Chapter 13 from Nurturing Native Languages edited by Jon Reyhner, Octaviana V. Trujillo, Roberto Luis Carrasco, Louise Lockard.
Looks at a form of theatre where the actors share their own stories.
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 27, no. 1, Advancing Aboriginal Language and Literacy, 2003, pp. 61-73
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Describes the literacy program for the Moose Cree Education Authority in Moose Factory, Ontario which is designed to help learners attain the necessary skills to secure employment, encourage enrolment in further training or education, and achieve personal independence.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 96, no. 8, August 2006, pp. 1478-1784
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Argues that health disparities can be addressed through improvements in health care access, high quality data collection, and different policy initiatives.
Pimatziwin: A Journal of Aboriginal and Indigenous Community Health, vol. 1, no. 1, Spring, 2003, pp. 17-26
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Guide about research relationships; how a community can decide how research is done, how the community can be involved and the rights of individuals and communities. (Reprint of a pamphlet produced by the Nunavut Research Institute and the Inuit Tapiriit Kamatami.)
Cites the impact of Harper Government decisions to not proceed on pay equity, not improve EI provisions and the possible ramifications of the "three strikes and you're out" law that could jail certain offenders indefinitely. The article argues that those particularly affected would include Aboriginal women with addictions or histories of abuse who have acted out in violence and have inadequate access to healing.
Overview of government expenditures and related government employment for the Northwest Territory, what is now Nunavut, and the Yukon by 26 federal departments and agencies.
Options discussed include food self-sufficiency initiative, milk price review, food business development, community foods program, greenhouse pilot project, and food price survey program.
Looks at a strategy to identify and share information to support strategic planning for Nunavut’s economic development; and looks at issues related to the land, people and communities in addition to more traditional economic concerns.
Recommends implementing and increasing Inuit participation in government employment in Nunavut at a representative level in all occupational groupings and grade levels.
Analyzes labour market performance using 2001 Census information. Compares Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals in terms of type of employment, impact on wages, and main factors contributing to differences.
Advances in Developing Human Resources, vol. 8, no. 3, 2006, pp. 391-399
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Uses cultural group located in North Central United States and southern Canada ito illustrate how knowledge of culture, world view and learning-styles can inform human resource development practices
Old house located west of Duck Lake from which the Metis fired during the Northwest Resistance. Trees and shrubs in foreground; side view of house in background.
Feliciter, vol. 49, no. 5, [Information Resources for Aboriginal Peoples], 2003, pp. 240-244
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Looks at the six priorities for the future success of First Nations public libraries. The current priorities are start-up support, sustainability, schooling, staffing, salaries and succession planning.
Canadian Geographic, vol. 123, no. 1, January-February 2003, p. 43
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Mushuau Innu hopeful that improved living conditions at new townsite of Namashish, which they helped design, will have positive effects on their community.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 96, no. 5, May 2006, pp. 889-896
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Concludes that American Indians benefit from substance abuse treatment programs, although the type and intensity of services offered could be improved.