Connecting Urban and Aboriginal Histories: Towards an Urban Aboriginal History in Québec
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nathalie Kermoal
INDITERRA, no. 5, [Nouvelles géographies des pratiques], 2013, pp. [1]-12
Description
Focuses on two communities, Kahnawake and Wendake, from the 1880s to the turn of the 20th century.
The Contribution of Broadband to the Economic Development of First Nations in Canada
Alternate Title
CSLS Research Report ; 2013-04
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Centre for the Study of Living Standards
CSLS Research Report
Description
Econometric analysis did not find a statistically significant impact of broadband availability on employment growth and average earnings growth in the study sample of 241 First Nations reserves.
Contributions of Culture and Language in Aboriginal Head Start in Urban and Northern Communities to Children’s Health Outcomes: A Review of Theory and Research
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jessica Ball
Ken Moselle
Description
Uses social determinants of health model to identify immediate and long term benefits.
Summarizes method and key findings from the report Healthy Aboriginal Child Development and Health Promotion/Chronic Disease Prevention: Prospects for Integration and Inter sectoral Coordination.
Cusco: Urbanism and Archaeology in the Inka World
Alternate Title
Ancient Cities of the New World
E-Books
Author/Creator
Ian Farrington
Cyrus Dallin's The Scout: Civic Identity Cast through a Native
Equestrian Monument
Theses
Author/Creator
Edward Albert Bear
Description
[Global Indigenous Nations Studies] Thesis--University of Kansas, 2019.
Dancing Power: Examining Identity Through Native American Powwow
Theses
Author/Creator
Kresta-Leigh Opperman
Description
[Anthropology] Arts and Humanities Thesis (M.A.)--University of Denver, 2010.
A Decolonizing Approach to Health Promotion in Canada: The Case of the Urban Aboriginal Community Kitchen Garden Project
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Erika Mundel
Gwen E. Chapman
Health Promotion International, vol. 25, no. 2, 2010, pp. 166-173
Description
Looks at a case study of a health promotion project which, using the teachings of the Medicine Wheel, aims to provide culturally appropriate health promotion.
Decolonizing Field Education: “Melq'ilwiye” Coming Together -- An Exploratory Study in the Interior of British Columbia
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Natalie Clark
Julie Drolet
Nadine Mathews
Patrick Walton
Paul Rene Tamburro
Jan Derrick
Vicki Michaud
Joanne Armstrong
Mike Arnouse
Critical Social Work, vol. 11, no. 1, Special Indigenous Issue, 2010, pp. 6-25
Description
Examines how cultural and traditional Aboriginal knowledge can improve social work and human service field education for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students.
Decolonizing Our Schools: Aboriginal Education in the Toronto District School Board: A Report on the Urban Aboriginal Education Pilot Project
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Susan D. Dion
Krist Johnston
Carla M. Rice
Developing Legal Frameworks for Urban Aboriginal Governance
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Policy Research Series (Institute on Governance)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bradford W. Morse
Aboriginal Policy Research
Developing Legal Frameworks for Urban Aboriginal Governance
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Policy Research ; vol. 8
Aboriginal Policy Research Conference ; 3rd, 2009
Exploring the Urban Landscape
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Bradford W. Morse
Description
Discusses the possibility of developing statutory frameworks which would provide formal recognition to existing non-profit and governance institutions, legal foundation for a body with authority to settle disputes, and enable choice of bringing existing institutions and agencies together for provision of public services to an elected government.
Chapter from Exploring the Urban Landscape edited by Jerry P. White and Jodi Bruhn.
Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.
Diversity, Disparity and Diabetes: Voices of Urban First Nations and Métis People, Health Service Providers and Policy Makers
Theses
Author/Creator
Hasu Ghosh
Description
Population Health Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Ottawa, 2013.
Does Living On-Reserve Versus Off-Reserve Make a Difference in First Nations Birth Outcomes in Manitoba, Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Maureen Heaman
Patricia Martens
Lyna Hart
Janet Smylie
Elizabeth Agnew
et al.
