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Alternate Title
Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy
E-Books
Author/Creator
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Description
Contains data on general economic conditions, national maps showing regional variations in unemployment rates and employment gains, regional employment profiles, and brief feature articles.
Aboriginal Labour Market Bulletin (Volume 2, Issue 1, Fall 2012)
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Description
Contains data on general economic conditions, national maps showing regional variations in unemployment rates and employment gains, regional employment profiles, and brief feature articles.
Aboriginal Labour Market Database
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Centre for the Study of Living Standards]
Description
Presents 33 tables showing economic indicators by Canada, by province, by gender, by age group, and employment by industry, occupation and educational attainment.
Aboriginal Labour Market Performance in Canada: 2007-2011
Alternate Title
CSLS Research Report ; 2012-04
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Centre for the Study of Living Standards
CSLS Research Report
Description
Examines market performance using data from the Labour Force Survey and discusses the implications of future labour market developments for Aboriginal Canadians.
Aboriginal People in Manitoba [2012]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Aboriginal and Northern Affairs]
Description
Based on Manitoba government program data and statistics gathered from Government of Canada's 2006 Census.
Aboriginal Women in Canada: A Statistical Profile from the 2006 Census
E-Books
Author/Creator
Jacqueline M. Quinless
Aboriginal Women in the Canadian Economy: The Links Between Education, Employment and Income
Alternate Title
Strategic Research Directorate Research Brief (Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada)
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Strategic Research Directorate]
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)
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.
Active Measures Community Resource Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Health and Social Sector
Assembly of First Nations
Description
Developed to equip First Nations administrative authorities with the tools, programs and services to support their communities and improve the overall quality of life on the reserve through income assistance.
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
All That Glitters: Diamond Mining and Tłįchǫ Youth in Behchokǫ̀ Northwest Territories
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Colleen M. Davison
Penelope Hawe
Arctic, vol. 65, no. 2, June 2012, pp. 214-228
Description
Study involved field work, 3 formal focus groups and interviews with 21 individuals. Six themes emerged: increase in transience of the population, tension between work and education, mines as a community resource, inequities in communities, particular view of schooling, and positive outlook on the community and its future.
American Indians: Developments, Policies and Research, volume 1
E-Books
Author/Creator
Cassandria Dortch
Jane M. Smith
Anne Gordon
Vanessa Oddo
United States Government Accountability Office ... [et al.]
American Indians with Substance Use Disorders: Treatment Needs and Comorbid Conditions
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Traci Riechmann
Dennis McCarty
Anne Kovas
Paul Spicer
Joe Bray ... [et al.]
The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, vol. 38, no. 5, September 2012, pp. 498-504
Description
Studied client characteristics, drug use patterns, and treatment needs in an urban treatment centre and the South Central Plains Tribal program. Compares data between clients.
ASEP Agreements: ASEP Projects 2007 - 2012
Web Sites » Governmental
Author/Creator
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Description
Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership Agreements website.
ASK-ECDEV: Resources on Aboriginal Economic Development for Atlantic Canada
Alternate Title
Atlantic Aboriginal Economic Development Integrated Research Program, AAEDIRP
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Electronic Text Centre
University of New Brunswick
Description
Search site with extensive list of documents (some full text, some abstracts only) with links. Focus is economic development, but covers a range of other topics such as governance, education, and employment. Information is not limited to Atlantic Canada.
Barriers and Successful Approaches to Preparing and Employing Aboriginal Trades People
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
MNP LLP
Description
Reports results of interviews with Industry Training Authority's Aboriginal Advisory Council, survey which included responses from pre-apprentices and apprentices, employers, service providers, and educational institutions, and focus groups.
Gives specific examples of successful programs.
Bazaar Artists: Project Have Hope — Investing in Women and the Future of Uganda
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Agnes Portalewska
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 4, Free, Prior, and Informed Consent, December 2012, p. [?]
Description
Discusses the non-profit organization that seeks to promote economic stability and sustainability and empower women by providing education and aid to establish business opportunities.
BC Provincial Aboriginal Tourism Education & Training: Program Handbook & Delivery Guidelines, 2011-2012
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sandra White
Description
Handbook supports the development of a strong Aboriginal tourism workforce in British Columbia.
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.
