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Alternate Title
Inuit in Canada: A Statistical Profile
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Heather Tait
Melissa Nepton-Riverin
Craig Clark]
Description
Information on language, housing conditions, health indicators, perceptions of water quality, harvesting and country food, education, employment, and use of communication technology.
Little Voices of Nunavut: A Study of Women's Homelessness North of 60: Territorial Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Shylah Elliott
Rian van Bruggen
Judie Bopp]
Description
Data was gathered from women experiencing or at risk for homelessness, service providers, policy makers and program managers. Highlights findings with respect to determinants and impact of homelessness, policy and bureaucratic practice environment, and gaps in service provision. Concludes with 14 recommendations.
Living Conditions of the Elders of the First Nations of Quebec: Condensed Version
E-Books
Author/Creator
Linda Simon
Living Conditions of the Elders of the First Nations of Quebec: Final Report
E-Books
Author/Creator
Linda Simon
Native Counselling Services of Alberta
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Native Counselling Services of Alberta
Description
Organization aims to assist in the holistic development and wellness of Aboriginal individuals, families and communities.
Native Leaders Ask: Where's Our Canada?
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Barnsley
Windspeaker, vol. 25, no. 1, April 2007, p. 8
Description
Aboriginal leaders, including National Chief Phil Fontaine of the Assembly of First Nations, are frustrated at the Canadian government's lack of concern for the living conditions of its Aboriginal peoples.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.8.
Native Women's Association of Canada
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Native Women's Association of Canada
Description
Provides information about the organization as well as links to publications and programs dealing with Aboriginal women's issues.
New Relationships with Aboriginal People and Communities in British Columbia: Annual Report on Progress [2007-2013]
Alternate Title
New Relationships with Aboriginal People and Communities in B.C.: Annual Report on Progress
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation British Columbia
Description
Looks at progress in communities affected by the Transformative Change Accord and the Métis Nation Relationship Accord in five keys areas: improving Crown - Aboriginal relationships, education, housing and infrastructure, health and economic opportunities.
The Northern Sustainable House: An Innovative Design Process
Alternate Title
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Report. External Research Program
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Description
Describes process of developing design for two versions of a culturally appropriate and energy efficient house. One community was located in the Yukon, the other in Nunavut.
Nowhere to Go: Homeless in Saskatoon [Part One]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Marjorie Beaucage
Description
Interviews with homeless and former homeless people as part of a campaign to give a voice to the homeless. Part 1 of 2.
Duration: 23:21.
Nunavut Housing Needs Survey: Backgrounder
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Provides summary of survey findings that will be broadened as additional data tables become available.
Outsiders in Their Homeland: Discursive Construction of Aboriginal Women and Citizenship
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jo-Anne Fiske
Yale D. Belanger
David Gregory
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 34, no. 3, 2010, pp. 71-92
Description
Discussion of the "not in my backyard" (NIMBY) syndrome including a case study of NIMBYism in a Canadian prairie community.
Pan-Territorial Report: A Study of Women's Homelessness North of 60
Alternate Title
Finding Home: Policy Options for Addressing Homelessness in Canada
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Judie Bobb
Rian van Bruggen
Shylah Elliott
Lyda Fuller
Mira Hache ... [et al.]
Description
Results of interviews or focus group sessions with 205 women (66 in the Northwest Territories, 66 in Yukon and 73 in Nunavut). Fifty-three percent were Inuit, 30 percent First Nations, 10 percent Caucasian, 5 percent Inuvialuit, 1 percent Métis, and 1 percent immigrant.
Chapter 4.5 of Finding Home: Policy Options for Addressing Homelessness in Canada edited by J. David Hulchanski, Phillippa Campsie, Shirley B.Y. Chau ... [et al.].
A Practical Guide to Housing: How to Access Housing Subsidies
E-Books
Author/Creator
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
BC Region
Prevalence and Correlates of Food Insecurity in Inuit Communities
Theses
Author/Creator
Catherine Huet
Description
Dietetics and Human Nutrition Thesis (M.Sc.)--McGill University, 2010.