Open Women's Health Journal, vol. 4, What We Have Known About Community Characteristics, Birth Outcomes and Infant Mortality among Aborig, 2010, pp. 39-45
Description
Presents a study to determine if there is a difference in birth outcomes among First Nations women living
on-reserve versus off-reserve in Manitoba.
Early Death Among Member of Toronto's Aboriginal Community: Walking in Their Shoes
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
C. P. Shah
R. Klair
A. Reeves
Description
Looks at untimely deaths among Aboriginal health service users to identify the main causes for this trend.
The Economic Development Capacity of Urban Aboriginal Peoples
Alternate Title
Urban Aboriginal Communities in Canada: [Complexities, Challenges, Opportunities]
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Nicholas Spence
Susan Wingert
Jerry White
Description
Discussion of educational attainment, labour-force activities, and the implications for program and service delivery needs..
Source for statistics is Statistics Canada's custom tables based on 2006 census for 117 friendship centre catchment areas across Canada.
Chapter from Urban Aboriginal Communities in Canada: Complexities, Challenges, Opportunities edited by Peter Dinsdale, Jerry White, Calvin Hanselmann.
Edmonton Urban Aboriginal Accord and Declaration
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
City of Edmonton
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 2, no. 2, 2013, pp. 149-152
Description
Comments on the relationship agreement between the Aboriginal communities in Edmonton and the City's administration.
The Education and Employment Experiences of First Nations People Living Off Reserve, Inuit, and Métis: Selected Findings from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey
Alternate Title
Analytical Paper (Statistics Canada) ; no. 1
E-Books
Author/Creator
Evelyne Bougie
Karen Kelly-Scott
Paula Arriagada
The Education Profile of People Living in Aboriginal Friendship Centre Catchment Areas across Canada
Alternate Title
Urban Aboriginal Communities in Canada: [Complexities, Challenges, Opportunities]
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Amanda Parriag
Paul Chaulk
Description
Looks at statistics for 3,000 Aboriginals and compares them to those for 12 million non-Aboriginals. Educational levels used are: no secondary or post-secondary certificate or diploma, high school diploma, and post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree.
Chapter from Urban Aboriginal Communities in Canada: Complexities, Challenges, Opportunities edited by Peter Dinsdale, Jerry White, Calvin Hanselmann.
Effects of Labour Mobility: An Analysis of Recent International Development Literature
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Manolo Abella
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 4, no. 3, 2013, pp. 1-40
Description
Reviews labour mobility developments in Aboriginal communities in the context of cost versus benefit.
Elderly People of Aboriginal Origin in Winnipeg: Their Struggle to Secure Safe and Affordable Housing
Theses
Author/Creator
Lauren Lange
Description
City Planning Thesis (M.C.P.)--University of Manitoba, 2010.
Employment and Literacy Issues of Canada's Aboriginal Population: National Skills Upgrade 2014
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Rongo H. Wetere
Description
Looks at a cost-effective program to overcome challenges of literacy and improve economic, social and cultural wellbeing.
Enhancing the Relevance of Physical Activity Research by Engaging Aboriginal Peoples in the Research Process
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tara Leigh F. McHugh
Bethan C. Kingsley
Angela M. Coppola
Pimatisiwin, vol. 11, no. 3, 2013, pp. 293-305
Description
Goal of study was to identify relevant topics for further investigation. Emerging themes included role of parents, access to information, financial considerations, discrimination, and the incorporation of culture.
Equatorial North: Centering the Arctic in Global and Local Security
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
JSIS Arctic Task Force
Description
Looks at land claim agreements in Nunavut, Quebec's Plan Nord, tourism, biodiversity, food security, Indigenous homelessness, and education in the Canadian north.
Evaluation of the Acceptability of a CD-Rom as a Health Promotion Tool for Inuit in Ottawa
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kelly E. McShane
Janet K. Smylie
Paul D. Hastings
Conrad Prince
Tungasuvvingat Inuit Family Health Team
Connie Siedule
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, 2013, p. article no. 20573
Description
Study used community approach based on Inuit preferences for sources of health knowledge and distribution methods.
