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Title: Investigating how boxing interventions may support youth in northern British Columbia
Contributors: Trevor Moyah (author), Indrani Margolin (thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia College of Arts, Social, and Health Sciences (Degree granting institution), Sarah de Leeuw (committee member), Heather Peters (committee member)
Abstract: Sport-based interventions (SBIs) are one method proven to help at-risk youth improve their lives by building relationships with positive adult and peer role models and providing a physical goal oriented activity with which to engage. This study examined boxing as a SBI intervention, looking specifically at if and how it may improve the lives of at-risk youth in Prince George and 100 Mile House, BC. SBIs have been shown to empower youth to choose differently by assisting them to develop positively (Wright, 2006; Pollack, 1998). My research focused on the sport of boxing as an intervention to assist youth towards more positive development, especially for at-risk youth living in northern British Columbia (BC), to form positive relationships, gain empowerment to make healthy choices, and decrease violent behaviours. To collect data, open-ended, semi-structured interviews were conducted. There were eight interviews completed with two boxing coaches, two adult boxers, who have been boxing since their youth, and four youth boxers ranging in age from 15 to 17 years old. Thematic analysis was conducted with the interview transcripts, which yielded three main findings: influence of boxing, boxing can teach life skills, and coaches’ have a positive influence. The significance of this research is well-timed and important. In a northern BC community with fewer resources available as compared to urban geographies, an SBI might be a more viable option to help youth become connected to their communities.
Discipline: Social Work
Content Model: info:fedora/ir:thesisCModel
Date added: 2017

Title: Systematic conservation planning in the Wild Harts Study Area
Contributors: Ian Curtis (author), Pamela Wright (thesis advisor), Chris Johnson (committee member), Katherine Parker (committee member), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Abstract: The Wild Harts Study Area (WHSA) covers an ecological diverse area in northeastern British Columbia that is poorly represented by protected areas. Industrial expansion threatens to fragment the contiguous habitats found in the WHSA — reducing the ability of the area to perform important landscape functions at local and continental scales. I employed a systematic conservation planning approach to prioritize lands for conservation. The software MARXAN with integer linear programming (ILP) was used to produce optimal solutions for conservation, at the lowest cost, and to enforce principles of protected area design. Priority lands for conservation action were those that met science-based targets for a selection of ecological surrogates, displayed low edge-to-area ratios, and represented intact landscapes outside the influence of resource development. The finalized conservation portfolio produced in this research is meant to inform protected area planning in the WHSA.
Discipline: NRES-Environmental Science
Content Model: info:fedora/ir:thesisCModel
Date added: 2018

Title: A business case for a data-driven decision-making tool to support the UNBC research enterprise.
Contributors: Mark Barnes (author), Kafui Monu (thesis advisor), Julius Bankole (committee member), Cheryl Wallace (committee member), University of Northern British Columbia Business Administration (Degree granting institution)
Abstract: Business intelligence tools allows for data-driven decision-making within organizations using historical events to predict future trends, which is especially valuable when allocating operational resources. As a research-intensive Canadian university, UNBC has seen a significant increase in activities related to supporting the research enterprise, which requires additional resources (human, capital, financial etc.) in order to effectively and efficiently advance the mission of the research community. As outlined in our Annual University Accountability Report, 2018/19 was an incredibly productive year for research with more than $14 million received in support of research. The University has seen a significant increase in the number and breadth of agencies and organizations funding research at UNBC. The administration of research awards involves both pre-award and post-award processes, which requires responsible allocation of available resources to ensure a sustainable model will be developed to achieve goals outlined by the institution’s strategic priorities and build the foundation to reach our goal of a research enterprise generating $25M in annual research revenue. Therefore, using business intelligence tools to utilize historical data to predict the necessary resourcing needs of the institution will allow UNBC to make strategic investments in research and remain competitive on the provincial, national and international stage. Informed decision-making when investing resources are critical to the success of any business. The goal of my MBA project is to gather critical information to be used in the development a data visualization and forecasting tool that will allow for informed decisions for the allocation of resources necessary to support the research mission at UNBC. The objectives of the MBA project are two-fold, which include the development of the business case for the UNBC data visualization tool (DVT) and also the completion of a design document. The information gathered6 from this project will be used in the future (post-MBA) to develop a data visualization tool that will allow for the on-going monitoring of UNBC’s progress towards putting in place the appropriate resources to reach $25M in annual research revenue. Specifically, the MBA project will consist of completing a comprehensive business case outlining the “business need” and potential solutions. Secondly, the MBA project will consist of developing a “design document” for an eventual tool that will be used to visualize research funding and labor information to inform business decisions for resource planning for the UNBC research enterprise. This design support system will be used by senior leadership within UNBC to effectively and efficiently make decisions to allocate resources.
Discipline: Business Administration
Content Model: info:fedora/ir:thesisCModel
Date added: 2020

