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S. M. Dahiwale
Sociological Bulletin, vol. 56, no. 2, May-August 2007, pp. 263-287
Description
Looks at the emergence and growth of aboriginal business.
Assessing the Internal Capacity of Urban-Indigenous Housing Providers in British Columbia
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Natalie Cappe
Description
Assessment of ability to operate existing services and maintain and expand services in the future. Looks at factors such as adequate funding, effective operation with existing resources, staff levels, training for managing buildings and tenant needs, and means to meet demand for services.
Benefits, Services, and Resources for Aboriginal Peoples
E-Books
Author/Creator
Nancy Smith
Description
Third edition.
Brief: Our Elders, Our Identity
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador
First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission
Description
Discusses current situation of Elders, their relationship with their families and communities and the supports needed to ensure their quality of life.
Creating Futures: Influencing the Social Determinants of Mental Health and Wellbeing in Rural, Indigenous and Island Peoples
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tom Calma
Australasian Psychiatry, vol. 15, no. 1, Supplement, February 2007, pp. S5-S9
Description
Comments on the link between negative social determinants and mental ill-health and how to address these issues.
Final Report: Cost Analysis of Current Housing Gaps and Future Housing Needs in First Nations
E-Books
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Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy
Description
Includes 10 case studies.
Growing Pains: Social Enterprise in Saskatoon's Core Neighbourhoods: A Case Study
Alternate Title
Linking, Learning, Leveraging: Social Enterprises, Knowledgeable Economies, and Sustainable Communities
Research Report Series (Centre for the Study of Co-operatives) ; no. 07.01
E-Books
Author/Creator
Mitch Diamantopoulos
Isobel M. Findlay
Research Report Series (Centre for the Study of Co-operatives)
Identifying the Foundations: Cultural Perspectives and Solutions for Indigenous Housing in Calgary
E-Books
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Gabrielle Lindstrom
Katelyn Lucas
Katrina Milaney
If Reindeer Could Fly: Dreams and Real Solutions For Aboriginal Children
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Cindy Blackstock
Education Canada, vol. 47, no. 1, Making Space For Critical Reflection: Dreams & Solutions for Aboriginal Children, Winter, 2007, pp. 4-8
Description
Looks at the current child welfare system in Canada.
Indigenous Housing Management: A Comparative Evaluation of On Reserve and Off Nation Housing Programs
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Joanne Nellas
Description
"This report presents key findings from a four-month study exploring the gap between on reserve and off nation Indigenous housing through the lens of two core funding streams, Section 95 (serving First Nations on reserves) and the Urban Native Housing Program (serving urban Indigenous populations)."
Indigenous Housing: The Direction Home: Report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities
E-Books
Author/Creator
Sean Casey
Louise Chabot
Raquel Dancho
Han Dong
Rosemarie Falk ... [et al.]
Description
"43rd Parliament, 2nd Session"
Little Voices of Nunavut: A Study of Women's Homelessness North of 60: Territorial Report
Documents & Presentations
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[Shylah Elliott
Rian van Bruggen
Judie Bopp]
Description
Data was gathered from women experiencing or at risk for homelessness, service providers, policy makers and program managers. Highlights findings with respect to determinants and impact of homelessness, policy and bureaucratic practice environment, and gaps in service provision. Concludes with 14 recommendations.
Native Leaders Ask: Where's Our Canada?
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Barnsley
Windspeaker, vol. 25, no. 1, April 2007, p. 8
Description
Aboriginal leaders, including National Chief Phil Fontaine of the Assembly of First Nations, are frustrated at the Canadian government's lack of concern for the living conditions of its Aboriginal peoples.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.8.
New Relationships with Aboriginal People and Communities in British Columbia: Annual Report on Progress [2007-2013]
Alternate Title
New Relationships with Aboriginal People and Communities in B.C.: Annual Report on Progress
Documents & Presentations
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Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation British Columbia
Description
Looks at progress in communities affected by the Transformative Change Accord and the Métis Nation Relationship Accord in five keys areas: improving Crown - Aboriginal relationships, education, housing and infrastructure, health and economic opportunities.
Report of the Ministerial Representative Matrimonial Real Property Issues on Reserves
E-Books
Author/Creator
Wendy Grant-John
Services for Sex Trade Workers Need More Support
Articles » General
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Laura Suthers
Windspeaker, vol. 25, no. 1, April 2007, p. 22
Description
Discusses how programs that aid sex trade workers require continued government support in order to maintain the much needed services.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.22.
Social Determinants of Inuit Health in Canada: A Discussion Paper
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Description
Outlines determinants and existing research for future action.
Unrealistic Funding Cap Hurting First Nations
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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, April 27, 2007, p. A11
Description
Argues that the Federal government knew about the state of First Nations living conditions and budget shortfalls prior to its latest budget.
Urban, Rural, and Northern Indigenous Housing
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ben Segel-Brown
Caroline Nicol
Description
Looks at housing need and homelessness, spending and counts of housing, and unit costs.
Urban, Rural, and Northern Indigenous Housing
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ben Segel-Brown
Caroline Nicol
Description
Reports on housing need and homelessness, spending and counts for federal and provincial government programs, and unit costs.
Accompanying material: Supplementary Information.
You Just Blink and It Could Happen: A Study of Women's Homelessness North of 60: Pan Territorial Report
Alternate Title
A Little Kindness Would Go a Long Way: A Study of Women's Homelessness in the Yukon: Territorial Report
E-Books
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Four Worlds Centre for Development Learning
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