Evidence - Special Committee on Violence against Indigenous Women: Thursday, May 2, 2013
Alternate Title
IWFA no. 004, 1st Session, 41st Parliament
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Françoise Ducros
Shawn Tupper
Lynn Barr-Telford
Sheilagh Murphy
Kimberly Lavoie ... [et al.]
Description
Representatives from Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development , Department of Public Safety, and Statistics Canada appeared before the Committee.
Exploring Indigenous Identities of Urban American Indian Youth of the Southwest
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Stephen Kulis
M. Alex Wagaman
Crescentia Tso
Eddie F. Brown
Journal of Adolescent Research, vol. 28, no. 3, May 2013, pp. 271-298
Description
Based on questionnaires from 142 middle school students from large urban area.
Fifth Anniversary of the National Apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: Report on the 2013 Micro-Grant Funding Round
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Healing Foundation
Description
Comments on the 132 events held to commemorate and celebrate the anniversary of the National Apology.
Finding a Place for Race at the Policy Table:Broadening the Indigenous Education Discourse in Canada
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Policy Research Series (Institute on Governance)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tracy L. Friedel
Aboriginal Policy Research
Description
Scholarly, peer reviewed paper argues the idea that emphasis on "culture" will improve educational outcomes with urban Aboriginal youth is not working and that the issue of race is more important in the urban context.
Finding the Indian Child Welfare Act in Unexpected Places: Applicability in Private Non-Parent Custody Actions
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jill E. Tompkins
University of Colorado Law Review, vol. 81, no. 4, Symposium Issue: The Next Generation of American Indian Law Judges, 2010, pp. [1119]-1185
Description
Overview of the history and intent of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 and the growing urban Indian population.
First Languages and Identity: Multilingual Learners in the Multilingual Learning Context
Theses
Author/Creator
Cynthia Penner
Description
Curriculum and Instruction Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Regina, 2013.
From Card Games to Poker Machines: Gambling in Remote Aboriginal Communities in the Northern Territory
Theses
Author/Creator
Marisa Annetta Fogarty
Description
Anthropology Thesis (PhD) -- Charles Darwin University, 2013.
From Reserves to Cities (And Back): The Significance of Reserves in Registered Indian Women's Migration
Theses
Author/Creator
Pamela Rose Irvine
Description
Geography and Planning Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2010.
The Future of Successful Aging in Alaska
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jordan Lewis
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21186
Description
Advocates for greater awareness of healthy lifestyles in order to assist people to age well.
Getting the Indians Out of Town: Race and Space in Victoria's History
Alternate Title
City TalksLecture
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
John Lutz
Description
Scholar, teacher and historian looks at the mystery of the vanishing Aboriginals and how colonialism affected Indigenous space in urbanizing Victoria.
Duration: 1:17:58
Getting to Know O’Connor: Experiencing the Ecosystemic Play Therapy Model With Urban First Nations People
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Wanda Boyer
The Family Journal, vol. 18, no. 2, 2010, pp. 202-207
Description
Looks at the history of Ecosystemic Play Therapy (EPT) and its compatibility to help Indigenous youth.
Guest Editorial
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rachel Eni
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 4, no. 1, Indigenous Early Parenthood, 2013, pp. 1-4
Description
Introductory article to themed issue on teen pregnancy and parenthood in Canadian First Nation and urban Aboriginal communities.
Having CLOUT: Becoming an Ally and Having the Power to Resist Colonialism and Neoliberalism in Winnipeg's Inner City
Theses
Author/Creator
Carole S. O'Brien
Description
City Planning Thesis (M.C.P.)--University of Manitoba, 2013.
He Puts Out His Hand. You Put Out Your Hand. Emerging, Urban, Aboriginal Theatre-Makers. What Does It Take to Emerge?
Theses
Author/Creator
Kathleen Roma Greer
Description
[Arts] Thesis (M.A.)--University of Sidney, 2013.
