Identifies problems in areas of time taken for processing applications and returning decisions on their success or failure, increasing rates of denial of status, and falling rate of restorations for women who lost status as a result of marriage
The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, vol. 38, no. 5, September 2012, pp. 456-460
Description
Study shows that a culturally adapted, community level prevention program does have a positive effect on reducing alcohol sales to minors. Recommends further analysis.
Policy Options, vol. 29, no. 7, July-August 2008, pp. 81-85
Description
Discusses the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples' report Honouring the Spirit of Modern Treaties: Closing the Loopholes: Interim Report: Special Study on the Implementation of Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements in Canada and the Land Claims Agreements Coalition (LCAC) formed by Aboriginal peoples in response to the Federal Government's inaction.
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, vol. 58, no. 1, Spring, 2012, pp. 160-164
Description
Examines Aboriginal learners needs in publicly-funded schools and training services throughout Ontario by looking at three policies which mandate to create culturally-sensitive schools, assure for taxpayer accountability, and address educational gaps.
American Anthropologist, vol. 90, no. 2, New Series, June 1988, pp. 272-290
Description
Using ethnobotanical data gathered from two groups in British Columbia, an index was developed to measure the cultural significance a given plant taxon. Discusses importance of such knowledge to the language.
BC Psychologist, Psychological Services for First Nations, Spring, 2012, pp. 40-44
Description
Comments on the human ability to heal from profound trauma and the role that one's personal spiritual experiences can play in the healing.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 40.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 51, no. 1, 2012, pp. 45-66
Description
Looks at the implementation of Project Inquiry-Based Math in the Great Plains City school district in order to decrease achievement gaps between American Indian and non-Indian students.
Looks at the food-related risk factors for cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. Also assesses how industry, governments, and consumers, are managing dietary risks, and proposes actions that could lead to improvements.
Suggests five practices should be implemented dealing with routine testing protocols, identify providers serving patients; present AI/AN population reports separately; analyze information; send AI/AN HIV reports tribes and organizations that want the information.
Discusses successful Indigenous engagement activities: pre-employment and training activities; strategic partnerships; supporting indigenous business and sustaining long-term employment.
Results from the 2003 International Adult Literacy and Skills Survey (IALSS) revealed a literacy gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal adults in Canada.
Canadian Journal of Urban Research, vol. 17, no. 1, Supplement, Summer, 2008, pp. 20-36
Description
Study identified five priority areas: citizen participation and engagement, governance interface, culture as a municipal asset, economic and social development, and urban reserves, service agreements and regional relationships.
Policy Forum on Trafficking in Persons and Sexual Exploitation of Aboriginal People
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Peoples Group
Description
Summary report of the presentations delivered at the policy forum held in Ottawa, Ontario in March 2012 to better understand Aboriginal experiences and increase knowledge.
Education Canada, vol. 52, no. 5, From Rhetoric to Reality: Meet Some Game Changes, 2012, p. [?]
Description
Looks at the success of the Mi'kmaw Kina'matneyway, education authority and self-governance in education. Increased graduation rates reflect success of model.