Eastern Branch Ontario Association of Social Workers Bulletin, vol. 37, no. 3, Fall, 2011
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Brief account of fight against the Canadian government for their failure to implement Jordon's Principle.
Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll down to page 12 to read article.
Students used photographs to create a media narrative about their perspectives of the positive and negative influences of a healthy school environment.
Rural and Remote Health, vol. 10, no. 1407, July 28, 2010, pp. 1-8
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Investigates rural community with high Aboriginal population whose children scored very well in the 2007 regional Australian Early Development Index test. Results showed community support and primary school help facilitate in the development and well-being of children and youth.
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)
Description
Purpose is to look at jurisdictions several years after the approach has been implemented to address relevance, performance, efficiency, effectiveness and alternatives.
Focuses on four programs: 'Journey into Wellness' (J2W) project of the Battlefords Tribal Council Indian Health Services; 'Projet Pairs-aidants' in Uashat mak Mani-utenam (Québec); 'Kayaking and Youth Support' in Hope and Nain, Labrador; and the Hobbema Community Cadet Corps Program in Alberta.
Focuses on four areas: strengthening Tribal control; investing in cultural and language revitalization; hiring Native American staff and administrators, and promoting interagency coordination.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 6, no. 2, 2011, pp. 7-13
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Looks at the knowledge consumption behaviour of Child Protective Services caseworkers who were not employed by a Aboriginal child protective agency but were caring for Aboriginal youth.
Research Update, vol. 18, no. 1, March 2011, pp. 3-4
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"This article describes a research program that aims to build understanding, identify barriers and facilitators, and inform programs and policies related to the wellness challenges and opportunities of Aboriginal youth at Standing Buffalo Dakota First Nation in Saskatchewan".
"An alternative report from the Shannen's Dream Campaign to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child on the occasion of Canada's 3rd and 4th periodic reviews."
Looks at development of past and current programs, initiatives in other jurisdictions, content of programs, parent needs, and effective program elements, and provides key recommendations.
Canadian Social Trends, no. 90, Winter, 2010, pp. 49-56
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Study examines factors that may be associated with participation in extracurricular activities. Data taken from the children and youth section of the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS).
Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, vol. 16, no. 1, January 2010, pp. 68-76
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Reports American Indians living on reservations and those who have bicultural competence have less hopelessness than those living in non-reservation areas.
Native Studies Review, vol. 20, no. 1, 2011, pp. 7-26
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Surveyed eight high school students for their attitudes toward physical activity. Five themes developed: unstructured participation, relationships, expense, community support, and benefits.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 21, no. 1, 2001, pp. 1-25
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Discusses how the Niagara Regional Native Center operates a therapeutic health program which utilizes both traditional and western health care practices.
Annual report outlining strategies and actions for economic development, improvement of well-being, employment, land claim obligations, and improvement of programs and services.
Social Politics, vol. 18, no. 4, Winter, 2011, pp. 572-597
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Discusses the disruption the system caused in cultural transmission and the efforts of 20 Aboriginal women to reestablish this connection for their children.
Includes brief description of child welfare in Ontario and the current context, discusses effects of the provincial moratorium on new agency designations, and makes specific recommendations to Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services with respect to service provision, relationships with mainstream Children's Aid Societies, funding, capacity building and staff retention.
Environmental Health Perspectives, vol. 109, no. 12, December 2001, pp. 1291-1299
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Study on infant development reports elevated levels of neurotoxins, mercury, PCBs, and lead, and discusses possible protective measures present in nutrient supplements.