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Theses
Author/Creator
John Edward McBride
Description
Arts Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 2004.
Aboriginal Off-Reserve Education: Time for Action
Alternate Title
Commentary (C.D. Howe Institute) ; no. 198
Commentary (C.D. Howe Institute). Education Papers
E-Books
Author/Creator
John Richards
Aidan Vining
Commentary (C.D. Howe Institute)
Description
Examines the educational performance of students in individual off-reserve British Columbia schools with recommended strategies.
Aboriginal People in Canada's Labour Market: Work and Unemployment, Today and Tomorrow
E-Books
Author/Creator
Michael Medelson
Description
Canada's Labour Force Survey in 2005 separated off-reserve data into "Indian," Metis and Inuit, analyses of these data indicated 2.5 times higher rates of employment of non-Aboriginal than of Aboriginal peoples.
Aboriginal People in Canada’s Labour Market: Work and Unemployment, Today and Tomorrow
E-Books
Author/Creator
Michael Mendelson
Aboriginal Poverty Higher on the Prairies
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, August 16, 2004, p. B1
Description
Examines the Association for Canadian Studies' report on the substandard socio-economic conditions of First Nations people in Saskatchewan.
The Aboriginal Workforce: What Lies Ahead: CLBC Commentary
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The Aboriginal Workforce: What Lies Ahead: Canadian Labour and Business Centre Commentary
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
François Lamontagne
Description
Discussion of the current status of education and employment and possible directions for the future.
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
Analysis of Some Indicators of Economic Development of
First Nation and Northern Communities
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sylvester Damus
Kristina Liljefors
Description
Looks at the reliability and technical issues derived from the retrieval of the data relating to population, education, labour force, employment, and employment earnings.
Apprenticeship Consultations
Alternate Title
Apprenticeship Consultations: Final Report
E-Books
Author/Creator
Saskatoon & Region Home Builders' Association
Description
Outlines structure of the program and makes recommendations to increase participation of First Nations and Métis in residential construction industry. Report forms part of the Bridges and Foundations Project on Urban Aboriginal Housing.
Are Indigenous Peoples and Governments on the Same Page? The Dene People in Northern Saskatchewan: An Interview with Ade
Alternate Title
The Dene People in Northern Saskatchewan
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Ellen Lutz
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 28, no. 3, The International Decade of the Worlds Indigenous People, Fall, 2004
Description
Interview with Adelard Blackman, special emissary for Chief Elmer Campbell and the people of Buffalo River Dene Nations, regarding the International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples.
Authenticity on the Line: Women Workers, Native "Scabs," and the Multi-Ethnic Politics of Identity in a Left-Led Strike in Cold War Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Julie Guard
Journal of Women's History, vol. 15, no. 4, Winter, 2004, pp. 117-140
Description
Uses the 1964 strike by women workers in Dunnville, Ontario in a discussion of the relationship between class, gender, ethnicity and identity.
Awards for Excellence in Workplace Literacy, Large Business Winner, 2003: Mining for Performance Excellence at BHP Billiton Diamonds Inc.
Alternate Title
Case Study (Conference Board of Canada) ; March 2004
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 567-04]
E-Books
Author/Creator
Alison Campbell
Awards for Excellence in Workplace Literacy, Small Business Winner, 2003: Solving the Training Puzzle
at La Ronge Motor Hotel
Alternate Title
Education and Learning Case Study ; March, 2004
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 566-04]
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Alison Campbell]
Basic Departmental Data: 2003
E-Books
Author/Creator
First Nations and Northern Statistics Section
Corporate Information Management Directorate
Information Management Branch
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Description
Demographics provided include, health, education, social conditions, housing, self government of First Nations and Canadians living north of the 60th parallel.
Best Practices in Action: Tools for Community-Based Adult Literacy and Basic Education Programs
E-Books
Author/Creator
NWT Literacy Council
Description
Documentation produced to assist teachers to plan, develop and deliver programming for adult learners.
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.
Canada-Aboriginal Peoples Roundtable: Métis National Council Life Long Learning Policy Paper
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
The Métis National Council
Description
Paper examines the stages of the Life Long Learning continuum from a Métis perspective. The roundtable on this topic was held November 13th and 14th, 2004, Winnipeg, Manitoba and November 18th and 19th, 2004, Ottawa, Ontario.
Casinos No Answer to First Nations' Needs
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, October 15, 2004, p. A13
Description
Discusses the short-term benefits and long-term drawbacks of casinos in Saskatchewan.
Chee Chee: A Study of Aborginal Suicide
Alternate Title
McGill-Queen's Native and Northern Series ; 39
E-Books
Author/Creator
Al Evans
Climbing the Mountain: Reconciliation in Workplaces: Participant Guidebook
E-Books
Author/Creator
Indspire
Description
Created to accompany workshop facilitated by Dr. Niigaan Sinclair.
Community-based Learning Opportunities for Aboriginals Winner, 2004: Connecting Women in Need with ICT Skills
Alternate Title
Case Study (Conference Board of Canada) ; December 2004
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 693-04]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Alison Campbell]
Description
Overview of iSisters Technology Mentoring, a program that helps Inuit women obtain technology training to address literacy, basic skills upgrading, and find jobs.
