Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Statistics Canada
Description
Statistical table.
2006 Aboriginal Population Profile for Thompson [Manitoba]
Alternate Title
2006 Aboriginal Population Profile for Thompson, Manitoba
2006 Aboriginal Population Profiles for Selected Cities and Communities ; no. 3
2006 Aboriginal Population Profiles for Selected Cities and Communities: Praire Provinces
Article (Statistics Canada)
E-Books
Author/Creator
Social and Aboriginal Statistics Division Analysts
Statistics Canada
2006 [Census] Aboriginal Population Profile: Thompson, Manitoba (City)
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Statistics Canada
Description
Statistical table.
Challenging the New Canadian Myth: Colonialism, Post-colonialism, and Urban Aboriginal Policy in Thompson and Brandon, Manitoba
Theses
Author/Creator
James Moore
Description
City Planning Thesis (MCP)--University of Manitoba, 2008.
City of Thompson Youth Homelessness / Housing Instability Count 2016
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marleny M. Bonnycastle
Maureen Simpkins
Description
Of those surveyed (69), 85% were Indigenous and 57% were Indigenous females; average age for youth experiencing homelessness for the first time was 18, and most common ages were 18 and 21, which coincides with "aging out of care".
Displacement, Housing and Homelessness in Northern Manitoba Communities
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
C. Lee Anne Deegan
Marleny M. Bonnycastle
Evaluation of a Pilot Paediatric Concussion Telemedicine Programme for Northern Communities in Manitoba
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael J. Ellis
Susan Boles
Vickie Derksen
Brenda Dawyduk
Adam Amadu ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Study of 20 participants assesses the effectiveness of a telemedicine programme in managing the remote diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of concussion patients. At the study’s conclusion 90% of participants met criteria for clinical recovery and close to $41 000 of treatment cost had been avoided.
Forging Partners, Opening Doors: Community School Case Studies from Manitoba and Saskatchewan
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Susan Phillips
Aboriginal Policy Research, vol. 6
Description
Studies six community schools between January and June, 2008. Chapter five from Learning, Technology, and Traditions, which is vol. 6 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the third annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.
Forging Partnerships, Opening Doors: Community School Case Studies from Manitoba and Saskatchewan
Alternate Title
SAEE Research Series; 34
Society for the Advancement of Excellence in Education Research Series ; 34
E-Books
Author/Creator
Susan M. Phillips
Housing Discrimination among a Sample of Aboriginal People in Winnipeg and Thompson, Manitoba
Alternate Title
Setting the Agenda for Change ; vol. 1
Aboriginal Policy Research ; vol. 1
Aboriginal Policy Research Conference ; 1st, 2002
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Irwin M. Cohen
Raymond R. Corrado
vol. 1
Description
Looks at perceived housing discrimination and the reactions and effects.
Chapter six from Setting the Agenda for Change, vol. 1, which is also vol. 1 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2002.
Housing Discrimination among a Sample of Aboriginal People in Winnipeg and Thompson, Manitoba
Alternate Title
Setting the Agenda for Change ; vol. 1
Aboriginal Policy Research ; vol. 1
Aboriginal Policy Research Conference ; 1st, 2002
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Irwin M. Cohen
Raymond R. Corrado
vol. 1
Description
Looks at perceived housing discrimination and the reactions and effects.
Chapter six from Setting the Agenda for Change, vol. 1, which is also vol. 1 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2002.
Housing Discrimination and Aboriginal People in Winnipeg and Thompson, Manitoba
Alternate Title
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Corrado Research and Evaluation Associates
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Description
Results of survey which asked questions about renting, homeownership and discrimination, perceived discrimination in the last five years, and how it may have impacted social cohesion.
Sample size of 300 in Winnipeg and 100 in Thompson.
MEW Outcomes Report
Alternate Title
Making Education Work (MEW): Outcomes Report 2013
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Proactive Information Services Inc.
Description
Overview of project to determine if additional services to high school students could assist grades 10 to 12 stay in school and meet graduation requirements. Involved 277 Aboriginal students at six sites across Manitoba.
Map of Community Involvement.
NHS Aboriginal Population Profile: Thompson, CY [City], Manitoba, 2011
Alternate Title
National Household Survey Aboriginal Population Profile: Thompson, CY [City], Manitoba, 2011
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Statistics Canada
Description
Statistical table.
