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Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
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Statistics on select vegetables and fruit, milk and alternatives, grain products, select meat and alternatives, and liquids. Listed for Nunavut as whole as well as Kivalliq, Baffin, and Kitikmeot regions.
Aboriginal Communities and the Canadian Forest Industry: An Inventory of Best Practices
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Institute on Governance
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Discusses organization, policies, employment and training, Aboriginal business development, forest stewardship, and relationships with communities.
Aboriginal Entrepreneurs in Canada: Progress & Prospects
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Insights On... ; v.3, no.3
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Statistics Canada
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Comments on the fast growth of Aboriginal business owners.
Aboriginal Health, Healing, and Wellness in the DTES Study: Final Report
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Aboriginal Health, Healing, and Wellness in the Downtown Eastside Study
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Kinwa Bluesky
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Goal of study was to gather information on extent of culturally appropriate health supports and to make recommendations that would increase integration of traditional, spiritual and cultural practices into existing services and programming.
Aboriginal Peoples and Mining in Canada: Six Case Studies
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Christine Cleghorn
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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.
Aboriginal Self-Government
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Current Issue Review ; 96-2E
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Jill Wherrett
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Summary of the background, analysis and federal processes related to self-government. Based on the report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP).
Aboriginal Social Development within the Native Friendship Centre Movement of Quebec
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Regroupement des centres d’amitié autochtones du Québec (RCAAQ)
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Position paper submitted to the Guébec's Secrétariat aux affaires autochtones as part of the consultation process on a government action plan on Aboriginal social development.
ayisīnowak: A Communication Guide: kâ-isi-pîkiskwâtoyahk
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City of Saskatoon
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Guide intended to increase understanding, respect and awareness of Aboriginal culture and protocols in order to create improved relationship building.
"Digital update: May 2018."
Chairperson-Initiated Complaint and Public Interest Investigation Regarding Policing in Northern British Columbia: Chairperson's Final Report after Commissioner's Response
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Ian McPhail
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Investigation examined RCMP members' conduct in six areas: public intoxication, cross-gender searches, missing persons reports, domestic violence reports, use of force, and handling of files involving youth.
Appendices include interim report and RCMP Commissioner's preliminary review and response.
City of Thompson Youth Homelessness / Housing Instability Count 2016
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Marleny M. Bonnycastle
Maureen Simpkins
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Of those surveyed (69), 85% were Indigenous and 57% were Indigenous females; average age for youth experiencing homelessness for the first time was 18, and most common ages were 18 and 21, which coincides with "aging out of care".
Colonial Trauma and Political Pathways to Healing
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Indigenous Cultures and Mental Health Counselling: Four Directions for Integration with Counselling Psychology
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Terry Mitchell
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Looks at the effects of personal and collective trauma through a political lens.
Scroll down to read paper.
Chapter from Indigenous Cultures and Mental Health Counselling edited by Suzanne L. Stewart, Roy Moodley, and Ashely Hyatt.
Scroll down to read paper.
Coming Out Stories: Two Spirit Narratives in Atlantic Canada: Final Report
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Research Project Report (Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network) ; 2017
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John R. Sylliboy
Tuma Young
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Through 20 in-depth interviews project gathered information on socio-cultural context, state of mental health and well-being during process, and supports which were relied upon.
Communicating about HIV/AIDS within BC's Aboriginal Community
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Red Road HIV/AIDS Network
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Provides relevant information for facilitators and educators to assist in the education and prevention of HIV/AIDS in Aboriginal communities.
The Contribution of Métis to Future Labour Force Growth in Canada
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CSLS Research Report ; 2017-08
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Myeongwan Kim
Andrew Sharpe
CSLS Research Report
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Population projections were made for the period 2011-2036. Concluded that given the young age, faster rate of growth, and current gap in participation rates when compared to non-Aboriginals, there is the potential for significant contributions.
Cost of the Revised Northern Food Basket in 2015-2016
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Nutrition North Canada (NNC)
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Measures cost of a nutritious diet for a family of four for one week using standard food items. Used by Nutrition North Canada to determine subsidies. Prices from March 2011 to March 2016.
Cost of the Revised Northern Food Basket in 2016-2017
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Nutrition North Canada (NNC)
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Measures cost of a nutritious diet for a family of four for one week using standard food items. Used by Nutrition North Canada to determine subsidies. Table has been modified to show only the comparison with the base year, March 2011, and the yearly differences from March 2016 and March 2017.
Custom Election Codes for First Nations: A Double-Edged Sword
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Joseph Quesnel
Kayla Ishkanian
Debating Cultural Appropriation
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Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World
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Teachrock
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Lesson plan focuses on what cultural appropriation is, how it affects Indigenous peoples and whether it should be regulated by law.
Accompanying Material: Student Version.
Developed in conjunction with the documentary Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World.
