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
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.
Study researchers conducted interviews with 140 Aboriginal women in eight sites, both urban and rural, across Canada in order to formulate policy recommendations that would support full cultural lives while pursuing contemporary work or education.
Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres Submission to the Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario--2011
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
Description
Makes recommendations to deal with five issues: reasonable expectation and necessary supports to employment, appropriate benefit structure, ease of understanding, long-term viability, and integrated income security.
Round table talk held with Rick August, Ken Battle, Harvey Bostrom, Louis Grignon, Carol Laprairie, Kevin Little, Sharon Manson Singer, Marie-France Raynault and Arthur Milner.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3-4, Indigenous People in Urban Areas, 2002, pp. 22-27
Description
Describes the struggles faced by Indigenous peoples from Cordillera who migrate to Baguio City in search of opportunity.
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