First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 6, no. 1, 2011, pp. 10-27
Description
Looks at twelve concepts that emerged from a study of staff working with Aboriginal organizations in poverty stricken neighborhoods, as well as the need for support from funders and administrators.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 2, no. 1, Health and Well-being, 2011, pp. 1-16
Description
Describes the medical and socio-economic influences contributing to the high rate of tuberculosis. Includes recommendations for future research and policy changes.
Health Reports, vol. 22, no. 2, June 2011, pp. 15-20
Description
Survey shows that an estimated 29% of Aboriginal people, aged 18 or older, lived in food-insecure households and that these households had significantly higher odds of poor general health.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 15.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 6, June 2011, p. 19
Description
Comments on a group working to help women escape from abuse and poverty by offering a support system that includes meeting weekly to learn moccasin making and traditional beading.
Article located by scrolling to page 19.
Rethinking the Great White North: Race, Nature, and the Historical Geographies of Whiteness in Canada
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Jessica Dempsey
Kevin Gould
Juanita Sundberg
Description
Advocates for promotion of private property ownership as opposed to collective ownership as the path to poverty reduction.
Chapter 12 from Rethinking the Great White North: Race, Nature, and the Historical Geographies of Whiteness in Canada edited by Andrew Baldwin, Laura Cameron and Audrey Kobayashi.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 163, no. 8, October 17, 2000, pp. 961-965
Description
Examines the prevalence of hunger among Canadian children and the characteristics of, and coping strategies used by, families with children experiencing hunger.
Looks at key themes which emerged from year long consultations with Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal Children's Aid Societies, service providers and organizations.
Looks at areas of concern that directly impact the well-being of Aboriginal children and highlights the discrimination experienced by children that are not common to children in other parts of Australia.
Compares on-reserve "registered population" to other Canadians with respect to education, family, health, labour force participation, income and housing; based on Census data.
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 7, no. 1, Social Networks and Health, March 2011, p. 66
Description
Book review of: The Crisis of Chronic Disease Among Aboriginal Peoples: A Challenge for Public Health, Population Health and Social Policy by J. Reading.
Public Health Reports, vol. 126, no. 4, July-August 2011, pp. 508-521
Description
Explores epidemiology and trends from 1998-2006. Recommends increasing prevention and education efforts by focusing on high risk regions and age groups.
David Berner: Ending the Dependency Trap ; episode 8, part 1
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Calvin Helin
David Berner
Description
Interview with the author of two books which discuss First Nations reliance on the government and the need for self-sufficiency.
Duration: 14:18.
Part II.
David Berner: Ending the Dependency Trap ; episode 8, part 2
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Calvin Helin
David Berner
Description
Continuation of an interview with the author of two books which discuss First Nations reliance on the government and the need for self-sufficiency.
Duration: 14:13.
Part I.
Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences ; 2011
[Transforming the Academy: Indigenous Education]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Shawn Atleo
Description
Video of speech by the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations given at the 2011 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Duration: 1:04:53.
Review of the lives of 21 infants who died before the age of two years between January 1, 2007 and May 1, 2009. Shows limited support and services available to vulnerable families in British Columbia.
Slide show accompanied by text describing the northeastern Manitoba reserve. Awarded a Webby Award by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Science for best use of photography.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 2, no. 1, Health and Well-being, 2011, pp. 1-16
Description
Discusses unique health care challenges facing status and non-status seniors and recommends considerations in 4 areas; socioeconomic conditions, under use of health services, jurisdiction and elder abuse.
Home Safety Assessments/Interventions in American Indian Homes A Role for Indian Health Services Engineering Staff
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
James Ludington
Journal of Environmental Health, vol. 62, no. 9, May 1, 2000, pp. 13-18
Description
Efforts to reduce environment related diseases through promotion and installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and other safety devices in homes lacking the equipment.
Pimatisiwin, vol. 9, no. 1, Summer, 2011, pp. 177-191
Description
Looks at a program that brings together university students with homeless youth to share information and experiences in a safe, supportive environment.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 102, no. 3, May/June 2011, pp. 215-219
Description
Concludes that Aboriginal Canadians living with HIV/AIDS are more likely to be coping with poorer social, economic and housing conditions than non-Aboriginal Canadians.
Survey took place in 2008 and 350 of the respondents identified as Indigenous. This fact sheet gives statistics for reported harassment and abuse during school attendance, employment and housing discrimination, experiences in the healthcare system and HIV status.
Related material:
2015 Survey Results.
Canadian Journal of Aboriginal Community-based HIV/AIDS Research, vol. 4, Winter, 2011, pp. 32-66
Description
Data gathered through interviews with 22 individuals and one focus group. Results divided into five sets of variables: inter-personal factors, characteristics of patient, medication-related issues, availability of support structures and presence of historical trauma.
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 3, no. 1, HIV/AIDS: Issues within Aboriginal Populations, September 2000, pp. 73-89
Description
Looks at the experiences and perspectives of First Nations women living with HIV/AIDS and examines how HIV/AIDS affects their lives differently from the men's lives.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 1, no. 2, Winter, 2000, pp. 31-45
Description
Assesses the disparities in current income, employment and education between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal populations.
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