Gaagnig Pane Chiyaayong: Forever, We Will Remain, Reflections and Memories: "Resiliency" Concerning the Walpole Island Residential School Survivors Group
Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP
Description
Investigation examined conduct relating to policing of pubic intoxication, cross-gender searches, missing persons and domestic violence reports, use of force, and handling of files involving youth.
Includes links to complaint, interim and final report, and Commissioner's response.
American Indian and Alaska Native Health Research, vol. 24, no. 3, 2017, pp. 63-87
Description
Describes how a sample of adolescents interpreted and acted upon disclosures of depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation on Facebook or Twitter and what resources they felt were needed.
Reports results from an adult and a youth survey regarding personal experiences, and nine focus groups. Themes and findings included victimization, the role of alcohol and drugs, reporting of incidents, perceptions of law enforcement and court responses, appropriate court sanctions, youth and teen dating violence, services and community awareness.
Focuses on the areas of system, community, organization, and practice. Each section includes key points and recommendations.
Material presented as exhibit 42 from the Phoenix Sinclair Inquiry.
Found that 60% of unexpected deaths were accidental (motor vehicle crashes, overdose, downing and fire), 33% were due to suicide, and 5% were the result of homicide. Identified three key areas to prevent deaths and support wellness and well-being: connectedness to peers, family, community and culture; access to services; and culturally safe and trauma-informed care.
In-depth news story on the history of Canada's residential schools; includes interview with a survivor and estimates the number of children who died in residential schools.
Duration: 25:00.
"tool to facilitate discussions, partnerships, planning, policy making and the development of new methods among stakeholders for Tribal child welfare evaluation."
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 20, no. 3, 2013, pp. 42-58
Description
Survey of 93 youth assessed explanatory style, life events and symptoms of depression and the link to formation of self-concept, social competence and academic achievement.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, 2013, p. article no. 19793
Description
Findings from over 700 youth indicated a majority of the respondents reported good health. The rate of self-reported poor/fair heath was three times higher among the Inuit subjects compared to the Sami.
Discusses provincial government program which promoted adoption and fostering of Indigenous children in non-Indigenous homes as a response to increasing child welfare interventions which placed children into care.
Webinar provides definitions, overview of contributing factors, information about methods of finding victims, common misconceptions, correlations to domestic violence, signs of being trafficked, needs of victims, and traditional approaches to healing.
Duration: 1:05:08.
Thematic findings included: impact of bullying and cyberbullying; lack of emotional support, physical safety, and activities; impact of substance misuse; and how these issues effect emotional and mental wellness. Includes calls to action for provincial and federal governments.
Case comment on Brown v Canada (Attorney General), the class action suit in Ontario involving the removal of children from their families on reserve, and placing them with non-Indian adoptive families, and foster and group homes. At issue was whether the Federal government had breached fiduciary or common law duties to prevent loss of identity in post-placement period.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 8, no. 1, Special Issue: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), 2013, pp. 26-40
Description
Article suggests that more attention should be given to the social aspects of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and the impacts on human service workers.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 4, no. 1, Indigenous Early Parenthood, 2013, pp. 1-14
Description
Literature review demonstrates the closely intertwined factors that serve to highlight the differences and similarities between First Nation and non-First Nation perspectives.
Journal of Sport for Development, vol. 5, no. 8, April 2017, pp. 30-40
Description
Literature review identified three themes: value in cross-cultural mentorship, but Aboriginal is advantageous; community engagement essential to success of programmes; and SFD plays subsidiary role in communities in contributing to broader social and economic goals.
State of Alaska Task Force on the Crimes of Human Trafficking
Promoting Prostitution and Sex Trafficking
Description
Includes definition of the term human trafficking, common identifiers of those at risk, primary needs of victims, summaries of information gathered from service organizations, law enforcement, and public hearings, testimony and comments. Thirteen recommendations are made in the areas of prevention, assistance to victims, and amendments to legislation.