Objectives were to: identify number of Aboriginal full-time equivalent positions; identify which positions were exempted from Equal Opportunity legislation and which were Aboriginal-specific; examine the nature of positions; and undertake a comparative analysis of the number of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal trainees.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Criminology, vol. 43, no. 2, August 2010, pp. 199-222
Description
Looks at review of research that has attempted to measure levels of rape and examines National Crime Victimization Survey for context of differences between ethnicities.
Étude de Faisabilité de l'Exploitation Intégrée, de Deux Études de Prévalence Réalisées à Dix Ans d'Intervalle, Sur de Grands Échantillons de la Population Inuite du Nunavik
Theses
Author/Creator
Manon Girard
Description
Médecine Sociale et Préventive Thèse (M.Sc.)--Université Laval, 1998.
Great Plains Research, vol. 17, Spring, 2007, pp. 61-71
Description
Five year study which examined the attitudes, perceptions, and expectations of students attending a predominantly non-Indian university. Focused on two issues: impact of college on appreciation of Native American heritage and level of satisfaction with college experience.
Evidence-based Practice Knowledge, Use, and Factors that Influence Decisions: Results from an Evidence-based Practice Survey of Providers in American Indian / Alaska Native Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Angela Sheehan
Christine Walrath-Greene
Sylvia Fisher
Shannon Crossbear
Joseph Walker
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 14, no. 2, 2007, pp. 29-48
Description
Found that providers affiliated with American Aboriginal communities were similar to their non-Aboriginal counterparts in terms of familiarity, knowledge and use of evidence-based practices.
Kekina’muek: Learning about the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
[Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq]
Description
An overview of the traditional forms and philosophies of education in Native communities in Nova Scotia, and the changes that have occurred since pre-contact and colonization to the present. Chapter Four of Kekina’muek: Learning about the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia
Canadian Social Trends, no. 89, Summer, 2010, pp. 63-69
Description
Data collected from 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (15 or older).Looks at participation in traditional activities, events, Métis specific organizations, spiritual practices, and language acquisition.
[First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission]
Description
Focus is on families dealing with disabilities and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD). Highlights initiatives undertaken in Manitoba, the Yukon, Nunavut, British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Labrador.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 3, no. 4, 2007, pp. 83-95
Description
Interviews revealed that each person, in their own discipline, had both desire and intention to help people, and that this reality can then be built upon by training and an awareness of their shared commonalities.
Methodological Series (Department of Justice Canada, Research and Statistics Division)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Peter Kitchen
Description
Saskatoon portion of study found that Aboriginal people, lone-parents and low income families were vulnerable to violent and major property crimes. High Crime Areas were clustered on west side of inner city.
Based on five years of quantitative research drawn from Sisters In Spirit database; looks at situation in the province compared to the national context.
Based on five years of quantitative research drawn from Sisters In Spirit database; looks at situation in the province compared to the national context.
Based on five years of quantitative research drawn from Sisters In Spirit database; looks at situation in the province compared to the national context.
Based on five years of quantitative research drawn from Sisters In Spirit database; looks at situation in the province compared to the national context.
Canadian Social Trends, no. 90, Winter, 2010, pp. 73-82
Description
Data from the 2006 Aboriginal Children's Survey used to identify characteristics associated with the ability to understand an Aboriginal language among children aged 2 to 5. Examines the extent to which the home, the extended family, child care settings, and community contribute to the transmission of languages.
Shows statistics for injury death rates broken down by age from infant, 1-9 and 10-19 years. American Indian/Alaskan Natives and blacks were consistently at a higher risk for fatal injuries than other ethnic populations.
Information gathered through focus groups comprised of both urban and on-reserve individuals. Six dominant themes emerged: colonialism, attitudes toward traditions, condoms, othering, stigmas, and prevention strategies.
Argues that current governance practices are responsible for the widening gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities, as measured by the Community Well-being Index (CWB). Scores are based on four factors: education, housing, labour force and income.
Research Paper (National Centre for First Nations Governance)
Research Paper for the National Centre for First Nations Governance
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Warren I. Weir
Description
Discusses Aboriginal organizations and how they play an active role in supporting movements by Aboriginal peoples in regaining control and authority over their own economic, social and political affairs.
Belonging? Diversity, Recognition and Shared Citizenship in Canada
The Art of the State Series ; no. 3
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Evelyn J. Peters
Description
Chapter from the book Belonging? Diversity, Recognition and Shared Citizenship in Canada edited by Keith Banting, Thomas J. Courchene and F. Leslie Seidle.
Information from the BC Ministry of Health Health System Matrix database. Includes hospital, physician, chronic conditions, home and residential care service data.
Results of discussions with communities on issues related to Aboriginal teaching and teacher education along with recommendations for implementing suggestions.
Results of the scan demonstrate that many community respondents define traditional models of wellness as 'having a healthy mind, body and spirit' with a connection to the land, culture and beliefs.