Looks at a survey of Aboriginal poverty in Canada; discusses the political nature of Aboriginal poverty; and examines the actual state practices that condition Aboriginal life chances and welfare state practices.
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 10, no. 1, Sharing Knowledge Across Nations, 2014, pp. 3-15
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Looks at process which challenged policies and procedures of provincial research ethics system and the consequent changes to governance of health research involving Indigenous communities.
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 2, Special Issue 2014: Revitalizing Education in Inuit Nunangat, 2014, pp. 34-35
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Reports that using an educational counsellor to provide career education and stay-in-school initiatives from K-12 has had a positive effect on students.
Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, vol. 35, no. 3, Fall, 2009, p. [?]
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Declining enrolment in rural communities has increased the use of e-learning as a way of curriculum delivery. Data provided will help educators assess whether an online learning environment is viable.
Reports on commitments made by the federal and provincial government to address suicide and substance abuse in the communities of Sheshatshiu Innu and Mushuau Innu, Labrador.
Raises awareness, with the intent of informing decision makers, advisors and nongovernment organizations, (NGOs) regarding Inuit’s unique cancer concerns and realities.
The Legends Project is a compilation of traditional oral stories, legends and histories of Canada's Inuit and First Nations. They are transcribed, dramatized, and cast within the communities. This audio recording is from Mashteuiatsh, Quebec.
Duration: 53:56
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 2, Special Issue 2014: Revitalizing Education in Nunangat, 2014, pp. 70-75
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Looks at the history of adult and post-secondary education in Inuit Nunangat, survey information collected from post-secondary students, and the University of Prince Edward Island's Master of Education program.
Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll down to page 70 to read article.
Researchers conducted 89 household interviews about changes in the watershed and how this had affected residents' food and water security. Findings indicated that while adaptation was taking place, it was not without difficulties.