Looks at effectiveness of existing services offered for the community and for Aboriginal women and concludes that not enough gender and ethnic services are offered.
Arctic, vol. 59, no. 4, December 2006, pp. 428-434
Description
First known study of its kind finds that Alaskan Native women are earning bachelor degrees at a rate triple that of men. Study suggests making education more compatible with traditional male roles.
Discusses four priority areas for policy: equity and empowerment; health and safety; strengthening Inuit families and Inuit women's voice in global issues.
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 30, no. 1, Problématiques des sexes / Gender issues, 2006, pp. 123-133
Description
Discusses what gender roles look like through Inuit eyes and presents the three models of couplehood in the region: traditional, detached, and reversed.
Arizona Quarterly: A Journal of American Literature, Culture, and Theory, vol. 62, no. 1, 2006, pp. 65-83
Description
Discussion of how the narrative by Mounring Dove (or Hum-ishu-ma) is a complex read due to intrusion of the collaborating author, nevertheless reveals her perspectives, which places Metis women in roles equal to men.
Presents the Native Women's Association of Canada's (NWAC) perspective on Canada's compliance with articles in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).
Examines the gendered nature of gangs, risk factors that contribute to Aboriginal gang involvement; and prevention approaches needed to help young women to leave the gang lifestyle.
Excerpt from Exploring the Urban Landscape edited by Jerry P. White and Jodi Bruhn.
Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.
Journal of Mental Health Counseling, vol. 23, no. 1, January 1, 2001, p. 72
Description
Comparison between a Native American group and a predominately white group using Bem Sex Role Inventory shortform. Researchers believe their findings may help mental health professionals understand their clients better and avoid stereotyping.