Discusses the 35 recommendations accepted by the government to address the lasting effects on children, families and communities caused by the forced removal of children under the Aborigines Protection Act 1909.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 28, no. 3, May/June 2004, pp. 26-27
Description
Discusses consequences of the official Australian policy of Assimilation or the Stolen Generation and initiatives in Aboriginal community-controlled Health Services.
Report divided into two parts: Part one: Voices of Front-line AECD (Aboriginal Early Childhood Development) Workers in BC; Part 2: Communities Working Together for a Common Goal: Integration and Coordination of AECD Programs .
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 24, no. 6, November/December 2000, p. 23
Description
Reports on a new plan to improve the vision of Australians with particular emphasis on Indigenous blindness which is ten times higher than non-Indigenous Australians.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 1, 2010, pp. 10-14
Description
Modified speech by Chief Wayne Christian talking about the history of his community, and how state policies, legislation and laws have affected a way of life for his people. The article also illustrates, through narrative, the importance of re-learning cultural practices.
See: Chapter A-2 "COVID-19 and First Nations' Responses" by Aimée Craft, Deborah McGregor, and Jeffery Hewit.
Chapter D-6 "Systemic Discrimination in Government Services and Programs and Its Impact on First Nations Peoples During the COVID-19 Pandemic" by Anne Levesque and Sophie Theriault.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Indochina, October/November/December 2000, pp. 48-55
Description
Article discusses conflicts that have arisen from community relocation and conflicting priorities between the national government and local villagers.
To access this article, scroll down to page 48.
Committee looks at incidence, historical context, environment, the healthcare system and the federal government's role regarding TB. Provides recommendations for Health Canada to consider when planning a TB elimination strategy for reserves.
MIKM 2701: Learning From Knowledge Keepers of Mi'kma'ki
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Stephen Augustine
Ashlee Cunsolo Willox
Clark Paul
Karen Burnard
Michael R. Denny
Description
Clark Paul shares his emotional and inspiring story of his experience at residential school. Stephen Augustine provides an overview of residential schools in Canada.
Presentations begin at 20:35.
Duration: 2:41:51.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 24, no. 4, July/August 2000, pp. 33-36
Description
Chronicles yearly (1993-2000) policy changes and/or improvements that were captured in a presentation called, Celebrating The Past Seven Years In Aboriginal Health.
Australasian Canadian Studies, vol. 27, no. 1-2, Globalising Indigeneity: New Research Directions, 2009, pp. 27-54
Description
Contends that there is no clear evidence that self-determination policies are the answer to improving Indigenous health outcomes.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 27.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 21, no. 6, November/December 1997, pp. 25-28
Description
Instructive article for Australian rural health research workers provides an understanding of the role that various politicians play in developing health policy.
The First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 11, no. 2, Special Issue: The Sixties Scoop and Indigenous Child Welfare, 2016, pp. [19]-30
Description
Discusses the unique situation regarding health care needs and sociocultural experiences of Aboriginal veterans in hopes of providing better services and programs.
Conference presentation by the former President of the National Inuit Youth Council advocates the creation of a separate government department for the Inuit.