Title: Growth release and carbon storage of residual live trees in a mountain pine beetle (MPB) attacked lodgepole pine stand in northern British Columbia
Contributors: Jesse McEwen (author), Art Fredeen (thesis advisor), Tom Pyker (thesis advisor), Paul Sanborn (committee member)
Abstract: Carbon (C) storage in residual live lodgepole pine trees in northern BC at Kennedy Siding was measured 11 and 12 years after a severe mountain pine beetle (MPB) epidemic. Kennedy Siding eddy covariance (EC) measurements showed that the net ecosystem productivity (NEP) was quick to recover C sink status. In this study, measurements of heights and diameters of 160 residual live lodgepole pine trees and a subset of 60 tree cores were used to calculate residual tree stem C-storage in 2017 and 2018 (36.01 and 26.71 g C m-2 yr-1 respectively). Dendrochronology analyses indicated that residual pine trees released on average 392% in the decade following versus the decade prior to MPB-attack. Stem C-storage was strongly and positively correlated with ECNEP measurements (R2=0.77) and percent downed canopy trees (R2=0.837), suggesting that growth release of residual trees was likely driven by improvements in resources (e.g. light, moisture, nutrient).
Discipline: NRES-Environmental Science
Content Model: info:fedora/ir:thesisCModel
Date added: 2019

Title: Becoming an ally
Contributors: Kara Brigden (author), Tammy Pearson (thesis advisor), Joanna Pierce (committee member), Kulraj Bhandari (committee member), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Abstract: Colonization – both historical and contemporary – has resulted in poor overall health status and other negative impacts for Indigenous people in Canada. To avoid further assimilation and colonization, non-Indigenous practitioners must become effective allies with Indigenous individuals and communities and work collaboratively to develop service approaches that are more culturally focused. My practicum with Carrier Sekani Family Services provided me with numerous opportunities such as observing and facilitating individual and group counselling sessions and participating in Carrier cultural and spiritual activities. My two main learning goals were to become an effective ally within Indigenous communities and learn to integrate traditional Indigenous healing approaches and Western clinical interventions into my own professional practice. This report discusses my practicum experiences and expresses how I will incorporate my learning into my future practice. My report also addresses complex issues such as appropriate boundaries, regular self-care, and vicarious trauma followed by recommendations.
Discipline: Social Work
Content Model: info:fedora/ir:thesisCModel
Date added: 2018

Title: Ground beetles (coleoptera: carabidae) of the Chun T'oh Whudujut Park in eastern British Columbia, Canada, and their use as bioindicators of disturbance
Contributors: Ian Higgins (author), Brent Murray (thesis advisor), Lisa Poirier (thesis advisor), Daniel Erasmus (committee member), Staffan Lindgren (committee member)
Abstract: The Chun T’Oh Wudujut is a provincial park located in the Interior Cedar-Hemlock biogeoclimatic zone. My objective was to assess the use of carabid beetles as bioindicators of change in this unique interior temperate rain forest ecosystem. Using a combination of morphotyping and DNA barcoding, I examined the diversity of carabid beetles in three different habitat types: clear-cuts, undisturbed old growth, and disturbed old growth subject to frequent human traffic. Nineteen species of carabid were observed, with the highest diversity occurring in clear-cut sites. Carabid diversity in both old growth habitats was similar, but differed from that in the clear-cuts. Temperature and relative humidity proved more variable in clear-cut sites; this may impact carabid biodiversity, and should be measured in future bioindicative studies. Several species of carabid beetles (alone and in combination) were identified as possible bioindicators, including Scaphinotus marginatus, Trechus chalybeus, Pterostichus herculaneus, and Pterostichus riparius.
Discipline: NRES-Biology
Content Model: info:fedora/ir:thesisCModel
Date added: 2019

