Canadian Institute for Research on Regional Development
Description
Profiles select initiatives developed by the Eel River Bar First Nation, Labrador Inuit Development Corporation, Lennox Island First Nation, and Membertou, a Mi'kmaw community.
Basic definitions and information about on-reserve real property rights following separation or divorce of married or common-law couples. Not intended to provide legal advice.
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Description
Demographics provided include, health, education, social conditions, housing, self-government of First Nations and Canadians living north of the 60th parallel.
Urban Aboriginal Housing: Challenges and Opportunities
E-Books
Description
Attendees of meeting included representatives from the housing industry, financial sector, community-based organizations and various government sectors. Report summarizes common themes that arose in discussions.
Examines the initial three months of operation of this collaborative body for community enhancement. Report forms part of the Bridges and Foundations Project on Urban Aboriginal Housing.
HIV/AIDS among Aboriginal Persons in Canada: A Continuing Concern
E-Books
Author/Creator
[HIV/AIDS Epidemiology and Surveillance
Centre for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
Population and Public Health Branch
Health Canada]
Description
Report published annually; 2003 edition.
Most relevant sections located on p. 31-41..
Entire document on one pdf. To access information, scroll to appropriate page.
Annual report recommends that the Federal Government clarify the mandate and procedure of the Research Funding Division of the Department of Indian Affairs to make sure that First Nations are treated fairly when applying to the Department for funding. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Explains the status and inquiry process of some 57 claims before the Commission. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Reports include rulings on Government of Canada objections relating to First Nations: Athabasca Denesuline, Lac La Ronge, Mikisew Cree, Walpole Island, Sand Bay. Alexis, James Smith, Kluane, Peepeekisis, and rulings on First Nations objections regarding First Nations of: Canupawakpa Dakota and James Smith. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Presented to the Indian Taxation Advisory Board and the Research and Analysis Directorate, Policy and Strategic Direction Branch of the Department of Indian Affairs.