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Nunavut Income Support Review Panel
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Results of community consultations conducted by the review panel, gives recommendations for improvement to support recipients to become more self-reliant.
Nunavut: Inuit Self-Determination Through a Land Claim and Public Government?
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Jack Hicks
Graham White
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Provides brief overview of geography, society, economy, history, features of land claim, and two central political issues: local control and values of its people.
Nunavut Justice Issues: An Annotated Bibliography
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Research Report (Department of Justice Canada) ; 2000-7e
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Naomi Giff
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Report provides collection of articles addressing social issues, crime, and justice issues in the North and the nature and results of community-based justice projects in Canada.
"Unrevised".
Nursing Practice in Rural and Remote Canada II: Registered Nurse National Survey Report
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Nursing Practice in Rural and Remote Canada Two
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Martha MacLeod
Norma Stewart
Judith Kulig
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Contains statistics on Aboriginal health worker/community health worker and Aboriginal healers. Rural and remote is defined as areas with less than 10,000 core population.
NWAC Report Card: September 2016-December 2016
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The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: NWAC Report Card
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Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC)
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Update and assessment of the progress made by the National Inquiry Commission to the families of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and to the public.
Occupying the Land: Traditional Patterns of Land and Resource Ownership Among First Peoples of British Columbia
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[Constituting the Commons: Crafting Sustainable Commons in the New Millennium: Conference of the International Association for the Study of Common Property ; 8th
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Nancy J. Turner
James T. Jones
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Discusses different cultural models of land and resource ownership by the Salishan, the Nuu-Chah-Nulth, Kwakwaka'waka, Haida, Nisga'a and additional northwest coast peoples.
Of the Heart: Scoping Review of Indigenous Youth Suicide and Prevention
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Rita Henderson
Lindsay Crowshoe
Brittany Johnson
Naomi Parker
Stephanie Perrin ... [et al.]
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Sources of data: Indigenous advisors, academic and grey literature review, and environmental scan. Includes information on general context, promising practices, and knowledge gaps around service provision.
On-reserve Housing Policy Impact Assessment: 1996-2000
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Norbert Koeck
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Assessment based on sample of approved housing proposals from First Nations which had been under policy for at least two years, visits to two Indian and Northern Affairs regional offices and nine communities, and analysis of INAC data.
On Sacred Ground: Commemorating Survival and Loss at the Carlisle Indian School
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Stephanie Anderson
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Discusses history of the school and the impact on students and their descendants.
Originally published in Central Pennsylvania Magazine, 2000.
One Step Forward … Accommodating Aboriginal Rights in Canada
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Working Paper (Queen's University School of Public Poliy) ; 5
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Kathy L. Brock
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Examines jurisprudence on Aboriginal issues with focus on recent Supreme Court cases and their aftermath.
Paper presented at the 96th Annual Meeting of the American Political Science Association held in Washington from August 31 to September 3, 2000.
Ontario First Nations Special Education Review Report
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Ontario First Nations
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Synthesizes published literature and information gathered from educators, administrators and service organizations. Focus is on funding.
Open Professional Learning Resources: Audience Profiles
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BCcampus
Indigenization Project Steering Committee
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Focuses on desired outcomes rather than current practices in the areas of intention, behaviour, community and systems fit in each of six post-secondary staff groups: front line staff / student services / advisors; leaders / administrators; curriculum / educational developers; educators / teachers / instructors; and researchers.
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade 5: Unit Scope and Introduction
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Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Eight: Foreigners Invade Your Country Simulation
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Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Eleven: Introduction
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Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Nine: Introduction and Directions
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Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Seven: Unit Scope and Introduction
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Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Ten: Introduction
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Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Two: Unit Scope and Introduction
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Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Nursery/Preschool/Kindergarten. Day 1: : First Nation Creation Stories
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Safe Drinking Water Foundation
Opioids and Substances of Misuse among First Nations People in Alberta
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Analytics and Performance Reporting Branch
Alberta Health
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Data for: mortality (apparent accidental deaths from fentanyl/non-fentanyl opioids), confirmed drug and alcohol toxicity deaths (both accidental and suicides), opioid dispensing, emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and emergency medical response.
Our Health Counts: Urban Indigenous Health Database Project: Community Report: Inuit Adults, City of Ottawa
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Janet Smylie
Michelle Firestone
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Project gathered information on health, well-being and access to health services that would inform policy planning, delivery of programs, and measurement of outcomes.
Our Identities as Civic Power
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2017 State of Native Youth Report
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Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute
[Erik R. Stegman
Amber Richardson
Josie Raphaelito
Aaron Slater
Bettina Gonzalez]
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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.
Our National Competitiveness and Canada's Territories
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Canadian Chamber of Commerce
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Discusses the adaptability of businesses in Canada's territories and the necessity of the federal and territorial governments to do the same.
Our Nations on the Edge of a New Century: B.C. First Nations Regional Health Survey
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Marlene R. Atleo
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Data from the 1997 National First Nations and Inuit Regional Health Survey and the British Columbia Focus Group Study.
Out of Sight: A Summary of the Events Leading Up to Brian Sinclair's Death and the Inquest That Examined It and the Interim Recommendations of the Brian Sinclair Working Group
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[Annette J. Browne
Emily Hill
Barry Lavalee
Josée Lavoie
Mary Jane Logan McCallum]
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Group formed to examine the role of racism in Sinclair's death and the subsequent inquest. The 45-year-old Aboriginal man died while awaiting treatment in the Health Sciences Centre Emergency Department. He had been in the department for 34 hours.
