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Protecting Sacred Indigenous Burial Sites in Canada
No full textThis paper was originally written for Dr. David Chariandy, English 209: Race, Borders, Empire. The assignment asked students to provide a clear thesis (argument) on a film or book-length text from the course, and exhibit your own independent research on relevant social or literary issues. The paper uses MLA citation style.
Since European contact with North America, Indigenous peoples and their identities have continuously been attacked and threatened. Sacred burial practices have been a part of Indigenous cultures for hundreds of years. Leanne Simpson’s book, Islands of Decolonial Love: Stories and Songs, is used to demonstrate how traditional cultural practices interconnect with the health and well-being of Indigenous peoples. This interconnection is severed by colonizers and settlers who destroy sacred burial sites. The Canadian government fails to protect sacred burial sites even after messages of reconciliation. Locating and protecting sacred burial sites would be key to reconnect Indigenous peoples to their ancestral grounds
Radicalization of Airspace Security: Prospects and Botheration of Drone Defense System Technology
Get PDFThe development of a comprehensive and decisive drone defense integrated control system that can provide maximum security is crucial for maintaining territorial integrity and accelerating smart aerial mobility to sustain the emerging drone transportation system (DTS) for priority-based logistics and mobile communication. This study explores recent developments in the design of robust drone defense control systems that can observe and respond not only to drone attacks inside and outside a facility but also to equipment data such as CCTV security control on the ground and security sensors in the facility at a glance. Also, it considered DDS strategies, schema, and innovative security setups in different regions. Finally, open research issues in DDs designs are discussed, and useful recommendations are provided. Effective means for drone source authentication, delivery package verification, operator authorization, and dynamic scenario-specific engagement are solicited for comprehensive DDS design for maximum security
Received: 2023-03-07
Revised: 2023-04-2
Russia's Role in the Far-Right Truck Convoy: An analysis of Russian state media activity related to the 2022 Freedom Convoy
Get PDFNearly a year after the start of Canada’s 2022 Freedom Convoy—a series of protests and blockades that brought together a wide variety of far-right activists and extremists, as well as ordinary Canadians who found common ground with the aggrieved message of the organizers—the question of whether and to what degree foreign actors were involved remains largely unanswered. This paper attempts to answer some of those questions by providing a brief but targeted analysis of Russia’s involvement in the Freedom Convoy via media and social media. The analysis examines Russian involvement in the convoy through the lenses of overt state media coverage, state-affiliated proxy websites, and overlap between Russian propaganda and convoy content on social media. The findings reveal that the Russian state media outlet RT covered the Freedom Convoy far more than any other international media outlet, suggesting strong interest in the far-right Canadian protest movement on the part of the Russian state. State-affiliated proxy websites and content on the messaging platform Telegram provide further evidence of Russia’s strategic interest in the Freedom Convoy. Based on these findings, it is reasonable to infer that there was Russian involvement in the 2022 truck convoy, though the scope and impact remain to be determined.
Received: 2023-01-13Revised: 2023-01-24
2022 WEST COAST SECURITY CONFERENCE WELCOMING REMARKS
Get PDFOn November 21, 2022, Candyce Kelshall, President of the Canadian Association for Security and Intelligence Studies Vancouver, delivered her welcome remarks for the 2022 West Coast Security Conference. During her welcoming remarks she stated that the conference was designed for Canada, its military, law enforcement, and the public safety community. Kelshall spoke about the importance of the public safety community considering the emergence of new threat actors and new technologies, changing from state-based responses to identity-based responses when assessing new threats, adapting to changing norms, and collaborating beyond boundaries.
Received: 2022-12-27Revised: 2022-12-2
NATO’S CONCEPT FOR THE DETERRENCE AND DEFENCE OF THE EURO-ATLANTIC AREA
Get PDFOn November 21, 2022, Brigadier-General (retired) Jay Janzen, Director of Strategic Communications with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, presented NATO’s Concept for the Deterrence and Defence of the Euro-Atlantic Area at the 2022 West Coast Security Conference. The presentation was followed by a question-and-answer period with questions from the audience and CASIS-Vancouver executives. The key points discussed were NATO’s renewed focus on deterrence and defence, the concept of Deter and Defend, and the new force model.
