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Statistics Canada
Western Region and Northern Territories
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Specific information from the 2006 census which could be used for strategic planning, influencing public policy, and support for funding proposals.
2012 First Nations Plan: Honouring Our Past, Affirming Our Rights, Seizing Our Future
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Assembly of First Nations
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Paper developed as a result of the Crown-First Nations Gathering, January 23-24, 2012. Discusses general goals as well as those in specific areas: families and communities, rights, self-government, and economic and environmental interests.
2016 Profile of the Indigenous Population in Surrey
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Author/Creator
Reciprocal Consulting
Description
Statistics on age, family profile, housing, mobility, language, income, employment and labour force, and commuting.
Related Material: 2021 Profile of the Indigenous Population in Surrey
2019 Survey of Canadians: Toward Reconciliation: Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Perspectives: Final Report
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Environics Institute for Survey Research
Description
National public opinion survey conducted online (in the provinces) and by telephone (in the Territories) with a representative sample of 5,732 Canadians (ages 18 and over), including 645 persons who identified themselves as Indigenous, between December 14, 2018 and January 16, 2019.
Related material:
Executive Summary.
2021 Profile of the Indigenous Population in Surrey
Alternate Title
SUILC Census Data Report
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Author/Creator
Big River Analytics
Description
Statistics on general population, gender and age, families, housing, mobility, language, education, income, employment and labour force, and commuting.
Related Material: 2016 Profile of the Indigenous Population in Surrey.
Aboriginal Early Language Promotion and Early Intervention
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Author/Creator
Jessica Ball
Description
Identifies strategies to support language development and literacy programs for Aboriginal children.
Aboriginal Head Start: Making a Difference in the Northwest Territories: Longitudinal Evaluation of Aboriginal Heal Start in the Northwest Territories 2000 to 2008: Final Report
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Jennifer Chalmers
Liz Cayen
Marjan Saghatoleslami
Cheryl Bradbury
Description
Reports on the history of the program, development of model evaluation and the 2008 longitudinal evaluation study on the communities of Fort Smith, Hay River, Fort Providence, Bechokò, Yellowknife/Ndilo, Inuvik, Paulatuk and Fort McPherson.
Aboriginal Horizontal Framework
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Aboriginal Horizontal Framework: Programs and Spending Overview
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Author/Creator
[Treasury Board Secretariat
Government of Canada]
Description
Overview of Aboriginal-direct programming and spending offered by the Government of Canada. The 360 programs and services are arranged under seven thematic headings: Health, Lifelong Learning, Housing, Safe and Sustainable Communities, Economic Opportunities, Lands and Resources and Governance and Relationships.
Aboriginal Languages Initiative (ALI) Evaluation: Final Report
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Author/Creator
Consilium
Description
Evaluation of program developed for the promotion, retention, revitalization, and growth of Aboriginal languages in Canada.
Adult Education and Indigenous Peoples in Norway
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International Survey on Adult Education for Indigenous Peoples: Country Study: Norway
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Author/Creator
Svein Lund
Description
Looks at adult education for Sami people including professional education for job qualification, unemployment reduction, and maintenance of Sami language and culture.
Assimilation and Identity Among the Kodiak Island Sugpiat
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Inuit Studies Conference ; 17th, 2010
[Inuit People and the Aboriginal World]
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Author/Creator
Gordon L. Pullar
Description
Discusses the early years of Russian occupation and education on Kodiak Island, and the suppression of language and culture by the American education system.
Bibliography of ‘Arctic Social Science’ Theses and Dissertations
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Author/Creator
Jack Hicks
Description
Over 1,100 annotated citations covering all aspects Arctic life. Current as of 2007.
Broken Promises: Evaluating the Native American Health Care System
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United States Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR)
Description
Brings attention to cultural, social and structural barriers that continue to restrict Native American's access to health care and the failure of Congress to provide necessary resources.