Protecting Our Gifts and Securing Our Future: Eliminating Poverty Among First Nations Children
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Phil Fontaine
Paediatrics & Child Health, vol. 12, no. 8, October 2007, pp. 653-655
Description
Comments on the health and socioeconomic disparities faced by First Nations children.
QTC Final Report: Achieving Saimaqatigiingniq
Alternate Title
Qikiqtani Truth Commission Final Report: Achieving Saimaqatigiingniq
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Qikiqtani Truth Commission
Description
Commission was established to create a record of how government policies between 1950 and 1975 affected the Inuit living in the Baffin region. Report based testimonies and interviews, and archival research. Includes recommendations.
The Rainy Day Project
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nigel Kidd
Description
"A new and innovative program which seeks to assist those members of the Aboriginal community who are struggling with money management issues by utilizing a pro-active & interactive approach."
Reduction of the Cost of Living in Nunavik: Report of the Working Group
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Working Group on the Reduction of the Cost of Living in Nunavik]
Description
Provides information on socio-economic context, evaluates effectiveness and efficiency of existing measures and programs, and makes recommendations for improvements.
Report of the Ministerial Representative Matrimonial Real Property Issues on Reserves
E-Books
Author/Creator
Wendy Grant-John
The Roots of Aboriginal Homelessness in Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Andrew Leach
Description
Brief discussion of the impact of colonialism, factors which place individuals at risk for homelessness, common life experiences of the majority of the population, government responses, and list of practices needed in the continuum of care.
Service Needs and Perspectives of Hidden Homeless First Nations People in Prince Albert
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Evelyn Peters
Vince Robillard
Description
Reports findings from interviews with five groups: male youth age 15-19 years; female youth group 15-19; adult males age 20 years and over living without their dependent children; adult females age 20 years and over living without their dependent children; and individuals living with their dependent children. Interviews took place between June 13, 2005 and September 16, 2005, with 143 individuals participating.
Services for Sex Trade Workers Need More Support
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Laura Suthers
Windspeaker, vol. 25, no. 1, April 2007, p. 22
Description
Discusses how programs that aid sex trade workers require continued government support in order to maintain the much needed services.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.22.
Size and Type of Inuit Households: Changes and Trends from 1981-2001
Alternate Title
Inuit Social Trends Series
E-Books
Author/Creator
Sacha Senécal
Social Aspects Affecting Mold Growth in Ontario's First Nations Housing
Theses
Author/Creator
Susan Anne Chiblow
Description
Environment and Management Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2007.
Social Determinants of Inuit Health in Canada: A Discussion Paper
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Description
Outlines determinants and existing research for future action.
Socio-economic Impact of Treaties
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Cynthia Block
Description
Discusses the need to equip Aboriginal people with the tools for employment.
Duration: 17:44.
The Socioeconomic Status of Saskatchewan First Nation Members on Reserve: A Statistical Analysis by Sask Trends Monitor
Alternate Title
Sask Trends Monitor
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Doug Elliott
Description
Research questions whether good governance is associated with greater well-being of band members.
State of the Inner City 2010: We're in It for the Long Haul
E-Books
Author/Creator
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives--Manitoba
[Brigette DePape
Lynne Fernandez
Ellen Smirl]
Description
Focus on Winnipeg, Manitoba.
StatsUpdate: Families, Marital Status, Households & Dwelling Characteristics, 2006 Census
Alternate Title
Average Number of Dwellings Rented and in Need of Major Repairs by Province and Territory, 2001 and 2006
Average Number of Persons in Private Households by Nunavut Communities, 2001 and 2006
Distribution of Census Families by Family Structure, Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2001 and 2006
Population Aged 15 and Over by Legal Marital Status and Common-Law Relationship Status, Nunavut, 2006
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical data. 4 tables.
