Assessment of the requirements for shelters and the current capacity in Saskatoon to deal with these women. Report forms part of the Bridges and Foundations Project on Urban Aboriginal Housing.
Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on Monday, March 24, 1980 regarding a petition by individuals supporting a proposal to hire an Aboriginal staff person for the Big Sisters Association of Saskatoon.
Reports on the relations between police officers and Aboriginal residents in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The article also discusses how one Theatre Company is trying to improve this strained relationship.
Documentary about poverty in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and the accompanying problems of homelessness, gang violence and sexual exploitation.
Duration: 35:15.
Passion for Action in Child and Family Services: Voices From the Prairies
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Jim Silver
Description
Looks at ways to move towards the goal of eliminating spatially concentrated racialized poverty in Prairie cities.
Chapter 11 from Passion for Action in Child and Family Services: Voices From the Prairies edited by S. McKay, D. Fuchs, I. Brown.
Central Urban Métis Federation Inc., One Arrow Strengthen Saskatoon's Inner City
Articles » General
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 4, April 2009, p. 5
Description
Comments on the opening of two affordable housing projects that are owned by Aboriginal groups with contributions coming from various levels of government.
Article located by scrolling to page 5.
A photograph of an exhibit of an Indian village at Pion-era at the Saskatoon Exhibition showing two decorated tipis with woman and children standing at entrance.
Discussion Paper: Pan-Canadian Education Research Agenda, Council of Ministers of Education, Canada
[PCERA Symposium ; 1999]
[Report on the Pan-Canadian Education Research Agenda Symposium]
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Terry Wotherspoon
Bernard Schissel
Description
Addresses the causes and implications of, and possible solutions to, the "education gap" between Aboriginal people and the general population in Canada. The paper highlights Joe Duquette High School and Princess Alexandria Community School, which are located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Excerpt from Report on the Pan-Canadian Education Research Agenda Symposium.
Building Healthier Communities: Final Report on Community Recommendations for the Development of the Saskatchewan Prevention / Intervention Street Gang Strategy
Saskatchewan Communities Speak: Provincial Gang Strategy Phase 2 Community Consultation Forums
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Robert Henry
Dave Shanks]
Description
Reports on Phase I and II of the project. Five overarching themes emerged: infrastructure and leadership; addressing trauma, colonization, and settler colonialism; knowledge translation and mobilization; addressing systemic oppression and structural issues of poverty and homelessness; and institutional supports. Consultations took place in communities throughout Saskatchewan.
File contains a discussion paper by John Nickel of the Kiwanis Club of Saskatoon. Nickel discusses his organization's 50 community programs "15 of which were of direct benefit to children, youth, adults of Aboriginal and Metis descent." Following the presentation Commissioners Dussault and Robinson discuss some of the issues raised with Nickel.
File contains a discussion paper by Gay Caswell, a former MLA and consultant with Caswell Consultants of Saskatoon. Caswell is "here to argue that a very appropriate place for Aboriginal self-government is in the area of social services, in particular child welfare protection." Following Caswell's presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss some of the issues raised with her.
File contains a discussion paper by Bob Lacoursiere. Lacoursiere discusses his views on Aboriginal economic development as a small business owner and former Saskatoon mayoral candidate. Lacoursiere discusses self-government, self-determination, and self-sufficiency as it pertains to Aboriginal people and discusses the importance of role models in mentoring youth. Following Lacoursiere's presentation Commissioners Dussault and Robinson discuss some of the issues raised with him.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Millie Nelson
Description
File contains a presentation regarding Women's Issues by Millie Nelson. Nelson, a member of the Roseau River Women's Group since 1975, discusses child welfare, prostitution, and family violence issues. Following the presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss the issues raised with Nelson.
Booklet relating to the purpose and goals of the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College, located in Saskatoon, SK. Details of various programs offered by the College are given, including child care worker and Indian teacher education programs.
Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on Monday June 2, 1980 regarding the Saskatoon Indian and Metis Friendship Centres proposed Day Care facility.
Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on April 28, 1980 related to a request by the Saskatoon Indian Metis Friendship Centre to establish a Day Care facility in the city.
Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on Monday May 5, 1980 related to a request by the Saskatoon Indian Metis Friendship Centre to establish a Day Care facility in the city.
Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on Monday June 2, 1980 regarding various expressions of opposition to the Saskatoon Indian and Metis Friendship Centres proposed Day Care facility from individuals and businesses.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 107, no. 1, 2016, pp. 100-105
Description
A sample of 5,340 students from 109 schools in the Saskatoon Health Region revealed that 340 (6.4%) had considered suicide at least once in the past 12 months.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 1, January 2009, p. 7
Description
Looks at the executive director of a youth centre and the role he has played in changing the lives of many youth.
Article located by scrolling to page 7.
Women and Youth Entrepreneurship Symposium Works to Connect Youth and the Business Sector
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mike Gosselin
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 5, May 2008, p. 17
Description
Looks at the first annual symposium designed to match skilled workers with employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Article located by scrolling to page 17.