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The Achievements, Experiences and Labour Market Outcomes of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Women with Bachelor's Degrees or Higher
Addressing Inuit Women’s Economic Security and Prosperity in the Resource Extraction Industry
Reports results of literature search and qualitative and quantitative survey data from 29 women living in Arviat, Salluit, Inuvik, and Baker Lake. Study's focus was sexual violence and harassment in the workplace, and identifying gaps, opportunities and recommendations to ensure women's safety and economic security.
Related material: Literature Review.
Conference Report: The Path to the Good Life: Aboriginal Women's Conference
Culture and Power in the Workplace: Aboriginal Women's Perspectives on Practices to Increase Aboriginal Inclusion in Forest Processing Mills
Detailed Plan of Action Comes Out of FMM [First Ministers' Meeting]
Prime Minister Paul Martin met with premiers and Aboriginal leaders to discuss plans to improve health, education, housing, and economic opportunities for Aboriginal people in Canada.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.16.
Never Until Now: Indigenous & Racialized Women's Experiences Working in Yukon & Northern British Columbia Mine Camps
Research consisted of survey and semi-structured interviews using open-ended questions with 22 respondents. Study found: limited job opportunityand longevity of employment, inadequate pay scale for hours worked, uequal work expectations, limited opportunities for advancement, inadequate harm prevention, gender or race harassement/discrimination with absence of grievance mechanisms, poor environmental practices, and limited economic benefits to Indigenous people.