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.
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.
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.
Native Studies Review, vol. 1, no. 1, 1984, pp. 108-114
Description
Evaluation of the "Native Participation Policy" which was introduced to the Public Service in an attempt to make the Canadian workforce resemble more closely the composition of the population.
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.
Native Studies Review, vol. 20, no. 2, 2011, pp. 91-135
Description
Study's interview data identified main issue was cultural appropriateness in areas such as communications, relations, involvement and logistics. Authors include six propositions based on analysis of information gathered.
Journal of Anthropology, vol. 2011, 2011, p. article no. 549521
Description
Examines cultural, biological, political and legal implications of using this method for determining group membership, and argues that cultural-specific approach is more appropriate.
Looks at how underfunding of schools and lack of cultural framework are contributing to the achievement gap.
HIstory Capstone Experience Manuscript--Commonwealth Honors College, 2011.
Looks at pollution, desertification of the southwest, resource scarcity, and climate change.
Capstone Experience Manuscript--Commonwealth Honors College, 2011.
Looks at the effects of government policy in both Australia and Canada and the lack of progress addressing long term solutions for Aboriginal communities.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 4, no. 2, 1984, pp. 179-204
Description
After examining the development of Indian policy in the Yukon Territories, government agents were required to adjust procedures and policies from a national perspective to better meet regional realities.
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).
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.
Author speaks about his new book The Economic Dependency Trap including the dependency First Nations people have on the federal government.
Duration: 14:54.
Part II.
Part III.
Continuation of talk with author about his new book The Economic Dependency Trap including the dependency First Nations people have on the federal government.
Duration: 13:08.
Part I.
Part III.
Continuation of talk with author about his new book The Economic Dependency Trap including the dependency First Nations people have on the federal government.
Duration: 12:38.
Part I.
Part II.
Chronicles significant developments in the relationship between the Federal government and First Peoples.
Chapter from Visions of the Heart: Canadian Aboriginal Issues (3rd ed.) edited by Olive Patricia Dickason and David Long.