Documents research carried out on 11 authorities located in communities across Canada. Identifies issues, challenges and critical success factors, and makes recommendations.
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 06-018
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Policy and Research Division]. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Description
Issues and challenges identified included autonomy, turnover, operating environment, demographics, history and community support, relationship problems and conflict, and housing and land shortages.
Highlights from research report of the same name.
Health Promotion International, vol. 32, no. 5, October 2017, pp. 808-817
Description
Project involved exploring state of current networks, creating a Facebook page, organizing volunteer opportunities, and surveying workshop participants regarding knowledge and interest in traditional foods.
Journal of Primary Prevention, vol. 38, no. 1-2, April 2017, pp. 105-119
Description
Study examines the associations between culturally specific factors and current smoking off-reserve First Nations and Métis aged 15-17 years old compared to non-Indigenous Canadian youth.
Social Work Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Calgary, 2006.
Purpose of this study is to explore the experiences of five Aboriginal individuals who formerly used solvents and factors related to their transition to non-use.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 37, no. 1, 2017, pp. 29-47
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Research summary of a study of an Innu school-based drug and alcohol prevention program intended to identify barriers and facilitators for substance use prevention strategies and education. Major barriers identified include: overloaded staff and difficulty scheduling training.
Working Paper Series (International Human Rights Internships Program) ; vol. 5, no. 12, 2017
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jacinthe Dion
Description
Looks at impact of federal and provincial jurisdictional and funding disputes, Canadian governments' delayed funding and implementation of Jordan's principle, The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal decision, and the court case Pictou Landing Band Council and Maurina Beadle (applicants) v. Attorney General of Canada.
Looks at shortcomings of the current system, provides statistical data, and advocates for changes that will reduce the number of children in care.
Follow-up to the 2016 report.
Fort Belknap College Radio Program Enhances Retention Effort
Articles » General
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 18, no. 1, The Winding Road to Student Success, Fall, 2006
Description
Discusses a student retention program, developed by the Fort Belknap College in Montana, that uses a radio program as one mechanism to encourage students to stay in school.
Commission was established to make recommendations to help improve access by part-time and vulnerable workers to job opportunites, employment income and benefits. Chapter three deals with Aboriginal employment.
Purpose of study was to identify barriers to filing and benefit uptake. Conducted 12 discussion groups with community and band council members in six Indigenous communities (Sunchild First Nation, Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation, Cree Nation of Mistissini, Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation, K’atl’odeeche First Nation, Fort Nelson First Nation); and 42 in-depth telephone interviews with intermediaries
Final revision date: July 28, 2017.
Documentary about the murders and disappearance of an estimated 500 Aboriginal women in the past 30 years. Accompanying material: Finding Dawn: A Guide For Teaching and Action.
Duration: 73:29.
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch - Atlantic Region
Health Canada
Description
Data sources: 2011 to 2016 First Nations and Inuit Health Branch program reports and the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Pharmacy Claims database. Data from the First Nations Information Governance Centre, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), Statistics Canada and the Public Health Agency are also included.
Canadian Review of Social Policy, no. 56, 2006, pp. 40-71
Description
Comprehensive look at sex discriminatory policies and questions about the process of colonial intrusion, histories of adaptation, and the accommodation of this policy.
Study involves five components: household interviews collecting information on dietary patterns, lifestyle and general health status; environmental concerns and food security; sampling traditional foods for contaminants; sampling water for trace metals; hair sampling for mercury; and surface water sampling for pharmaceuticals
Race, Ethnicity and Education, vol. 20, no. 4, 2017, pp. 446-462
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"Article provides guidance to curriculum designers, textbook writers, teachers and administrators participating in the decolonization of education in Canada".
Information for four age groups: adults (over 18), youth (12-17), and parents or guardians of children age 0 to 5 and 6 to 11. Thirty First Nations from Ontario participated and survey was conducted between November 2013 and May 2015.
First Nations Centre at NAHO (National Aboriginal Health Organization)
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Statistics on demographics, socioeconomic and household characteristics, healthcare, cultural involvement, substance use, nutrition and sexual activity.
First Nations National Building Officers Association
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Provides information on incentives, pricing options, engaging in community consultation (includes example of 13 slides which could be used in a presentation), and mechanisms for dispute resolution.