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.
Survey meant to assess progress towards reconciliation across five dimensions: race relations, equality and equity, unity, institutional integrity, and historical acceptance.
Snapshot took place March 3rd and 4th, 2020, before the state of emergency was declared due to COVID-19. Indigenous peoples accounted for 33% of the respondents, making them 13.2 times more likely to experience homelessness.
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.
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.
Goal is to help staff working in hospital settings to provide culturally responsive services grounded in values, practices, concepts and views of health common to Indigenous peoples the region.
Looks at racism and Aboriginal teachers and students, inclusive classrooms and schools, Aboriginal education employment equity, the Teachers' Federation education policy and several case studies.
Language Awareness, vol. 17, no. 2, 2008, pp. 131-138
Description
Looks at the disadvantages Indigenous Australians endure in the education system and the factors that need to be examined to improve educational outcomes.
Canadian Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice, vol. 50, no. 1, January 2008, pp. 59-82
Description
Explores the definition(s) of gangs, describes characteristics of several Aboriginal gangs in Canada, and outlines the risk factors of gang involvement for Aboriginal youth and young adults.
Reports on the history of the program, development of model evaluation and the 2008 longitudinal evaluation study on the communities of Fort Smith, Hay River, Fort Providence, Bechokò, Yellowknife/Ndilo, Inuvik, Paulatuk and Fort McPherson.
Discussion on the strategic plan, goals and priorities to promote health of Aboriginal people. The paper argues that there is a need to understand the diversity of the culture and the needs of each community.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 28, no. 2, 2008, pp. 221-239
Description
Found that there are (a) varied perceptions of Aboriginal identity (b) educational paradigms are misrepresented (c) Aboriginal views are situated from positions of disadvantage.