Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 11, December 2011, p. 16
Description
Looks at the goal of Chief Gloria Shepherd, of the Ocean Man First Nation, to have every member of her community employed and not receiving social assistance.
Article located by scrolling to page 16.
Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres Submission to the Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario--2011
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
Description
Makes recommendations to deal with five issues: reasonable expectation and necessary supports to employment, appropriate benefit structure, ease of understanding, long-term viability, and integrated income security.
Annual report outlining strategies and actions for economic development, improvement of well-being, employment, land claim obligations, and improvement of programs and services.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 10, November 2011, p. 19
Description
Comments on an agreement between the potash industry and the Saskatoon Tribal Council geared towards improving employment and training opportunities for First Nations.
Article located by scrolling to page 19.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 8, August 2011, p. 8
Description
Describes the Aboriginal Police Preparation program, offered in Prince Albert, Saskatoon, and Regina, Saskatchewan, which is designed to introduce youth to the field of law enforcement.
Article found by scrolling to page 8.
Report Identifies Ninety Billion Dollar Gap in Aboriginal Education
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Lisa Wilson
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 11, December 2011, p. 14
Description
Looks at findings of a report by an economist, Eric Howe, which speak of the benefits to society that education makes and commends the SUNTEP program at the University of Saskatchewan.
Article located by scrolling to page 14.
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 1, no. 2, 2011, pp. 101-131
Description
Discusses strategies for building local economies that can support Indigenous development and foster the exchange of knowledge and experience between researchers, policy analysts, and Aboriginal communities.
Contains links to alternative and First Nations Schools, post-secondary institutions, community education services, Aboriginal student centres, Aboriginal services, supporting organizations, employment assistance, etc.
Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management System (CANSIM) table uses data from the National Household Survey (NHS).
Data can be added / removed and manipulated to customize table
Survey consisted of ten questions and results are based on 365 respondents. Some of the areas covered were financial support, prioximity to educational opportunities, post-graduate employment, cultural responsiveness of institutions.