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Author/Creator
[Lindsey Li
Shauna MacKinnon]
Description
Focus on Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker National Competency Standards Project
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Ada Boland
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 20, no. 1, January/February 1996, p. 20
Description
Looks at skills needed to do a certain level of work, skills transfer and training nationally to use in a different areas, planning for future job training, and categorizing different competencies at different levels.
[Aboriginal Education: A Failing Grade]
Alternate Title
The Agenda With Steve Paikin
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Steve Paikin
Don Drummond
Gary Lipinski
Mimi Gellman
Brenda Small
Description
Discusses inequalities and barriers to post-secondary education for Aboriginal young people.
Duration: 34:44.
Aboriginal Education in Quebec: A Benchmarking Exercise
Alternate Title
Commentary (C.D. Howe Institute) ; no. 328
Commentary (C.D. Howe Institute). Education Papers
E-Books
Author/Creator
John Richards
Commentary (C.D. Howe Institute)
Aboriginal Identity Population, by Labour Force Characteristics and by Sex, 2006
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Statistics Canada
Description
Statistics from the 2006 Census.
Aboriginal Labour Market Bulletin (Volume 1, Issue 1, August 2011)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Description
Contains data on general economic conditions, national and regional labour market profiles, and brief feature articles.
Aboriginal People and the Labour Market: Estimates from the Labour Force Survey, 2008-2010
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Labour Force Analysis Series ; Research Paper no. 3
Statistics Canada Catalogue No. 71-588-X
E-Books
Author/Creator
Jeannine Usalcas
Description
No statistics for on-reserve population. Estimates for territories are not included.
Aboriginal Population In British Columbia: A Study of Selected Indicators for Off-Reserve and Urban Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Populations
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
BC Stats
Description
Statistics divided into the following categories: children and families; employment and income; health; and housing and homelessness.
Aboriginal Women’s Employment in Non-Traditional and Resource Extractive Industries in Saskatchewan: An Exploration of the Issues
Alternate Title
Project (Prairie Women's Health Centre of Excellence) ; no. 239
E-Books
Author/Creator
Roberta Stout
Project (Prairie Women's Health Centre of Excellence)
The Achievements, Experiences and Labour Market Outcomes of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Women with Bachelor's Degrees or Higher
Alternate Title
Insights on Canadian Society
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Paula Arriagada
Description
Uses data from the 2006 and 2016 Censuses of Population, 2017 Aboriginal Peoples Survey and the 2018 National Graduates Survey to make comparisons across Indigenous identity groups, between the sexes, and with the non-Indigenous population.
Addressing Inuit Women’s Economic Security and Prosperity in the Resource Extraction Industry
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada
Description
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.
Adult Competencies among Indigenous Peoples in Canada: Findings from the First Cycle of the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC)
E-Books
Author/Creator
Council of Ministers of Education, Canada
Agreement Will Boost First Nations Employment
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Darla Read
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.
Ahenakew's Rise Typifies Career Opportunities at SIGA Casinos
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Diane Adams
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.
Ambitious Mother of Six Building New Life for her Family in the Construction Industry
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Penny Smoke
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.
Benchmarking Trends in Aboriginal Forestry
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anna Bailie
Robert Parungao
Melaine Ouellette
Chantelle Russell
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.
Benchmarking Trends in Aboriginal Forestry
Graduate Research Projects & Papers
Author/Creator
Robert Parungao
Description
Report compiles and analyzes information on Aboriginal forestry activity in Canada for the Canadian Forest Service (CFS).
Bibliographie thématique sur les Inuit et l’emploi
Alternate Title
[Thematic Bibliography on the Inuit and Employment]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Pascale Laneuville
Isabelle Lemay
Description
Seventy-four references published between 1968 and 2020. Some publications in French.
Building Bandwidth: Preparing Indigenous Youth for a Digital Future
Alternate Title
RBC Thought Leadership
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Royal Bank of Canada
Description
Report developed from consultations with Indigenous youth, leaders, employers and other stakeholders and findings from the RBC Future Launch participant surveys which included 2,000 Indigenous respondents.
Building Labour Force Capacity in Canada’s North
Alternate Title
Report (Conference Board of Canada) ; November 2011
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 12-140]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Heidi Martin
Description
Looks at partnerships between communities, companies, and organizations to build a sustainable and productive workforce.
Cashing in on Indian Casinos: The Impacts of "Off-Reservation" Casinos on Sovereignty, the Gaming Industry, Surrounding Communities, Reservations, and Tribal Identities
Theses
Author/Creator
Adam D. Bubb
Description
American Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of New Mexico, 2011.
Casinos Paying Off in Jobs, Higher Self-Esteem
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Diane Adams
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 9, October 2011, p. 21
Description
Comments on the Bear Claw Casino and hotels' success including employing thousands of First Nations people.
Article located by scrolling to page 21.
Climbing the Mountain: Reconciliation in Workplaces: Participant Guidebook
E-Books
Author/Creator
Indspire
Description
Created to accompany workshop facilitated by Dr. Niigaan Sinclair.
The Community Well-Being Index (CWB): Measuring Well-Being in First Nations and Non-Aboriginal Communities, 1981-2006
E-Books
Author/Creator
Erin O'Sullivan
Description
Uses income, education, housing and labour force activity to determine socio-economic well-being of First Nations, Inuit and non-Aboriginal communities.
Creating Inclusive Space for Aboriginal Scholars and Scholarship in the Academy: Implications for Employment Equity Policy
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Karen A. Roland
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.
