The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal on First Nations Child Welfare: Why if Canada Wins, Equality and Justice Lose
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cindy Blackstock
Children and Youth Services Review, vol. 33, no. 1, January 2011, pp. 187-194
Description
Discusses how First Nations children on reserves receive less child welfare funding than other children in Canada despite the fact that First Nations children have higher child welfare needs.
Cannabis Use Among Aboriginal Youth in the Non-Aboriginal Child Protection Services System
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Randall Waechter
Eman Leung
Christine Wekerle
Maryln Bennett
The Map Research Team
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 6, no. 1, 2011, pp. 114-125
Description
Looks at the relationship between cannabis use in aboriginal youth and a positive identification with their CPS (Child Protection Services) caseworker.
Casinos Paying Off in Jobs, Higher Self-Esteem
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Diane Adams
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 9, October 2011, p. 21
Description
Comments on the Bear Claw Casino and hotels' success including employing thousands of First Nations people.
Article located by scrolling to page 21.
Changing Land Tenure, Defining Subjects, Neoliberalism and Property Regimes on Native Reserves
Alternate Title
Rethinking the Great White North: Race, Nature, and the Historical Geographies of Whiteness in Canada
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Jessica Dempsey
Kevin Gould
Juanita Sundberg
Description
Advocates for promotion of private property ownership as opposed to collective ownership as the path to poverty reduction.
Chapter 12 from Rethinking the Great White North: Race, Nature, and the Historical Geographies of Whiteness in Canada edited by Andrew Baldwin, Laura Cameron and Audrey Kobayashi.
Child, Nation, Race and Empire: Child Rescue Discourse, England, Canada and Australia, 1850-1915
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Xiaobei Chen
Canadian Historical Review, vol. 92, no. 3, September 2011, pp. 557-559
Description
Book review of: Child, Nation, Race and Empire: Child Rescue Discourse, England, Canada and Australia, 1850-1915 by Shurlee Swain and Margot Hillel.
Children First: The Aboriginal Advisor's Report on the Status of Aboriginal Child Welfare in Ontario
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
John Beaucage
Description
Looks at key themes which emerged from year long consultations with Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal Children's Aid Societies, service providers and organizations.
CMHC Research on Aboriginal Housing
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Description
List of French and English publications includes project profiles, items in pamphlet series, research highlights, and research reports published between 1957 and 2011.
Collaboration to End Violence: National Aboriginal Women's Forum: Report on Outcomes and Recommendations from Working Sessions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
AMR Planning & Consulting
Description
Key themes included community involvement, holistic approach to programs and services, empowerment, relationship building, leadership, need for national strategy, and accessibility.
Colonialism as a Broader Social Determinant of Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Karina Czyzewski
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 2, no. 1, Health and Well-being, 2011, pp. 1-14
Description
Looks at the influences of colonialism on Aboriginal mental health with emphasis on the effects of intergenerational trauma on communities.
Community Assessment of a Gang Exit Strategy for Winnipeg, Manitoba: A Community-Academic Collaboration between the Gang Action Interagency Network and University of Manitoba
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Carolyn Snider
Floyd Wiebe
Jamil Mahmood
Tammy Christensen
Kate Kehler
Matt Fast
Description
Reports results of youth and stakeholder consultations and reviews of exit programs and strategies.
Community Guide to End Violence against Aboriginal Women
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Donna Grau
Tannis Smith
Description
Covers different types of violence, best practices, and culturally relevant resources to help Aboriginal women.
Community Resilience, Adaptation, and Innovation: The Case of the Social Economy in La Ronge
Alternate Title
Linking, Learning, Leveraging: Social Enterprises, Knowledgeable Economies, and Sustainable Communities
Research Report Series (Centre for the Study of Co-operatives) ; no. 11-01
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kimberly Brown
Isobel M. Findlay
Robert Dobrohoczki
Research Report Series (Centre for the Study of Co-operatives)
Description
Study examines the role players and organizations have in the development of economic, social and cultural well-being of the community and highlights key opportunities and challenges.
The Community Well-Being Index (CWB): Measuring Well-Being in First Nations and Non-Aboriginal Communities, 1981-2006
E-Books
Author/Creator
Erin O'Sullivan
Description
Uses income, education, housing and labour force activity to determine socio-economic well-being of First Nations, Inuit and non-Aboriginal communities.
A Comparison of First Nations and Non-Aboriginal Children Investigated for Maltreatment in Canada in 2003
Alternate Title
CECW Information Sheet ; no. 66
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bruce MacLaurin
Nico Trocmé
Barbara Fallon
Cindy Blackstock
Lisa Pitman
Megan McCormack
Description
Looks at the Mesnmimk Wasatek Report for influences affecting First Nations children in the Canadian child welfare system.
Constructing Crime: Contemporary Processes of Criminalization
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Rosemary Cairns Way
Canadian Journal of Women and the Law, vol. 23, no. 1, 2011, pp. 365-374
Description
Book review of: Constructing Crime edited by Janet Mosher and Joan Brockman.
