Reviews responses to survey in which sample consisted of service providers, representatives of community partner organizations, and two focus groups; identifies best practices and makes recommendations.
WISE Project deals with women living in the downtown East/South areas of Vancouver, with focus on Aboriginals.
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.
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series; 04-019
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Policy and Research Division]
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Description
Summary of study which conducted survey of service providers and facilities in select Canadian cities, and five individuals with the disease. Found that existing facilities were under-utilized and more culturally relevant options were needed.
Originally published in 2004, revised in 2010.
From Truth to Reconciliation: Transforming the Legacy of Residential Schools
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Beverley Jacobs
Andrea J. Williams
Description
Describes the findings of the Sisters in Spirit initiative and work with grieving families.
Chapter from From Truth to Reconciliation: Transforming the Legacy of Residential Schools edited by Marlene Brant Castellano.
Detailed chronology and analysis of police actions in case involving disappearance and murder of numerous women by serial killer Robert Pickton from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
Vancouver Police Department report gives chronology of events and analysis of factors of that contributed to failure to recognize that serial killer Robert Pickton was operating in the area.
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.
[A National Conversation among Aboriginal Canadians Living in the Cities]
[Canadian Public Opinion and the Policy Agenda]
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
[Indian Communication Arts (INCA)
First Nations University]
Paul Francis James
Geoffrey Prantau
Tina Pisuktie
Kenneth Chakasim
Collin Graham ... [et al.]
Description
In interviews, thirty-three individuals from across Canada discuss living in urban centres, identity, and contemporary issues they consider to be important.
Each interview is approximately 30 min. long.
Outlines current conditions, identifies barriers to policy development and discusses three areas for improvement: clarification of jurisdictional responsibilities, renewed focus on reconciliation, and development of a city accord. Uses Winnipeg and Edmonton initiatives as examples.