Building Strong First Nations: NRT Strategic Plan 2010-2013
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New Relationship Trust
Description
Discusses the strategic plan that includes enhancing capacity within First Nation governance, encourages access to education, assists British Columbia First Nations to protect and revive their languages and cultures, supports initiatives that engage youth and elders, and advances economic development opportunities.
Canadians Have Favorable Opinion of Aboriginals in Canada: Especially Those in Contact with Members of Aboriginal Communities
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Author/Creator
Jack Jedwab
Description
Presents results of survey commissioned by the Association for Canadian Studies.
City of Calgary Population Profiles: Aboriginal Identity
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Author/Creator
City of Calgary
Description
Includes statistics for demographics, family, housing, language, education, employment, and income.
Data from the 2011 Census of Canada and the 2011 National Household Survey.
Closing the Gap in Indigenous Education Workshop Report
Alternate Title
How to Close the Gap in Indigenous Education
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Description
Focuses on educational reform for Indigenous children in remote and northern Australia to improve educational outcomes. Feedback from participants provides recommendations.
Contributions of Culture and Language in Aboriginal Head Start in Urban and Northern Communities to Children’s Health Outcomes: A Review of Theory and Research
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Author/Creator
Jessica Ball
Ken Moselle
Description
Uses social determinants of health model to identify immediate and long term benefits.
Summarizes method and key findings from the report Healthy Aboriginal Child Development and Health Promotion/Chronic Disease Prevention: Prospects for Integration and Inter sectoral Coordination.
Creating Pathways for the Dreams of Our Children: Aboriginal Early Childhood Development and Care
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Author/Creator
Alison Gerlach
Monique Gray Smith
Joyce Schneider
Description
Focus on Aboriginal children from preconception to age six, as well as families and communities both on and off reserve.
Culture Camps for Language Learning: An Immersion Handbook
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First Peoples' Heritage
Language & Culture Council
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Discusses steps involved in carrying out a language and culture immersion camp. Resource intended for camp organizers, staff, Elders, community members and teachers.
Dakota and Ojibwe Language Revitalization in Minnesota
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Volunteer Working Group on Dakota and Ojibwe Language Revitalization and Preservation
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Legislative report as required by Minnesota Laws 2009, Article 4, Section 9 includes status update of languages, best practices, identification of barriers, and recommendations.
Diversifying Identity, Diversifying Strategy: Revisiting the Sami of Sweden
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Author/Creator
Elaine Wang
Description
Reviews strategies used by the Sami to improve their socio-economic position. Updates assessment found in Indigenous Peoples & Poverty: An International Perspective edited by John-Andrew McNeish, Alberto D. Cimadamore and Robyn Eversole.
English Language Acquisition and Navajo Achievement in Magdalena, New Mexico: Promising Outcomes in Heritage Language Education
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Author/Creator
Betty Ansin Smallwood
Erin Flynn Haynes
Keri Jame
Description
Students received instruction for English as a second language, Navajo, and cultural teachings resulting in increased involvement, improved reading, math and science skills.
Explaining Low High School Attainment in Northern Aboriginal Communities: An Analysis of the Aboriginal Peoples' Surveys
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Department of Economics Working Paper ; no. 2015-02
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Author/Creator
Melanie O’Gorman
Manish Pandey
Description
Examines the importance of economic incentives, and individual-specific and school-related factors in explaining the North-South gap in graduation rates.
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Indigenous Ontology
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[Indigenous Community Names, Reserve Names, Locations, Affiliations, Languages, and Treaty/Agreement/Settlement]
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Author/Creator
Red Team-Joint Working Group on Classification and Subject Headings
National Indigenous Knowledge and Language Alliance (NIKLA)
Canadian Federation of Library Associations
Description
Spreadsheet contains information on: community names, reserve names, locations, affiliations, languages, and applicable treaty/agreement/settlement. Can be limited by individual provinces or territories.
