Presents 33 tables showing economic indicators by Canada, by province, by gender, by age group, and employment by industry, occupation and educational attainment.
Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference; 79th, 2007
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Frances Widdowson
Description
Looks at the arguments put forward in support of the claim that Aboriginal peoples exhibit an inherent ecological consciousness; and examines the policy implications of expanding Aboriginal jurisdiction over environmental protection.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 27, no. 2, 2007, pp. 425-450
Description
Uses the Leaders Program to evaluate the implementation of youth and community development programs. The focus is on how culturally appropriate programming can benefit Aboriginal youth in becoming more connected to themselves, their communities and their cultures.
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 41, no. 3, Fall, 2007, pp. 18-41
Description
Looks at the evolution of institutional structures of western health care in First Nations communities in southern Alberta and the women who were central in the creation and operation of these facilities.
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 2, no. 1, 2012, pp. 98-124
Description
Comments on the primary objectives of the Edmonton Urban Aboriginal Accord Initiative and the commitment the City has to Aboriginal peoples in Edmonton.
Anglican Journal, vol. 133, no. 2, February 2007, p. 9
Description
Reports the acquisition of rare photographs, by the Anglican Church of Canada's General Synod, depicting life in an Anglican-run First Nations residential school in Alberta.
Social Science and Medicine, vol. 64, no. 10, May 2007, pp. 2165-2176
Description
Explores four aspects of encounters: relating across assumed cultural differences, constructing "the Other" assumptions, influencing clinical practice and responding to routine patient requests.
International Journal of Critical Indigenous Studies, vol. 5, no. 1, 2012, pp. 67-78
Description
Professor discusses revisions he has made to formal writing requirements for his classes. Changes were undertaken to force students to think more deeply about the underlying racism which perpetuates the current status of Aboriginals in Canada.
Cumulative Impacts to Fort McMurray First Nation #468 Traditional Lands & Lifeways: Shell Jackpine Mine Expansion and Pierre River Mine Report for Regulatory Hearings
FMFN #468 - Shell Hearing
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sherri Labour
Beth Dickson
Description
Existing effects and disturbances analysis prepared for a regulatory hearing for Shell Canada's Jackpine Mine Expansion and Pierre River Mine proposals on Fort McMurray First Nation traditional lands.
Rural and Remote Health, vol. 12, no. 1891, February 27, 2012, pp. 1-10
Description
Discusses need for respect, non-discrimination, privacy, confidentiality, competence, and daily risk-benefit analysis for general practitioners in rural Aboriginal communities.
[First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission]
Description
Focus is on families dealing with disabilities and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD). Highlights initiatives undertaken in Manitoba, the Yukon, Nunavut, British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Labrador.
Comments on the health status of First Nations in Alberta including causes of death across all age groups, injuries, impact of diabetes, communicable disease control and environmental health.
Discusses a project implemented to address the achievement gap between First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners and non First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners.
Looks at female leadership in a community which has undergone tremendous change due to the proximity of the oil sands.
Accompanied by video directed by Catherine Martin. (Duration: 28:52).
Public Health Reports, vol. 122, no. 3, May-June 2007, pp. 339-347
Description
Looks at trends in injury mortality rates over a 10 year period in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children. Shows a higher rate for injury mortality in Aboriginal children than non-Aboriginal children.
Looks at " Millennium Housing Project" including the difference in the perception and importance of time due to cultural differences, between First Nations and non-Aboriginal people.
Book review of Liberalism, Surveillance, and Resistance by Keith D. Smith.
Entire book review section on one pdf. To access this review scroll to p. 167.