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Author/Creator
[Lindsey Li
Shauna MacKinnon]
Description
Focus on Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Aboriginal Education in Quebec: A Benchmarking Exercise
Alternate Title
Commentary (C.D. Howe Institute) ; no. 328
Commentary (C.D. Howe Institute). Education Papers
E-Books
Author/Creator
John Richards
Commentary (C.D. Howe Institute)
Aboriginal Family Services Agencies in High Poverty Urban Neighborhoods: Challenges Experienced by Local Staff
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jason Brown
Cheryl Fraehlich
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.
Aboriginal Income Disparity in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Krishna Pendakur
Ravi Pendakur
Canadian Public Policy, vol. 37, no. 1, March 2011, pp. 61-83
Description
Examines the different patterns of economic disadvantage and notes the evolution from 1995 to 2005.
Aboriginal Population In British Columbia: A Study of Selected Indicators for Off-Reserve and Urban Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Populations
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
BC Stats
Description
Statistics divided into the following categories: children and families; employment and income; health; and housing and homelessness.
Aboriginal Women's Initiative: Literature Review: A Review of the Literature on Intergenerational Trauma, Mental Health, Violence Against Women, Addictions and Homelessness among Aboriginal Women of the North (NOWSOPE)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ghislaine Goudreau
Description
Cites sources to 2010.
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.
Addressing the Persistence of Tuberculosis Among the Canadian Inuit Population: The Need For a Social Determinants of Health Framework
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kassandra C. Kulmann
Chantelle AM Richmond
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.
"All We Need Is Our Land:" An Exploration of Urban Aboriginal Homelessness
Theses
Author/Creator
Gabrielle Weasel Head
Description
Native American Studies Thesis (M.A)--University of Lethbridge, 2011.
Associations between Household Food Insecurity and Health Outcomes in the Aboriginal Population (Excluding Reserves)
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Noreen Willows
Paul Veugelers
Kim Raine
Stefan Kuhle
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.
Beading Offers Women Chance to Change Lives
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Leisha Grebinski
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.
The Birthing Experiences of Rural Aboriginal Women in Context: Implications for Nursing
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Helen Brown
Colleen Varcoe
Betty Calam
Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, vol. 43, no. 4, Health and Immigration / Santé et immigration, 2011, pp. 101-117
Description
Study looks into rural Aboriginal womens' experiences of birthing and maternity care.
To access article, scroll to page 101.
Calgary's Family and Community Support Services' Social Sustainability Framework and Urban Aboriginal Peoples
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Shane R. Gauthier
Sharon Goulet
Katie Black
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 6, no. 2, 2011, pp. 20-34
Description
Comments on culturally appropriate programs designed to help Aboriginal people transition to urban life.
The Centrality of Education for Indigenous Income Mobility in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael Haan
Georgina Chuatico
Jules Cornetet
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 12, no. 1, 2021, pp. 1-30
Description
Examines the impact of education and identity in predicting the socioeconomic mobility of Indigenous populations.
Changing Land Tenure, Defining Subjects, Neoliberalism and Property Regimes on Native Reserves
Alternate Title
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.
Children First: The Aboriginal Advisor's Report on the Status of Aboriginal Child Welfare in Ontario
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
John Beaucage
Description
Looks at key themes which emerged from year long consultations with Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal Children's Aid Societies, service providers and organizations.
Children of the Intervention: Aboriginal Children Living in the Northern Territory of Australia
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Michele Harris
Georgina Gartland
Description
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.
The Crisis of Chronic Disease Among Aboriginal Peoples: A Challenge for Public Health, Population Health and Social Policy
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Jennifer O’Neill
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.
Disparities in Infectious Disease Hospitalizations for American Indian/Alaska Native People
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert C. Holman
Arianne M. Folkema
Rosalyn J. Singleton
John T. Redd
Krista Y. Christensen ....[et al.].
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.
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
Drivers of Sexual Health Knowledge for Two-Spirit, Gay, Bi and/or Indigenous Men Who Have Sex with Men (gbMSM)
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Harlan Pruden
Travis Salway
Theodora Consolacion
Jannie Wing-Sea Leung
Aidan Ablona ... [et al.]
Journal of Indigenous HIV Research, vol. 11, Soft Launch, Summer, 2021, pp. 93-113
Description
In response to the lack of research on the experiences of Two-Spirit Indigenous men this study examines the need to better differentiate their experiences with other members of the LGBT community.
The Effectiveness of Neo-Liberal Labour Market Policy as a Response to the Poverty and Social Exclusion of Aboriginal Second-Chance Learners
Theses
Author/Creator
Shauna MacKinnon
Description
Individual Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Manitoba, 2011.
The Elephant in the Room: Self-Determination
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Chris Graham
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 35, no. 5, August 2011, pp. 12-16
Description
Looks at government reports indicating the disadvantaged First Nations people of Australia and the need for action to address the issue.
Ending Violence against Aboriginal Women and Girls: Empowerment--A New Beginning: Report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Standing Committee on the Status of Women
Irene Mathyssen
Tilly O'Neill Gordon
Judy Sgro
Stella Ambler ... [et al.]
