Social Issues

Shows community locations and approximate number of residents.

Outlines research findings in the areas of cross cultural care, infectious disease, social determinants of health, maternal-child care, and addiction medicine.

Overview encompasses the past and present structure, mandate, activities and finances of the AHF during 2007-2008.

Discusses the progress of Nunavut’s socio-economic goals and the challenges in advancing their economic and social objectives while coping with economic, social and environmental changes.

Overview encompasses the past and present structure, mandate, activities and finances of the AHF during 2008-2009.

Discusses the progress of Nunavut’s socio-economic and environmental performance based on its investments in wealth-generating capital by looking at demographic trends and developments in the areas of education, health, social well-being and income.

Highlights of survey meant to assess progress towards reconciliation in three areas: relationships, respect, and opportunities.

Provides brief information, updates, and progress on initiatives taking place in each of four regions: Western, Prairie, Central, and Atlantic.

Provides brief information, updates, and progress on initiatives taking place in each of four regions: Western, Prairie, Central, and Atlantic.

Highlights of survey meant to assess progress towards reconciliation by measuring five dimensions: historical acceptance, race relations, institutional integrity, equality and equity, unity.

Reports responses of 319 individuals who were asked questions about family life, income nd employment, education, housing and homeless, public accommodation, harassment and violence, police interactions and prisons, health and identity documents. Related material: 2008 Survey Results.

Highlights of survey meant to assess progress towards reconciliation by measuring five dimensions: race relations, equality and equity, unity, institutional integrity, and historical acceptance.

Australian companies reported on initiatives such as employment, incorporating businesses into the supply chain, investing in education, building capacity in organizations, and educating workforce about history and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Purpose of count is to obtain estimate of extent of homelessness, identify demographic characteristics of the population, and track trends by comparing results to those of previous counts.

Statistics on age, days of homelessness, stays in emergency shelters, length of residence in the city, reasons for coming to Saskatoon, causes of housing loss, sources of income, etc. Eighty-eight percent of those who were experiencing homelessness self-identified as being Indigenous.

Survey consisted of 15 questions in the areas of shared understanding of history, authentic relationships, cultures and worldviews, political, economic and social systems, and racism. In addition 6 demographic questions were asked to determine the characteristics of those who responded. Related material: Saskatchewan's Public Opinion on Reconciliation: Results from a 2019 Provincial Survey.

National public opinion survey conducted online (in the provinces) and by telephone (in the Territories) with a representative sample of 5,732 Canadians (ages 18 and over), including 645 persons who identified themselves as Indigenous, between December 14, 2018 and January 16, 2019. Related material: Executive Summary.

Survey meant to assess progress towards reconciliation across five dimensions: race relations, equality and equity, unity, institutional integrity, and historical acceptance.

First Nation lawyer discusses social justice advocacy for Indigenous peoples, how lawyers can best advocate those who are discriminated against in the civil and criminal justice system and the tools that are available to address judicial inequities. Duration: 52:43.

Special Education, Educational Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 1999.

Presents a group of youth rapping about their life experiences on 20th street in Saskatoon.

Material for four episodes: Indigenous in the City, It's Time, Whose Land is it Anyway? and At the Crossroads.

Looks at "Concrete Indians" living in urban communities. Duration: 45:10.

Discusses several strategies: improve the economic and social well-being of Aboriginal people, develop healthier, more self-sufficient communities, and participate in Canada’s political, social and economic development.

Outlines the history of alcoholism in Aboriginal communities, and looks at combining western medicine and traditional healing methods to help Aboriginal people rebuild and sustain a healthy lifestyle.

Report found that Indigenous Australians were 3 times more likely to go to a hospital with injuries due to interpersonal violence, falls, and transportation-related injuries.

Discusses history behind development of upcoming conference and its important for social development.

Looks at the sharp increase in young adult male suicides from the 1980s to substantially higher levels.

Looks at the value and relevance of a funding program that assists the creative and professional development of emerging Aboriginal artists.

Argues that there is no quick fix for long standing health problems, but the answer lies in a sustained effort to improve the standard of living and health care services for all Aboriginal peoples.

Guide provides a step-by-step approach in developing a business plan.

"This document aims to capture the work and the learnings of the Aboriginal Capacity Café, a community-based event that gives youth an opportunity to speak their truth so that adults can learn about the experience of Aboriginal youth."

Overview of reasons for health disparities and three composite case histories.

Review and synthesis of theory and research on major issues.

Chapter from The Social Determinants of Health in Manitoba edited by Lynne Fernandez, Shauna MacKinnon, and Jim Silver. Material presented as exhibit 130 from the Phoenix Sinclair Inquiry.

Reports on outcomes for children and caregivers who were enrolled at One World Child Development Centre in Calgary.

Report highlights significant key indicators and gaps affecting Aboriginal children and makes recommendations to improve their living conditions and well-being.

Highlights issues and challenges, and profiles promising practices under three themes: root causes of abuse and neglect, prevention and early intervention strategies, and supports for the child welfare workforce.

Promotes need for outreach Paediatric service to reduce hospitalization, improvements to housing and food, and cross-cultural awareness training for hospital staff.