Social Science & Medicine, vol. 114, August 2014, p. 200–203
Description
Discusses the problems with statistical analysis done by Stephen Whelan and Donald J. Wright on health services use and lifestyle choices of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council (TASSC)
Description
Provides summary of project activities and reports on themes which emerged from five individual discussion circles with women, men, seniors, youth, and 2-spirit community members.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 53, no. 2, 2014, pp. 85-103
Description
Discusses the Indigenous Youth Empowerment Program located in Lansing, Michigan. Outlines each component of curriculum, discusses it's significance, and provides example of how it is applied.
Canadian Journal of Women and the Law, vol. 26, no. 1, White Settler Colonialism and Indigeneity in the Canadian Context: A Tribute to Patricia Monture, 2014, pp. i-iii
Description
Introduces the articles in this specially themed issue.
Performance Indicators Children and Youth in Care (CYIC)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
Government of British Columbia]
Description
Data for Indigenous and general population on: progression by school district, appropriateness of grade, high school completion; and results of Foundation Skills Assessment for reading, writing numeracy, Grades 4 and 7.
Canadian Ethnic Studies, vol. 46, no. 1, 2014, pp. 121-144
Description
Looks at the scope of social inequity between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal populations as well as within the Métis and Inuit populations over a five year period.
History of Education Quarterly, vol. 54, no. 2, May 2014, pp. 123-144
Description
Connects the decline in ali'i births to the residential Hawaiian missionary run Chiefs' Children's School where colonial Puritan policies eventually put an end to future generations of Hawaiian rulers.
Consists of an interview with Eliza Kneller where she describes the smallpox epidemic following World War I. She gives a description of basket making, an account of life in a Catholic school in Chicago and an account of New Year's celebrations amongst children.
Consists of an interview where she gives a brief account of Indian medicine; she mentions accounts she has heard of the War of 1812; and mentions certain superstitions.
Consists of an interview with Elmira McLeod where she gives general reminiscences about her childhood as well as recounting stories that she heard as a child.
Consists of an interview where she gives general reminiscences about her childhood and an account of Christmas festivities. She also gives brief mention of ghost stories and native superstitions.
Consists of an interview with a general discussion on superstitions, the use of nature to forecast weather and other general reminiscences of her life.
Consists of an interview where she discusses the abuses of the educational system when she was a child. She also gives an account of her experiences during the Second World War.
Emerging Long Term Services and Support in Indian Country: Caregiver Training in Indian Country
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kaufman & Associates
Description
Includes literature review focused on need for and benefits of training and assessment of existing programs, recommendations, and a profile of an innovative program.
Emerging Long Term Services and Support Issues in Indian Country: Disability and Housing
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kauffman & Associates
Description
Brief document looks at existing programs, funding for programs, barriers, promising practices and the National American Indian Housing Council and makes recommendations for improvements.
[Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada]
Description
Defines the sector, maps funding economy, identifies key issues, gives insights from focus groups, and makes recommendations. Includes five case studies: Got Bannock, Bear Clan, Indspire, Families First Foundation, and the Royal Bank of Canada.