Description
Assesses current situation and makes recommendations for improvement.
Enhancing the Circle of Life: Management Education and Indigenous Knowledge
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dale E. Fitzgibbons
Maria Humphries
Journal of Management Education, vol. 35, no. 1, February 2011, pp. 3-7
Description
Comments on the resilience of Indigenous people despite being among the most impoverished, marginalized, and victimized people in the world.
[Episode 8. Part 1: Calvin Helin]
Alternate Title
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.
[Episode 8. Part 2: Calvin Helin]
Alternate Title
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.
First Nations Education: Can We Afford to Miss Out?
Alternate Title
Big Thinking [Lecture Series]
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.
First Nations Women and Homelessness: A Discussion Paper and Annotated Bibliography
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO)
Description
Most recent source cited was published in 2011.
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]
Fragile Lives, Fragmented Systems: Strengthening Supports For Vulnerable Infants
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond
Description
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.
God's Lake Narrows
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Kevin Lee Burton
Alicia Smith
Christine Fellows
Scott Benesiinaabandan
Description
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.
He Ara Hou: The Pathway Forward: Getting it Right for Aotearoa New Zealand's Māori and Pasifika Children
Alternate Title
He Ara Hou: The Pathway Forward: Getting it Right for Aotearoa New Zealand's Maori and Pasifika Children
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Manuka Henare
Adrienne Puckey
Amber Nicholson
Description
Explores the nature of factors contributing to Māori and Pasifika child poverty.
Health Care and Aboriginal Seniors in Urban Canada: Helping a Neglected Class
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bonita Beulah Beatty
Loreen Berdahl
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.
The Historical Roots of Social Assistance: An Inadequate Response to the Colonial Destruction of Mi’kmaw Livelihood in Nova Scotia
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Declan Cullen
Heather Castleden
Fred Wien
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 12, no. 3, 2021, pp. 1-22
Description
Examines the historical origins of the Mi'kmaq's economic dependence into modern times.
Homeless in a Homeland: Housing (In)Security and Homeless in Inuvik and Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Julia Blythe Christensen
Description
Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2011.
I Want To Tell You A Story
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tibetha Kemble (Stonechild)
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 9, no. 2, 2021, pp. 114-121
Description
A discussion of how colonialism created the conditions that were used to justify the removal of Indigenous children from their families, both historically and in modern times. The author use her own personal story as means to discuss its effects.
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 a Peer Support Program For Street-Involved Youth
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cheryl L. Curries
Patti LaBoucane-Benson
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.
Indian Wars: Old and New
Alternate Title
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Occasional Paper Series
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Working Paper ; 2011-01
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Matthew L. M. Fletcher
Peter S. Vicaire
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Working Paper
Description
Paper surveys the impacts of the war on poverty, drugs and terror on Native Americans.
Indigenous Peoples Escaping Multiculturalism
Alternate Title
Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference; 83rd, 2011
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Joanne Heritz
Description
Looks at how Aboriginal people are disadvantaged in attaining social rights needed to participate in mainstream society.
The Indigenous Soul Wound: Exploring Culture, Memetics, Complexity and Emergence
Theses
Author/Creator
Wendy M.K. Peters
Description
Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2011.
Inequalities in Determinants of Health Among Aboriginal and Caucasian Persons Living With HIV/AIDS in Ontario: Results From the Positive Spaces, Healthy Places Study
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
LaVerne E. Monette
Sean B. Rourke
Katherine Gibson
Tsegaye M. Bekele
Ruthann Tucker ... [et al.]
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.
Injustice at Every Turn: A Look at American Indian and Alaskan Native Respondents in the National Transgender Discrimination Survey
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jack Harrison-Quintana
Erin Fitzgerald
Description
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.
Introductory Essay: An Rx for Indigenous Health Inequality: The Social Determinants of Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nicholas Spence
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 2, no. 1, Health and Well-Being, 2011, pp. 1-3
Description
Introduces the top research articles in volume 2 which are intended for those seeking to improve health outcomes of Indigenous populations.
Inuit Child Welfare and Family Support: Policies, Programs and Strategies
E-Books
Author/Creator
Lisa Rae
An Investigation of the Determinants of Adherence to Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy (HAART) in Aboriginal Men in Downtown Eastside (DTES) of Vancouver
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Meck Chongo
Josée G. Lavoie
Ross Hoffman
Mamdouh Shubair
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.
Justice is a Painful Issue to Write About
Alternate Title
Reflections
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Maria Campbell
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 8, August 2011, p. 5
Description
Author reflects on poverty, hunger, homelessness and the injustice of it all.
Article found by scrolling to page 5.
Mexico City. The Marginal Communities: Social and Ethnic Segregation of the Native Population
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Emanuela Saporito
Territorio, no. [57], [2011], pp. [31-44]
Description
Looks at how ethnicity plays a major role in cultural prejudice and contributes to exclusion of Indigenous people who are migrating to the city.
The Native American Community in Multnomah County: An Unsettling Profile
E-Books
Author/Creator
Coalition of Communities of Color