Principal Investigator:Simmons, Deborah L Licensed Year(s):
2017
2016201520142013201220112010 Summary:
As the community makes the transition to self-government, there has been an increased interest in language documentation through stories, song, and concepts of place in order to better understand what Dene government means. Governance thus forms one focal point of this research. The research team are particularly interested in the areas of variation, change and continuity in language, stories, son...
Principal Investigator:Rice, Faun E Licensed Year(s):
2015
Summary:
The Principle Investigator aims to produce a useful record and analysis not only for Indigenous populations working towards a similar level of independence, but also for Canadian scholars, institutions, and individuals working with First Nations, Metis, or Inuit populations that will help them ensure that their practices are aiding decolonization.
This project will involve ethnographic field r...
Principal Investigator:Simmons, Deborah L Licensed Year(s):
2007
2006 Summary:
The goal of this study is to understand the evolving role of Dene knowledge, language and culture and support community objectives in governance and land stewardship.
This program is initiated by the Deline First Nation to enhance community capacity and Dene knowledge as a foundation for self-governance. Community researchers are provided with training, and community members participate in stru...
Principal Investigator:Wright, Ronald Licensed Year(s):
1982
Summary:
To collect, publish and thus "preserve" Dene music by collecting quality tape recordings of native music....
Principal Investigator:Rice, Karen Licensed Year(s):
1979
Summary:
A continuation of the study of the Slave language in order to produce a Slave grammar. This will be used to produce curriculum materials for use in the schools....
Principal Investigator:Rushforth, E. Scott Licensed Year(s):
1974
Summary:
Studies on the language and culture of the Great Bear Lake Indians living at Fort Franklin....