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2019 Survey – Toward Reconciliation: Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Perspectives
Confederation of Tomorrow 2019 Survey
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Environics Institute
Description
National public opinion survey conducted online (in the provinces) and by telephone (in the Territories) with a representative sample of 5,732 Canadians (ages 18 and over), including 645 persons who identified themselves as Indigenous, between December 14, 2018 and January 16, 2019.
2019 Survey of Canadians: Toward Reconciliation: Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Perspectives: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Environics Institute for Survey Research
Description
National public opinion survey conducted online (in the provinces) and by telephone (in the Territories) with a representative sample of 5,732 Canadians (ages 18 and over), including 645 persons who identified themselves as Indigenous, between December 14, 2018 and January 16, 2019.
Related material:
Executive Summary.
Aboriginal Girls Circle Enhancing Connectedness and Promoting Resilience for Aboriginal Girls: Final Pilot Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Brenda Dobia
Gawaian Bodkin-Andrews
Roberto Parada
Virginia O'Rourke
Shirley Gilbert
Annie Daley
Sue Roffey
Description
Examines a targeted intervention program aimed at enhancing self confidence, social connections and participation during secondary school.
Aboriginal Health, Healing, and Wellness in the DTES Study: Final Report
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Aboriginal Health, Healing, and Wellness in the Downtown Eastside Study
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kinwa Bluesky
Description
Goal of study was to gather information on extent of culturally appropriate health supports and to make recommendations that would increase integration of traditional, spiritual and cultural practices into existing services and programming.
Aboriginal HIV and AIDS Services in B.C.: Final Report, Spring, 2010
Documents & Presentations
Description
Discusses the strengths and gaps in the government funded services available to Aboriginal people living with HIV and AIDS.
Aboriginal Tourism and Traditional Basket Weaving on Prince Edward Island
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Amber Jadis
Description
Overview of tourism and statistics from market research study on awareness of Aboriginal tourism and basket weaving market potential.
Aboriginal Two-Spirit and LGBTQ Migration, Mobility and Health Research Project: Winnipeg Final Report, November 2010
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Janice Ristock
Art Zoccole
Description
Examines experiences of relocation from reserve communities to urban or rural communities and the impact on health and acceptance.
Aboriginal Youth Leadership Toolkit
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
Description
Looks at a social justice policy wheel: east (resist), south (reclaim), west (construct) and north (act) and cultural teachings of life cycle responsibilities.
Adversity and Resiliency for Chicago’s First: The State of Racial Justice for American Indian Chicagoans
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
William Scarborough
Faith R. Kares
Iván Arenas
Amanda E. Lewis
Janeen Comenote … [et al.]
Description
Focuses on racial equality in five areas: housing, stereotyping, education, economics, and justice.
Building Trust and Accountability: Report on Eligibility in the Indigenous Screen Sector
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indigenous Screen Office
APTN
Archipel Research and Consulting
Description
Reports results of national consultation process about eligibility requirements and identifying those entitled to Indigenous specific-funding. Summarizes the findings from 27 interviews, 5 focus groups, 173 survey responses, and 24 participants, including industry professionals, cultural experts, traditional knowledge keepers, academics, artists, and media content creators from across Canada.
Canadian Youth Reconciliation Barometer 2019: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Environics Institute for Survey Research
Description
Survey conducted online between March 22 and April 29, 2019, with stratified samples of 682 Indigenous and 695 non-Indigenous youth (ages 16 to 29), distributed across the 10 provinces and three territories.
Related material:
Detailed Data Tables: Indigenous Youth.
Case Study Report: Willow Bunch Healing Project
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Willow Bunch Métis Local #17 ; Project Number 1176-SK
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Flora Kallies
Description
Description and evaluation of project to increase knowledge of Métis contributions to the community and pride in Métis identity. Sources of information include project files, responses to Aboriginal Healing Foundation surveys, and key informant interviews with project team and community service providers.