The Health of First Nations Living Off-Reserve, Inuit, and Métis Adults in Canada: The Impact of Socio-Economic Status on Inequalities in Health
Alternate Title
Health Research Working Paper Series
Working Paper (Statistics Canada); no. 4
E-Books
Author/Creator
Rochelle Garner
Gisèle Carrière
Claudia Sanmartin
Longitudinal Health and Administrative Data Research Team
The Health of Indians in Canadian Cities: A Challenge to the Health Care System
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Chandrakant P. Shah
Carol Spindell Farkas
Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 133, no. 9, November 1, 1985, pp. 859-863
Description
Argues that Aboriginals migrating from reserve to urban centres face additional obstacles to health due to the stress of adapting to new environment, communication difficulties and lack of familiarity with urban health care systems.
Health of Young Aboriginal Children Living Off Reserve
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christine M. Werk
Xinjie Cui
Suzanne Tough
Pimatisiwin, vol. 11, no. 2, 2013, pp. 197-213
Description
Study used the data from the 2006 Aboriginal Children's survey and the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth to analyze current status and social determinants of health.
Health Perspectives of Canadian Inner City Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal People Living with HIV and AIDS
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Payam Sazegar
David Tu
Doreen Littlejohn
Archie Myran
Canadian Journal of Aboriginal Community-Based HIV/AIDS Research, vol. 5, Winter, 2013, pp. 40-56
Description
Survey undertaken to identify challenges faced by individuals dealing with the diseases. Responses shaped development of a Self Management Support program run by the Vancouver Native Health Society.
The Healthy Living in Two Worlds Project: An Inclusive Model of Curriculum Development
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Hilary N. Weaver
Journal of Indigenous Voices in Social Work, vol. 1, no. 1, February 2010, pp. 1-18
Description
Discusses a wellness curriculum for urban Native American youth aged 9-13.
Hidden Homelessness among Aboriginal Peoples in Prairie Cities
Alternate Title
Finding Home: Policy Options for Addressing Homelessness in Canada
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Jino Distasio
Gina Sylvestre
Susan Mulligan
Description
Chapter 6.3 from: Finding Home: Policy Options for Addressing Homelessness in Canada edited by J. David Hulchanski, Phillippa Campsie, Shirley B.Y. Chau, Stephen H. Hwang, Emily Paradis.
“Home and Native Land”: Aboriginal Young Women and Homelessness in the City
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lia Ruttan
Patti LaBoucane-Benson
Brenda Munro
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 1, 2010, pp. 67-77
Description
Examines the findings from a study on the homelessness of young Aboriginal women in the city of Edmonton.
Home in the City: Urban Aboriginal Housing and Living Conditions
E-Books
Author/Creator
Alan B. Anderson
D[arlene] Lanceley
C[arol] Romanow
G[ail] MacKay
V[alerie] Sutton ... [et al.]
Homeless Aboriginal Men: Effects of Intergenerational Trauma
Alternate Title
Finding Home: Policy Options for Addressing Homelessness in Canada
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Peter Menzies
Description
Study sample consisted of 16 men ranging from 26 to 55 years who used the services of the Na‐Me‐Res emergency hostel in downtown Toronto.
Chapter 6.2 from: Finding Home: Policy Options for Addressing Homelessness in Canada edited by J. David Hulchanski, Phillippa Campsie, Shirley B.Y. Chau, Stephen H. Hwang, Emily Paradis
Housing, Long Term Care Facilities, and Services for Homeless and Low-Income Urban Aboriginal People Living with HIV/AIDS
Alternate Title
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series; 04-019
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Policy and Research Division]
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Description
Summary of study which conducted survey of service providers and facilities in select Canadian cities, and five individuals with the disease. Found that existing facilities were under-utilized and more culturally relevant options were needed.
Originally published in 2004, revised in 2010.
Housing Strategies That Improve Indigenous Health Outcomes
Alternate Title
Resource Sheet (Closing the Gap Clearinghouse) ; no. 25
E-Books
Author/Creator
Vicki-Ann Ware