Digging Beneath the Surface of Aboriginal Labour Market Development: Analyzing Policy Discourse in the Context of Northern Alberta's Oil Sands
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tracy L. Friedel
Alison Taylor
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 29-52
Description
Looks at the history and the reality of integrating Indigenous peoples into the workforce.
A Disproportionate Burden: COVID-19 Labour Market Impacts on Indigenous and Racialized Workers in Canada
Alternate Title
A Disproportionate Burden: COVID-19 Labor Market Impacts on Indigenous and Racialized Workers in Canada
E-Books
Author/Creator
Angele Alook
Sheila Block
Grace-Edward Galabuzi
Early Childhood and Education Services for Indigenous Children Prior to Starting School
Alternate Title
Resource Sheet (Closing the Gap Clearinghouse) ; no. 7
E-Books
Author/Creator
Margaret Sims
Editor's Introduction: The State of the Aboriginal Economy [Volume 7, Number 2]
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert J. Oppenheimer
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 7, no. 2, Fall, 2011, pp. 103-104
Description
Introduction to paper relating to the Aboriginal economy and how to enhance opportunities.
The Effectiveness of Neo-Liberal Labour Market Policy as a Response to the Poverty and Social Exclusion of Aboriginal Second-Chance Learners
Theses
Author/Creator
Shauna MacKinnon
Description
Individual Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Manitoba, 2011.
Employment and Demography in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut
Theses
Author/Creator
Brian Goehring
Description
Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of British Columbia, 1996.
Employment in Nunavik: Profile and Trends
E-Books
Author/Creator
Sébastien Lévesque
Description
Aggregate statistics, as well as for each community in the region.
Highlights Nunavik Employment Profile and Trends at a Glance.
Employment Patterns 2009-2010 in Canada: A Dark Cloud for Aboriginals with a Silver Lining
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert J. Oppenheimer
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.
Energy Foundations: The Value Proposition for Financing Energy Efficient Homes in Indigenous Communities Canada-Wide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indigenous Clean Energy
Description
Discusses cost projections for homes, and direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts, and proposes a national collaborative process.
[Episode 8. Part 2: Calvin Helin]
Alternate Title
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.
Estimating the Size of the Aboriginal Market in Canada
Alternate Title
Special Report: TD Economics
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sonya Gulati
Derek Berleton
Description
Discusses Aboriginal market income, size of Aboriginal population and government funding.
Executive Summary: The Impacts of COVID-19 on the Indigenous Workforce
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Deloitte Access Economics
Feasibility Study for the Public College Designation of the Native Education College
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Izen Consulting
Carden Consulting
Description
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.
Financial Performance and Employment Creation Relating to Firms Assisted by Aboriginal Business Canada: Final Report
E-Books
Author/Creator
Goss Gilroy Inc.
Finding a Path Among the Concrete: Work-Life Narratives of Urban Aboriginal Young Adults
Theses
Author/Creator
Danika Marie Overmars
Description
Adult Education and Counselling Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Toronto, 2011.
First Nations Education: Can We Afford to Miss Out?
Alternate Title
Big Thinking [Lecture Series]
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.
Flying Dust Garden Co-op Thriving
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Diane Adams
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.
FNLED: Quebec First Nations Labour and Employment Development Survey = EDMEPN: Enquête sur le développement de la main-d’œuvre et de l’emploi chez les Premières Nations
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Booklet 1: Sociodemographic Profile and Life Course
Booklet 2: Culture, Identity, Language and Wellness
Booklet 4: Education, Skills and Aspirations
Booklet 5: Occupation and Employment
Booklet 6: Income and Needs Satisfaction
Booklet 7: Methodology
Highlights
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Mathieu-Olivier Côté]
[Jasmine Sawadogo]
[Nicolas Couet]
Framing the Future
Alternate Title
[Growing Saskatchewan Conference; 2010]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Darrell Balkwill
Description
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.
Giving Voice to Cultural Safety of Indigenous Wildland Firefighters in Canada: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Turtle Island Consulting Services
Description
Reports results from an online survey (102 respondents) and four virtual circle sessions. Findings grouped under organizational characteristics, work-related illnesses/injuries, and work experiences. Concludes with areas for future research and program and policy recommendations.
Grab-a-Hoe Indians: Remembering the Sugar Beet Policy
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sylvia McAdam
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.
He Ara Hou: The Pathway Forward: Getting it Right for Aotearoa New Zealand's Māori and Pasifika Children
Alternate Title
He Ara Hou: The Pathway Forward: Getting it Right for Aotearoa New Zealand's Maori and Pasifika Children
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Manuka Henare
Adrienne Puckey
Amber Nicholson
Description
Explores the nature of factors contributing to Māori and Pasifika child poverty.
Homeless in a Homeland: Housing (In)Security and Homeless in Inuvik and Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Julia Blythe Christensen
Description
Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2011.
Housing Needs and Challenges for Rural and Urban (Off-Reserve) Indigenous Peoples
Alternate Title
Phase 2: Data Analysis Project
E-Books
Author/Creator
Big River Analytics
Description
Utilizes data from the Census of Population, Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) and the Aboriginal Peoples Survey.
Humanizing Security in the Arctic
Alternate Title
Occasional Publication Series (Canadian Circumpolar Institute) ; no. 68
E-Books
Author/Creator
Michelle Daveluy
Milton M. R. Freeman
Edna Elias
Katrin Annemarie Simon
Ron Elliott ... [et al.]