Title: Dietary patterns of ethnic non-indigenous populations in northern British Columbia
Contributors: Yaser Ahmed (author), Mamdouh Shubair (thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia College of Arts, Social, and Health Sciences (Degree granting institution), Henry Harder (committee member), Peter MacMillan (committee member)
Abstract: Dietary transitions and acculturation of different ethnic and immigrant subpopulations in western countries are associated with change in diet patterns and increased obesity risk. Loss of the “healthy immigrant effect” have been observed in such populations, so further research is critical. The study objectives were to a) explore dietary patterns for a sample from various ethnic backgrounds in northern British Columbia, b) examine the association between dietary patterns and healthy body weight status. A cross-sectional survey instrument including a food frequency questionnaire was developed to collect data from 444 participants. Two predominant patterns were identified and termed “western” and “prudent” dietary patterns. There was a positive association between a “western” diet pattern and increased BMI (p < .05). Men had higher adherence to “western” diet patterns, and higher risk of overweight and obesity (p < .05). Interventions promoting adherence to prudent diet and retention of ethnic food habits are warranted.
Discipline: Community Health Science
Content Model: info:fedora/ir:thesisCModel
Date added: 2018

Title: Integrating dialectical behaviour therapy into my clinical practice model as a northern social worker
Contributors: Alexis (Lexi) Seida (author), Nancy Jokinen (thesis advisor), Susan Burke (thesis advisor), Jenny DeReis (committee member), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Abstract: A Master of Social Work practicum at Walmsley and Validity Counselling was completed in support of my desire to advance my general clinical skills and integrate Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) into my personal practice model. This report begins with a placing of self and localization of practice considerations to northern British Columbia. A literature review on DBT is provided as context for reflection on my learning goals, which explore topics of professional drift, private versus non-profit organization models, northern practice considerations, component versus comprehensive DBT practice, and the cultural safety of mindfulness and acceptance-based therapies. The wisdom and skills gained from this experience, particularly the integration of DBT-informed therapy into my personal practice model, are reviewed in chapters on learning outcomes and implications for practice. This practicum resulted in a strong desire to continue to practice emotion and family focused social work in Prince George, British Columbia.
Discipline: Social Work
Content Model: info:fedora/ir:thesisCModel
Date added: 2020

Title: Public health nurses' experience of collaboration with primary care providers in northern British Columbia
Contributors: Sara Pyke (author), Martha MacLeod (thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution), Neil Hanlon (committee member), Cathy Ulrich (committee member)
Abstract: Public health nurses (PHNs) and primary care providers in northern British Columbia will need to work closely together in primary care homes and interprofessional teams, but little is known about how these providers collaborate. In this study, fifteen PHNs shared their experiences of collaborating with primary care providers in day-to-day practice. Interpretive description methods of analysis (Thorne, 2008) revealed that PHNs’ experience of collaboration was characterized by the themes of power, autonomy, communication, and a public health perspective. PHNs viewed collaboration with primary care providers somewhat skeptically, but they possessed the knowledge, skills, and abilities to collaborate successfully. The facilitators of collaboration were client-centred care, professional relationships, teamwork, leadership, and direct communication. When PHNs made clients’ needs and preferences for care and services their priority, the foundational aspects of collaboration were expressed in their practice, and collaboration with primary care providers contributed to positive outcomes for clients, families, and communities.
Discipline: Nursing
Content Model: info:fedora/ir:thesisCModel
Date added: 2018

Title: The efficacy of one after school program in raising reading scores in eight Northern British Columbian's vulnerable schools
Contributors: Sherrie-Lee Douglas (author), Andrew Kitchenham (thesis advisor), Christine Ho Younghusband (committee member)
Abstract: Elementary schools in Northern British Columbia with vulnerable populations are facing a decline in the academic achievement rates of their students. School districts facing these challenges are focusing their initiatives on intensive interventions to reduce and eliminate the achievement gap affecting the vulnerable populations. The After-School Academic Proficiency (ASAP) Program was a pilot project introduced to eight elementary schools with populations that were deemed vulnerable. Reading data collected from a school district located in Northern British Columbia determined that 49% of Grade 2 students were not meeting expectations.
Discipline: Education-Multidisciplinary Leadership
Content Model: info:fedora/ir:thesisCModel
Date added: 2019

