Economic evaluation of three principal federal-provincial funding agreements: The Contribution Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland for the Benefit of the Innu Communities of Labrador: 1991-1996, The Contribution Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland for the Benefit of the Inuit Communities of Labrador: 1989-1994, and The Canada-Newfoundland-Native-Peoples-of-Labrador Health Agreement: 1984-85.
Discusses traditional practices, medicalization of childbirth, including evacuation of women, and current and future status of midwifery. Includes results of literature search and key informant interviews.