Public Attitudes towards Indigeneity in Canadian Prairie Urbanism
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ryan Walker
Loleen Berdahl
Erin Lashta
David Newhouse
Yale Belanger
Canadian Geographer, vol. 61, no. 2, 2017, pp. 212-223
Description
Uses 2014 survey data collected from non- Indigenous residents of seven cities. Respondents were asked about a stronger Indigenous presence in governance and public places.
Re-establishing Their Lives: Issues Relating to Affordable Housing for Women and Their Children Escaping Violent Relationships in Northern Manitoba
E-Books
Author/Creator
Colin Bonnycastle
Judith Hughes
Marleny Bonnycastle
Kendra Nixon
Allison Groening
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 144: Army and Navy Airforce Building, Thompson, Manitoba
Documents & Presentations
Description
RCAP 144 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Army and Navy Airforce Building, on Monday, May 31, 1993. The file contains a variety of presentations by First Nations and Metis organizations.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 144: Opening Prayer and Opening Remarks by Bertha Wilson
Documents & Presentations
Description
The file contains an opening prayer and opening remarks for the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Army and Navy Airforce Building, on Monday, May 31, 1993. Following an opening prayer, Commissioner Bertha Wilson welcomes the participants and explains the scope, mandate, and goals of the Royal Commission.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 145: Army and Navy Airforce Building, Thompson, Manitoba
Documents & Presentations
Description
RCAP 145 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Army and Navy Airforce Building, on Tuesday, June 1, 1993. The file contains a variety of presentations by First Nations, Aboriginal organizations, government agencies, and community groups.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 145: Opening Prayer and Opening Remarks, Commissioners Bertha Wilson and Paul Chartrand
Documents & Presentations
Description
The file contains an opening prayer and opening remarks for sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Army and Navy Airforce Building, on Tuesday, June 1, 1993. Following an opening prayer Commissioner Wilson and Chartrand welcome the participants and express their hopes for the days' session.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Adrien De Groot, Commissioner, Northern Manitoba Economic Development Corporation
Documents & Presentations
Description
The file contains a presentation by Adrian De Groot, past Commissioner of the Northern Manitoba Economic Development Corporation. De Groot discusses the organization's activities with communities in Northern Manitoba; economic enterprises such as wild rice farming, mining, and trapping; sustainable development practices; the organization's mandate and goals. Following the presentation Commissioners Wilson and Chartrand discuss some of the issues raised with De Groot.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Al Adams, Deputy Mayor, City of Thompson
Documents & Presentations
Description
The file contains a presentation by Al Adams, Deputy Mayor, City of Thompson. Deputy Mayor Adams welcomes the Commission to Thompson, then discusses its' demographic and economic composition, funding concerns, co-operation with Aboriginal communities, taxation issues, and resource development. Following the presentation Commissioners Wilson and Chartrand discuss some of the issues raised with Adams.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Andrew Kirkness, Indian Council, First Nations of Manitoba, Glen McIvor, President, Wabowden Treaty Council
Documents & Presentations
Description
The file contains a presentation by Andrew Kirkness, Indian Council, First Nations of Manitoba, and President Glen McIvor of the Wabowden Treaty Council. Kirkness discusses off-reserve Treaty people's issues including relations with the Department of Indian Affairs, Bill C-31 issues, the Northern Flood Agreement, education funding, economic development, provincial funding, housing, cultural programs, hunting, justice issues, views on the Royal Commission, views on the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry, and land issues.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Dennis Riehl, Manitoba Hydro
Documents & Presentations
Description
The file contains a presentation by Dennis Riehl, Manitoba Hydro. Riehl makes a presentation on behalf of Manitoba Hydro discussing its composition and operations, its' relations with Aboriginal communities, project impacts, environmental issues, employment issues, and a series of plans being pursued to deal with past issues. Following the presentation Commissioners Chartrand and Wilson discuss some of the issues raised with Riehl and his colleague, Fred Wonnick.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Donald Saunders, York Factory Band
Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Donald Saunders
Description
The file contains a presentation by Donald Saunders, York First Nation. Saunders discusses "the relocation of the York Factory Band, the Treaty Land Entitlements, the Northern Flood Agreement, land claims and land exchanges." Following the presentation Commissioner Chartrand discusses some of the issues raised with Saunders.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Evelyn Ballantyne, Committee Member on Bill C-31 and Edith Young, Swampy Cree Tribal Council
Documents & Presentations
Description
The file contains a presentation by Evelyn Ballantyne. Ballantyne discusses Bill C-31 and its effects on the lives of Aboriginal women in Manitoba with reference to housing, discrimination, lack of consultation of women on major political decisions, and the Charlottetown Accord referendum. Edith Young discusses women's and general Aboriginal issues including loss of culture and language, violence and residential schooling, family violence, the need for financial aid, the need for healing lodges, alcoholism, and political corruption at the band level.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Hari Dimitrakopoulon, Northern Women's Development Network