Closing the Gap: Toward Capturing the Value of Aboriginal Cultural Industries
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[Conference Board of Canada Publication]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ashley Sisco
Rodney Nelson
Description
Looks at the social and cultural impacts of Aboriginal cultural industries and the challenges and opportunities created for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.
Contemporary Sami Demography: A "Black Hole" in Research and Policy Making
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Regional Northern Identity: From Past to Future, International Research Conference ; 2006
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Torunn Pettersen
Description
Focuses on lack of Sami demographical knowledge, its importance, the reasons, and the role of Sami identity.
Paper presented at the Regional Northern Identity: From Past to Future, International Research Conference.
Contributions of Culture and Language in Aboriginal Head Start in Urban and Northern Communities to Children’s Health Outcomes: A Review of Theory and Research
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jessica Ball
Ken Moselle
Description
Uses social determinants of health model to identify immediate and long term benefits.
Summarizes method and key findings from the report Healthy Aboriginal Child Development and Health Promotion/Chronic Disease Prevention: Prospects for Integration and Inter sectoral Coordination.
Cultural Narratives and Clarity of Identity: Understanding the Well-Being of Inuit Youth
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Roxane de la Sablonnière
Donald M. Taylor
Fabrice Pinard Saint-Pierre
Jason Annahatak
Description
Contends a clearly defined Inuit identity helps develop a strong personal identity and positive self-esteem.
Culturally Appropriate Implementation of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire in Aboriginal Head Start Programs in BC: Findings and Recommendations
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jessica Ball
Description
Presents overview of research on developmental screening tools and the transportability from one culture to another. Looks at programs in British Columbia and Quebec using ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaire).
Diné Food Sovereignty: A Report on the Navajo Nation Food System and the Case to Rebuild a Self-Sufficient Food System for the Diné People
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Dana Eldridge
James McKenzie
Robyn Jackson
Avery Denny
Robert Yazzie ... [et al.]
Description
Analysis of responses from 230 participants in the Community Food Assessment survey.
Discrimination and Public Perceptions of Aboriginal People in Canadian Cities
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2012 UAKN Research Paper Series
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Don McCaskill
Description
Address the questions "What is the state of public discrimination against Aboriginal people in urban centres?" and "What is the nature of public understanding of discrimination against Aboriginal people in urban areas?"
Drawing Strength from Our Cultures: State of Native American Youth Report
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State of Native American Youth Report 2016
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Center for Native American Youth at The Aspen Institute
Description
Reports the results of the Generation Indigenous (Gen-1) online survey of youth under the age of 25. The 700 respondents were asked questions about health and well-being, child welfare, juvenile justice, education and employment, sacred sites, lands, and waterways, and culture's role in each of those areas.
Family Matters Report [2016]: Measuring Trends to Turn the Tide on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Safety and Removal
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aron Shlonsky
Arno Parolini
Wei Wu Tan
Jennifer Ma
Robyn Mildon ... [et al.]
Description
Looks at shortcomings of the current system, provides statistical data, and advocates for changes that will reduce the number of children in care.
Family Matters Report 2017: Measuring Trends to Turn the Tide on the Over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children in Out-of-Home Care in Australia
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Natalie Lewis
John Burton
Peter Lewis
Joanne Lau
Claire Stacey ... [et al.]
Description
Looks at shortcomings of the current system, provides statistical data, and advocates for changes that will reduce the number of children in care.
Follow-up to the 2016 report.
Final Report: Exploratory Process on Indian Registration, Band Membership and Citizenship
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples
Description
Comments on the feedback from discussions and the questionnaires for the final report.
First Nations Health Status Report: Alberta Region 2011-12
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Wadieh R. Yacoub
Description
Looks at demographic statistics in three treaty areas, social determinants of health, maternal and child health, cancer, communicable diseases and environmental health.
First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Regional Longitudinal Health Survey 2002/03: Environmental Health Impact Assessment Survey: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
FNQLHSSC [First Nation of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission] Research Department
Description
Topics included external environment, housing and infrastructure, nutrition, employment and economic development, education, justice and safety, health and social services, identity, and governance.