FNLED: Quebec First Nations Labour and Employment Development Survey = EDMEPN: Enquête sur le développement de la main-d’œuvre et de l’emploi chez les Premières Nations
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Booklet 1: Sociodemographic Profile and Life Course
Booklet 2: Culture, Identity, Language and Wellness
Booklet 4: Education, Skills and Aspirations
Booklet 5: Occupation and Employment
Booklet 6: Income and Needs Satisfaction
Booklet 7: Methodology
Highlights
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Author/Creator
[Mathieu-Olivier Côté]
[Jasmine Sawadogo]
[Nicolas Couet]
From Identity to Language: Interrupted Change and Remaining Uses
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INALCO 2009, Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference, Orality (Paris, 2006)
Orality in the 21st Century: Inuit Discourse and Practices. Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference
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Author/Creator
Daria Morgounova
Description
Comments on the question of language shift in relation to the question of ethnic identity.
Paper from Orality in the 21st Century: Inuit Discourse and Practices. Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference edited by B. Collingnon and M. Therrien.
From Where the Sun Rises: Addressing the Educational Achievement of Native Americans in Washington State
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Author/Creator
Michael Pavel
Susan Rae Banks-Joseph
Ella Inglebret
Laurie McCubbin
Jason Sievers ... [et al.]
Description
Plan for promoting educational success of Native American students focuses on measuring the progress of relationships between government, tribes and schools districts and supporting a curriculum based on tribal history, culture and government.
Gidizhigiizhwewinaanan: Our Languages: Language Transfer Practices in Urban Indigenous Communities
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OFIFC Research Series ; vol. 2
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Aleksandra Bergier
Description
Delineates patterns of language transmission based on a study conducted in four Ontario communities: Midland, North Bay, Sudbury and Timmins. Also provides guidelines for future research and initiatives.
Grade Six Treaty Education Learning Resource
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Author/Creator
[Saskatchewan Ministry of Education?]
Description
Includes key questions, outcomes and indicators, "Moving towards Fulfillment of Treaties" inquiry questions about treaty relationships, spirit and intent, historical context, and treaty promises and provisions, teacher background information, and suggested resources.
Guidelines for Strengthening Indigenous Languages
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Description
Document sets a foundation for the continued learning and promotion of heritage languages for Elders, parents, children and educators. Provides recommendation for implementation of goals set out in foundational document.
Hearts Around the Fire: First Nations Women Talk about Protecting and Preserving First Nations Cultures in Saskatchewan Public Education
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Research Report (Saskatchewan School Boards Association) ; no. 10-02
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Author/Creator
Laura L. M. Whiteman
Description
Summarizes thesis exploring the introduction of Indigenous knowledge into mainstream education systems.
Full Thesis.
Helping Students Succeed: Vision, Goals and Priorities For Yukon First Nations Education
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Yukon First Nation Education Advisory Committee
Description
Overview of strategies for providing effective education from pre-school to grade twelve and support for students and parents.
Hope or Heartbreak: Aboriginal Youth and Canada's Future
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Author/Creator
Thomas Townsend
Michael Wernick
Marlene Brant Castellano
Jeanette Steffler
Laurent Jérôme
Éric Guimond
Martin J. Cooke ... [et al.]
Description
Special issue of: Horizons, vol. 10, no. 1, March 2008, offering insights into emerging trends, opportunities and policies related to Aboriginal youth population.
"I'm Indian in My Bones": Debunking Stereotypes and Subverting Dominant Culture in the Works of Sherman Alexie
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Author/Creator
Marla Means
Description
Looks at the stereotypes constructed in movies, television and other popular American media and allows the reader to question identity, history, popular culture and humour.
Literature Senior Paper (B.A.)--University of North Carolina at Asheville, 2013.
Ile a la Crosse Community Study for the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Governance Study
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Author/Creator
Bob Bouvier
Carlos Daigneault
Dwayne Desjarlais
Lillian McLean
Jolene Roy
Marie Symes-Grehan
Description
Reports results of 215 interviews about status, health issues, family and social services, language, land use and prospects for self-government.