Title: Supervision and northern Social Work practice
Contributors: Savita Jaswal (author), Dawn Hemingway (thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia College of Arts, Social, and Health Sciences (Degree granting institution), Glen Schmidt (committee member), Shannon Wagner (committee member)
Abstract: This research explores how practising social service providers view and understand the role of supervision within their organizations, and what their experiences have been in regard to supervision within the social service field while working in Prince George or a neighbouring northern community in British Columbia. Participants were interviewed using a semi-structured approach, revealing the unique perspectives of social service providers within a northern context. Thematic analysis identified three major themes associated with the experiences social service providers have had with supervision: support, availability, and accountability. The recommendations provided by participants, along with the findings of this study, have the potential to influence change in the social service field, as they highlight the importance of and need for supervision.
Discipline: Social Work
Content Model: info:fedora/ir:thesisCModel
Date added: 2018

Title: A call to healing
Contributors: Jillian Wagg (author), Linda O'Neill (thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution), John Sherry (committee member), Si Transken (committee member), Jacqueline Holler (committee member)
Abstract: Policy makers working in violence against women prevention (VAWP) are increasingly calling on men and boys to become involved in efforts to reduce gender based violence. This project asked: What are the experiences of northern men involved in VAWP? Six men involved in VAWP in Northern BC were interviewed in-depth, using narrative inquiry to create and understand their stories: I Have a Story to Tell, A Call to Healing, Living Intentionally, Gentle Learnings, Never Arrived, and Moving for Independence. Key themes shared among participants include I Want to Help, It’s Personal, and Sharing Spaces. Tangible Opportunity and Personal Desire to Help and See Change were found as pathways to VAWP. Social restraints and Personal Journey’s including Trauma were identified as barriers to men‟s engagement in VAWP. Implications of this work contribute to a deeper understanding of men's experiences of VAWP.
Discipline: Education-Counselling
Content Model: info:fedora/ir:thesisCModel
Date added: 2018

Title: A Spatial Analysis of the Impact of Oil and Natural Gas Infrastructure on Farmland in the Peace River Valley of British Columbia
Contributors: Katie Eistetter (author), David Connell (thesis advisor), Scott Emmons (committee member), Arthur Green (committee member)
Abstract: With the continuous expansion of the oil and natural gas fields, there is growing concern regarding the impacts of oil and natural gas activities on the agricultural land base in northeast British Columbia. The Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) and Oil and Gas Commission (OGC) entered a binding contract, called the Delegation Agreement (DA), in an attempt to manage oil and gas activities on ALR lands and streamline the land use application process. However, with increasing activities in the region, too much prominence has been given to oil and gas development and not enough to farmland protection, which is the fundamental mandate of the Agricultural Land Commission Act (ALCA).
Discipline: Natural Resources & Environmental Studies (NRES)
Content Model: info:fedora/ir:thesisCModel
Date added: 2019

Title: Prevention of RhD alloimmunization in Northern British Columbia
Contributors: Trina Marie Fyfe (author), University of Northern British Columbia School of Health Sciences (Degree granting institution), Geoffrey Payne (thesis advisor), Josée Lavoie (thesis advisor), Russ Callaghan (committee member), Suzanne Johnston (committee member), Davina Banner-Lukaris (committee member)
Abstract: Despite best practice guidelines, international evidence suggests that the provision of anti-D prophylaxis to RhD negative pregnant women is suboptimal. Missing from the literature is research exploring the factors that perpetuate suboptimal care and continue to put RhD negative pregnant women at risk for RhD alloimmunization. The purpose of this study was to understand why RhD negative pregnant women continue to be at risk for RhD alloimmunization in northern BC. The specific research questions were: How do healthcare providers make decisions regarding the care of RhD negative pregnancies in northern BC? How do RhD negative women in northern BC experience pregnancy? A qualitative approach utilizing interpretive description was used to address the need for the development of rural centric clinical guidelines. Interviews were conducted with RhD negative women about pregnancy and healthcare providers’ experiences in caring for RhD negative pregnancies in northern BC. A Stakeholder Committee guided the research process and provided insight into data analysis to ensure applicability to practice. A qualitative approach with these two populations has provided a greater understanding into the depth of quality of care for RhD negative pregnancies and the decisions that inform patient safety by revealing nuances of care that lead to potential miscommunication and near misses. Recommendations into guideline adaptation, decision-making and health literacy in rural healthcare settings are presented.
Discipline: Health Sciences
Content Model: info:fedora/ir:thesisCModel
Date added: 2018-02

