Study undertaken assess what steps could be taken by Community Legal Education Ontario to improve access. Fifty-six individuals from over 40 agencies provided information through interviews or focus groups.
Out of the Shadows at Last: Transforming Mental Health, Mental Illness and Addiction Services in Canada
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Michael J. L. Kirby
Wilbert Joseph Keon
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Chapter 14 from Out of the Shadows at Last: Transforming Mental Health, Mental Illness and Addiction Services in Canada by the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology.
To access article, scroll to Chapter 14.
Discussion Paper on Policing Occupations and Police/Aboriginal Relations
Ipperwash Discussion Paper
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nye Thomas
Description
Analyzes what makes Aboriginal protests unique, law enforcement's ability to deal with conflicts given the issues involved, the Ontario Provincial Police's Framework for Police Preparedness for Aboriginal Critical Incidents and role that First Nations' police might play in improving relations.
Paper based on extensive fieldwork carried out over a 15-month period and interviews with 105 persons in law enforcement, government officials, First Nation political leaders and community activists; includes a historical overview and nine case studies.
Contends that Aboriginal participation rates will lag behind the non-Aboriginal population until major reforms are executed in elementary and secondary school education and the curriculum used in Aboriginal schools.
Anglican Journal, vol. 132, no. 7, September 2006, p. 9
Description
Creation of Shingwauk University the result of collaboration of the Anglican diocese of Algoma, several First Nations in Ontario, and the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association.
Purpose of forum was to bring together practitioners and academics to identify knowledge gaps and priorities, and determine how researchers could assist in the achievement of goals.
Aids Research and Therapy, vol. 3, no. 14, 2006, pp. 1-9
Description
Reports that HIV-infected Aboriginal persons and non-Aboriginal persons reacted similarly to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), but Aboriginal persons have a shorter survival rate.
Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, vol. 15, no. 4, November 2006, pp. 159-167
Description
Looks at two research themes: to test theoretical models of Aboriginal suicidal behaviour and to determine the optimal individual, community, and school-based interventions to reduce suicidal behaviour.
Looks at both strategies and concerns regarding Aboriginal tourism as a tool of cross-cultural awareness by examining a detailed survey of Aboriginal cultural tourism operators from across Canada.
Focuses on incidence, severity, causes, and consequences of violence, and resources available both on- and off-reserve. Qualitative data gathered through focus groups of women and key informant interviews with service providers.
Discusses the need to develop a national private sector-Aboriginal partnership strategy to ease the labour shortage and ensure First Nations do not miss out on job opportunities.
Forum on Corrections Research, vol. 18, no. 1, Managing Addictions, June 2006, pp. 9-11
Description
Brief description of a research initiative, an evidence-based substance abuse initiative and problems of addiction, recidivism, programming and evaluation as they apply to Nova Scotia.
Examines how organizations serving Aboriginal people can help to create supportive and nonjudgmental environments for two-spirit people living with HIV/AIDS through the development of policies addressing homophobia and raising awareness.
Presents statistical information on the socio-economic conditions faced by Aboriginal women and analyzes the priorities outlined by the Conservative government in terms of addressing these issues.
University of New Brunswick Law Journal, vol. 55, 2006, pp. 146-171
Description
Argues for a bi-national panel to make determinations of historical fact in light of comments from two judges regarding the appropriateness of judicial rulings regarding Aboriginal title.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 11, no. 1, Special Section: Indigenizing Entrepreneurship , January 31, 2020
Description
Article examines federally funded research frameworks and advocates for Indigenous research and sovereignty; suggests ways that federal funding bodies might contribute to the realization of Indigenous self-determination in research.
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 40, no. 3, Fall, 2006, pp. 100-119, 221
Description
Discusses contradictions of a harmonious co-existence of anglophone, francophone, and Indigenous populations in the adventure series, Adventures in Rainbow Country.
Studies in Canadian Literature / Études en littérature canadienne, vol. 31, no. 1, For the Love of Words: Aboriginal Writers of Canada, 2006, pp. 159-160
Description
Commentary focuses on the growth in Aboriginal writing while lamenting the fact that stereotyping still exists.
Federal/Provincial/Territorial (F/P/T) Committee of Officials (Seniors)
Description
Looks at the Age-Friendly Rural/Remote Communities initiative (AFROS), developed to increase awareness of seniors needs and to produce a guide for communities to identify barriers.