Over-represented But Not Understood: Sentencing Provisions as an Inadequate Response to the Over Incarceration of Aboriginal peoples in Nova Scotia
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Brady Tanner Reid
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Reviews ten sentencing decisions to better understand how s. 718.2(e) of the Criminal Code and R. vs. Gladue 1999 are interpreted by sentencing judges.
Criminology Honours Thesis (B.A.)--Saint Mary's University, 2017.
Overdose Data and First Nations in BC: Preliminary Findings
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First Nations Health Authority
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Statistics for overdose events from January 31, 2015 - November 30, 2016 and for overdose deaths from January 31, 2015 - July 31, 2016.
Sources: BC Coroners Service, Drug and Poison Information Centre, BC Emergency Health Services/Ambulance Service and emergency department visits at hospitals; supplemented by information from Centre for Disease Control.
Partnerships in Procurement: Understanding Aboriginal Business Engagement in the Marine and Aerospace Industries in B.C.
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Research Report (Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business) ; Spring, 2017
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Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB)
OMX
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Reports information about specific barriers gathered at two half-day workshops and through in-depth interviews with approximately 50 industry-related individuals from government, corporate Canada, and Aboriginal businesses.
Paths of Inquiry
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National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
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Research Team [National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls]
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Outlines research clusters comprising the scope of research for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Pathways for Indigenous Learners: Collaborating across Aboriginal Institutes, Colleges and Universities: Final Report
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Centre for Policy in Aboriginal Learning
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Overview of project designed to address the gap in supporting and advancing learning opportunities for Indigenous students, and learners pursuing Indigenous Studies.
Pathways: Mentorship and Elder Guidance in Aboriginal Non-profit Organizations: A Handbook
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anpBC
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Developed as primer for mentoring in the workplace for employers, employees, Elders and volunteers working in Aboriginal non-profit service organizations.
Pictou v. The Queen, 2000 CanLII 143 (T.C.C.)
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Tax Court of Canada
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Court case involving several Mi'kmaqs' failure to collect GST from their retail businesses located on reserves in Nova Scotia.
Plain Talk 1: KAIROS Blanket Exercise
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Assembly of First Nations Plain Talks
It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 1
Plain Talk ; book 1
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KAIROS
Ed Bianchi
Suzanne Doerge
Chris Hiller
Dr. Rose-Alma J. McDonald
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Document is an interactive teaching tool that assists participants understand the historic relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Plain Talk 10: First Nations Education
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It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 10
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[Assembly of First Nations]
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Articulates why Indigenous people have strong feelings regarding education rights and why it should be delivered in a culturally appropriate method.
Plain Talk 11: Ending Violence against Women
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It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 11
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[Assembly of First Nations
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Provides statistics and discusses some of the underlying risk factors that contribute to violence against women.
Plain Talk 13: First Nations Economic Growth and Employment: Youth Income Assistance Toolkit: Dollars and Sense
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Dollars and Sense
It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 13
Youth Income Assistance Toolkit
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[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Document reinforces the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) "Call to Action on Education" which has a direct impact on the ability of First Nations communities to create sustainable economies employing Indigenous people.
Plain Talk 14: First Nations Accountability
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It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 14
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[Assembly of First Nations]
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Looks at Bill C-27, The Financial Accountability and Transparency of First Nations Bill.
Plain Talk 17: Role Models
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It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 17
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[Assembly of First Nations]
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Discusses attributes of role models and provides brief biographies of some influential motivators.
Plain Talk 18: First Nations Holistic Lifelong Learning Model
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It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 18
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[Assembly of First Nations]
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Briefly explores the Indigenous concept of holistic lifelong learning from an Aboriginal perspective.
Plain Talk 2: Pre-Contact
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It's Our Time: First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 2
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[Assembly of First Nations]
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Provides a description of First Nations in the land area of Canada prior to the colonization and occupation by Europeans, primarily prior to 1500s.
Plain Talk 20: Plan For Student Success
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It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 20
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[Assembly of First Nations]
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Presents a road map for enhancing student success.
Plain Talk 21: First Nations Performance Indicators Checklist
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It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 21
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[Assembly of First Nations]
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Advises reading on events, actions or behaviours that are important to a community in assessing their educational system.
Plain Talk 22: Engaging the Community
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It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 22
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[Assembly of First Nations]
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Looks at ways communities can organize and confront issues to allow youth to achieve their potential.
Plain Talk 24: Practical Guidelines for Writing Proposals
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It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 24
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[Assembly of First Nations
Description
Offers practical suggestions on how to craft a suitable grant proposal for obtaining funding.
Plain Talk 25: Employment and Unconventional Jobs in the Future
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It's Our Time: First Nations Tool Kit
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[Assembly of First Nations]
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Includes brief overview developments in the labour market and practical advice for job seekers.
Plain Talk 3: Impacts of Contact
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It's Our Time: First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 3
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[Assembly of First Nations]
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Document reports on the effects of European contact driven by the Doctrine of Discovery which legitimized colonial power.
Plain Talk 4: Treaties
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It's Our Time: First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 4
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[Assembly of First Nations]
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Presents the history of treaties between the Crown and First Nations of Canada.
Plain Talk 5: The Indian Act
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It's Our Time: First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 5
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[Assembly of First Nations]
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Provides a history of the impacts of the implementation of the Indian Act, which was passed in 1876.