Documents & Presentations
Description
The file contains a presentation by Hari Dimitrakopoulon, Northern Women's Development Network. Dimitrakopoulon discusses a report submitted to the Commission on women's economic development. Dimitrakopoulon highlights some of the content of the report which deals specifically with the socio-economic position of Aboriginal women in Northern Manitoba, and some of the reasons behind that position going back to pre-European contact days. Following the presentation Commissioners Chartrand and Wilson discuss some of the reports findings with Dimitrakopoulin.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Ila Bussidor, Sayisi Dene First Nation
Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bussidor
Sayisi
Description
The file contains a presentation by Ila Bussidor, Sayisi Dene First Nation.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Joe Michel, Keewatin Tribal Council
Documents & Presentations
Description
The file contains a presentation by Joe Michel, Keewatin Tribal Council. Michel discusses the mandate and "seriousness" of the Commission with Commissioner Wilson. Michel then discusses self-governance issues with Commissioner Wilson, and the dysfunctionality of past studies in helping Aboriginal people. Michel also discusses issues of government policy with Commissioner Chartrand.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Kathy Jensen, School of Social Work Program
Documents & Presentations
Description
The file contains a presentation by Kathy Jensen, School of Social Work Program. Jensen discusses educational opportunities in Northern Manitoba from "the perspective of the Faculty of Social Work" at the University of Manitoba, Thompson campus. Following the presentation Commissioner Chartrand discusses some of the issues raised with Jensen.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Larry Soldier, Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre
Documents & Presentations
Description
The file contains a presentation by Larry Soldier, Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre. Soldier discusses the background of the Friendship Centre, its' operations, and some of its' organizational history. Amongst the issues Soldier raises are race relations; elder's issues; recreation and youth issues; cultural programming; self-governance; housing; addictions; education; and service delivery. Following the presentation Commissioners Wilson and Chartrand discuss some of the issues raised with Soldier.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Maguerite Sanderson
Documents & Presentations
Description
The file contains a presentation by Loretta Clark, General Manager of the Communities Economic Development Fund. Clark discusses "the economic conditions and opportunities or lack of the same for Aboriginal peoples." Clark also gives some of the historical background of the CEDF, and describes its' operations. Following the presentation Commissioners Chartrand and Wilson discuss some of the issues raised with Clark.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Maguerite Sanderson
Documents & Presentations
Description
The file contains a presentation by Marguerite Sanderson. Sanderson, presenting on behalf of the Northern Women's Resource Services, discusses that organization's mandate and work in northern Manitoba "improving the situation of the Northern women and their families, in the social, economic, and political spheres." Following the presentation Commissioners Wilson and Chartrand discuss some of the issues raised with Sanderson.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Mike Garso, Split Lake Cree First Nation
Documents & Presentations
Description
The file contains a presentation by Mike Garson, Split Lake Cree First Nation. Garson discusses self-governance and self-determination; land and resources; colonization and government paternalism; water; Treaty rights; and hydro development. Following the presentation Commissioners Wilson and Chartrand discuss some of the issues raised with Garson.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Peter Sinclair, Mathias Colomb Cree Nation
Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Peter Sinclair
Mathias
Description
The file contains a presentation by Peter Sinclair, Mathias Colomb Cree Nation. Sinclair discusses "our day to day nightmare with the ongoing obstruction and interference by Government Bureaucracies." Sinclair relates some of the Cree Nation's history with regard to resource exploitation, residential schools, land use, racism, the negative impact of hydro-electric development, and related concerns. Following the presentation Commissioner Wilson discusses some of the issues raised with Sinclair after which the Commission's sitting is concluded for the day.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Rod Murphy, MP
Documents & Presentations
Description
The file contains a presentation by Rod Murphy, MP. Murphy, New Democratic Party Member of Parliament for the Federal riding of Churchill, discusses the aftermath of the Charlottetown Accord referendum, his views on Aboriginal issues in Canada, positive achievements in the recent past, educational programs, employment programs, the situation in his own riding, housing issues, transportation issues, water and infrastructure issues, health issues, child care issues, seniors issues, addictions issues, land claims issues, justice issues, the Indian Act, and resource issues.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Ron Nadeau, Native Communications Inc.
Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains a presentation by Mr. Ron Nadeau of Native Communications Inc. Nadeau discusses the history of his organization and the importance of Aboriginal broadcasting, government funding, broadcasting in the Cree language, and their relationship with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Following the presentation is a discussion between Nadeau and Commissioner Blakeney and Paul Chartrand on broadcasting in northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Ron Nadeau, Native Communications Incorporated
Documents & Presentations
Description
The file contains a presentation by Ron Nadeau, Native Communications Incorporated. Nadeau discusses the operation of Aboriginal broadcasters like NCI in Canada, touching on mandate, cultural, government policy, and funding issues. Following the presentation Commissioners Wilson and Chartrand discuss some of the issues raised with Nadeau.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Sandra DeLaronde, Keewatin Community College
Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains a presentation by Sandra DeLaronde and Doug Lovestead focusing on post-secondary education, giving the history of Keewatin Community College and statistics on Aboriginal student graduation rates. Proposals include the establishment of an Aboriginal council that participates in the decision making process of Keewatin Community College, and the establishment of an Aboriginal learning centre at The Pas and Thompson campuses. Following the presentation is a discussion with the Commissioners.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Sydney McKay, Manitoba Metis Federation, Freda Lundmark, Metis Women of Manitoba
Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sydney McKay
Freda Lundmark
Description
The file contains a presentation by Sydney McKay of the Manitoba Metis Federation (Thompson Region), and Freda Lundmark, Metis Women of Manitoba. Lundmark discusses Metis youth, employment, cultural, recreational, education, Elders, housing, child care, child support, gender and employment, curricula, Aboriginal languages (including Michif, Cree, and Saulteaux), jurisdiction, justice, health, and general concerns of Metis women and youth in Northern Manitoba.
A Safe Distance
Alternate Title
The Next Step
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Tina Horne
Description
Short documentary about services offered to battered women in the communities of Portage La Prairie and Thompson, Manitoba and the West Bay Reserve, Ontario.
Duration: 27:40.
A Search For Understanding: Homelessness in Northern Manitoba
Alternate Title
A Search For Understanding: A Proposal For Researching Native Homelessness in Northern Manitoba
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Greg Fidler
Colin Bonnycastle
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 5, Articulating Aboriginal Paradigms: Implications for Aboriginal Social Work Practice, November 2003, pp. 261-269
Description
Looks at a proposed study to complete a formative evaluation of a homeless shelter in Thompson Manitoba by gathering information regarding the actual experiences of people involved in and around the shelter.
Tracking the Westernization of Urban Aboriginal Gambling in Canada's Prairie Provinces
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Y. D. Belanger
R. J. Williams
S. Y. Prusak
International Gambling Studies, vol. 17, no. 1, 2017, pp. 1-19
Description
Reports results of survey conducted with 1114 individuals in 15 cities.
Tracking the Westernization of Urban Aboriginal Gambling in Canada's Prairie Provinces
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Y. D. Belanger
R. J. Williams and S. Y. Prusak
International Gambling Studies, vol. 17, no. 1, 2017, pp. 1-19
Description
Study focused on how participation in gambling effected traditional beliefs. Involved survey of 1114 individuals in 15 cities.
Youth Homelessness: Including the Voices of Youth Who Are Homeless or at Risk of Becoming Homeless in Northern Manitoba: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marleny Bonnycastle
Maureen Simpkins
Description
Researchers consulted with service providers, youth, municipal government workers, community members, and researchers and students from local universities. Identifies structural issues, systems failures, and individual, family and relational factors.