Title: Bioremediation of drill cuttings and petroleum-contaminated soil using biosurfactant-enhanced soil washing, biostimulation, and bioaugmentation
Contributors: Ibukun Oluseyi Olasanmi (author), Ron Thring (thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution), Jianbing Li (committee member), Daniel Erasmus (committee member)
Abstract: Innovative technologies to combat environmental pollution are a significant part of sustainability research due to their increasing economic and environmental impact. The present biological process-based research study described herein was conducted in three phases. It investigated the effects of rhamnolipid-enhanced soil washing (phase 1), bioremediation treatment using indigenous microorganisms (phase 2), and the effect of four specific environmental and nutritional conditions (phase 3) on the biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons (PHC) in drill cuttings and petroleum-contaminated soil obtained from sites in northeastern British Columbia. For phase 1, maximum PHC reduction recorded for total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) and the petroleum hydrocarbon fractions- F2, F3 and F4 fractions was 58.5%, 48.4%, 63.5% and 59.8% respectively for petroleum-contaminated soil, and 76.8%, 85.4%, 71.3% and 76.9% respectively for drill cuttings. In phase 2, maximum PHC reduction of TPH, F2 and F3 fractions was 94.9%, 98.8% and 94.0% respectively for petroleum-contaminated soil and 82.6%, 94.9% and 59.5% respectively for drill cuttings following 50 days of rhamnolipid-mediated biodegradation treatment. Results from experiments conducted in phase 3 confirmed the importance of oxygen availability in biodegradation and indicated the inhibitory effects of excessive addition of biosurfactants and nutrients to hydrocarbon biodegradation treatments. Promising TPH degradation results were observed in conditions that normally slow down biodegradation. TPH degradation of 59.0%, 59.8% and 56.7% were observed in experiments conducted at an average temperature of ‒7.46 °C, and in waterlogged and air-tight conditions respectively. These results provide important insight on rhamnolipid-mediated biodegradation and indicate the high potential of rhamnolipid washing and bioremediation treatments as a combined approach to reduce PHC to levels within regulatory standards.
Discipline: NRES-Environmental Science
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Date added: 2018

Title: Health needs of older women in northern British Columbia.
Contributors: Melinda A. Allison (author)
Abstract: This thesis explores the self-identified determinants of health most salient to women 65 years and older in northern British Columbia (BC). The idea of this research evolved out of a larger project based on a grant awarded to Northern Health from the BC Provincial Women's Health Network to explore these issues in women 45 years and older. Almost five hundred women from across the North contributed to the larger project through surveys and focus groups. From the larger sample a subset of the data from women 65 years and older was extracted (n=179) for further analysis, and to form the basis for this thesis. Descriptive statistics and summative themes enhanced with participant quotations have all been used to present the findings. Aspects of intersectionality provided a lens through which the data was analyzed, and social constructionism was the theoretical framework. The strongest themes which emerged out of the data are related to accessibility of care and affordable supports functionality and independence social supports and community connectedness and the role of caregiving. This thesis offers a number of recommendations based on the research findings. Study challenges and limitations are also outlined as are suggestions for future research related to women's health and wellness in northern BC.
Discipline: Social Work
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Date added: 2009

Title: Mapping wilderness character in the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area
Contributors: Lindi Anderson (author), Pamela Wright (thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia College of Science and Management (Degree granting institution), Katherine Parker (committee member), Roger Wheate (committee member)
Abstract: Wilderness is an abstract concept containing both an ecological component more generally referred to as naturalness, and a social/human component attributed with recreation; it varies geographically, culturally and jurisdictionally. This thesis focuses on a case study of the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area (M-KMA) in northern British Columbia, Canada where maintaining wilderness is central to the vision. Previous mapping within the M-KMA has focused on wildlife and resource values, whereas this thesis aimed to define and map the wilderness character of the M-KMA. This thesis assesses the current state of wilderness to potentially examine changes over time and to spatially compare wilderness with other uses such as resource potential. When wilderness character data are separated into categories (lower, moderate, high and very-high), 55% is represented in the very-high quality category and only 9% by the lower category. In addition, there is 26% overlap between high resource potential values and very-high wilderness values.
Discipline: Natural Resources & Environmental Studies
Content Model: info:fedora/ir:thesisCModel
Date added: 2018