Creating a Path by Walking It - A Year in Review of Pohna: Keepers of the Fire
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Karen Erickson
Patti LaBoucane-Benson
Fiona Hossack
Alberta Law Review, vol. 48, no. 4, Special Issue: Restorative Justice, May 2011, pp. 945-964
Description
Uses five case studies from the gang intervention and diversion program developed for at-risk youth in Edmonton.
Creating Fragile Dependencies: Corporate Social Responsibility in Canada and Ecuador
Theses
Author/Creator
Ineke Catharina Lock
Description
Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2011.
Creating Inclusive Space for Aboriginal Scholars and Scholarship in the Academy: Implications for Employment Equity Policy
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Karen A. Roland
Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, no. 118, February 24, 2011, pp. 1-33
Description
Study of 16 Aboriginal scholars currently or formerly employed as professors in Ontario; examines the under-representation of Indigenous scholars in the academy and especially in regard to retention. Findings illustrate the need for employment equity policy which addresses issues of recruitment and the valuation of Indigenous scholarship.
Cree Vision of Plan Nord
E-Books
Author/Creator
Cree Nations of Eeyou Istchee
The Crisis of Chronic Disease Among Aboriginal Peoples: A Challenge for Public Health, Population Health and Social Policy
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Jennifer O’Neill
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 7, no. 1, Social Networks and Health, March 2011, p. 66
Description
Book review of: The Crisis of Chronic Disease Among Aboriginal Peoples: A Challenge for Public Health, Population Health and Social Policy by J. Reading.
Deliberate Self-Harm in an Incarcerated Population of Youth: An Examination of Prevalence Rates, Risk, and Protective Factors
Theses
Author/Creator
Kelly Penner Hutton
Description
Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Manitoba, 2011.
The Determinants of Tuberculosis Transmission in Indigenous People in Canada and New Zealand
Theses
Author/Creator
Jessica M. Grant
Description
Community Health and Epidemiology Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2011.
Developing a Culturally Restorative Approach to Aboriginal Child and Youth Development: Transitions to Adulthood
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Estelle Simard
Shannon Blight
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 6, no. 1, 2011, pp. 28-55
Description
Reviews literature on culturally restorative practices, best practices for successful engagement with Aboriginal populations, thematic of Aboriginal development, as well as implications for child and youth services.
The Development and Implementation of Community-Based Justice Programs for Native and Northern Communities: The Justice of the Peace Program in the Yukon Territory
Theses
Author/Creator
Linda Mary Frances Weafer
Description
Criminology Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 1986.
Digging Beneath the Surface of Aboriginal Labour Market Development: Analyzing Policy Discourse in the Context of Northern Alberta's Oil Sands
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tracy L. Friedel
Alison Taylor
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 29-52
Description
Looks at the history and the reality of integrating Indigenous peoples into the workforce.
Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Carol Geddes
Description
Short documentary profiles five successful Aboriginal women.
Duration: 28:42.
Double Discrimination and Equality Rights of Indigenous Women in Quebec
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Bernard Duhaime
Josée-Anne Riverin
University of Miami Law Review, vol. 65, no. 3, Revised, 2011, pp. 903-922
Description
Looks at three case studies effecting rights of Indigenous women and involving public policies by federal and provincial governments.
Early Childhood Caries in Indigenous Communities
Alternate Title
Policy Statement: Early Childhood Caries in Indigenous Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
J.D. Irvine
S. Holve
D. Krol
R. Schroth
Paediatrics & Child Health , vol. 16, no. 6, June 2011, pp. 351-357
Description
Presents recommendations for preventive oral health care for young infants and pregnant women.
Editor's Introduction: The State of the Aboriginal Economy [Volume 7, Number 2]
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert J. Oppenheimer
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 7, no. 2, Fall, 2011, pp. 103-104
Description
Introduction to paper relating to the Aboriginal economy and how to enhance opportunities.
The Effectiveness of Neo-Liberal Labour Market Policy as a Response to the Poverty and Social Exclusion of Aboriginal Second-Chance Learners
Theses
Author/Creator
Shauna MacKinnon
Description
Individual Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Manitoba, 2011.
Efficacy of a 3-hour Aboriginal Health Teaching in the Medical Curriculum: Are We Changing Student Knowledge
and Attitudes?
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alysia W. Zhou
Samantha Boshart
Jennifer Seelisch
Reza Eshaghian
Ryan McLeod
Jeff Nisker
Chantelle A. M. Richmond
John M. Howard
Health Education Journal, vol. 70, no. 1, February 24, 2011, p. 1–9
Description
Looks at the effectiveness of an Aboriginal health seminar in altering medical students’ knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of Aboriginal health issues, and their preparedness and willingness to work in an Aboriginal community.
Emergence of Indigenous Gangs in the Upper Midwest: An Inquiry Into the Lives of Gang-Involved Youth
Theses
Author/Creator
Jenna Kathleen Feldmeier
Description
[Sociology?] Thesis (M.A.)--University of Minnesota, 2011.
