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American Indian and Alaska Native Children and Families
Childhood Experiences of Aboriginal Offenders
Study examined link between living conditions of offenders while growing up and current offender status.
Chapter twelve from Setting the Agenda for Change, vol. 2, which is also vol. 2 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2002.
Community Influences on the Mental Health of First Nations Children in Canada
Uses findings from the 2006 Aboriginal Children's Survey and census data to investigate the effect of socio-economic characteristics and features of neighbourhood organization. Chapter from Exploring the Urban Landscape edited by Jerry P. White and Jodi Bruhn. Originally presented at the third annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.
A Cultural Approach to Aboriginal Youth Sport and Recreation: Observations from Year One
Reports on first year of three-year research study conducted in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Discusses context, methods and training and mentoring activities.
Chapter six from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 2, which is also vol. 4 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.
Domestic Trafficking of Aboriginal Girls in Canada: Issues and Implications
Discusses key issues identified by grassroots agencies and outlines implications for policy formulation and implementation by governments and other fields such law enforcement, justice system and social welfare services. Chapter from Health and Wellbeing edited by Jerry White, Peter Dinsdale, and Dan Beavon. Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.
Indian Registration: Unrecognized and Unstated Paternity
Looks at 1985 amendments to Indian Act. Chapter six from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 3, which is also vol. 5 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.
Nourishing the Learning Spirit: Coming to Know and Validating Knowledge: Foundational Insights on Indian Control of Indian Education in Canada
Policies and Practices Affecting Aboriginal Fathers’ Involvementwith Their Children
Discusses legislation, public policies, community resources and supports. Study initiated by the Father Involvement Research Alliance of Canada.
Chapter seven from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 1, which is also vol. 3 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.
Trafficking of Aboriginal Women and Girls in Canada
Discusses intersection of social issues, colonization, and trafficking paradigm in the context of Aboriginal women. Chapter ten from Exploring the Urban Landscape edited by edited by Jerry P. White and Jodi Bruhn. Originally presented at the third annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.
Transferring Whose Knowledge? Exchanging Whose Best Practices? On Knowing about Indigenous Knowledge and Aboriginal Suicide
Emphasizes two points: differential rates between communities and what should be done to address problem. Chapter five from Setting the Agenda for Change, vol. 2, which is also vol. 2 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2002.
Unstated Paternity: Estimates and Contributing Factors
Data from two previous studies looks at prevalence and implications.
Chapter eleven from Setting the Agenda for Change, vol. 2, which is also vol. 2 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2002.