Working Paper Series (International Human Rights Internships Program) ; vol. 5, no. 12, 2017
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jacinthe Dion
Description
Looks at impact of federal and provincial jurisdictional and funding disputes, Canadian governments' delayed funding and implementation of Jordan's principle, The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal decision, and the court case Pictou Landing Band Council and Maurina Beadle (applicants) v. Attorney General of Canada.
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.
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch - Atlantic Region
Health Canada
Description
Data sources: 2011 to 2016 First Nations and Inuit Health Branch program reports and the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Pharmacy Claims database. Data from the First Nations Information Governance Centre, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), Statistics Canada and the Public Health Agency are also included.
Discussion of the difficulties involved in delivering culturally relevant programs while operating under policies and legislation determined by provincial governments. Highlights the Caring for First Nations Children Society Aboriginal Social Worker Training Program, the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry-Child Welfare Initiative, Social Work Program at the University of Manitoba and the Yellowhead Tribal Services Agency as examples of successful innovations.
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing - Te Mauri: Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 1, June 2017, pp. 76-96
Description
Interviews with five First Nations Elders to gain a better understanding of health, healthy eating and ideal body image and the relationship to the well-being of youth.
Information for four age groups: adults (over 18), youth (12-17), and parents or guardians of children age 0 to 5 and 6 to 11. Thirty First Nations from Ontario participated and survey was conducted between November 2013 and May 2015.
European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, vol. 25, no. 2, Perspectives from Young Children on the Margins, 2017, pp. 189-205
Description
Describes how relations to family, community and culture are Incorporated into day-to-day interactions at Multifunctional Aboriginal Children's Service (MACS) in Queensland, Australia.
BMC Public Health, vol. 17, 2017, p. article no. 578
Description
Study conducted in Iqaluit, Nunavut concluded that food insecurity is a critical issue, with one-third of households with children experiencing food insecurity.
British Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 30, no. 2, 2017, pp. [227]-247
Description
Looks at how some students used military drill as a way to survive the abuse faced at school by finding relief in travel opportunities to participate in performances and competitions off of the school grounds.
Part 1: Welcome by Darren Blaney; general remarks by John Gagnon, CEO of Wawatay Native Communications Society.
Part 2: Nuxalk Radio featuring Banchi Hanuse; Siem-nu-ts-lhhwulmuhw host Natasha Bob speaks about how the program came about and its content.
Part 3: Gunargie O'Sullivan, a volunteer programmer, talked about the importance of Indigenous presence on community and campus radio stations; Doreen Manuel shared history of Secwepemc Radio.
Part 5: Talk on CiTR Indigenous Collective and the program Unceded Airwaves, presented by Lisa Girbav, Mario P
FORUM on Corrections Research, vol. 14, no. 3, Focusing on Aboriginal Issues, September 2002, pp. 58-60
Description
Research conducted to examine successful reintegration, development and maintenance of successful behaviours and make recommendations based on findings.
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 5, no. 1, Food (In)security in Northern Canada, April 2017, pp. 69-70
Description
Looks at interviews with over 100 people working in the mining sector in the Yukon Territory and their spouses to understand how they manage shift cycles that come with work of this type.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 26, no. 5, September/October 2002, p. 14, 18
Description
Describes aim of Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) which is to increase New South Wales Indigenous education retention rates.
Publication of the Aboriginal Healing Foundation aimed at residential school survivors contains letters, photographs, poems, resources and various articles, including Aboriginal Suicide is Different by Colin Tatz.
Publication of the Aboriginal Healing Foundation aimed at residential school survivors. Contains letters, pictures, and articles including Healing Within the Circle by Gloria Durnmitt.
Canadian Geographic, vol. 122, no. 4, July-August 2002, pp. 68-[?]
Description
Discovery of items which date from 90 to 7,500 years old, among the oldest organic artifacts in North America, generates excitement among First Nations youth.
Where Am I Going to Go?: Intersectional Approaches to Ending LGBTQ2S Youth Homelessness in Canada & the U.S.
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Elizabeth Saewyc
Brooke Mounsey
Jessica Tourand
Dana Brunanski
David Kirk … [et al.]
Description
Uses data collected as part of the 2014 BC Homeless & Street-Involved Youth Survey. Three types of analysis were done: descriptive data, compared Indigenous LGBTQ2S to their heterosexual Indigenous peers, and to non-Indigenous LGBTQ2S youth.
Honoring Jordan's Principle: Obstacles to Accessing Equitable Health and Social Services for First Nations Children with Special Healthcare Needs Living in Pinaymootang, Manitoba
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Luna Vives
Vandna Sinha
Eric Burnet
Lucyna Lach
Description
Findings from interviews with primary caregivers, local and regional service providers and First Nations leaders centred on funding disparities and uncertainties about sustained funding, difficulties in administration due to distribution of responsibilities between provincial and federal governments, and the travel required to access specialized services.