Definition of Indigenous Homelessness in Canada
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Jesse A. Thistle
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Discusses historical and contemporary factors which contribute to high rate of homeless found in the Indigenous population and looks at 12 different dimensions: historic displacement, contemporary geographic separation, spiritual disconnection, mental disruption and imbalance, cultural disintegration and loss, overcrowding, relocation and mobility, nowhere to go, escaping or evading harm, emergency crisis, and climatic refuge,
Discussion Paper Regarding a Saskatchewan First Nations Suicide Prevention Strategy
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Saskatchewan First Nations Suicide Prevention Strategy
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Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations' Mental Health Technical Working Group
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Looks at the high rate of First Nations suicide and discusses a strategy to take constructive action to address suicidal behavior.
Dispute Resolution Systems: Lessons from Other Jurisdictions
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The Institute On Governance
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Discusses the community-based Touchwood File Hills Qu'Appelle Valley pilot project which was designed to deal with issues surrounding intergovernmental funding for self-government in Saskatchewan.
Economic Wellness Project: (Visioning a Liveable City): Final Report
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Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council (TASSC)
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Provides summary of project activities and reports on themes which emerged from five individual discussion circles with women, men, seniors, youth, and 2-spirit community members.
Evaluation of the Aboriginal Head Start in Urban and Northern Communities Program 2011-2012 to 2015-2016
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Office of Audit and Evaluation Health Canada and Public Health Agency of Canada
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Describes and analyzes program which was developed to deliver holistic programs to Indigenous children aged 0 to 6. Presents findings and recommendations.
Exploring Water Insecurity in Canadian Indigenous Communities: A Literature Review
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Ayotumde Omosule
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Focuses on challenges and proposed and implement/attempted policy responses.
Family Matters Report 2017: Measuring Trends to Turn the Tide on the Over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children in Out-of-Home Care in Australia
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Natalie Lewis
John Burton
Peter Lewis
Joanne Lau
Claire Stacey ... [et al.]
Description
Looks at shortcomings of the current system, provides statistical data, and advocates for changes that will reduce the number of children in care.
Follow-up to the 2016 report.
Food, Knowledge and How We Have Thrived on the Margins: EALLU
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Indigenous Youth, Arctic Change & Food Culture
International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry (ICR) Report ; 2017:1
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Eilene Adams
Roksana Avevkhay
Burmaa Batkhishih
Khoschimeg Bayandalai
Olesya Bolotaeva ... [et al.]
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"This book provides a snapshot of both the rich, diverse and living culinary traditions as well as introduction to the food systems of Arctic Indigenous Peoples."
A Framework For Cooperation: January, 1999
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A Framework For Cooperation: A Discussion Paper
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Developed by the Government of Saskatchewan to help identify priorities and future actions concerning Aboriginal people in the areas of education, training, employment and community well-being.
Gendering the Duty to Consult: How Section 35 and the Duty to Consult Are Failing Aboriginal Women: Final Paper
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Jula Hughes
Elizabeth Blaney
Roy Stewart
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Argues that the legal framework has not kept up with demographic shifts because it focuses on land-related rights and ignores off-reserve and non-status population. As such, it disproportionately affects women who have been displaced through discriminatory effects of the Indian Act.
Gwayakwaajimowin: Truth Telling: Police Responses to Sexual Violence in Urban Indigenous Communities
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OFIFC Research Series ; vol. 5, 2017
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Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
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Research project aims to increase instances of positive, culturally-responsive outcomes in cases of sexual victimization.
Hearing about the Realities of Intimate Partner Violence in the Northwest Territories from Frontline Service Providers: Final Report
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Northwest Territories Research Project Report for Territorial Stakeholders: Rural and Northern Community Response to Intimate Partner Violence
Report for Territorial Stakeholders
Rural and Northern Community Response to Intimate Partner Violence
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Pertice Moffitt
Heather Fikowski
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Study focused on identifying the needs of women, gaps and associated challenges in service provision, and strategies for developing non-violent communities. It took place over the course of five years and involved individual interviews and focus groups with RCMP, community health nurses, shelter and victim services workers, counsellors and social workers.
Highlights Report: RAIC International Indigenous Architecture and Design Symposium
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Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC)
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Overview of presentations from four sessions: Kora Sessions from Aotearoa New Zealand; Respecting the Land and Identities; Creating Consensus and Engagement; and Indigenous Design: Tools, Methods and Processes.
Housing Needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives in Tribal Areas: A Report from the Assessment of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Housing Needs
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Housing Needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives in Urban Areas: A Report from the Assessment of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Housing Needs
Housing Needs of Native Hawaiians: A Report from the Assessment of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Housing Needs
Mortgage Lending on Tribal Land: A Report from the Assessment of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Housing Needs
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Author/Creator
Nancy Pindus
G. Thomas Kingsley
Jennifer Biess
Diane Levey
Jasmine Simington ... [et al.]
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Identifying and Addressing Challenges Encountered by Educators of Aboriginal Children in an Urban Setting
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Ross C. Danyluk
José L. da Costa
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Study involved principal, teachers, counselors, and program coordinators. Found most challenges were task-related. Provides recommendations for further research.
