review Panel, 2010, p. 19), and in the youth criminal justice systems (Department of Justice, 2004). Across Canada, Indigenous youth are at a significantly greater risk of addiction (Health Canada, 2003b; Dell, Chalmers, Dell, Sauve, & MacKinnon, 2008) and suicide (Health Canada, 2003a) than are non-Indigenous youth.

This article highlights the over-representation of First Nations and Métis children in child welfare systems across Canada along with the continued high apprehension rates of these children despite awareness that both the government and general public have regarding the inflated statistics. This article examines the government’s mandate for Indigenous children based on the social determinants of health.

This article was drawn in response to the governing policies that most negatively impact the lives of vulnerable populations, including Indigenous women and children, as they navigate through colonial systems while simultaneously experiencing the cumulative effects of historical and intergenerational trauma inflicted because of these systems. 

"This article reconsiders the complexities that shape the lived experiences of Indigenous women who simultaneously struggle with poverty, violence, trauma and addictions.

Excerpt, Page 64:

"The use of interviews within the discipline of Native Studies not only challenges the conventional historical methodologies it also challenges the conventional oral historical methodology. The methods advocated by the discipline of Native Studies rejects the hierarchical researcher-researched relationship found in the conventional oral historical methodology. Native Studies stresses that the researcher has to be flexible to accommodate the interviewee's mode of communication.

Excerpt from Introduction, Page 686-687:

"Between 1945 and 1960 Saskatchewan Aboriginal veterans’ social and political activism was in a transitional phase. Aboriginal veterans in the immediate postwar years can be characterized as passive participants in the social and political changes. Passive participation means that the veterans did not guide the changes that occurred but were a powerful image of the “progressive Indian” portrayed by the media.

Excerpt from Article, Page 440-441:

"Indigenous researchers have much to gain from the experiences of other insider researchers in both conducting research and addressing criticisms that attempt to undermine the validity of their research. An examination of how insider researchers have tackled these concerns illustrates how these concerns are relevant to Aboriginal insider researchers and can assist them in conducting research in their home communities.

In this essay, Robert Innes challenges the perception that the members of Cowesses First Nation have internalized the legal definitions of ‘Indian.’ Instead, he posits that this community follows kinship-based notions of Indigenous identity that counter both Indian Act definitions of ‘status Indians,’ ‘Bill C-31s,’ and ‘Métis’ people as well as stereotypes of conflict between ‘old’ and ‘newly recognized’ community members. This kinship approach grew out of the traditional law of the people, transmitted through the stories of Elder Brother.

By challenging stereotypes of Indigenous men and Indigenous societies, Robert Innes, unpacks the direct influence of settler colonialism that inflicts violence on Indigenous women and men.

“If government actors are truly interested in assisting Indigenous communities in dealing with the violence in their communities, they should demonstrate this commitment by developing a national strategy to curb violence against Indigenous women. Special attention should be paid to the way race, gender, and power intersect in the violence faced by Indigenous women.

From the Author's article:

“Daschuk’s book has received overwhelming praise and was named the 2014 John A.

Excerpt from Article:

“Many have justified removing Macdonald's statue because of the residential schools that were implemented under his watch. Though those schools have had a tremendous long-term negative impact on First Nations people, it was only one of many policies that negatively impact First Nations and Metis people.