Northern Public Affairs, vol. 2, Special Issue 2014: Revitalizing Education in Nunangat, 2014, pp. 70-75
Description
Looks at the history of adult and post-secondary education in Inuit Nunangat, survey information collected from post-secondary students, and the University of Prince Edward Island's Master of Education program.
Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll down to page 70 to read article.
Tracks progress in policies, programs and regulations that impact energy systems at the federal, provincial, territorial, regulatory and utility levels. Each section includes information on jurisdiction's total number of communities, and population and diesel consumption as a percentage of national total. Based on the most recent data available in the Remote Communities Energy database.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 34, no. 2, 2014, pp. 19-40
Description
Looks at factors which contribute to educational gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students: history, political organization, socio-economic status, and health.
Research Report (Correctional Service of Canada) ; no. R-321
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Shanna Farrell MacDonald
Description
Examined the characteristics, institutional behaviour (disciplinary charges, random urinalysis testing, time spent in segregation, and institutional incidents), and post-release outcomes for two offender populations: in-custody and under community supervision on April 1, 2012.
Study consisted of point-in-time homeless count, survey of those experiencing homelessness, consultations with key stakeholders, and information-gathering in gateway communities outside the territory.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 108, no. 5-6, 2017, pp. e482-e487
Description
Results of cross-sectional, interviewer-administered survey of 874 adults living on two Cree reserves in Saskatchewan conducted from May 2012 to August 2013. Found association between interpersonal discrimination and depression.
A comprehensive report on the participatory research project funded by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG, MMIW) facilitated through the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC). Project engaged 113 Indigenous and 15 non-Indigenous women drawing on their experience and expertise as survivors of gendered colonial violence.
Canadian Studies in Population, vol. 41, no. 1-2, Spring/Summer, 2014, pp. 144-164
Description
Uses Statistics Canada's model to assess the impact an increase in educational attainment will have on future labour force inclusion of Aboriginal people.
Survey asked indeterminate, term and casual employees with at least six months of continuous service to rate 55 statements. Twenty-one were benchmark questions common to federal, provincial and territorial government public service Engagement Surveys across Canada. Total of 1,692 respondents participated.