Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 09-024
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Policy and Research Division]
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Description
Households that fail to meet one or more standards for adequacy, suitability or affordability and whose income is insufficient to afford rental housing that meets standards are considered to be in need.
Discusses the progress of Nunavut’s socio-economic goals and the challenges in advancing their economic and social objectives while coping with economic, social and environmental changes.
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 32, no. 5, September/October 2008, pp. 27-34
Description
Reports results of a community consultation needs analysis with the conclusions being used to develop specific strategic responses to identified Aboriginal communities.
Outlines the history of alcoholism in Aboriginal communities, and looks at combining western medicine and traditional healing methods to help Aboriginal people rebuild and sustain a healthy lifestyle.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 15, no. 3, May/June 1991, pp. 14-15
Description
Discusses services offered to three target groups needing help: slightly intellectually handicapped, prisoner's families, and multiple problems due to diabetes.
Discusses the uniqueness and specificities of Aboriginal art and the significance of traditional and contemporary art practices on Aboriginal communities and more broadly in Canada and internationally.
Site contains links to catalogue records and brief descriptions of publications held at the Edmonton Public Library that would be of interest to teens.