Sixties Scoop
…protection was one of these areas.2 In 1951, twenty-nine Aboriginal children were in provincial care in British Columbia; by 1964, that number was 1,466. Aboriginal children, who had comprised only…
Aboriginal Fisheries in British Columbia
…Muszynski, Alicja. “The Creation and Organization of Cheap Wage Labour in the British Columbia Fishing Industry.” PhD Dissertation, University of British Columbia, 1986. R G-10, Vol. 12338, Indian Agent’s Letterbook,…
Aboriginal Identity & Terminology
…different circumstances. As with most things in language, their meanings are determined by use and the grounds of their application are constantly shifting. “Aboriginal” For instance, for the last few…
Marginalization of Aboriginal women
…restructured over time through a number of policies, including the Indian Act, Indian status, and the residential school system. Scholars, community members and other experts point out that even after…
About Nikamowin (Song)
…from viewing “Nikamowin/Song”? I think that this film/video speaks best to my many intentions of working with the Cree language, so I hope that all folks take away from this…
Royal Proclamation, 1763
…“The Argument for the Application of the Royal Proclamation of 1763 to British Columbia : Its Force and Effect,” thesis (LL.M.), University of British Columbia, 1987. In this thesis, Patricia…
Métis
…1870. They lost their case, but MMF president David Chartrand stated that he believes the judge misunderstood the nature of Aboriginal title and its application to the Métis. The MMF…
Oral Traditions
…stone anyone who misbehaved, resulting in a number of distinct geological formations throughout S’olh Temexw (or Stó:lō territory). Xe:xals also rewarded individuals who showed exemplary behaviour by turning them into…
Gustafsen Lake
…did not reveal that it was in fact their own ERT. The RCMP would phone back once the ERT mission was over, revealing the men as RCMP officers.8 Several other…
UBC Dialogue: Full Video Record
…(face-to-face, telephone, and e-counselling) through the Employee and Family Assistance Program. Contact Homewood Human Solutions at 1.800.663.1142 for 24 hour-a-day access to counselling. 24 Hour-A-Day Crisis Counseling Call 1.800.784.2433….