Black Gold: Aboriginal People on the Goldfields of Victoria, 1850-1870
Alternate Title
Aboriginal History Monograph ; 25
E-Books
Author/Creator
Fred Cahir
Aboriginal History Monograph
Breaking the Stereotype: Why Urban Aboriginals Score Highly on "Happiness" Measures
Alternate Title
Commentary (C.D. Howe Institute) ; no. 354
Commentary (C.D. Howe Institute). Social Policy
E-Books
Author/Creator
Dominique M. Gross
John Richards
Commentary (C.D. Howe Institute)
Building Authentic Partnerships: Aboriginal Participation in Major Resource Development Opportunities
E-Books
Author/Creator
Public Policy Forum
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.
Challenges and Successes With Economic and Business Development Models at the Local Level: The Quatsino Experience
Theses
Author/Creator
Nadine Pinnell
Description
Resource and Environment Management Thesis (M.R.M.)--Simon Fraser University, 2012.
Climbing the Mountain: Reconciliation in Workplaces: Participant Guidebook
E-Books
Author/Creator
Indspire
Description
Created to accompany workshop facilitated by Dr. Niigaan Sinclair.
Competencies Dictionary: Aboriginal Reations Behavioural Competencies
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
BC Public Service Agency
Description
Discusses terms related to personal effectiveness, interpersonal relationships, leadership, and achieving business results. Under each topic includes checklists for achievement of goals and areas for further development.
Cultural Continuity and Communities and Well-Being
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Stephanie Martin
Journal of Rural and Community Development, vol. 7, no. 1, Human Resources and Remote Indigenous Communities, 2012, pp. 74-92
Description
Discusses household survey conducted on Inuit living in remote communities of Inupiat, Yupiit, and Siberian Yupiit Alaska.
David Montgomery: The Quinault Indian Nation's Q-munity Roadmap
Alternate Title
Leading Native Nations Interview Series
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
David Montgomery
Ian Record
Description
Discussion on the performance-based budgeting process for tribal administration and program service delivery that focuses on strategic planning.
Duration: 23:19. Includes textual transcript.
Requires creation of a free account to access materials.
Debunking Myths Surrounding Canada's Aboriginal Population
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Derek Burleton
Sonya Gulati]
Description
Lists ten misconceptions and explains why they are false.
Decolonizing Policy Processes: An Intersectionality-Based Policy Analysis of Policy Processes Surrounding the Kelowna Accord
Alternate Title
An Intersectionality-Based Policy Analysis Framework
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Alycia Fridkin
Description
Argues that inclusion of Indigenous peoples in policy decision-making is essential for developing policies that address health inequalities.
Paper from An Intersectionality-Based Policy Analysis Framework edited by Olena Hankivsky.
Demographic Profile of Indian Country
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
NCAI Policy Research Center
Description
Looks at population, tribal economies, tribal lands, public safety and security, energy on tribal lands, housing and infrastructure, forestry, health disparities, and education.
Developing a Better Model: Aboriginal Employment and the Resource Community of Leaf Rapids, Manitoba (1971-1977)
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sarah J. Ramsden
Manitoba History, vol. 68, Spring, 2012, pp. 6-16
Description
Comments on the development of an experimental mining community model.
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
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 Evaluation of Parental Perspectives on Children's Education in Skownan First Nation
E-Books
Author/Creator
Kathryn A. Levine
Dawn Sutherland
Darrell Cole
Executive Summary: The Impacts of COVID-19 on the Indigenous Workforce
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Deloitte Access Economics
Exploring Aboriginal Child Welfare Practice in Remote Communities: A Qualitative Study
Theses
Author/Creator
Madelain Hardisty-Neveau
Description
Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Manitoba, 2012.
Federal Fathers and Mothers: A Social History of the United States Indian Service, 1869-1933
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Susan Savage Lee
AlterNative, vol. 8, no. 3, 2012, pp. 360-361
Description
Book review of: Federal Fathers and Mothers by C. D. Cahill.
First Nations Regional Health Survey (RHS) 2008/10: Alberta Report 2012
E-Books
Author/Creator
Deborah Pace
Anita E. Konczi
First Nations Regional Health Survey (RHS) 2008/10: National Report on Adults Living in First Nations Communities
E-Books
Author/Creator
First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)
First Nations Social Development Policy and Programs Comparability Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
J. Peterson Consulting
Description
Examines social development policies, human resources, client assessment practices, services and programs, data management resources and research opportunities on reserves.
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
Alternate Title
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.
[High School Program Aims Aboriginal Kids at Health Care Field]
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Trailbreakers ; Episode 300076098
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Don Kelly
Rina Bright
Description
Discusses a unique course of study offered at the Children of the Earth School in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Medical Careers Exploration Program gives students "hands-on" experience in various aspects of medical field.
Duration: 27:29.
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
Alternate Title
Briefing Paper (Australia Council for the Arts)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Australia Council for the Arts