Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 05-030
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Policy and Research Division]
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Description
Summary of study which investigated interrelationship between health and housing. Lists challenges, traditional solution, potential present-day solution, and examples of how some communities have met the challenge.
Highlights from research report of same name.
Addresses the serious conditions that contribute to poverty among Aboriginal peoples and explores ways to ensure that they can fully benefit from and contribute to Canada’s prosperity.
Harm Reduction Journal, vol. 5, no. 35, November 19, 2008
Description
Cohort composed of 529 individuals residing in Vancouver, British Columbia. Found that Aboriginal participants were more than two times as likely to be infected with disease.
Discusses a policy initiative to reduce inconsistencies in existing policies for service providers in regard to Aboriginal peoples living with HIV/AIDS especially those moving from correctional settings to halfway houses.
Study outlines the general situation, discusses four case studies (Lu’ma Native Housing Society, Vancouver; Corporation Waskahegen, Quebec; Métis Urban Housing Association of Saskatchewan; Kinew Housing, Winnipeg) and makes recommendations.
Broad cultural overview of the Tlingit peoples including location, history, oral history, language, housing, clothing, healing practices, and social customs. Also includes brief bibliography.