Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 22, no. 1, January/February 1998, pp. 5-6
Description
Describes how local activists in New South Wales, Australia have initiated and maintained "The Glen", a centre for men based on Aboriginal cultural beliefs.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 22, no. 6, November/December 1998, pp. 10-11
Description
Aboriginal Rehabilitation Liaison Officer (ARLO) explains role to support and mentor Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Australian) people through their programs.
Looks at tensions and dilemmas which confront governments: social issues such as healing and unity, political issues such as land claims and self-government, accountability, and education and training of administrative staff.
Child Welfare: Connecting Research, Policy, and Practice
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Author/Creator
Brad McKenzie
Elsie Flette
Description
Chapter from Child Welfare: Connecting Research, Policy, and Practice edited by Kathleen Kufeldt and Brad McKenzie.
Material presented as exhibit 131 from the Phoenix Sinclair Inquiry.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 18, no. 1, January/February 1994, pp. 19-20
Description
Interview with coordinator of the La Perouse CDEP in Sydney about projects in urban, rural and remote areas. Aboriginal people on unemployment benefits can work for 15 hours a week and receive payment equivalent to the benefit payment.
Discusses healing in Aboriginal communities and argues that the traditional concept of social security does not work with Aboriginal communities and must be revised to suit their needs.
Text of lecture given by the Canada Research Chair in Native -Newcomer Relations. Examines the Native-newcomer relationship, including treaty negotiations from first contact forward.
Journal of the American Dietetic Association, vol. 103, no. 9, September 2003, pp. 1191-1194
Description
Survey findings indicated a marked increase in the intake of beverages with white-sugar; overall food intake is a complex matter, but the need for more nutrition education about newly available food items is evident.
Presents an assessment of directions, goals, and achievements in higher education for Aboriginal people in Taiwan, with comparisons to Indian higher education in Canada.
Article is from the book, "Culture and the State: Alternative Interventions."
Lists title, location of research, principal investigator, etc. for over ninety projects. Divided by topic area: health related, physical science, social science and traditional knowledge.