Identifies systemic and individual barriers and presents a cross-section of qualitative and quantitative research conducted by government, academics, and non-profit organizations, as well as those similar in structure to the Coast Guard. Best practices, trends and key strategies for engaging, attracting, hiring and retaining Indigenous peoples are also discussed.
Journal for Undergraduate Ethnography, vol. 8, no. 2, 2018, pp. 68-85
Description
Uses a participatory-action research model (PAR) to explore the ideas instilled by and the mobilizing potential of the REDress project—a grassroots, collaborative, community art exhibit intended to bring awareness to the issue of MMIW—at St. Francis Xavier University. Researcher partners with StFX Aboriginal Student’s Society.
All Our Relations: Finding the Path Forward, Lecture 2
[2018 CBC Massey Lectures]
[Ideas with Paul Kennedy]
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Tanya Talaga
Description
Tanya Talaga, prize-winning journalist and author of Seven Fallen Feathers delivers the the second of the 2018 Massey Lectures in Halifax.
Talaga's second lecture focuses on the effects for Indigenous peoples of displacement from their traditional territories and of ongoing contemporary extractive resource economies.
Duration: 53:59
Mi'kmaq Confederacy of Prince Edward Island (MCPEI) Justice Program
Justice Canada Indigenous Justice Program
Description
"This resource guide provides a general introduction to justice issues for people who work with Indigenous clients in the Atlantic Canadian justice system."
Improving the Provision of Home Care for First Nations Living on Reserve in Nova Scotia
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nova Scotia Aboriginal Home Care Steering Committee
Description
Looks at pilot program for handling First Nations clients living on reserve, themes arising from interviews about program, and gaps in services and challenges.
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 52, no. 2, Spring, 2018, pp. 570-590
Description
Analyzes the funding of Indigenous organizations in Nova Scotia between 1960 and 2014; finding suggest that the province did make up shortfalls in funding during the 1990s and the first decade of the twenty-first century, but over time funding has decreased and provincial cutbacks mirror federal ones.
Talks about governance and not losing any of the privileges and rights from the Royal Proclamation to the Indian Act and getting out from its legacy. Answers questions about what will happen to Indian Affairs funding of initiatives already in place. (7 minutes).
Looks at the Choctaw Nation in Mississippi with an unemployment rate of zero percent and a language retention rate of 90 %. It describes how things could change in Eskasoni and looks at the process of economic development.
Duration: 9:00.
Identifies prevalent health priorities, requirements, and challenges of Mi'kmaq people by looking at three groups: First Nations community members, youth, and health system partners.
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 6, no. Special Issue 2, Connectivity in Northern and Indigenous Communities, October 2018, pp. 46-49
Description
Describes the development and administration of Atlantic Canada's First Nation Help Desk network, which provides broadband services to 30 Mi’kmaq, Maliseet, and Innu First Nation communities.
Dalhousie Journal of Legal Studies, vol. 27, 2018, pp. 89-136
Description
Article examines the stories of four deceased Aboriginal women: Victoria Rose Paul, Loretta Saunders, Nora Bernard, and Tanya Jean Brooks. Argues policing, mental health and addiction, and socioeconomic fragility contribute to the vulnerability of Indigenous women and discusses these issues in the context of the Marshal Inquiry, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, and the national calls for reconciliation.
Research Paper (National Centre for First Nations Governance)
Research Paper for the National Centre for First Nations Governance
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Robert B. Anderson
Bettina Schneider
Bob Kayseas
Description
Examines Roque Roldán Ortiga’s six criteria for judging the quality of a particular land and resources rights regime with regards to Indigenous governments; and looks at how those criteria can be used to measure the degree to which Aboriginal peoples in Canada have been successful with their struggle to have of their land, resource and other rights recognized.
Journal of Enterprising Communities, vol. 2, no. 2, 2008, pp. 140-150
Description
Looks at the success of an Aboriginal community in the area of economic development and discusses some of the challenges and barriers faced by First Nations people pursuing opportunities as entrepreneurs.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 6, no. 1, Fall, 2008, pp. 44-60
Description
Examines how information and communication technology has made outsourcing certain functions to remote locations possible and whether this is a viable source of employment for Aboriginal communities. Specifically looks at call centres.
Project involved collaboration with five First Nation communities: Sipekne’katik First Nation, Opitciwan First Nation, Eabametoong First Nation, Misipawistik Cree Nation, and T'it'q'et. Communities emphasized that they did not want to merely focus on poverty, but take a holistic approach which would build capacity and strengthen the entire community. Concludes with six recommendations for policy and program change.
Community Outreach Initiative Aboriginal Peoples 2008
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Han Martin Associates
Description
Report is based on feedback from five meetings held to discuss adult learning needs in Atlantic Canada, with a primary focus on literacy, post-secondary education and employment.
Employment and Unemployment for Selected Population Groups, Nunavut, 2001 and 2006 Censuses
Employment and Unemployment for the Population Aged 15 and Over, Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2001 and 2006 Censuses
Employment and Unemployment for the Population Aged 15 and Over, Nunavut and Communities, 2001 and 2006 Censuses
Population Aged 25 to 64 by Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree and by Inuit Identity, Nunavut, 2006 Census
Proportion of Workers Aged 15 and Over who use a Non-official Language, English or French most often or Regularly at Work, by Selected Language Groups, Nunavut, 2001 and 2006 Censuses
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical data of employment and unemployment rates in Nunavut, Canada as a whole and each of the provinces and other territories. 5 tables.
Source: 2001 and 2006 Censuses of Population.
Summary of discussions, during May and June of 2005, between the Department of Canadian Heritage and Aboriginal people to develop practical strategies for working in areas where the mandate, expertise and experience of the Department coincide with Aboriginal aspirations.