Outlines findings from interviews, focus groups, and participant observations involving 30 individuals as well as relevant information from academic literature. Goal was to gain understanding of local community's perceptions concerning symptoms and meaning of the disease, practices relating to detection, treatment and care, and healthy aging.
Examines existing programs operating in Canada, evidence of impact on service utilization, health, and overall quality of life, and the need for Indigenous components in addictions treatment.
Joint Steering Committee Urban Aboriginal Task Force (UATF)
Description
Study undertaken to provide information for development of strategic resource allocation, understanding of current policy approaches and legislative frameworks, and on-going issues faced by the population in the cities of Thunder Bay, Ottawa, Barrie/Midland/Orillia, Sudbury and Kenora.
Study focused on: demographics and mobility patterns, service delivery, culture and identity, issues specific to youth and women, racism, and health.
Research conducted through key informant interviews, life histories, focus groups and community survey. Sample size of 425.
Video records one class's experience with incorporating Aboriginal art and culture into the curriculum by utilizing community mentors and Elders.
Duration: 17:00.