Canadian Geographic, vol. 123, no. 1, January-February 2003, p. 43
Description
Mushuau Innu hopeful that improved living conditions at new townsite of Namashish, which they helped design, will have positive effects on their community.
Pediatric Clinics of North America, vol. 56, no. 6, Health Issues in Indigenous Children: An Evidence Based Approach for the General Pediatrician, December 2009, pp. 1239-1242
Description
Discusses different factors to consider when addressing health inequities.
Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service Provision)
Description
Measures the well-being against indicators across a range of areas including health, education and employment, and identifies programs and policies which appear to be improving outcomes.
Looks at data from a participatory action research project to identify and analyze current and future ethical needs associated with conducting psychological research with Aboriginal youth.
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 5, Articulating Aboriginal Paradigms: Implications for Aboriginal Social Work Practice, November 2003, pp. 23-43
Description
Looks at the traditional protection paradigm under which Aboriginal agencies are required to operate and the Aboriginal vision for an alternative child welfare model that emphasize community and wellness.
Examines the political, social, and economic influences on First Nation and Métis youth’s attitudes toward higher levels of education and career planning; and looks at some of the institutional and policy structures that support or hinder the ability of First Nation and Métis youth to finding pathways that will lead to sustained employment.
Canadian Diversity=Diversitié canadienne, vol. 7, no. 3, One Path, Many Directions: The Complex and Diverse Nature of Contemporary Aboriginal Reality, Fall, 2009, pp. 85-92
Description
Discusses epidemiology, cost to society and individuals, government commitment, risk factors and socio-economic inequities.
Scroll down to page 85 to read article.
Pimatisiwin, vol. 7, no. 2, Winter, 2009, pp. 279-289
Description
Reports findings of a nation wide survey, of American Indian adults, to determine the correlation between food choices, obesity, diabetes, and other chronic conditions.
Justice as Healing, vol. 8, no. 1, Spring, 2003, p. [?]
Description
Describes how restorative justice is used to deal with conflict to the benefit of the victim, offender and the community as a whole.
Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.
Document reinforces the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) "Call to Action on Education" which has a direct impact on the ability of First Nations communities to create sustainable economies employing Indigenous people.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 8, August 2009, p. 13
Description
Comments on the annual event held to remember victims of the sex trade and to enable those who cared about them the chance to share stories about their loved ones.
Article found by scrolling to page 13.
Academic and grey literature review conducted on: key issues; principles and desired outcomes; recent historical programs and policies; program and policy recommendations; and international program and policy examples. Options were then examined to determine whether they aligned with principles and desired outcomes, as well as feasibility and viability in current social context.
Looks at links between increased educational attainment and better health, higher living standards, labourforce growth, and labour productivity growth for Aboriginal peoples.
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 09-011
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Description
Summary of study involving eight First Nations communities selected on the basis of innovative approaches to promoting home ownership and developing support programs. A minimum of six interviews was conducted at each site with community leaders, housing professionals and home owners.
Overview of the Aboriginal women's support centre, Minwaashin Lodge, a holistic treatment facility for victims of family violence and the residential school system.
Public Health Nutrition, vol. 12, no. 8, August 2009, pp. 1150-1156
Description
Uses data from the Canadian Community Health Survey, Cycle 2.2. Nutrition (CCHS 2.2) to compare characteristics of off-reserve Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal households.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 27, no. 2, March/April 2003, pp. 4-8
Description
Suggests that certain factors occur with a greater frequency in the Indigenous Australian population such as obesity, diabetes and a lack of physical activity.