Finding Home: Policy Options for Addressing Homelessness in Canada
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Judie Bobb
Rian van Bruggen
Shylah Elliott
Lyda Fuller
Mira Hache ... [et al.]
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Results of interviews or focus group sessions with 205 women (66 in the Northwest Territories, 66 in Yukon and 73 in Nunavut). Fifty-three percent were Inuit, 30 percent First Nations, 10 percent Caucasian, 5 percent Inuvialuit, 1 percent Métis, and 1 percent immigrant.
Chapter 4.5 of Finding Home: Policy Options for Addressing Homelessness in Canada edited by J. David Hulchanski, Phillippa Campsie, Shirley B.Y. Chau ... [et al.].
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 25, no. 1, 2005, pp. 289-310
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Article evaluates current Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) scholarship, and then examines some past uses and interpretations. Options for adressing concerns with inclusion of Aboriginal peoples in resource management participation are explored.
International Journal of Nursing Practice, vol. 11, no. 5, October 2005, pp. 237-241
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Contends innovative leadership and clinical practices can benefit the design and delivery of mental health services as well as the individuals for whom it is intended.
Study results show several themes: staff work to live positive assumptions and beliefs; invitation and hospitality are based on ownership; trust and relationship are addressed by the individual, the school team and broader school community.
Looks at development of past and current programs, initiatives in other jurisdictions, content of programs, parent needs, and effective program elements, and provides key recommendations.
English Studies in Canada, vol. 36, no. 4, December 2010, pp. 49-70
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Argues that the Canadian state's efforts to disrupt Aboriginal family life and isolate children from their parents, are not being recognized in redress claims.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 7, July 2011, p. 16
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Looks at the contribution of monies from the federal government to help Métis communities preserve their history and culture.
Article located by scrolling to page 16.
Section from Portraits of Canada 2004. Annual survey of public opinion on improving the quality of life of Aboriginal people.
Scroll down to page 11 to read section.
Canadian Social Trends, no. 90, Winter, 2010, pp. 49-56
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Study examines factors that may be associated with participation in extracurricular activities. Data taken from the children and youth section of the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS).
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
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Submission to the National Panel on First Nations Elementary and Secondary Education. Highlights current initiatives to improve First Nations education, raise completion rates at the K-12 level, and promote educational success at post-secondary institutions.
Presents the results of a Canada-wide survey, which attempts to address a gap in the knowledge of partnerships by gathering data directly from the companies and First Nations involved in them.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 12, December 2010, p. 3
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Presents Myrna Yuzicapi, receipient of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, honoured for her devotion to Aboriginal students and education.
Article found by scrolling to page 3.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 4, no. 2, Special Edition: The State of the Aboriginal Economy: 10 Years After RCAP, Fall, 2005, pp. 109-119
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Discusses the importance of understanding the northern cultural context before embarking upon initiatives.
Highlights several successful initiatives across Canada which help individuals fund the purchase, or building, of a home. Many have set up a system of band-controlled revolving funds to deal with the restrictions of the Indian Act.
Whispering Wind, vol. 35, no. 2, March-April 2005, pp. 4-6
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Overview of artist Patrick Scott's life and discussion of his art work. Focuses on the construction of and materials used in his feather fans. Includes photographs.