Final Report from the Commission on First Nations and Métis Peoples and Justice Reform
Legacy of Hope: An Agenda for Change ; vol. 1
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Isobel M. Findlay
Warren Weir
Description
Report designed to support the mandate of the Commission by presenting evidence to negotiate visions for the criminal justice system and redefine justice for all.
Excerpt from Legacy of Hope: An Agenda for Change, vol. 1.
Australian Aboriginal Studies, no. 2, 2004, pp. 15-25
Description
Contends that there is a need for development of a different model for suicide alleviation for the Aborigines, Maori and Inuit in Australia, New Zealand and Nunavut.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 1, no. 1, September 2004, pp. 73-82
Description
Comments on a two-year study of abuse and neglect of Native American and Native Alaskan children based on records from the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS).
Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health, vol. 3, no. 3, 2004, pp. 138-145
Description
Research has indicated differences in suicidal behaviour, epidemiology, and aetiology not only between the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal populations but also between different Aboriginal communities and groups.
Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on Monday, March 24, 1980 regarding a petition by individuals supporting a proposal to hire an Aboriginal staff person for the Big Sisters Association of Saskatoon.
Overview of development of funding formula and an outline of three funding formula options describing the benefits, restrictions and research plan for each option.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 63, Supplement 2, 2004, pp. 38-40
Description
Discusses strategies to deal with one of the highest youth suicide rates in the world by developing teaching materials to improve coping skills of primary school pupils.
The Journal of Pediatrics , vol. 145, no. 5, November 2004, pp. 635-640
Description
Study conducted to describe clinical features and hospitalization rates of children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) found they had many health, learning and social needs which needed to be addressed.
Violence Against Women, vol. 10, no. 8, August 2004, pp. 901-916
Description
Looks at a study that identifies the differences between various child maltreatment cases and suggests the development of neglect intervention programs.
Looks at tribal area cases and other area cases to determine if there are any differences. Reports cases are similar in most respects but did find some statistically significant variances.
Child Abuse Prevention Issues, no. 20, Autumn, 2004, pp. 1-39
Description
Reviews legislation and services provided in Canada, United States, Australia and New Zealand, and suggests new approaches to family and community well-being.
Results found that programing was adequate for the Aboriginal community but there were barriers to the overall delivery of sports and recreation programs.
Final Report from the Commission on First Nations and Métis Peoples and Justice Reform.
[Volume I: Leagacy of Hope: An Agenda for Change]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kearney Healy
Ronna Jevne
Rae Mitten
Gerald T. G. Seniuk
John Burrows
Paul Joffe
Willie Littlechild
Description
Content consists of selected submissions and contracted papers that reflect research and opinion of organizations and writers on critical issues in justice reform in Saskatchewan.
Volume I Legacy of Hope: An Agenda for Change.