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Brief report on gathering of parents, grandparents, practitioners, educators, Elders, and policy makers which took place in March 2009.
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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Author/Creator
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.
Multiple Ways of Knowing: Life Stories, Oral History and Education
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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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Richard Knecht
Theresa Arevgaq John
Description
Looks at a distance-learning program that gives students an opportunity to earn a college degree while living in their home villages.
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.
Nationalism in the North: Exploring Land Claims and Treaties with the Historical Timeline of the Northwest Territories: A Resource Guide for Teachers of Social Studies 20-1 and 20-2
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Nationalism in the North Teacher's Guide
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Author/Creator
Mindy Willett
Description
Resource for teachers of Grade 11 Social Studies. For use with the textbooks: Perspectives on Nationalism and Exploring Nationalism and Understanding Nationalism.
Native American Asset Watch: Rethinking Asset-Building in Indian Country
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Author/Creator
First Nations Development Institute
Jerilyn DeCoteur
Raymond Foxworth
Sarah Dewees
Catherine Bryan
Michael E. Roberts
Description
Reports research and shares stories to try to give direction to more effective asset-building.
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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Author/Creator
[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.]]
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Essays by authors from across Inuit Nunangat and Greenland discuss the possible impacts of the opening of the Passage due to climate change.
Northern Girls Research Review: A Compilation of Research on Northern, Rural and Aboriginal Girls' and Young Women's Issues
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Girls Action Foundation
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Brief document focuses on general information, health promotion, violence prevention, and civic and community engagement.
Northern Grocers Forum Report
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Manitoba Food Charter
Description
Outlines the process and findings of forums and identifies opportunities to increase access to affordable healthy foods in Manitoba.
Nursing Practice in Rural and Remote Canada II: Registered Nurse National Survey Report
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Nursing Practice in Rural and Remote Canada Two
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Author/Creator
Martha MacLeod
Norma Stewart
Judith Kulig
Description
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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Author/Creator
Rita Henderson
Lindsay Crowshoe
Brittany Johnson
Naomi Parker
Stephanie Perrin ... [et al.]
Description
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.
Of What a House Can Do: Notes on Houses as Agents in Social Change and Religious Transformation in the Contemporary Inuit Community of Qikiqtarjuaq
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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
Anja Nicole Stuckenberger
Description
Comments on the combination of materiality and spiritual essence of Inuit objects and the integration of Western models of living into tradition Inuit ways.
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.
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Ten: Introduction
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Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Two: Unit Scope and Introduction
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Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
Our Health Counts: Urban Indigenous Health Database Project: Community Report: Inuit Adults, City of Ottawa
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Author/Creator
Janet Smylie
Michelle Firestone
Description
Project gathered information on health, well-being and access to health services that would inform policy planning, delivery of programs, and measurement of outcomes.
Our Identities as Civic Power
Alternate Title
2017 State of Native Youth Report
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Author/Creator
Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute
[Erik R. Stegman
Amber Richardson
Josie Raphaelito
Aaron Slater
Bettina Gonzalez]
Description
Reports on the results of the Generation Indigenous (Gen-I) Online Roundtable Survey of Native American youth between the ages 18-24. Respondents were asked about their three top priorities, what they are doing to tackle their challenges, and some of the ways they are partnering with their community to build resilience.
Pathways for First Nation and Métis Youth in the Oil Sands
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CPRN Research Report ; April, 2009
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Author/Creator
Alison Taylor
Tracy L. Friedel
Lois Edge
Description
Examines the political, social, and economic influences on First Nation and Métis youth’s attitudes toward higher levels of education and career planning; and looks at some of the institutional and policy structures that support or hinder the ability of First Nation and Métis youth to finding pathways that will lead to sustained employment.
Plain Talk 17: Role Models
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It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 17
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Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Discusses attributes of role models and provides brief biographies of some influential motivators.
Plain Talk 22: Engaging the Community
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It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 22
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Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Looks at ways communities can organize and confront issues to allow youth to achieve their potential.
