Canada

Discusses the impact of aboriginal empowerment on forestry activities and how it derives from differences between dominant values in Canadian society and those of most aboriginal peoples.

Looks at Aboriginal-type souvenirs, their production and how they are sold, Canadian laws and intellectual property.

Offers practical advice and guidance on how to work effectively within the context of the differing viewpoints, expectations and concerns of Aboriginal peoples.

Law Thesis (Ph.D.)--York University, 2010.

Special report describing the growth of privately-owned businesses in Canada.

Comments on the fast growth of Aboriginal business owners.

Statistics on current status, key characteristics, areas for improvement and potential growth.

Statistical tables, pie charts and brief highlights.

Statistical tables, pie charts and brief highlights.

Statistical tables, pie charts and brief highlights.

Statistical tables, pie charts and brief highlights.

Links to questionnaires and reporting guides, description, data sources and methodology, and information on data accuracy.

Topics include overview of First Nation Forestry Program, basics of starting a business, sources of capital, Fort Apache Timber Company, Silviculture Contracting company, ecotourism, and natural resource-based negotiations with industry and governments.

Based on sample of 22 on-reserve businesses regarding structure, capital, information channels and problems.

Specifically designed for women. Topics include developing a business model, interactive marketing, and financing.

Looks at factors influencing knowledge transfer and exchange, development of relationships, integration of research with tradition, and influences on research utilization.

Guide for conducting workshops on Aboriginal approach to proficiency in reading, document and computer use, numeracy, written and oral communication, evaluation of information, and continuous learning. For use with Participant Workbook.

Aboriginal approach to proficiency in reading, document and computer use, numeracy, written and oral communication, evaluation of information, and continuous learning. For use with Facilitor Guide.

Discusses culturally appropriate objectives for literacy projects aimed to address the gap in programs and resources.

Looks at twelve concepts that emerged from a study of staff working with Aboriginal organizations in poverty stricken neighborhoods, as well as the need for support from funders and administrators.

Provides overview of organizations working to support fathers and father-figures and the practices being used to encourage participation in programs.

Looks at the regulatory and legislative barriers to address accessibility of capital for First Nations businesses and communities in Atlantic Canada. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 64.

Barriers included lack of access to legitimate, affordable financial services and capital, absence of employment and benefits systems, increased consequences of poor decisions, lack of trust in financial institutions, and structural problems created by relationship with the government. Recommends efforts focus on educating individuals through culturally appropriate training, and building capacity of Aboriginal governments and institutions.

Sample size was 968 and survey was conducted January through April 2015. Recommendations developed based information gathered on demographics, Five Pillars of Financial Literacy (planning and managing financial affairs, public and private benefits, products and services, and protection from fraud), life events, and barriers to financial literacy.

Website contains links to: on-line courses, workshops, scholarships, conferences, etc.

Canadian map.

Anthropology and Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, 1996.

Document structured into eight categories: table of URLs to related documents and sites; background information; selected journal articles; resources for health care professionals; resources for other professionals; tobacco control strategies; online resources for Aboriginal peoples; and themes found in research and their implications for future investigations.

University of Saskatchewan author David Natcher was a member of the panel.

Forestry Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of British Columbia, 2008.

Looks at the legal and regulatory basis of forest management, and assess how new tenure systems might be developed that would uphold traditional values while providing economic and employment opportunities.

Looks at Aboriginal forestry in Canada and the driving forces behind advancement.

Examines issues and options regarding the development of culturally appropriate accreditation standards. Consists of literature review and survey of 28 organizations, of which 15 were Aboriginal agencies involved in provision of child and family services.

Looks at strategies to protect vulnerable groups from gambling related harm.

Identifies current literature and suggests some areas for further research on issues surrounding gaming.

Explores the definition(s) of gangs, describes characteristics of several Aboriginal gangs in Canada, and outlines the risk factors of gang involvement for Aboriginal youth and young adults.

Contends that the societal mistreatment of Aboriginal peoples has caused a rise in gang activity.

Discusses whether it is reasonable to label the events of the Indian Residential Schools era as genocide. Bachelor thesis towards an undergraduate degree in Human Rights--Malmö University, 2015.

Lists books, theses, journal articles, and government publications with alphabetical index by groups and languages and geographical locations. 3rd edition. Text in English and French.

Attempts to examine Aboriginal governance in light of large-scale developments in the areas of global and regional integration.

Outlines principle challenges and possible actions to address them.

By ranking First Nation communities the researchers at the Frontier Centre for Public Policy analyze information intended to "help point [communities] in the direction of better governance practices."

Examines whether exercising right of self-government is subject to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Examines the ongoing debate regarding the application of the Charter to Aboriginal governments.