First Nations and Northern Statistics Section, Corporate Information Management Directorate, Information Management Branch, Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Description
Register of names compiled by the Department as a requirement of the Indian Act.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 24, no. 1, 2004, pp. 36-63
Description
Using 1996 Census Canada data the article compares earning differentials of Aboriginal to non-Aboriginal populations and comparison of the majority population to the non-visible minority population.
An overview of First Nations-specific curriculum; identifies the curriculum needs, barriers and challenges; looks at cost estimates for curriculum development ; and makes recommendations to improve the current First Nations curriculum.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 94, no. 10, October 2004, pp. 1730-1735
Description
Study tests the effectiveness of a community-based lay health advisor intervention for primary prevention of lead poisoning among Native American children who lived in a former mining area.
Public Policy Paper (Saskatchewan Institute of Public Policy) ; no. 28
SIPP Public Policy Paper ; no. 28
E-Books
Author/Creator
Janice Stokes
Ian Peach
Raymond B. Blake
Description
Discussion of urbanization and the limitations of services to off-reserve people. Argues that past policies and programs have not met with real success.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 26, no. 3, May 1987, pp. [1-4]
Description
According to a survey by the Native American Career Education in Natural Resources (NACENR), there was a relationship between minority status and employment, unlike the earlier findings by the U. S. Commission on Civil Rights.
Reports on health care disparities, progress made during the previous five years, demographics, management of care, and new initiatives. Includes 10 conclusions and recommendations.
Survey conducted to gather information missing from census data and City of Saskatoon Aboriginal Neighbourhood Profiles and also provided an opportunity to express opinions and relate experiences. Report forms part of the Bridges and Foundations Project on Urban Aboriginal Housing.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 63, Supplement 2, 2004, pp. 120-123
Description
Review process revealed that speech language pathology services are being utilized more effectively as the referral sources become more familiar with the program.
Statistics Canada International Symposium Series. Proceedings
Symposium 2004: Innovative Methods for Surveying Difficult-to-reach Populations
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jacelyn Macedo
Lorene Reano
Janis Weber
Alyssa Easton
Description
Case study describes development and pilot of the first American Indian and Alaska Native Adult Tobacco Survey.
Paper from Symposium 2004: Innovative Methods for Surveying Difficult-to-reach Populations.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet #10 looks at knowledge of HIV/AIDS using the AIDS Knowledge Scale.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet #4 provides participants' use of health care services.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet #5 details the participants' composition.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet #2 compares sexual health knowledge between participant groups as well as between males and females.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet #3 compares behaviours between the participant groups and compares males and females.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet #4 provides participants' use of health care services.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet #5 details the participants' composition.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth compared Aboriginal high school students (241) and First Nations youth (164). Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth compared Aboriginal high school students (241) and First Nations youth (164). Goal was to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet #3 compares behaviours between the participant groups.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth compared Aboriginal high school students (241) and First Nations youth (164). Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet #4 provides participants' use of health care services.