Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 4, April 2009, p. 12
Description
Comments on the Government of Saskatchewans' willingness to protect, preserve and promote art, culture and heritage in the Aboriginal community by creating a cultural policy for the whole province.
Article located by scrolling to page 12.
Looks at the results of three different surveys to assess what capacity-building programs currently exist for the Northern youth, and to identify the skills and experience required to move into leadership positions.
Pimatisiwin, vol. 7, no. 1, Summer, 2009, pp. 27-47
Description
Questions whether Aboriginal children are experiencing significantly lower rates of sexual abuse than their parents did or if abuse is being underreported.
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health, vol. 24, no. 1, 2005, pp. 19-33
Description
Findings suggest that clients health and social problems have increased over the years of operation while indicators of infant health have either improved or maintained steady rates.
Looks at a community survey of the Little Red River Cree Nation, and several socio-economic barriers that impede the ability to engage in subsistence harvesting.
Canadian Issues, Journeys of a Generation: Broadening the Aboriginal Well-Being Policy Research Agenda, Winter, 2009, pp. 93-98
Description
Looks at the nature and extent of inequality between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples in Canada.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 93.
Looks at how social enterprise applied to tourism can offer Indigenous peoples opportunities to develop their economic potential and to become self-sufficient communities.
Social Epidemiology of Trauma Among Two American Indian Reservation Populations
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Spero M. Manson
Janette Beals
Suzell A. Klein
Calvin D. Croy
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 95, no. 5, May 2005, pp. 851-856
Description
Concludes that Aboriginal people in the United States live in an adverse and violent environment that places them at higher risk for exposure to traumatic experiences.
Report uses more than 30 statistical indicators to assess learning including: tracking learning experiences outside the classroom such as ancestral language use, hunting, distance learning and job-related training.
Northern Review, no. 30, Spring, 2009, pp. 119-150
Description
Focuses on census and post-census surveys such as the Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) and the related Survey of Living Conditions in the Arctic (SLiCA).
Variety of statistics dealing with demographics, characteristics of preprimary, elementary, high school, and postsecondary students, and educational outcomes.
In addition to usage statistics gathered from individuals in four geographic areas, study incorporated factors such as age, sexuality, education, and other demographic characteristics.
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 54, no. 9, September 2009, pp. 589-595
Description
Looks at data collected on suicidal indicators including demographics, socio-economic status, cultural status, behaviours, life stress, and health care use.
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 29, no. 4, July/August 2005, pp. 4-5
Description
Article in a series provides an update of statistical information which has been re-analyzed to deliver better comparisons between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 29, no. 5, September/October 2005, pp. 4-5
Description
Provides statistical information about specific areas of Indigenous health to provide clearer comparisons between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
Research Report (Saskatchewan School Boards Association) ; no. 09-04
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Cathy Mills
Description
Survey covered the following topics: increasing achievement and graduation rates, projected job opportunities within their division, awareness training for staff, and policies related to Aboriginal education.
'Messages From the Heart': A Showcase on Aboriginal Childrearing – Caring for Our Children and Families
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kathryn Irvine
Description
Discusses the crisis facing Aboriginal parents in Canada and the need to create more culturally appropriate and relevant programs, resources and services.
Discusses differences between First Nation and non-first Nation parental involvement in the education system as well as barriers that limit parental involvement in schools.
Research Connections Canada, no. 12, 2005, pp. 21-40
Description
Shows speech-language pathologists need to adapt and transform their professional behaviours for suitably partnerships with Aboriginal communities.
Scroll down to page 21 to read article.
Brief summary of study which involved interviews with 75 individuals representing First Nations, provincial and federal governments and industry. Discusses progress to-date, pressures, barriers, and recommendations. Includes case study of Saskatchewan.
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 05-026
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Chignecto Consulting Group
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Description
Study investigated why this type of accommodation was needed, challenges faced, whether needs were being met, and what improvements were desirable. Includes survey of users and twelve cases studies conducted in northwestern Ontario.
Includes research highlight and full report.
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 05-026
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Policy Research Division]
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Description
Supportive housing is related to accessing medical care, education and other vital services. Summary of study which involved literature review, survey of users in four Ontario communities, and case studies of 12 providers.