Received: 2023-01-06Revised: 2023-01-0
DIVERSITY DISCUSSION: INTENTIONALITY AND BLINDSPOTS
Get PDFOn November 22, 2022, Dr. Michael Peters, Director of the Naval Reserve Professional Development and Mentorship Program for the Royal Canadian Navy presented Diversity Discussion: Intentionality and Blindspots. The presentation was followed by a question-and-answer period with questions from the audience and CASIS Vancouver executives. The key points discussed were the benefits and challenges surrounding Diversity and Inclusion programs, the need for intentionality and accountability in the creation and implementation of the programs, and the ways in which role modelling and mentorship from those in leadership positions helps to foster and sustain an environment conducive to diversity and inclusion.
Received: 2022-12-30Revised: 2023-01-0
INFORMATION INTEGRITY LAB AND THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUING DIGITAL EDUCATION FOR INTELLIGENCE PROFESSIONALS
Get PDFOn November 22, 2022, Alan Jones, Executive Advisor in the University of Ottawa Professional Development Institute (uOttawa PDI), presented Information Integrity Lab and the Importance of Continuing Digital Education for Intelligence Professionals. The presentation was followed by a question-and-answer period with questions from the audience and CASIS Vancouver executives. The focus of the presentation was the role of uOttawa PDI in regard to educating on national security
POLICING DURING CRISES AND IN AN ERA OF NEW CHALLENGES
Get PDFOn November 24, 2022, Chief Constable Del Manak of the Victoria Police Department presented on Policing During Crises and in an Era of New Challenges. The presentation was followed by a question-and-answer period with questions from the audience and CASIS Vancouver executives. The key points of discussion were the methods of dealing with protests, priorities and issues during protests, the lessons learned during the Ottawa Freedom Convoy protest, and the benefits of collaboration between police agencies.
Received: 2022-12-20Revised: 2022-12-2
Improving First Nations Health Using Digital Health Technologies
Get PDFBackground:
Integration of digital health technologies in First Nations communities promises to enhance access to health services and improve health outcomes; however, little is known about the extent and impacts on First Nations health, especially following the pandemic. This study aims to synthesize published literature to determine what is known about the topic, and to understand the First Nations care experiences with digital health technologies and identify care gaps and areas for improving health care outcomes.
Research Questions:
1) What is the role of digital health technologies in the care and communication for First Nations? 2) How do First Nations receiving care and healthcare professionals providing care with the support of digital health technologies describe their experiences?
Methods:
A mixed methods approach will be used consisting of two stages. In stage 1, a scoping review based on the Joanna Brigg’s Institute (JBI) methodology will be conducted and a review protocol will be developed and published to enhance rigor. Results will be reported following the PRISMA-ScR reporting guidelines. Findings will determine whether a systematic review is warranted and inform stage two of the research. Engagement of Indigenous communities will be initiated prior to stage two, to ensure interest and establishment of research partnerships and to follow the OCAP principles. Stage 2 will involve semi-structured interviews and the arts-based research method, digital storytelling.
Outcomes:
Findings will serve to inform nursing education, practice, and policy relevant to First Nations access to care and the use of digital health technologies in their care
Indigenous Network Researchers’ Perceptions of Readiness to Practice Indigenous Health Research
Get PDFThe concept of Indigenous Readiness to Practice (RTP) encompasses the capability of healthcare professionals to execute their responsibilities competently and effectively. Indigenous RTP takes into account the distinctive cultural, historical, and social background of Indigenous people and their contribution to delivering culturally appropriate health and education services. The aim of this knowledge translation initiative was to utilize the Indigenous RTP framework and identify the skills required for a researcher to operate within the field of Indigenous health.
Eleven researchers and staff members from an Indigenous health research network participated in a knowledge translation event that combined Western and Indigenous qualitative research methodologies, using a talking circle format. The participants were queried about the competencies necessary for conducting ethical Indigenous health research.
Eleven key areas were recognized as the foundation of Indigenous RTP research, including: On-boarding experiences, relational disposition, cultural immersion, decolonized practice, educational experiences, personal attributes, professional development experiences, clinical experience, social experiences, Indigenous professional support, cognitive aspects, and research skills.
Although there was considerable overlap with the domains of Indigenous readiness to practice, there were also distinct competencies specific to Indigenous health researchers. This study will serve as the basis for creating and utilizing an evaluation tool to track changes over time in an individual's preparedness to conduct health research within Indigenous contexts