Canadian Arctic Resources Committee (CARC) held meetings to identify mining-related issues, opportunities, concerns and discuss projects, which would meet the needs of the communities.
Aboriginal and Islander health Worker Journal, vol. 19, no. 6, November/December 1995, pp. 26-28
Description
Researches issues of discrimination between white social workers in ACT Health and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, prompting changes and the hiring of an Aboriginal Liaison Officer.
Brief which was submitted to the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP) outlines the thought process in creating the report and provides a summary of consultations.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 4, April 2011, p. 17
Description
Comments on a Memorandum of Understanding, signed by five of Saskatchewan's tribal councils and the government, with the goal of bringing employment to First Nation communities.
Article found by scrolling to page 17.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 9, October 2011, p. 22
Description
Suggests that casinos provide the chance for advancement in employment both in the casino and other companies.
Article located by scrolling to page 22.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 6, June 2011, p. 20
Description
Looks at the Transitions to Trades program and the success it has had for a Saskatchewan woman working towards stabilizing her life.
Article located by scrolling to page 20.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 7, no. 2, Fall, 2011, pp. 114-124
Description
Looks at Aboriginal forest based activities for economic development on and off the reserve. Opportunities are identified by the National Aboriginal Forestry Association.
Discusses the creation and accomplishments of the Kitsaki Development Corporation, an economic development and investment arm of the La Ronge Indian Band.
Uses income, education, housing and labour force activity to determine socio-economic well-being of First Nations, Inuit and non-Aboriginal communities.
Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, no. 118, February 24, 2011, pp. 1-33
Description
Study of 16 Aboriginal scholars currently or formerly employed as professors in Ontario; examines the under-representation of Indigenous scholars in the academy and especially in regard to retention. Findings illustrate the need for employment equity policy which addresses issues of recruitment and the valuation of Indigenous scholarship.
Based on interviews in two northern communities and looks at traditional wage economy, leadership role and impacts of Land Claim Agreement.
Chapter three in book: Proceedings of the CRIAW-ICREFF Conference 1995 edited by Deborah Poff and Toni Fletcher.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 7, no. 2, Fall, 2011, pp. 135-139
Description
Looks at economic conditions by examining employment rates between Aboriginal people living on and off reserves based on age, gender, geography and education level.
David Berner: Ending the Dependency Trap ; episode 8, part 2
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Calvin Helin
David Berner
Description
Continuation of an interview with the author of two books which discuss First Nations reliance on the government and the need for self-sufficiency.
Duration: 14:13.
Part I.
Study undertaken to asses the viability of turning the private non-profit society status to a publicly funded institution within the British Columbia post-secondary education system.
Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences ; 2011
[Transforming the Academy: Indigenous Education]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Shawn Atleo
Description
Video of speech by the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations given at the 2011 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Duration: 1:04:53.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 9, October 2011, p. 20
Description
Looks at a fourteen acre organic vegetable garden created to employ community members and help them live a healthier lifestyle.
Article located by scrolling to page 20.
Video of speech given by the Director of Economic Development for the Whitecap Dakota Nation and Chief Executive Officer of the Whitecap Development Corporation at the 2010 Growing Saskatchewan Conference.
Three parts. Viewer is automatically sent to next part.
Total Duration: 38:06.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 6, June 2011, p. 9
Description
Reflects on the practice of First Nations people migrating to Alberta to work the sugar beet fields enduring hard work and poor housing conditions.
Article located by scrolling to page 9.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 2, February 2011, p. 16
Description
Description of the plans for the annual International Association on Native Employment (IANE) national conference.
Article found by scrolling to page 16.