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BC college and institute student outcomes report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[BC] Outcomes Working Group
Centre for Education Information
Description
Contains statistics on characteristics of graduates, educational attainment before enrolling, experiences while attending, reasons for enrolling, evaluation of post-graduation employment opportunities, finances, and services.
Aboriginal Communities and the Canadian Forest Industry: An Inventory of Best Practices
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Institute on Governance
Description
Discusses organization, policies, employment and training, Aboriginal business development, forest stewardship, and relationships with communities.
Aboriginal Forestry: Community Management as Opportunity and Imperative
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Deborah Curran
Michael M'Gonigle
Osgoode Hall Law Journal, vol. 37, no. 4, 1999, pp. 712-774
Description
Looks at the legal and regulatory basis of forest management, and assess how new tenure systems might be developed that would uphold traditional values while providing economic and employment opportunities.
Aboriginal Labour and the Cattle Industry
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Julie Finlayson
Aboriginal History, vol. 23, 1999, pp. 148-150
Description
Book review of: Aboriginal Labour and the Cattle Industry by Dawn May.
Review located by scrolling to page 148.
Aboriginal Labour Force Characteristics from the 1996 Census
E-Books
Author/Creator
Sandra Elgersma
Description
Includes maps of labour force characteristics by province. Based on 1996 Census of Population data.
Aboriginal Participation in Apprenticeship: Making it Work!
E-Books
Author/Creator
Aboriginal Apprenticeship Projects Steering Committee
Aboriginal People in Canada’s Labour Market
E-Books
Author/Creator
Michael Mendelson
Ken Battle
Aboriginal Suicide is Different: Aboriginal Youth Suicide in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and New Zealand: Towards a Model of Explanation and Alleviation
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Colin Tatz
Description
Looks at the higher Aboriginal propensity to attempt and commit suicide.
"A Report to the Criminology Research Council on CRC Project 25/96-7".
Aboriginal Women and Jobs: Challenges and Issues for Employability Programs in Quebec
E-Books
Author/Creator
Carole Lévesque
Nadine Trudeau
Joséphine Bacon... [et al.]
Aboriginal Women & Women of Colour's Access to Information and Opportunities for Contract Work
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ad hoc Committee on Accessing Information About Contract Work
Description
Looks at the discrimination faced by Aboriginal women and women of colour looking for work in Canada and makes recommendations for contracting agencies.
Aboriginals Stakeholders in Economy
Articles » General
Northern Ontario Business, vol. 22, no. 1, November 2001, p. 3C
Description
Discusses economic gains being made by the Aboriginal population in Northern Ontario through employment and new businesses.
The Achievements, Experiences and Labour Market Outcomes of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Women with Bachelor's Degrees or Higher
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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
American Indian/Alaska Native Sexual Abuse Perpetrators: A Quantitative Study in Two Parts
Theses
Author/Creator
Lorre G. Lewis
Description
Social Work Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Utah, 2001.
B.C. Benefits Whom?: Motherhood, Poverty, and Social Assistance Legislation in British Columbia
Theses
Author/Creator
Melanie Mortenson
Description
Criminology Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 1999.
Bibliographie thématique sur les Inuit et l’emploi
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[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
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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.
Career Planning & Job Hunting
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Deanne Minniecon
Yvonne Cadet-James
Mary E. Black
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 23, no. 4, July/August 1999, pp. 28-29
Description
Advises Australian Indigenous people to take control of their employment destiny through a career plan in the healthcare sector.
Circles of Disadvantage: Aboriginal Poverty and Underdevelopment in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joan Kendall
American Review of Canadian Studies, vol. 31, no. 1-2, [Aboriginal Peoples: Special Issue], Spring/Summer, 2001, pp. 43-59
Description
Discusses the poor socio-economic conditions faced by many Aboriginal people in Canada and initiatives undertaken to address these problems.
Climbing the Mountain: Reconciliation in Workplaces: Participant Guidebook
E-Books
Author/Creator
Indspire
Description
Created to accompany workshop facilitated by Dr. Niigaan Sinclair.
Corporate Social Responsibility and Aboriginal Relations
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
J. Mclntyre
H. D. Cook
Description
Looks at the social and economic development responsibilities of Cameco and the mutual benefit of the Aboriginal and corporate relationship to Cameco and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band.
Creating Value through Corporate-Aboriginal Economic Relationships
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Report (Conference Board of Canada) ; 332-01
E-Books
Author/Creator
Stelios Loizides
David Greenall
Cross-Cultural Employer-Employee Issues: Opportunity Report
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Report (Northern Labour Market Information Clearinghouse) ; no. 68
Documents & Presentations
Description
Brief document outlines some of the conflicts that can occur between Aboriginal workers and non-Aboriginal employers, and makes suggestions as to how colleges could help to facilitate interactions.
A Culture of Respect: An Examination of Organizational Factors That Optimize the Attraction and Retention of Aboriginal Employees
Theses
Author/Creator
Karen Lenore Mulligan
Description
Leadership and Training Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2001.
Developing a Professional Portfolio
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Yvonne Cadet-James
Mary E. Black
Deanne Minniecon
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 23, no. 5, September/October 1999, p. 29
Description
Advises Indigenous Australian health workers to organize and document their various professional achievements in order to enhance future employment prospects.