Plain Talk 9: Cultural Competency
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It's Our Time: First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 9
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Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Explores the customs, history, values and languages that contribute to the identity and heritage of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Policy Options Paper for an Urban and Rural Indigenous Housing Strategy: Final Report
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Author/Creator
Cassandra Vink
Description
Academic and grey literature review conducted on: key issues; principles and desired outcomes; recent historical programs and policies; program and policy recommendations; and international program and policy examples. Options were then examined to determine whether they aligned with principles and desired outcomes, as well as feasibility and viability in current social context.
Position Paper on Tourism
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Kativik Regional Government Position Paper on Tourism
KRG Position Paper on Tourism
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Kativik Regional Government
Description
Looks at tourism sector In the Nunavik region in terms of past and current developments, future opportunities and challenges, and policy-making and coordination.
Preconditions Leading to Market Housing on Reserve
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Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 09-011
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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
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Summary of study involving eight First Nations communities selected on the basis of innovative approaches to promoting home ownership and developing support programs. A minimum of six interviews was conducted at each site with community leaders, housing professionals and home owners.
Project Planning and Management
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Katrina Ludwig
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"Supplement for the NEARBC co-sponsored workshop: Project Planning and Management, October 19 and 20, 2009, Fort St. John, BC".
Workshop aims to provide a foundation of skills to create increased capacity in project planning.
Promising Approaches for Addressing/Preventing Abuse of Older Adults in First Nations Communities: A Critical Analysis and Environmental Scan Of Tools and Approaches
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April Struthers
Georgina Martin
Alison Leaney
Description
Report identifies prevention strategies that can be used to address issues of physical, sexual, financial, and psychological abuse.
Proposal Driven Programs Guide: Saskatchewan Region 2008-2009
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Proposal Driven Programs Guide: Community, Economic Development, Land and Trusts Services, Social Development: Saskatchewan Region 2008-2009
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Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor
p. 71
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Provides information regarding proposal-driven programs at Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC).
Prosperity Through Partnerships: Framing the Future of Aboriginal Economic Participation: Outcomes Report
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Author/Creator
Winnie Wong
Deirdre McMurdy
Description
Report on workshop of the same name held to promote engagement between the private sector and Aboriginal communities.
Providing a Birth Support Program for Women of the North Island Region, Vancouver Island: An Aboriginal Midwifery Demonstration Project
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Author/Creator
Stefan Grzybowski
Jude Kornelsen
Shelagh Levangie
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Reports results of consultations with 115 participants in eight communities and makes recommendations for developing a local midwifery service.
Recent Actions by Māori Politicians and Health Advocates for a Tobacco-Free Aotearoa/New Zealand: A Brief Review
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Occasional Paper (Whakauae Research Services) ; 2009/1
Recent Actions by Maori Politicians and Health Advocates for a Tobacco-Free Aotearoa/New Zealand: A Brief Review
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Author/Creator
Heather Gifford
Shane Kawenata Bradbrook
no. 2009/1
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Reviews key advocacy approaches and political party policy developments for Indigenous tobacco control.
Recommendations for Aboriginal Economic Development
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Author/Creator
National Aboriginal Economic Development Board
Description
Presents recommendations that would provide support for significant and sustained Aboriginal economic development and an immediate stimulus to address the current economic crisis.
Reconceiving Notions of Aboriginal Identity
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Aboriginal Policy Research Series (Institute on Governance)
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Author/Creator
Carrie Bourassa
Ian Peach
Description
Discusses how colonization and construction of identities have affected the health and well-being of Aboriginal people.
Recreational Tool Kit for Rural, Northern & Remote Aboriginal Communities: Shared Knowledge & Resources in Recreational Programming
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Author/Creator
Joni Shawana
Warren Greene
Description
Based on the identified needs of the users as compiled by an expert committee.
Redefining How Success is Measured in Aboriginal Learning in Canada
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OECD World Forum on “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy” Charting Progress, Building Visions, Improving Life ; 3rd, 2009
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Author/Creator
Paul Cappon
Jarrett Laughlin
Description
Discusses how a holistic approach to lifelong learning can improve community well-being for Aboriginal people.
Report on Policing in Northern British Columbia: Backgrounder
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Author/Creator
Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP
Description
Investigation examined conduct relating to policing of pubic intoxication, cross-gender searches, missing persons and domestic violence reports, use of force, and handling of files involving youth.