Employment Patterns 2009-2010 in Canada: A Dark Cloud for Aboriginals with a Silver Lining
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert J. Oppenheimer
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 7, no. 2, Fall, 2011, pp. 135-139
Description
Looks at economic conditions by examining employment rates between Aboriginal people living on and off reserves based on age, gender, geography and education level.
Ending Violence against Aboriginal Women and Girls: Empowerment--A New Beginning: Report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Standing Committee on the Status of Women
Irene Mathyssen
Tilly O'Neill Gordon
Judy Sgro
Stella Ambler ... [et al.]
Description
Assesses current situation and makes recommendations for improvement.
Ending Violence Against Women in Aboriginal Communities: School Lesson Slides, Handouts and Worksheets
Alternate Title
Ending All Violence against Women in Aboriginal Communities: Slides, Handouts and Worksheets
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Justice Education Society of BC
Description
School lesson designed to educate and mobilize students to take a public stand and public action against violence against women.
Ending Violence Against Women in Aboriginal Communities: Workshop Backgrounder
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Justice Education Society of BC
Description
Workshop designed to educate and mobilize individuals to take a public stand and public action against violence against women.
Background information including definitions,facts and key things to remember to accompany workshop.
Ending Violence Against Women in Aboriginal Communities: Workshop Manual
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Justice Education Society of BC
Description
Workshop designed to educate and mobilize individuals to take a public stand and public action against violence against women Accompanying material: Workshop Participant Handbook.
Ending Violence Against Women in Aboriginal Communities: Workshop Slides
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Justice Education Society of BC
Description
Workshop designed to educate and mobilize individuals to take a public stand and public action against violence against women.
Slides to accompany workshop.
Enhancing Student Achievement: The Importance of Second Level Educational Services in First Nation Schools in One Tribal Council in Saskatchewan
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Larry Steeves
Sheila Carr-Stewart
Jim Marshall
in education: exploring our connective educational landscape, vol. 17, no. 2, Summer, 2011, p. [?]
Description
Researches how First Nations cultural access, practice & preservation are essential to the development and enhancement of second level support services to help Aboriginal students succeed.
An Environmental History of Progress: Damming the Peace and Columbia Rivers
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tina Loo
Meg Stanley
Canadian Historical Review, vol. 92, no. 3, September 2011, pp. 399-427
Description
Discusses the history and environmental destruction of dams in British Columbia.
Environmental Scan of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Population Health Surveys
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kue Young
Susan Chatwood
Description
Inventories 11 national and six regional sample surveys and gives brief description of scope and type of information gathered.
[Episode 8. Part 1: Calvin Helin]
Alternate Title
David Berner: Ending the Dependency Trap ; episode 8, part 1
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Calvin Helin
David Berner
Description
Interview with the author of two books which discuss First Nations reliance on the government and the need for self-sufficiency.
Duration: 14:18.
Part II.
[Episode 8. Part 2: Calvin Helin]
Alternate Title
David Berner: Ending the Dependency Trap ; episode 8, part 2
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Calvin Helin
David Berner
Description
Continuation of an interview with the author of two books which discuss First Nations reliance on the government and the need for self-sufficiency.
Duration: 14:13.
Part I.
Estimating the Size of the Aboriginal Market in Canada
Alternate Title
Special Report: TD Economics
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sonya Gulati
Derek Berleton
Description
Discusses Aboriginal market income, size of Aboriginal population and government funding.
Evaluating Manitoba Aboriginal Head Start on Reserve 2010-2011 "A Place of Our Own": The Study Highlights
Alternate Title
Highlights of the AHSOR Evaluation in Manitoba
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Gerry Kaplan
Susy Komishin
Description
Evaluation of six program components: culture, language, education, health promotion, nutrition, and social support.
Evidence - Standing Committee on Public Accounts: Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Alternate Title
PACP no. 8, 1st Session, 41st Parliament
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
John Wiersema
Michael Wernick
Douglas Stewart
Shelagh Jane Woods
Andrew Saxton ... [et al.]
Description
Representatives from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, Canada Mortgage and Housing, Dept. of Health, and Office of the Auditor General answer questions about the Office's 2011 status report, which contained the chapter "Programs for First Nations on Reserves".
An Exploratory Study on the Life Cycle of First Nations Homes
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations National Building Officers Association (FNNBOA)
Description
Presents three community scenarios for cost of maintenance, repair and improvement of Chief and Council-owned housing stock over a 50-year period: those with poor, average, and excellent housing conditions.
Exploring Relationships Between Socioeconomic Position, Family Context, Culture and Suicidality Among Métis Peoples: Reflections From the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey
Theses
Author/Creator
Briana N. M. Hagen
Description
Community Health and Epidemiology Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2011.
Factors Associated With Different Cigarette Access Behaviours Among Underage Smoking Youth Who Usually Smoke Contraband (Native) Cigarettes
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Scott T. Leatherdale
Rashid Ahmed
Mary Vu
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 102, no. 2, March/April 2011, pp. 103-107
Description
Looks at ways underage smokers access contraband cigarettes and how to use this information for implementing tobacco control policies and activity programming.