First Nations Organizations: An Analytic Framework
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Robert C. Depew
Description
Looks at relevant theoretical beliefs, ideas, and principles in design to evaluate current organizational arrangements.
FNLED: Quebec First Nations Labour and Employment Development Survey = EDMEPN: Enquête sur le développement de la main-d’œuvre et de l’emploi chez les Premières Nations
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Booklet 1: Sociodemographic Profile and Life Course
Booklet 2: Culture, Identity, Language and Wellness
Booklet 4: Education, Skills and Aspirations
Booklet 5: Occupation and Employment
Booklet 6: Income and Needs Satisfaction
Booklet 7: Methodology
Highlights
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Mathieu-Olivier Côté]
[Jasmine Sawadogo]
[Nicolas Couet]
Ganohonyohk (Giving Thanks): Understanding Prosperity from the Perspectives of Urban Indigenous Friendship Centre Communities in Ontario
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
Description
Results of project showed that the Indigenous perspective was more wholistic than the mainstream and encompassed community safety, environment, beliefs, kinship patterns, social arrangements, and norms of individual, familial and social conduct. Includes case study of a project which failed to move forward because researchers refused to sign a Research Collaboration Agreement.
Related material: Ganohonyohk Tool.
The Health of Aboriginal Children and Young People: Summary Booklet
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Western Australian Aboriginal Child Health Survey ; v. 1
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Telethon Institute for Child Health Research
Description
Survey of 5,289 Western Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands children.
Learnings from the Message Stick: The Report of the Inquiry into Aboriginal Youth Suicide in Remote Areas
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Education and Health Standing Committee Report ; 11
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
G.G. Jacobs
R. Saffioti
J.M. Freeman
R.F. Johnson
M.J. Cowper … [et al.]
Montana Indians: Their History and Location
Alternate Title
Indian Education for All
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Division of Educational Opportunity and Equity, Montana Office of Public Instruction
Description
Brief overview of Native Americans in Montana including a chronology of important events and dates and information on the contemporary status of Indians in Montana.
Montreal Urban Aboriginal Health Needs Assessment
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MUAHC 2012 Needs Assessment
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Chantal Robillard
Eva Monson
Jennifer Mavritsakis
Description
Study carried out to assess gaps approporate services and provide evidence to support establishment of holistic health centre.
Needs Assessment Guide for Métis Communities
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Métis Centre
National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO)
Description
Looks at a community-based needs assessments model specifically designed for use in Métis communities that would be based on traditional Métis values.
Neighbourhood Effects and Levels of Concentration for Aboriginal People in Large Cities in Canada
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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.
Northern Voices: A Look Inside Political Attitudes and Behaviours in Northern Saskatchewan: Northern Aboriginal Political Culture Study
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[Northern Political Engagement Study Report 2013]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bonita Beatty
Loleen Berdahl
Greg Poelzer
Kelton Doraty
Meritt Kocday
Sara Waldbillig
Dana Carriere
[Evelyn Peters]
Description
Looks at findings from three-year research project on voter engagement.
Related material:
Community Engagement Factsheet.
Our Health Counts Toronto: An Inclusive Community-Driven Health Survey for Indigenous Peoples in Toronto: Draft
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Janet Smylie
Sara Wolfe
Cheryllee Bourgeois]
Description
Survey conducted in 2015-2016 and used Respondent Driven Sampling to achieve sample size of 908. In addition to health questions, participants were asked about other topics such as culture, identity, housing, school experience and parenting.
Our Identities as Civic Power
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2017 State of Native Youth Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute
[Erik R. Stegman
Amber Richardson
Josie Raphaelito
Aaron Slater
Bettina Gonzalez]
Description
Reports on the results of the Generation Indigenous (Gen-I) Online Roundtable Survey of Native American youth between the ages 18-24. Respondents were asked about their three top priorities, what they are doing to tackle their challenges, and some of the ways they are partnering with their community to build resilience.
