A section of this survey is an analysis of responses broken down into First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Questions centered around knowledge, sexual behaviour, stigma/discrimination, typology, etc.
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Provides census data by age, gender and heritage group and assesses economic development outcomes for First Nations on and off reserve, Inuit and Métis and implementation of the Federal Framework for Aboriginal Economic Development.
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 8, no. 2, Connecting Place, People, and Health, March 2012, pp. 16-22
Description
Statistics reveal that the number of Aboriginal people trained to work in health careers over a ten year period exceeds the recommendation of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples.
Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy
E-Books
Author/Creator
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Description
Contains data on general economic conditions, national maps showing regional variations in unemployment rates and employment gains, regional employment profiles, and brief feature articles.
Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Description
Contains data on general economic conditions, national maps showing regional variations in unemployment rates and employment gains, regional employment profiles, and brief feature articles.
Presents 33 tables showing economic indicators by Canada, by province, by gender, by age group, and employment by industry, occupation and educational attainment.
Examines market performance using data from the Labour Force Survey and discusses the implications of future labour market developments for Aboriginal Canadians.
Statistics on number of languages, main languages within families and number of speakers, geographic concentration and distribution of speakers, and number who speak their mother-tongue at home.
Based on results of case study in Moose Deer Point, looks at research to further the relationship between Canadian First Peoples and the philanthropic community.
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 2, no. 1, 2012, pp. 26-41
Description
Suggests local context and history should be used as a voting resource variable to understand why Aboriginal groups differ from each other in federal turnout levels.
Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
Description
Looks at a social justice policy wheel: east (resist), south (reclaim), west (construct) and north (act) and cultural teachings of life cycle responsibilities.
Summarizes findings from interviews with representatives from libraries, literature review, environmental scan, program analysis, and training in rural and remote areas.
American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, vol. 38, no. 5, September 2012, pp. 389-394
Description
Analysis of metabolizing enzymes that code for alcohol dependency conclude that no associations were found but do not explain high levels of alcoholism.
Juristat, vol. [32], no. [1], October 11, 2012, pp. [1]-26
Description
Includes information specific to Aboriginal offenders.
Uses data from the Adult Correctional Services Survey, the adult portion of the Integrated Correctional Services Survey and the Key Indicator Report for Adults.
The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, vol. 38, no. 5, September 2012, pp. 498-504
Description
Studied client characteristics, drug use patterns, and treatment needs in an urban treatment centre and the South Central Plains Tribal program. Compares data between clients.
Research Program of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Serpent River First Nation
Description
Purpose of research project was to develop a governance model based on consultation with the community carried out through both on- and off-reserve surveys and focus groups.
Reports results of interviews with Industry Training Authority's Aboriginal Advisory Council, survey which included responses from pre-apprentices and apprentices, employers, service providers, and educational institutions, and focus groups.
Gives specific examples of successful programs.
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND)
Description
Annual reference report on the demographic, social and economic conditions of First Nations people on and off-reserve. Topics include population, education, health and social conditions, housing, self-government and economic and labour force activity.
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Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND)
Description
Annual reference report on the demographic, social and economic conditions of First Nations people on and off-reserve. Topics include population, education, health and social conditions, housing, self-government, and economic and labour force activity.
Arctic, vol. 47, no. 3, September 1994, p. 207–221
Description
Reports the findings of a harvest survey on the quantities of bush resources harvested by villagers, over a one-year period, from April 1983 through March 1984.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 14, no. 1, 1994, pp. 1-46
Description
Surveys statistical data dealing with population, economy, health, family integrity and social conditions which demonstrate persistent inequalities and relationships among poverty, health and social structure.
Statistics on frequency of cancers newly diagnosed during 2005-2007 and incidence of each of seven types: prostrate, breast, lung, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, uterine, ovarian and cervical.
Data sources: Métis Nation of Ontario Citizenship Registry and the Ontario Cancer Registry.
Drug and Alcohol Review, vol. 31, no. 4, June 2012, pp. 580-584
Description
Study is the first step in addressing community concerns about cannabis and requests for improved understanding of cannabis use and its related mental health harms.
Reports statistics on the number people per 100 between April 1, 2006 and March 31, 2009 with: acute coronary syndromes, congestive heart failure, cerebrovascular disease, atrial fibrillation, congenital heart disease, and rheumatic heart disease. Also includes number of hospital re-admissions and deaths.
Data sources: citizenship registry of the Métis Nation of Ontario (as of spring 2005), Ontario Health Insurance Plan, Discharge Abstract Database, and National Ambulatory Care Reporting System.