Indian Record (Vol. 33, No. 7-8, July-August, 1970)
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Description
"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record.
Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.
Indian Record (Vol. , No. 9-10, [11-12], November-December, 1972
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Description
"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as
Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.
Indian Record (Vol. XXVI, No. 1, January - February, 1963)
Documents & Presentations
Description
"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record.
Articles reflect the attitudes and polices of the time.
Indigenous Language Immersion Schools for Strong Indigenous Identities
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Author/Creator
Jon Reyhner
Description
Looks at examples from Apache, Ojibwe, Diné (Navajo), Hawaiian, and Blackfeet language programs.
Condensed version of this article in Heritage Language Journal, vol. 7 no. 2, Fall 2010, pp.138-152.
Indigenous Women and Girls: Socioeconomic Conditions in Remote Communities Compared with More Accessible Areas
Alternate Title
Insights on Canadian Society
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Author/Creator
y Amanda Bleakney
Alexandria Melvin
Description
Uses Statistics Canada's newly developed remoteness index classification (easily accessible, accessible, less accessible, remote, and very remote) and data from the 2016 Census of Population.
Indigenous Women in Community Leadership Case Studies: The Women of Membertou
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Author/Creator
Gabrielle Donnelly
Description
Brief document discusses female leadership in the community, with a focus on Sharon Bernard, principal of Membertou Elementary School, and her efforts to introduce culture-based education.
Accompanied by video directed by Catherine Martin.
(Duration: 20:29).
Indigenous Youth: Identity, Challenges and Hope: Articles 14, 17, 12 and 25 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
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Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Twelfth Session New York, 20-31 May 2013
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Economic and Social Council
United Nations
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Overview of issues discussed focusing on recommendations for increased involvement of youth, support for the revitalization of Indigenous languages, education reforms and Indigenous youth suicide.
Inuit Discourse and Identity After the Advent of Nunavut
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Author/Creator
Louis-Jacques Dorais
Description
Looks at data from interviews with Iqaluit residents and language specialists about political change, language attitudes, the language market and ethnic identity.
Inuit Statistical Profile [2006]
Alternate Title
Inuit in Canada: A Statistical Profile
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Author/Creator
[Heather Tait
Melissa Nepton-Riverin
Craig Clark]
Description
Information on language, housing conditions, health indicators, perceptions of water quality, harvesting and country food, education, employment, and use of communication technology.
Inuit: The Role of Language and Culture in the Promotion and Protection of the Rights and Identity of Inuit: Compilation of Research
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Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) Canada
Description
Literature search included academic publications, research reports, publications by Inuit organizations, government legislation, working papers and conference presentations between 1991 and 2012.
Justice and Safety for Urban Indigenous Children and Youth in Canada
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National Association of Friendship Centres Civil Society Submission to the 5th and 6th Review of Canada's Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child
UN CRC Alternate Report, Canada's 5th and 6th Review
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National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC)
Description
Brief discussion of context and early learning, education, health, culture and language, and child welfare followed by comments on Canada's fifth and sixth reports on the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child and recommendations about policy and legal avenues to address inequalities.
Keresan Pueblos and Chaco Canyon: Speculations on Language Identity, Puebloan Cultures, and Southwestern Prehistory
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Author/Creator
Jay Miller
Description
Looks at the intertown diversity of the Keresan Pueblos of central New Mexico, and their ancestral occupation of Chaco Canyon.
Kuinerrarmuit Elitnaurviat: The School of the People of Quinhagak. Case Study.
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Author/Creator
Carol Barnhardt
Description
Looks at a rural community and its leadership plan to include the Yup'k language, beliefs, and values into the school policy and planning process.
Language, Rights and Opportunities: The Role of Language in the Inclusion and Exclusion of Indigenous Peoples
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Author/Creator
Fernand de Varennes
Description
Contends that indigenous languages are more than a means of communication, they are central to the sense of identity and the culture of their speakers.