Justice as Healing, vol. 4, no. 1, Spring, 1999, p. [?]
Description
Describes principles of restorative justice within the criminal justice system and how certain legal theories make implementation difficult. For Part 2 see, Justice as Healing, Vol. 4, No. 2, Summer, 1999.
Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.
Justice as Healing, vol. 4, no. 2, Summer, 1999, p. [?]
Description
Continuation of an article that compares and contrasts aspects of Aboriginal concepts of justice and those practised in the current criminal justice system.
Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 34, no. 6, September 2010, pp. 9-11
Description
Looks at two Aboriginal health care workers who contributed to the improvement of health services for pregnant women and infant care in Aboriginal communities.
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 6, no. 1, Traditional Medicine, January 2010, pp. 28-37
Description
Discusses the development of Aboriginal birthing centres that combine traditional medical practices with contemporary medical services and how this model could be applied to other health care services for Aboriginal communities.
Looks at a project that brought together youth in ten British Columbia communities to discuss the current status of youth health, issues associated with substance abuse, and share ideas about improving youth health in their schools and communities.
Examines section 718.2(e) of the Criminal Code which states that a judge is to consider "all available sanctions other than imprisonment that are reasonable in the circumstances for all offenders, with particular attention to the circumstances of Aboriginal offenders."
Case studies provide an overview of how aboriginal communities have come to terms with mining and mineral exploration in their territories. They are: Innu Nation and Inco's Voisey's Bay Nickel Mine/Mill; Lutsel K'e Dene First Nation and BHP Diamonds Inc.; Tahltan First Nation, the mining industry, and environmental assessment; Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation and B.Y.G. Mt. Nansen Gold Mine; Makivik Corporation and Falconbridge's Raglan Mine; and Nishnawbi-Aski Nation and Ontario's living legacy.
First Nations Perspectives Journal, vol. 3, no. 1, 2010, pp. 21-46
Description
Looks at the importance for a balanced approach to the teaching and learning of Aboriginal Perspectives to enhance the learning experience for Aboriginal students.
Background Paper (Law and Government Division, Library of Parliament) ; BP-359E
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Peter Niemczak
Description
Brief overview of efforts made in Scandinavia, New Zealand, Australia, Maine and Canada to increase Indigenous presence in government institutions.
1999 version.
Canadian Journal of Optometry, vol. 72, no. 4, August 2010, pp. 17-24
Description
Looks at universal early childhood screening for vision disorders to ensure Aboriginal children get the best possible start in life.
Entire issue on one pdf. To locate article, scroll to page 17.
Front-line workers identified general and specific issues, developed a framework for action and outlined strategic directions to guide future interventions and actions.
Rural and Remote Health, vol. 10, no. 1, January-March 2010, pp. 1-7
Description
Looks at Indigenous & Western scientific world views and discusses practices & recommendations in support of bridging the two knowledge systems to improve positive learning outcomes for Aboriginal students.
Summary of the background, analysis and federal processes related to self-government. Based on the report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP).
Purpose of study was to make recommendations for mechanisms which would facilitate province-wide collection of reliable data to be used in the evaluation of programs promoting access and student success.
Provides a thematic guide to data; sources include the 1996, 2001 and 2006 censuses of population, the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey, the 2005 Canadian Community Health Survey, and the 2007/2008 Adult Correctional Services Survey.
Journal of Educational Administration and Foundations, vol. 21, no. 2, 2010, pp. 19-34
Description
Examines historical, legal and socio-economic factors related to achievement gaps between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal education and discusses ways to improve experience & outcomes for Aboriginal students attending provincial and First Nations managed schools.
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, vol. 56, no. 1, Spring, 2010, pp. 57-71
Description
Studied data from 25,000 students from 2,500 Canadian public schools to assess the links between learning and teaching styles and Aboriginal student success.