Dispersion and Polarization of Income Among Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Canadians
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Paul S. Maxim
Jerry P White
Dan Beavon
Paul C. Whitehead
Canadian Review of Sociology and Anthropology, vol. 38, no. 4, November 2001, pp. 465-477
Description
Study found Inuit had highest level of inequality, while Métis had the lowest. Authors speculate that geographic isolation and lack of integration may lead to these disparities.
A Disproportionate Burden: COVID-19 Labour Market Impacts on Indigenous and Racialized Workers in Canada
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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
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.
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.
An Evaluability Assessment of Program 5C of the Winnipeg Development Agreement
Theses
Author/Creator
Mohinder Bajwa
Description
Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Manitoba, 1999.
Executive Summary: The Impacts of COVID-19 on the Indigenous Workforce
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Deloitte Access Economics
Feminists and the Welfare State: Aboriginal Health Care Workers and U.S. Community Workers of Color
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nancy A. Naples
Marnie Dobson
NWSA Journal, vol. 13, no. 3, Fall, 2001, pp. 116-137
Description
Explores the relationship race, class, culture and gender in women's community work and employment under different political regimes.
Finding their Place: Women's Employment Experience in Trades, Technology and Operations: A Case Study of Fort McMurray, Alberta
Theses
Author/Creator
Ingrid Bron
Description
Master of Urban and Regional Planning Thesis (M.Pl.)--Queen's University, 2001.
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]
Formally Educated First Nations Women in the Treaty Six Region of Alberta: In-Group Social Acceptance and Support
Theses
Author/Creator
Tracey J. Poitras-Collins
Description
Rural Economy Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Alberta, 2001.
From 'Indian Village' to Minuteman Missiles: Navajo Ordnance Depot in the American West
Theses
Author/Creator
John S. Westerlund
Description
History Thesis (Ph.D.)--Northern Arizona University, 2001.
Geographical Patterns of Socio-Economic Well-Being of First Nations Communities
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Robin P. Armstrong
Rural and Small Town Canada Analysis Bulletin, vol. 1, no. 8, June 1999, pp. [1]-13
Description
Looks at four variables: employment ratio, average income, education and housing.
The Geographical Patterns of Socio-Economic Well-Being of First Nations Communities in Canada
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Agricultural and Rural Working Paper Series ; Working Paper ; no. 46
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Robin P. Armstrong
Description
Discusses extent of well-being, changes since 1986, possible strategies for improvement, and compares conditions to those found in non-Aboriginal population. Data drawn from 1996 Census of Population.
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.
Housing Needs and Challenges for Rural and Urban (Off-Reserve) Indigenous Peoples
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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.
Impact of Diabetes on Employment and Income in Manitoba, Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Allen Kraut
Randy Walld
Robert Tate
Cam Mustard.
Diabetes Care, vol. 24, no. 1, January 2001, pp. 64-68
Description
Study shows that diabetics with complications earn only 85% of non-diabetic incomes and are twice as likely to be out of the labour force when compared to the general population while the disease has less influence on rates of employment for Aboriginals.
The Impact of Registered Indian Status on Education, Employment, and Mobility
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Drake Thomas Rushford
Description
Uses the 1991 Aboriginal Peoples' Survey public-use file in a difference-indifferences cohort analysis to assess how gaining status as a result of the passage of Bill C-31 might affect economic outcomes.
Extended essay in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Master of Arts in Economics.
The Impact of the Employment Equity Legislation on Federally Regulated Organizations in Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Jennifer Nora Adkins
Description
Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Calgary, 1999.
Impact of the Model Schools Literacy Project on Literacy and Fiscal Outcomes in First Nations in Canada
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CSLS Research Report ; 2021-01
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Simon Lapointe
CSLS Research Report
Description
Contains a review of the literature discussing socio-economic outcomes associated with improved literacy in the areas of employment, wages, crime, health and social engagement, and projections about the effects of expanding the Martin Family Initiative to communities across Canada.
Impacts of COVID-19 on First Nations Arts and Culture
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Briefing Paper (Australia Council for the Arts)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Australia Council for the Arts
The Impacts of COVID-19 on Māori in Tāmaki Makaurau: Insights from Available Data
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The Impacts of COVID-19 on Maori in Tamaki Makaurau
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Independent Māori Statutory Board
Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Workers in Canada
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kristyn Frank
Rubab Arim
Economic and Social Reports, vol. 1, no. 8, August 2021
Description
Examines sociodemographic and employment characteristics using data from the 2016 Census long-form questionnaire.
The Indigenous Australian Health Worker: Can Research Enhance Their Development as Health and Community Development Professionals?
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Shayne Williams
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 25, no. 1, January/February 2001, pp. 9-15
Description
Investigates several factors related to the role and responsibilities of Australian Indigenous health workers.
Inventing a New Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brian Craik
Native Studies Review, vol. 12, no. 2, Aboriginal Peoples and National Rights Issues in Quebec, 1999, pp. 79-92
Description
Compares the terms of the Cree-negotiated James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement and the Inuit-negotiated Inuvialuit Agreement in the areas of provision of social services, economic development, employment and self-government.