Title: Primary care service in adult mental health
Contributors: Eddah Oseko (author), Glen Schmidt (thesis advisor), Dustin Pickens (thesis advisor), Tammy Pearson (committee member), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Abstract: This practicum report describes my experience of working with adults who presented with mental health concerns at the Primary Care Interprofessional Team (PCIPT) at Northern Interior Health Unit, Prince George. Primary care is a relatively new model in health care that seeks to move away from the old practice where treatment of mental illness was mostly provided by the general practitioners. Primary health care relies on the contributions of team members to work collaboratively to address the different needs of the clients. The purpose of my practicum was to find out how clients benefit when different disciplines work together to improve their health outcome. This report described my learning goals and objectives and how they were met through observation, reflection, and practice. The practicum experience also enabled me to further develop my social work skills and have an understanding of how mental health problems affect individual wellbeing.
Discipline: Social Work
Content Model: info:fedora/ir:thesisCModel
Date added: 2019

Title: Primary care management of alcohol use disorder in rural, remote, and northern settings.
Contributors: Scott Burrell (author), Catharine Schiller (thesis advisor), Tracey Day (committee member), University of Northern British Columbia College of Arts, Social, and Health Sciences (Degree granting institution)
Abstract: Alcohol consumption is a leading cause of substance-related morbidity and mortality globally. In Canada, there are established Guidelines for Low-Risk Drinking, which are designed to reduce the risk of disease, injury, or death by outlining recommended maximum volumes of, and frequency for, alcohol consumption (Butt, Beirness, Gliksman, Paradis, &Stockwell, 2011). Exceeding the recommended limits places individuals at risk of developing alcohol use disorder (AUD), and subsequently increases the likelihood of alcohol-related adverse health outcomes. In rural, remote, and northern British Columbia (BC), there are significant rates of AUD and alcohol-related morbidity and mortality. In these geographic areas, the responsibility for recognition and treatment of patients with AUD usually resides with the primary care provider. Primary care management of patients with AUD in BC is supported by evidence-based treatment guidelines; however, these guidelines suggest that certain patients may benefit from referral to specialist AUD services, which may be a barrier to treatment in this geographic context. In rural, remote, and northern BC, primary care providers often experience significant barriers to referral of patients outside of the home community, suggesting that the guidelines may be discordant with the realities of AUD treatment in these areas. In order to improve AUD treatment, participation and success within patients’ home communities, an integrative review was conducted to assess the optimum primary care treatment modalities within rural, remote, and northern settings. The findings from this integrative review suggest that there are some modifications to current primary care practice, which could benefit patients with AUD in rural, remote, and northern BC. In order to enhance treatment options for future patients with AUD, recommendations for primary care practice, nurse practitioner education, and further research are proposed.
Discipline: Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner
Content Model: info:fedora/ir:thesisCModel
Date added: 2018

Title: No Indians allowed
Contributors: Matthew Barager (author), Ted Binnema (thesis advisor), Jonathan Swainger (committee member), Agnes Pawlowska-Mainville (committee member)
Abstract: This thesis argues that Indians and White people who were sympathetic to Native issues episodically challenged racial discrimination and segregation during the post-war era by asserting Native people's growing citizenship rights while calling into question the cultural assumptions that underpinned such prejudice. Those participating in this discourse used analogies with global theatres of racial tension, namely the southern United States, to legitimize their protests. Indians articulated their demands for citizenship by leveraging their burgeoning political rights, their wartime contributions to Canada, and their growing economic contribution to post-war northern British Columbia. During this era, Indians, activists, and sympathetic Whites fought for the liberalization of Native drinking laws and the culturally deterministic preconceptions that motivated such legislation. Finally, newspaper reportage and public perceptions influenced, and to some degree shaped, public discourse on issues of racial discrimination as well as on Native political protest and activism.
Discipline: History
Content Model: info:fedora/ir:thesisCModel
Date added: 2019

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