An overview of the social work practice and spirituality literature on recent peer-reviewed publications, since 2004, illustrating the current topics, areas, and work being conducted in this field.
Journal of Sport for Development, vol. 5, no. 8, April 2017, pp. 30-40
Description
Literature review identified three themes: value in cross-cultural mentorship, but Aboriginal is advantageous; community engagement essential to success of programmes; and SFD plays subsidiary role in communities in contributing to broader social and economic goals.
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago by Age Groups, for the Population Aged 5 Years and Over of Nunavut, 2006 Census
Province or Territory of Residence 5 Years ago (in 2001) for the Interprovincial Migrants Aged 5 Years and Over of Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2006 Census
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical data looks at the most popular destinations. 2 tables.
Source: 2006 Census of Population.
Population and Dwelling Counts, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2006 and 2001 Censuses
Population Counts for Nunavut Communities, 2006 and 2011 Censuses
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical data compares percentage of population increase from 2001 to 2006 in Nunavut, Canada as a whole, as well as each of the provinces and other territories. 2 tables.
Objectives of study were to explore practices within healthcare that were perceived to be stigmatizing, develop design to eliminate these practices, and describe process to re-align services to reflect this design.
Effective Language Education Practices and Native Language Survival
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
John W. Friesen
Clarice Kootenay
Duane Mark
Description
Brief description of Stoney Langauge Education Program and its outputs.
Chapter 4 of Effective Language Education Practices and Native Language Survival edited by Jon Reyhner.
Education Canada, vol. 47, no. 1, Making Space For Critical Reflection: Dreams & Solutions For Aboriginal Children, Winter, 2007, pp. 48-51
Description
Through the author's experiences, looks at how power and privilege spills over into the classroom setting through oppression that is related to gender, race, class and sexual orientation.
Includes a theoretical story about victim and suggestions for communities and outsiders providing help, explanation of abuse and why there is reluctance to report it, strategies to prevent abuse before and after settlement monies are received, and examples from communities themselves.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 2, February 2007, p. 14
Description
Introduces the storytellers who presented at the 2007 Saskatchewan Aboriginal Storytelling week through song, photographs and a storytelling circle.
Article located by scrolling to page 14.
In Education, vol. 23, no. 2, Autumn, 2017, pp. 25-42
Description
Explores importance of individual and community stories as a method of enhancing non-Indigenous classroom teachers' understanding and success when interacting with Indigenous children and their families.
Paper prepared for the Eighth Annual Conference of the Indigenous Women’s Conference “Celebrating Our Diversity” Trent University, Peterborough, ON, March 15-17, 2007.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 66, no. 1, 2007, pp. [50]-60
Description
Results of a health and wellness survey reported participants who identified with a more traditional Yup'ik way of life reported greater happiness and less frequent use of drugs and alcohol than those participants who reported living a more Kass'aq way of life.
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.