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.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 28, no. 1, October 1988, pp. [1-8]
Description
College graduates responses to questionnaire indicated family motivation and encouragement were the most important factors contributing to academic success.
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).
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 12, no. 1, Series 2; Children’s Literature, Spring, 2000, pp. [83]-85
Description
Book review of: My Heart is on the Ground: The Diary of Nannie Little Rose by Ann Rinaldi.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
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.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 24, no. 3, May/June 2000, pp. 9-12
Description
Reports on the Bibbulung Gnarneep cohort study which indicated that mothers realized the importance of breastfeeding but required support to maintain it for the optimal time period.
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.
Juvenile Justice, vol. 7, no. 2, December 2000, p. [?]
Description
Senator discusses challenges facing American Indian youth such as having a conventional childhood, getting a good education and being able to find employment in today's market.
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.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 163, no. 8, October 17, 2000, pp. 961-965
Description
Examines the prevalence of hunger among Canadian children and the characteristics of, and coping strategies used by, families with children experiencing hunger.
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.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 24, no. 5, September/October 2000, p. 10
Description
Announcement of $15M (Australian) fund which aims to improve the nutritional status of Australian children with a particular emphasis on rural and remote communities.
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.