Includes links to complaint, interim and final report, and Commissioner's response.
Research That Benefits Native People: A Guide for Tribal Leaders: Module 1: Foundations of Research: An Indigenous Perspective
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Author/Creator
National Congress of American Indians Policy Research Center
Description
Discusses five topics: suggested core values, value and validity of Indigenous knowledge, cultural aspects of research, stewardship of information, sovereignty, and benefits of research.
A Response to Women's Economic Empowerment: A Call to Action for Ontario
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Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
Description
Submission discusses issues particular to urban communities and makes recommendations to address them.
School Experiences of Aboriginal Youth in the Inner City
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Author/Creator
Jason Brown
Susan Rodger
Cheryl Fraehlich
Description
Results of interviews conducted with 54 youth aged 14-19 and 10 key informants from the community.
Securing a Sustainable Future in the Arctic: Engaging and Training the Next Generation of Northern Leaders
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Author/Creator
Carolee Buckler
Linda Wright
Laura Normand
Description
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.
Shared Witsuït’en-Settler Relationships in Smithers 1913-1973: Final Report
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Shared Witsuit’en-Settler Relationships in Smithers 1913-1973
Shared Witsuït’en-Settler Relationships in Smithers 1913-1973: Project Report
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Author/Creator
Tyler McCreary
Description
Reports information gathered about circumstances which led to relocation to an urban environment, experiences of living in the city in the early twentieth century, and establishment and displacement of "Indiantown".
Signs of Urbanity: Visualing Orality and Directionality
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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
Michell Daveluy
Jenanne Ferguson
Description
Study of the use of multilingual and multigraphic signs in Inuit localities.
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.
Sivummut III - Economic Development Strategy Conference: Summary Report for Participants
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Author/Creator
Edna Elias
Kirt Ejesiak
Okalik Eegeesiak
Description
Overview of Conference held in Iqaluit, Nunavut February 2009, which brought together stakeholders committed to economic development for brainstorming and planning.
Six Miles Deep: Study Guide
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[National Film Board]
Description
Developed to accompany the National Film Board documentary Six Miles Deep which deals with the conflict that took place over land development near Caledonia, Ontario.
The Sixties Scoop & the Duty to Consult: A New Frontier in Aboriginal Litigation?
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Elysa Hogg
Alex Darling
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Case comment on Brown v Canada (Attorney General), the class action suit in Ontario involving the removal of children from their families on reserve, and placing them with non-Indian adoptive families, and foster and group homes. At issue was whether the Federal government had breached fiduciary or common law duties to prevent loss of identity in post-placement period.
Socio-Demographic Profiles of Saskatchewan Women: Aboriginal Women
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Status of Women Office [Saskatchewan]
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Source of statistics is 2006 Statistics Canada Census.
South Bay Park Rangers Employment Project for Persons Living with a Disability: A Case Study in Individual Empowerment and Community Interdependence
Alternate Title
Linking, Learning, Leveraging: Social Enterprises, Knowledgeable Economies, and Sustainable Communities
Research Report Series (Centre for the Study of Co-operatives) ; no. 08 / 03
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Author/Creator
Isobel M. Findlay
Julia Bidonde
Maria Basualdo
Alyssa McMurtry
Research Reports Series (Community-University Institute for Social Research)
Description
Program located in Ile-à-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan provides on-the-job training, seasonal employment, work skills and experience, and independence for the individuals involved.
A Struggle for Survival: The Algonquin Language Immersion Program of Kitigàn Zibi School, Maniwaki, Canada
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[Conference of the International Academy of Linguistics Law: Law Language and Global Citizenship, Lisbon, Portugal ; 11th]
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Author/Creator
Chris Kostov
Description
Contends that in order to preserve all aboriginal languages in Canada it will take government funding, public awareness, and First Nations communities working together.
Submission into the Inquiry into Community Stores in Remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
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Central Land Council
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Submission emphasizes points including suggesting the Australian government could learn from Canada's Food Mail Program.
Submission on the Development of a Canadian Poverty Reduction Strategy
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Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
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Briefly discusses issues and federal actions needed in policy areas such as housing, food security, culture, and self-determination, and lists discussion questions.