Examines reactions to the 2009 film by Warwick Thornton which is about bravery, hopelessness, optimism, and the struggles of two Indigenous youth, and the dialogues it has created.
A comprehensive report on the participatory research project funded by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG, MMIW) facilitated through the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC). Project engaged 113 Indigenous and 15 non-Indigenous women drawing on their experience and expertise as survivors of gendered colonial violence.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, 2010, pp. 1-41
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Study investigates factors affecting school success of off-reserve Registered Indian Children particularly past residential school attendees living in lower income households.
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 31, no. 2, 2008, pp. 70-93, 174
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Discussion on the development of a post secondary program in Recreation and Tourism Leadship, specifically designed for Aboriginal youth in central Alberta.
Review was triggered when a fourteen year girl from Little Grand Rapids First Nation hung herself in a garage in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She was in the care of the Agency, which had placed her in the city. Both service delivery and operations were examined.
Looks at the research on numeracy development of Aboriginal children, and identifies the key factors which affect achievement and the teaching strategies that could help them.
Australasian Canadian Studies, vol. 26, no. 1, 2008, pp. 9-21
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Discusses how historically both countries shared motivations and educational goals for residential schools and looks at contemporary responses.
Scroll down to page 9 to read article.
Social Indicators Research, vol. 85, no. 1, January 2008, pp. 81-95
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Examines the relationship between neighbourhood level
variables and rates of respiratory illness in children less than 2 years of age who were born in Saskatoon between 1992 and 1994.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 101, no. 2, March/April 2010, pp. 143-148
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Attempts to understand what is known about Aboriginal infant mortality rates (IMR) in Canada, and identifies major deficiencies in the coverage and quality of infant mortality data for Aboriginal populations in Canada.
Report prepared for the Department of Justice Canada identifies needs of Aboriginal peoples, with an emphasis on short-term projects to deal with violence and victimization.
Topics include: culturally focused curriculum; traditional languages and language development; networking and outreach; policies and procedures; program evaluation; and child assessments.
Discusses approaches to mental health based on different world views and principles of Many Hands One Dream as a basis for improvement in healthcare for Aboriginal children and youth.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 12, December 2008, p. 1,13,14
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Looks at a special visit from Santa Claus, complete with donated gifts, to northern children in the Athabasca region.
Article located on page 1 and by scrolling to page 13 & 14.