Structural Determinants as the Cause of Homelessness for Aboriginal Youth
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cydny Baskin
Critical Social Work, vol. 8, no. 1, 2007, p. [?]
Description
Survey which used a sample of 24 youths living in Toronto, Ontario found a strong link between homelessness and involvement in the child welfare system.
Toward Thriving Northern Communities
Alternate Title
Report (Conference Board of Canada) ; December 2010
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 11-128]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ashley Sisco
Carole Stonebridge
Description
Insights into how sustainable prosperity can be achieved in the North.
Understanding Aboriginal Intergenerational Trauma from a Social Work Perspective
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Peter Menzies
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 27, no. 2, 2007, pp. 367-392
Description
Explores men's family histories and looks for links between homelessness and intergenerational trauma.
Understanding Respiratory Conditions Among Ontario's Aboriginal Population
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bruce Minore
Mary Ellen Hill
Jungwee Park
Grace Bandoh
Rose Page ... [et al.]
Description
Findings show Aboriginal people at risk of respiratory ill-health due to uncontrollable factors combined with personal choices.
Unearthing Resistance: Aboriginal Women in the Lord Selkirk Park Housing Developments
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jim Silver
Description
Study interviewed 20 Aboriginal women to investigate how they maintain the struggle to create safe spaces for themselves and their children.
Unrealistic Funding Cap Hurting First Nations
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, April 27, 2007, p. A11
Description
Argues that the Federal government knew about the state of First Nations living conditions and budget shortfalls prior to its latest budget.
Urban Aboriginal Settlement Patterns and the Distributions of Housing Characteristics in Large Prairie Cities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Shauna L. Wouters
Evelyn Peters
Prairie Perspectives, vol. 10, 2007, pp. 30-46
Description
Looks at the housing traits of rate of home ownership, proportion of dwellings requiring major repairs, average value of dwelling units, and proportion of constructed before 1946 and data for population from census tracts within the defined city boundaries of Edmonton, Winnipeg, Regina, and Saskatoon.
Urban Aboriginal Task Force: Ottawa Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Joint Steering Committee
Urban Aboriginal Task Force (UATF)
Don McCaskill
Kevin Fitzmaurice
Description
Study focused on: education, culture and identity, political representation, housing, economic development, racism, health, economically successful residents, youth issues, and gaps in social services. Research conducted through key informant interviews, life histories, focus groups and community survey.
Sample size of 340.
"We were told we were going to live in houses": Relocation and Housing of the Mushuau Innu of Natuashish from 1948 to 2003
Theses
Author/Creator
Elisabeth Thørring Dalsbø
Description
Indigenous Studies Thesis (M.Phil.)--University of Tromsø, 2010.
Welcome News as Mike Holmes Weighs in to Housing Issue
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Isha Thompson
Windspeaker, vol. 28, no. 6, September 2010, p. 11
Description
Describes the partnering of celebrity contractor Mike Holmes with First Nations communities to build new schools and homes using green technology.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.11.
White Picket Fences: Whiteness, Urban Aboriginal Women and Housing Market Discrimination in Kelowna, British Columbia
Theses
Author/Creator
Sheila Elaine Lewis
Description
Human Geography & Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, (Okanagan), 2010.
You Can Eliminate the Stuff But Not the Memories
Alternate Title
Reflections
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Maria Campbell
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 10, October 2010, p. 5
Description
Author reflects on the challenges, adventures, and dangers of living in a small shack.
Article found by scrolling to page 5.
You Just Blink and It Could Happen: A Study of Women's Homelessness North of 60: Pan Territorial Report
Alternate Title
A Little Kindness Would Go a Long Way: A Study of Women's Homelessness in the Yukon: Territorial Report
E-Books
Author/Creator
Four Worlds Centre for Development Learning
Description
Yukon First Nation Mental Wellness Workbook
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Duu Chuu Management
Marilyn Van Bibber
Tandi Brown
Heather Holland
Description
Workbook was designed to create a toolkit of resources for front line workers, and health and social directors and staff.