Demographic Changes in Northern Alberta and Associated Potential Implications for Northern Colleges
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Steven Lakey
Description
Data from the 2001 and 1996 Census were compiled and analyzed on a broad range of topics.
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
Does Postsecondary Education Benefit Aboriginal Canadians?: An Examination of Earnings and Employment Outcomes for Recent Aboriginal Graduates
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David Walters
Jerry White
Paul Maxim
Canadian Public Policy, vol. 30, no. 3, 2004, pp. [283]-301
Description
Used the 1995 National Graduates Survey along with followup survey in 1997 to examine school-to-work transitions, using variables such as gender, ethnic status, qualification granted, etc.
Embracing Aboriginal Values and Traditions in a Unionized Environment
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kenneth W. Tourand
The Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 4, no. 1, Special Edition: Value(s) Added: Sharing Voices on Aboriginal CED, Fall, 2004, pp. 14-21
Description
Uses the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) as an example of how Aboriginal institutions can identify useful culture, values, and traditions and incorporate them into an institution's organizational structure.
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.
Estimation of Functional State and Labour Efficiency of Shift Workers in Conditions of the Far North
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
S.G. Krivoschekov
A.K. Sobakin
A.N. Fomin
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 63, Supplement 2, 2004, pp. 349-352
Description
Study findings reveal a decrease in functional reserves, increased morbidity, and increased health challenges.
Executive Summary: The Impacts of COVID-19 on the Indigenous Workforce
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Deloitte Access Economics
Fall 2003 Survey of First Nations People Living On-reserve: Integrated Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ekos Research Associates
Description
Survey sample contains a total of 1,606 completed interviews, including oversample of 200 youth. In addition, eight focus groups comprised of 12 youth were conducted. Topics included education, health, employment, television programming on APTN, and internet connectivity.
Fighting Firewater Fictions: Moving Beyond the Disease Model of Alcoholism in First Nations
E-Books
Author/Creator
Richard W. Thatcher
First Nation Floats Log Recovery Idea
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andrew Wareing
Northern Ontario Business, vol. 24, no. 7, May 2004, p. 3
Description
Study determines there is a 20-year supply of valuable underwater logs that could create employment for 12 people.
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]
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.
The Health of Aboriginal Children & Young People
Alternate Title
Western Australian Aboriginal Child Health Survey ; v. 1
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Steven Zubrick
David. Lawrence
Sven Silburn
E. Blair
H. Milroy ... [et al.]]
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.
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.
Impact of the Model Schools Literacy Project on Literacy and Fiscal Outcomes in First Nations in Canada
Alternate Title
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
Alternate Title
The Impacts of COVID-19 on Maori in Tamaki Makaurau
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Independent Māori Statutory Board
Indigenizing the Academy: Transforming Scholarship and Empowering Communities
Alternate Title
Contemporary Indigenous Issues
E-Books
Author/Creator
Vine Deloria
Devon Abbott Mihesuah
Keith James
Angela Cavender Wilson
Taiaiake Alfred ... [et al.]
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.
Indigenous Tourism Development in Southern Alberta, Canada: Tentative Engagement
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Claudia Notzke
Journal of Sustainable Tourism, vol. 12, no. 1, 2004, pp. 29-54
Description
Examines the current issues in the Aboriginal tourism industry and the growth potential for a sustainable form of tourism including the development of an Aboriginal tourism product; market reconnaissance and market development; and the evolution of a partnership between Aboriginal tourism product suppliers and the travel trade.
The Indigenous Welfare Economy and the CDEP Scheme
Alternate Title
Research Monograph (Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research) ; no. 20
The Indigenous Welfare Economy and the Community Development Employment Projects Scheme
E-Books
Author/Creator
Brian Butler
William Jonas
Peter Saunders
David Martin
Tim Rowse … [et al.]
Research Monograph (Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research)
The Indigenous Wine Industry: A Meeting Place for Traditional and 21st Century Small Business
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Dianne W. Wingham
Robert B. Anderson
Brian Gibson
Robert J. Giberson
Description
Looks at the Indigenous approach to wine marketing and participation in the global economy that includes eco-sustainability and social development.
Integrated Dis-Integration: Employment Structure of First Nations Communities on the Prairies Relative to Their Local Regions
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ivan Townshend
Ian MacLachlan
Dan Odonoghue
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 24, no. 1, 2004, pp. 91-127
Description
Comparative study of the employment specialization and diversity of First Nations Communities (FNCs) on the Canadian prairies to employment structures of five similar settlements within the local region.
Labour Market Impacts of COVID-19 on Indigenous People Living Off Reserve in the Provinces: March 2020 to August 2021
Alternate Title
Labor Market Impacts of COVID-19 on Indigenous People Living Off Reserve in the Provinces: March 2020 to August 2021
StatCan COVID-19: Data to Insights for a Better Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Amanda Bleakney
Huda Masoud
Henry Robertson
StatCan COVID-19
Description
Uses monthly data from the Labour Force Survey (LFS).