First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 6, no. 1, 2011, pp. 10-27
Description
Looks at twelve concepts that emerged from a study of staff working with Aboriginal organizations in poverty stricken neighborhoods, as well as the need for support from funders and administrators.
Barriers included lack of access to legitimate, affordable financial services and capital, absence of employment and benefits systems, increased consequences of poor decisions, lack of trust in financial institutions, and structural problems created by relationship with the government. Recommends efforts focus on educating individuals through culturally appropriate training, and building capacity of Aboriginal governments and institutions.
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 1, no. 3, 2011, pp. 3-28
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Comments on the results of an analysis which looks at the presence and diversity of Aboriginal languages in twenty cities across Canada. Part I found in volume 1 issue 2.
Justice as Healing, vol. 3, no. 1, Spring, 1998, p. [?]
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Project offering alternative approaches and services for youth in the present justice system.
Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.
Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
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Identifies seven strategic directions (research, legislation, policy, program, education, community development, leadership) and makes recommendations to address issues raised.
Looks at the relationship between the City of Powell River and Sliammon First Nation with the signing of a protocol agreement on culture, heritage and economic development.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 2, no. 2, 2011, pp. 1-10
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Argues that even though territory is beneficial for self-sufficiency, it should not to be used in defining self-government, self determination or nationhood.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 7, July 2011, p. 9
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Discusses the donors responsible for raising money to build a community center which will house, among other things, a grocery store, Kids First program and a multi-purpose room.
Article located by scrolling to page 9.
Child Welfare, vol. 77, no. 4, July/Aug 1998, pp. 441-460
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Looks at information gathered from interviews conducted with clients to develop a course of action for child protection. Text from interviews included.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal , vol. 183, no. 10, July 12, 2011, pp. 1147-1154
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Discusses various factors associated with injection drug use and the transition to injection drug use to inform the development of prevention programs and policies.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 22, no. 4, 1998, pp. 187-198
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Shows how declining agricultural results forced people to look at other means of survival, how the arrival of railroading provided the alternative employment opportunity needed, and how this all led to the departure of many Laguna to distant areas as wage laborers.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 22, no. 4, 1998, pp. 117-134
Description
Historical look at how those individuals seeking to create Native American urban organizations, such as the American Indian Center, encountered rejection.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 50, no. 1, 2011, pp. 7-31
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"This article traces the Native American policy career of William Demmert, Jr. from the development and implementation of the Indian Education Act of 1972 through the implementation of the Executive Order on American Indian and Alaska Native Education signed by President Clinton to the initiation of a unique research partnership to document the impact of culturally based education on the academic achievement of Native American students".
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 1, no. 1, 2011, pp. 78-105
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Focuses on academic work on urban Aboriginal identities in Canada since the report of the Royal commission on Aboriginal Peoples was published in 1993.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 7, no. 2, Fall, 2011, pp. 135-139
Description
Looks at economic conditions by examining employment rates between Aboriginal people living on and off reserves based on age, gender, geography and education level.