Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 25, no. 1, January/February 2001, pp. 28-30
Description
Survey conducted with 74 individuals indicated approximately one third of respondents were unhappy with their status with younger workers likely to be more unhappy.
Tabulations from 1996 Census of Canada providing tables and figures describing characteristics such as educational attainment, age, employment, and income.
Human Immunology, vol. 59, no. 1, January 1998, pp. 48-55
Description
Genetic testing results suggest that Amerindian and Na-Dene populations have separate origins and are compatible with previous studies indicating the two populations are derived from different migrations from Asia.
Briefly reviews recent history, describes geography and current demographics of Nunavut, discusses traditional knowledge and its importance in Inuit society, and makes recommendations for future actions.
Includes: interview list, explanation and results of provider and entrepreneurs surveys, focus group responses, list of programs and information tools,, evaluation of Aboriginal Business Services Network, regional analysis and information on Aboriginal learning styles.
Based on a survey of 364 clients, with the results broken down into six categories: youth entrepreneurship development, establishment of a new business, modernization/expansion of an existing business, trade and market expansion, Aboriginal tourism and miscellaneous.
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
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.
This file contains excerpts from Reginald Beatty's diary, correspondence about his encounters with Cree people, and letters home to his parents detailing his experience in the 1885 Riel Rebellion. Mr. Beatty was a farmer and fur trader in what is now known as the Melfort area of Saskatchewan.
Bone Marrow Transplantation, vol. 27, no. 7, April 1, 2001, pp. 703-709
Description
Report examines treatment on 18 Navajo and Dene children with SCIDA. Findings demonstrate the efficacy of bone marrow transplantation when treating infants with this distinct form of SCID and indicates those who were treated with immunosuppressive and myeloablative therapy had a poor outcome.
Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics , vol. 64, no. 4, October 1998, pp. 378-383
Description
Study findings indicate that Canadian Aboriginal subjects differ from both Asian and Caucasian genotype patterns for these mutant alleles, which may have consequences for clinical drug use among Canadian Aboriginals.
Centre for Indigenous Sovereignty: Project Number: RB-268-ON
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Wanda Gabriel
Description
Description and evaluation of the "We should all speak" project which was designed to provide a range of traditional services to women residential school survivors or those suffering intergenerational impacts. Sources of information include project files, Aboriginal Healing Foundation National Process Evaluation Survey, key informant interviews, evaluation forms submitted by participants, and special report on annual gathering.
Description and evaluation of in-patient treatment centre program based on blend of traditional healing activities and centralized residential care. Sources of information included client experience surveys as well as interviews with administrators, staff, and community referral workers.
Project involved facilitated weekly group meetings in which participants shared common experiences and gained empowerment through discussion, counselling and role modeling. Sources of information for evaluation include project files, key informant interviews, and documents and data collected by community support coordinator.
Corrections and Conditional Release Act Five Year Review: Aboriginal Offenders
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Correctional Service Canada?]
Description
Looks at how the National Parole Board and Correctional Service Canada activities have complied with requirements laid out in the Corrections and Conditional Release Act. Includes statistics on regional distribution of offenders, offender status and characteristics, offence history, prior incarceration terms, parole grant and release rates, etc.
Demography, vol. 35, no. 1, February 1998, pp. 35-43
Description
Study used data from 1970, 1980, and 1990 census to test the hypotheses that the impact of identification was limited to metropolitan areas and states with a small Native American population.
Equity & Excellence in Education, vol. 31, no. 1, Special Issue, 1998, pp. 48-54
Description
Highlights chapters from the National Center for Education Statistics of the U.S. Department of Education report on school districts, schools, principals, teachers and students.
Research Report (Correctional Service of Canada) ; no. R-111
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Manitoba Métis Federation - Winnipeg Regional
Description
Survey (done in 2000) of prisoners, their families, community representatives and service providers was conducted to discover what supports and services were needed while the men were incarnated and upon their release.