Reserves
…was formed in 1867. Newcomers began occupying the traditional territories of Aboriginal peoples in increasing numbers (some with the financial assistance of their governments). Colonial authorities and some Aboriginal people…
Marginalization of Aboriginal women
…the American Indians, which was published originally in 1755, James Adair derided this unique political institution as a petticoat government—a direct jab, according to Paula Gunn Allen (Laguna Pueblo) at…
Aboriginal Fisheries in British Columbia
…capacity of the camp, of the number of children that extended families had, of the number of fishing rocks that were accessible according to the varying levels of the river…
Oral Traditions
…of growing interest in the histories of marginalized groups such as African-Americans, women, and the working class, Western academic discourse has increasingly accepted oral history as a legitimate and valuable…
Sixties Scoop
…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 1…
Aboriginal Identity & Terminology
…of affection. And in the US, given a different social and regulatory history, “Indian” or “American Indian” is still a preferred term, though “Native American,” a term deriving from the…
Terminology
…through this legislation and a myriad of other distinctions (i.e., “treaty” and “non-treaty,” etc.). In the United States, however, the term “American Indian” and “Native Indian” are both in current…
George Manuel
George Manuel (1921-1989) was an Aboriginal political leader in Canada who held a number of influential roles throughout his career. George Manuel was born February 17, 1921, a member of…
UBC Dialogue: Nov 1, 2011
…604.822.3811 or visit room 1040 in Brock Hall. Former Residential School Students An Indian residential Schools crisis Line (1.866.925.4419, toll free) is available 24 hours a day for anyone experiencing…
UBC Dialogue: Full Video Record
…call 604.822.3811 or visit room 1040 in Brock Hall. Former Residential School Students An Indian residential Schools crisis Line (1.866.925.4419, toll free) is available 24 hours a day for anyone…