Looks at the colonization and assimilation of Aboriginal peoples in the education system; and discusses the problems, prospects, and future direction of Aboriginal learning in Canada.
Presents information gathered in 2000 while doing a community needs assessment. Sources included learners, literacy workers, tutors and social service agencies.
Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, vol. 26, 2011, pp. 103-117
Description
Based on interviews with an Indigenous grandmothers group to discuss how Indigenous healthcare experiences are reflected in Indigenous culture perceptions of aging and dementia.
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.
TEACH Project (Training Enhancement in Applied Cessation Counselling and Health)
TEACH Project, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Peter Selby
Marilyn Herie
Laurie Zawertailo
Rosa Dragonetti
Sarwar Hussain … [et al.]
Description
Document structured into eight categories: table of URLs to related documents and sites; background information; selected journal articles; resources for health care professionals; resources for other professionals; tobacco control strategies; online resources for Aboriginal peoples; and themes found in research and their implications for future investigations.
The Forestry Chronicle, vol. 85, no. 5, September/October 2009, pp. 783-788
Description
Presents a case study that draws a portrait of forestry entrepreneurs, within the Ilnu community of Mashteuiatsh, and reveals the role played by the band council in developing forestry entrepreneurship in the community.
Video and transcript of the Aboriginal Head Start On Reserve Program in Akwesasne, Ontario, with discussion on culture and language, education, health, nutrition, social support and parental involvement.
Video and transcript of the Aboriginal Head Start On Reserve Program in Indian Brook, Nova Scotia, with discussion on culture and language, education, health, nutrition, social support and parental involvement.
Video and transcript of the Aboriginal Head Start On Reserve Program in Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, Quebec, with discussion on culture and language, education, health, nutrition, social support and parental involvement.
Video and transcript of the Aboriginal Head Start On Reserve Program in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, with discussion on culture and language, education, health, nutrition, social support and parental involvement.
Video and transcript of the Aboriginal Head Start On Reserve Program in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with discussion on culture and language, education, health, nutrition, social support and parental involvement.
FORUM on Corrections Research, vol. 12, no. 1, Aboriginal People in Corrections, January 2000, pp. 51-52
Description
Formative evaluation monitors program activities, tests for progress in achievement and identifies areas for improvement throughout the process of program delivery.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 24, no. 5, September/October 2000, pp. 5-10
Description
The conference, held in Perth, Australia adopted the theme, "Cultural Partnerships - Unified in Health" heard from a variety of speakers who expanded on the theme.
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 05-001
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Policy and Research Division]
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Description
Summarizes study which investigated whether housing was culturally appropriate and conducted site visits to locations where local resources had been used in construction.
Revised edition.
Presents historical, judicial and policy arguments to support the devolution of provincial authority over housing to the Aboriginal Housing Management Association and provides four examples of self-government initiatives and lessons learned from the successes or failures of such models.