National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health
Description
Looks at the National organizations working in First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis health, and reviews relevant peer-reviewed and non-peer reviewed literature to identify current Aboriginal health research priorities.
Results based on interviews with 53 key respondents and statistics gathered from various territorial government sources and Yukon Public Legal Education Association.
Final report on a pilot program delivered in Nunavut from 2006-2009 which produced 21 graduates. Summarizes history, development, and evaluation of program.
Three sections: population statistics, overview of discussions on entrepreneurship from a global perspective, and summary of best practices.
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Reviews key research findings relating to the challenges Aboriginal people face when making the transition from K–12 to Postsecondary Education and what factors lead to successful transitions.
Discusses the Department of Fisheries and Oceans role in the ongoing stewardship of northern aquatic resources; the emerging development opportunities; and the consequences of climate change and economic development for wildlife in the North, including fish and their habitat.
Report (Conference Board of Canada) ; December 2010
[Publication (Conference Board of Canada) ; 11-092]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Centre for the North
Conference Board of Canada
Description
Examines the current and potential economic contributions of the oil and gas, mining, forestry, fishing, utilities, and construction industries in the Northern Regions of Canada.
Findings based on survey results, consultations with community organizations, and internet-based research. Outlines current situation, makes recommendations for improvements, and lists legal resources.
Journal of Career and Technical Education, vol. 25, no. 2, Winter, 2010, pp. 8-16
Description
Study surveyed seven teachers from the Great Plains Technical College in an effort to see if their attitudes might influence the high retention rate at the institution.
FORUM on Corrections Research, vol. 14, no. 3, Focusing on Aboriginal Issues, September 2002, pp. 42-45
Description
Survey conducted through structured interviews with offenders and family members in order to provide profile of offenders and develop appropriate programming.
Journal of Indigenous Voices in Social Work, vol. 1, no. 1, February 2010, pp. 1-18
Description
Study examines issues of diversity disaster relief, recovery and the need to develop culturally appropriate methods for future training and preparation.
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 2, no. 1, 2012, pp. 88-97
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Comments on three challenges faced by First Nations people, organizations, or governments regarding managing or understanding data given by Statistics Canada.
Using both qualitative and quantitative approaches to research, this report provides an exploratory investigation on Native American children and youth and provides recommendations for research, policy, and practice.
Reports results of surveys completed at three different conferences, key informant interviews with service providers, school personnel, and family/individuals in four communities, and a community meeting. Focused on four areas of inquiry: community strengths and challenges for individuals and their families, familiarity with network agencies in their state, service and support providers, and most important information about community need.
"This report includes a detailed literature review section that overviews the 10 well-being indicators for focusing on the American Indian and Alaska Native population at the state and regional levels, and it also gives a discussion on data and methodology."