Pathways to Mino Biimadiziwin in the City: A Profile of Urban Aboriginal Economic Success in Sudbury
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kevin FitzMaurice
Suzanne Shawbonquit
Description
Research conducted with 82 participants and involved in-depth interviews, sharing and discussion circles, and individual sharing of life stories. Criteria was household income over $40,000, not employed in the social services sector, and coming from a diversity of backgrounds. Information collected about demography, perceptions of home and community, Aboriginal cultures in the city, racism and internal discriminations, supports and challenges in professional life, economic and political relations, defining success and future aspirations.
"The People Who Own Themselves": Recognition of Métis Identity in Canada: Report of the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Vernon White
Lillian Eva Dyck
Lynn Beyak
Jacques Demers
Marjory LeBreton ... [et al.]
Description
Provides background information relevant to identity, summary of evidence heard, and committee's key observations and recommendations to the federal government. Includes seven community profiles.
Personal Persistence, Identity Development, and Suicide: A Study of Native and Non-Native North American Adolescents
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Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development ; vol. 68, no. 2
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Michael J. Chandler
Christopher E. Lalonde
Bryan W. Sokol
Darcy Hallett
Description
Brief overview of findings from a set of five studies dealing with the problems which arise when youth do not have a sense self-continuity.
Synopsis of book of the same title.
Population Reporting an Aboriginal Identity, by Age Group, by Census Metropolitan Areas (2001 Census) (Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Statistics Canada
Description
Statistical table.
A Portrait of Urban Aboriginal Youth In the Waterloo Region and Their Access to Services
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Frederick Lyle Dixon
Brittany Hazell
Description
Focus groups looked at three concepts: local Aboriginal identity, support services and programs, and needed services.
Quebec First Nations Regional Health Survey - 2008: Chapter 3: Migration
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission
Description
Data collected between September 2008 and February 2010 in 21 communities. Most responses divided by age group; some by geographic zone.
Quebec First Nations Regional Health Survey - 2008: Chapter 6: Community Well-Being
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission
Description
Data collected between September 2008 and February 2010 in 21 communities. Most responses divided by age group; some by geographic zone.
Red Women Rising: Indigenous Women Survivors in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Carol Muree Martin
Harsha Walia
Description
A comprehensive report on the participatory research project funded by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG, MMIW) facilitated through the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC). Project engaged 113 Indigenous and 15 non-Indigenous women drawing on their experience and expertise as survivors of gendered colonial violence.
Reindeer Herders in Finland: Pulled to Community-based Entrepreneurship & Pushed to Individualistic Firms
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jan Åge Riseth
Leo Paul Dana
Description
Analyzes responses from interviews conducted by Reindeer Herder's Association. Those who self-identified as ethnic Finns focused on financial capital while those who self-identified as Sami were more concerned with social, cultural and human capital.
Report: False Claims of Indigenous Ancestry: Canada-Wide Survey of Canadians Understanding & Impressions
Alternate Title
Postmedia-Leger Poll
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Leger
Description
Reports results of online survey conducted from November 25-27, 2022 with sample of Canadian residents 18 years or older recruited form Leger's Opinion Panel; results were weighted using data from the 2021 Census.
Report on the Status of B.C. First Nations Languages 2010
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Peoples' Heritage
Language and Culture Council
Description
Provides statistics regarding risk of endangerment, revitalization efforts, and numbers of existing speakers, as well as list of resources.
Social Determinants of Inuit Health In Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Description
Looks at key determinants of Inuit health disparities and provides solutions to address those disparities.
Statistics, Rights and Recognition: The Identification of Indigenous Peoples
Alternate Title
Indigenous Statistics: Time for an international Response Session
International Association of Official Statisticians (IAOS) Conference ; 16th, 2018
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kalinda Griffiths
Description
Emphasizes the need for accurate information when measuring social, economic and health status and assessing progress in addressing domestic and global challenges.