Overview of population health status, health determinants, developments in Aboriginal health policy and strategic framework developed by the Interior Health Authority in British Columbia.
Developed to equip First Nations administrative authorities with the tools, programs and services to support their communities and improve the overall quality of life on the reserve through income assistance.
Discusses principles to help address mental wellness in youth, socio-economic factors that increase the risk of suicide, and protective factors and strategies, services and programs offered to Indigenous youth.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 23, no. 1, 2003, pp. 113-133
Description
Argues that gender specific strategies must be used, looks at the frequency of local health care visits and finds three major problems in the health care system including lack of confidentiality.
Discusses the creation and accomplishments of the Kitsaki Development Corporation, an economic development and investment arm of the La Ronge Indian Band.
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, vol. 8, no. 2, April 2010, pp. 258-270
Description
Outlines the research process, key challenges and lessons learned in a collaborative First Nations suicide prevention project conducted with eight north-western Manitoba First Nations communities.
Econometric analysis did not find a statistically significant impact of broadband availability on employment growth and average earnings growth in the study sample of 241 First Nations reserves.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 7, no. 2, Fall, 2011, pp. 40-54
Description
Looks at community planning involving cultural traditions and the land from a First Nations perspective.
[One or more images have been omitted from this article due to copyright restrictions. These images are accessible in the print version of this journal.]
Looks at an urban Aboriginal reserve, within the city of Sydney, Nova Scotia which uses a business approach to government, management and socio-economic development.
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)
Description
Looks at the fund created in 2007-2008 for solid waste management, energy systems, local roads and bridges, and planning and skills development projects on reserves.
Documentary about children being forced to leave their reserves in order to attend high school. Follows a student from Kingfisher Lake First Nation to Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Between 2000 and 2011 seven students from remote First Nations have been found dead in Thunder Bay.
Duration: 33:11.
A Guide to the Indian and Northern Affairs Canada "File History Cards", 1872-c1980
Guide pour les Fiches sur l'historique de dossiers des Affaires Indiennes et du Nord Canada, 1872-c1980
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
Description
Lists subject file blocks and subsections, and contains guide to various fiches used by Indian Affairs and its predecessors to track files created in headquarters central registry.
English guide follows French version.
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 04-043
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Policy and Research Division]
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Description
Evaluated local economic development by looking at connection to cities, economic base, local capacity, housing, and recent growth. Compared 239 communities based on location and population size. Used 1996 and 2001 Census of Canada Community Profiles, 2001 Business Register and First Nations Profile Database.
Urban and Regional Planning Project (M.PL.)--Queen's University, 2016.
Includes case studies of Westbank First Nation, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, and Long Plain First Nation.
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bert Waslander
Tyler Minty
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Description
Compared 239 First Nations communities to similar mainstream communities matched by location and population size using five variables: connection to cities, economic base, local capacity, housing and recent growth.
Looks at demographic statistics in three treaty areas, social determinants of health, maternal and child health, cancer, communicable diseases and environmental health.
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)
Description
Study found market-driven initiatives were required, but no evidence of need for fund dedicated to credit enhancement, or that fund had increased home ownership and reduced reliance on federal assistance for social housing.
FNQLHSSC [First Nation of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission] Research Department
Description
Topics included external environment, housing and infrastructure, nutrition, employment and economic development, education, justice and safety, health and social services, identity, and governance.
Examines social development policies, human resources, client assessment practices, services and programs, data management resources and research opportunities on reserves.
Slide show accompanied by text describing the northeastern Manitoba reserve. Awarded a Webby Award by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Science for best use of photography.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 11, no. 4, Autumn, 1987, pp. 287-314
Description
Using the Ojibway Grassy Narrows reservation in Ontario to analyze the negative socioeconomic impact of a lack of Indigenous autonomy and control over their own land and resources.
Report on the Health of British Columbians: Provincial Health Officer’s Annual Report 2001
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Office of the Provincial Health Officer [British Columbia]
Description
Looks at health status, community environments, healthy growth and development, physical environment, health services, and disease and injury prevention. Identifies areas where significant health benefits can be made.
Related material: Pathways to Health and Healing (Second Report).
Finding Home: Policy Options for Addressing Homelessness in Canada
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
National Council of Welfare
Description
Chapter 6.1 from: Finding Home: Policy Options for Addressing Homelessness in Canada edited by J. David Hulchanski, Phillippa Campsie, Shirley B.Y. Chau, Stephen H. Hwang, Emily Paradis.
Focusses on 49 First Nations locations that are more than 100 km away from an automated banking machine or financial institution branch, or do not have an identifiable travel route to them. Also discusses size of community population and proximity to other communities, and their scores according to the Community Well-Being index.
"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record .
Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.