Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 4, April 2008, p. 18
Description
Looks at the success of the Community Legal Assistance Services for Saskatoon Inner City program and the recognition it has received.
Article located by scrolling to page 18.
Determines six factors in need of improvement for quality of life (QoL): education and training, justice system, understanding of culture and rights, employment opportunities, community funding, spiritual spaces.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 10, October 2008, p. 15
Description
Describes the success of graduates of Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies Construction Careers, Women in Trades program.
Article located by scrolling to page 15.
Central Urban Métis Federation Incorporated Quietly Became a Force in the Community
Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 5, May 2008, p. 14
Description
Looks at the many worthwhile services and programs offered by the Central Urban Métis Federation Incorporated including providing safe affordable housing.
Article located by scrolling to page 14.
Developing a Culturally Responsive School Division: An Aboriginal Education Research Network Grant
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Saskatoon Public Schools
Description
Outlines background and purpose of the study, and reports on establishing an advisory committee and the principles developed in consultation with it, knowledge gathered through international, national and local site visits, and practices in place at Princess Alexandra Community School and Mount Royal Collegiate, Saskatoon.
Canadian Journal of Women and the Law, vol. 26, no. 1, White Settler Colonialism and Indigeneity in the Canadian Context: A Tribute to Patricia Monture, 2014, pp. i-iii
Description
Introduces the articles in this specially themed issue.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 6, June 2008, p. 16
Description
Comments on two Saskatoon educators who were given a First Nations spirit name to honour the positive changes they have made for Aboriginal people within the school system.
Article located by scrolling to page 16.
Using community-based surveys to determine the health priorities of four Indigenous communities to help develop the Green Light Program.
Chapter in Promoting Change Through Action Research edited by Franz Rauch, Angela Schuster, Thomas Stern, Maria Pribila, Andrew Townsend .
To view article scroll down to page 207.
Discusses the program administered by the First Nations and Métis Health Service (FNMHS) in the Saskatoon Health Region, principles of patient navigation and the role of the navigator, evidence of success in both general and Indigenous populations, and the Walking Forward, Northwest Tribal Cancer, and Native Sisters initiatives.
Forecasts three economic scenarios for the Saskatoon census metropolitan area based on provincial goods producing industries, population growth, and rates of investment in employment and infrastructure.
Looks at the arguments put forth by Constable Harwig, Constable Senger and the Saskatoon Police Association to contest the Commissioner's findings and recommendations.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 11, November 2008, p. 3
Description
Looks at the history, the services provided, and the programs offered at the Friendship Centre as it celebrates a milestone anniversary.
Article located by scrolling to page 3.
Argues that this grassroots phenomena is a combination of three elements: community development, community economic development, and social enterprise.
Interview with artistic director of Saskatchewan Native Theater Company. Program teaches students culture, life skills, career management and preforming arts.
Duration: 13:17.
Canadian Journal of Women and the Law, vol. 26, no. 1, White Settler Colonialism and Indigeneity in the Canadian Context: A Tribute to Patricia Monture, 2014, pp. 51-80
Description
Discusses the inquest and inquiry into the deaths of Neil Stonechild, Rodney Niastus, and Lawrence Wegner within the context of urban settler-Aboriginal relations.
List provides name, provider and description of resources in the categories of: spiritual, emotional, physical, intellectual, individual, child, youth, adult, elder, individual, family, community, nation, cultural, economic, and political.
Full Report.
Summary.
Overview of project which gathered information about the community and resources available to Aboriginals, and conducted surveys of users, Elders, and workshop participants.
Full Report.
Inventory.
From Truth to Reconciliation: Transforming the Legacy of Residential Schools
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Beverley Jacobs
Andrea J. Williams
Description
Describes the findings of the Sisters in Spirit initiative and work with grieving families.
Chapter from From Truth to Reconciliation: Transforming the Legacy of Residential Schools edited by Marlene Brant Castellano.
Special Investigation Report (Advocate for Children and Youth, Province of Saskatchewan ; Sept, 2014
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bob Pringle
Description
Investigative report on the life of a child in foster care from the age of five months till his death at age 2. Includes reports on services provided to family by the Ministry of Social Services and the Saskatoon Health Region.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 9, September 2008, p. 20
Description
Introduces a service that will take health care to core areas, with a mobile health unit, and give primary care to patients who otherwise may not receive it, including those without health cards.
Article found by scrolling to page 20.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, vol. 14, no. 5, June 2008, pp. 497-504
Description
Evaluates the commonalities of 47 people who were given a 10% or less chance of survival beyond five years and sought out traditional healers for help with cancer.
Neighborhood Effects and Concentration Levels of Aboriginal People in Large Canadian Cities
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 08-010
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Evelyn J. Peters
Oksana Starchenko
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Description
Study looked at four main outcomes that could be either positive or negative: emergence or maintenance of distinct cultures, changes in access to employment and quality of services, and attitudes toward an area.
Includes both research highlight and full report.
The Saskatoon Police Service - Never the Same Day Twice
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Saskatoon Police Service
Description
Ride along with Aboriginal police officers as they speak about their role protecting the city of Saskatoon and the opportunities available for civilians and police officers in different areas.
Duration: 16:08