Discussion Paper (Canadian Policy Research Networks. Family Networks) ; no. F 27
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Katherine A. H. Graham
Evelyn Peters
Description
Examines the relationship between Aboriginal people, between Aboriginal peoples to cities and city life, as well as the policy implications of that relationship.
Explains environmental assessment, how Aboriginal consultation is integrated into federal environmental assessment and assesses the impact on Aboriginal rights.
Looks at the historical, environmental, social, legal and political aspects of mining and the development of co-operative relationships between mining companies, governments and Aboriginal communities from the exploration stage onwards.
Canadian Journal of Sociology, vol. 39, no. 1, 2014, pp. 65-86
Description
Discusses moving away from mono-national and colonial multicultural policies and to a partnership between Aboriginal and Shognosh (Canadian European settler population).
Divided into nine sections associated with the partnership cycle: defining the partnership; identifying and approaching partners; assessing the partnership climate and building skills, creating infrastructure; delivery of project; monitoring and measuring; troubleshooting; revising and adapting; and moving on. Also includes tools such as checklists, sample letters, presentations, and questions, and templates.
Anglican Journal, vol. 128, no. 9, November 2002, p. 10
Description
Level of contribution and compensation for lost language and culture still points of contention between government and church in residential schools agreement.
Boston University International Law Journal, vol. 32, no. 2, Summer, 2014, pp. 101-160
Description
Looks at some of the challenges associated with energy development in the Arctic which include environment, underdeveloped infrastructure and legal issues surrounding consultation.
Inside the Issues (Centre for International Governance Innovation) ; [4.25]
Inside the Issues: A Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) Online Podcast
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
John Higginbotham
Andrew Thompson
Description
Topics include consequences of polar icecap melting, devolution of responsibilities to territorial governments, significance of Russian actions, and importance of the Northwest Passage as an international seaway. Argues that federal government should be treating Arctic as maritime economy.
Duration: 25:34.
Journal of Transcultural Nursing, vol. 13, no. 1, 2002, pp. 47-53
Description
Explores the opportunities and challenges facing Native American health care delivery and examines nursing policy issues pertinent to the current state of the Indian Health Service (IHS).
Prairie Forum, vol. 13, no. 1, Spring, 1988, pp. 125-127
Description
Book reviews of:
Public Administration Questions Relating to Aboriginal Self-Government by C. E. S. Franks.
Future Issues of Jurisdiction and Coordination between Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Governments by Ian B. Cowie.
The Political and Legal Inequalities Among Aboriginal Peoples in Canada by Delia Opekokew.
Aboriginal Self-Government in Canada: A Bibliography 1986 by Evelyn J. Peters.
Provides summary of past and current policies and programs in Canada, discusses initiatives in Aboriginal communities and common themes or objectives, looks at international Indigenous communities for similarities in concerns and challenges and how they are responding.
Building on Values: The Future of Health Care in Canada: [Final Report]
Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada
Final Report of the Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada
Romanow Report
E-Books
Author/Creator
Roy J. Romanow
Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada
Description
Commission provides analysis of medicare issues, recommendations to improve quality, and sustainability of the system. Often referred to as the The Romanow Report.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 38, no. 4, 2014, pp. 57-84
Description
Article examines over 600 comments posted to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's (CBC) website in 2009 after the Government of Canada shut the border crossing in Akwesasne First Nation.