Indigenous Communities and Industrial Camps: Promoting Health Communities in Settings of Industrial Change
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Firelight Group
Lake Babine Nation
Nak’azdli Whut’en
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Full report on project which looked at the effects of situating camps associated with Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline project close to small and already vulnerable communities.
Indigenous Housing Employment Benchmarking Study
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James Burr
Steve Pomeroy
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Reports results from a survey of 135 housing providers to check status of Indigenous employment, obtain information on training experiences, and gauge how organizations were coping as housing agreements expired.
Includes 11 case studies: Lloydminster Métis Housing Group; Tawaak Housing Association; Native People of Sudbury Development Corporation; Native Inter-Tribal Housing Co-operative; Kinew Housing Incorporated; Namerind Housing Corporation; Centre d’Amité Autochtone de Val d’Or; Metis Urban Housing Corporation; Cariboo Friendship Society; Grey Mountain Housing Society; and Skigen-Elnoog H
Kuinerrarmuit Elitnaurviat: The School of the People of Quinhagak. Case Study.
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Carol Barnhardt
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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.
Leading by Example: Practices and Performance in Corporate-Aboriginal Partnerships
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Members' Briefing (Conference Board of Canada) ; April 1999
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 258-99]
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Stelios Loizides
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Looks at the challenges and opportunities Aboriginal leaders and corporations face in developing beneficial socio-economic plans.
[Letter about discriminatory City of Montreal policies involving homeless Indigenous people]
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Nakuset
Rachael Deutsch
Véronique Picard
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Argues that several bylaws should be removed because they represent social and racial profiling, and are overly and wrongfully used, affecting the well-being of a venerable population..
Media Consumption, Media Preferences and Communication Channels of Remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Audiences: Summary
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Radio: Audience, Preferences and Technologies
Remote Indigenous Media and Communications: Radio Listenership Summary
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Indigenous Remote Communications Association (IRCA)
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Statistics for the remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander radio service such as: stations listened to regularly, rates of listenership, rates by population groups, language and content preferences, impact of mobile connectivity, sources of Government information, and listener demographics.
Métis-specific Bibliography for the BCcampus Indigenization Project
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BCcampus Indigenization Project
[Indigenization Project: Process Documents and Resources]
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Brief list of resources divided into four sections: kinship, land relations, tools and impacts of colonization, calls to action.
More Than Radio - A Community Asset: Social Return on Investment Analyses of indigenous Broadcasting Services
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Social Ventures Australia (SVA)
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Analyses includes background and context, investment and impact in the sector, estimates and values of the change created, key lessons, and the alignment between services' impact and the Government's priorities.
Mortuary Beliefs and Practices of the Northern and Southwestern Athapaskans
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Lindsay McArthur
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Discusses Athapaskan mortuary customs and beliefs.
Native American Identity: A Review of Twenty-first Century Research
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Bridgett G. Giordmaina
Carolee Dodge Francis
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Search of EBSCO Host, JSTOR, and Web of Science for peer-reviewed social research articles published from 1990 to 2016 yielded 86 results.
Niiwin Wendaanimak Four Winds Wellness Program Evaluation Report
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Niiwin Wendaanimak Four Winds Wellness Program: Enhanced Health & Community Services for Homeless and At-Risk Aboriginal Populations
Four Winds Wellness Program Evaluation Report
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[Michelle Firestone]
[Amy Katz]
[Tessa Jourdain]
[Janet Smylie]
[Jessica Syrette]
Description
Program designed for homeless and under-housed Indigenous peoples living in the downtown mid-west Toronto area. Evaluation consisted of environmental scan, developing a client profile, key informant interviews and focus groups.
Nilliajut 2: Inuit Perspectives on the Northwest Passage Shipping and Marine Issues
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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK)
[Aqqaluk Lynge
Robert Comeau
Mary Simon
Nancy Karetak-Lindell
Alfred E.R. Jakobsen … [et al.]]
Description
Essays by authors from across Inuit Nunangat and Greenland discuss the possible impacts of the opening of the Passage due to climate change.
Nursing Practice in Rural and Remote Canada II: Registered Nurse National Survey Report
Alternate Title
Nursing Practice in Rural and Remote Canada Two
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Martha MacLeod
Norma Stewart
Judith Kulig
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Contains statistics on Aboriginal health worker/community health worker and Aboriginal healers. Rural and remote is defined as areas with less than 10,000 core population.
Of the Heart: Scoping Review of Indigenous Youth Suicide and Prevention
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Rita Henderson
Lindsay Crowshoe
Brittany Johnson
Naomi Parker
Stephanie Perrin ... [et al.]
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Sources of data: Indigenous advisors, academic and grey literature review, and environmental scan. Includes information on general context, promising practices, and knowledge gaps around service provision.
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Ten: Introduction
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Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Two: Unit Scope and Introduction
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Safe Drinking Water Foundation
Our Health Counts: Urban Indigenous Health Database Project: Community Report: Inuit Adults, City of Ottawa
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Janet Smylie
Michelle Firestone
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Project gathered information on health, well-being and access to health services that would inform policy planning, delivery of programs, and measurement of outcomes.