First Nations and Inuit Health: Health Status of First Nations On Reserve in Atlantic Canada 2014

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch - Atlantic Region
[Health Canada]
Description
Data sources: First Nations and Inuit Health program reports, Non-Insured Health Benefits Pharmacy Claims, Regional Health Survey, Aboriginal Peoples' Survey, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC), and Statistics Canada. Covers period from 2009 to 2013.
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First Nations and Inuit Health: Health Status of First Nations On Reserve in Atlantic Canada 2015

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch
Atlantic Region
[Health Canada]
Description
Data sources: First Nations and Inuit Health program reports, Non-Insured Health Benefits Pharmacy Claims, First Nations Regional Health Survey, First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), and Statistics Canada. Covers period from 2010 to 2014.
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First Nations and Inuit Regional Health Survey

E-Books
Author/Creator
Jeff Reading
Ken Svenson
Christopher Lafontaine
John O'Neil
Kue Young
Brenda Elias ... [et al.]
Description
Survey results are categorized by: children's health, elder health, chronic diseases, activity limitations, dental health, and search for wellness.
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First Nations Communities at Risk and in Crisis: Justice and Security

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Wanda D. McCaslin
Yvonne Boyer
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 5, no. 2, First Nations Communities in Crisis, November 2009, pp. 61-87
Description
Looks at the stressors such as poverty, child welfare, youth gangs, policing and domestic violence and suggests that a realistic plan must be developed to foster healthy communities.
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First Nations Community Well-Being Research and Large Data Sets: A Respectful Caution

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alexandra S. Drawson
Aislin R. Mushquash
Christopher J. Mushquash
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 12, no. 2, 2017, pp. 15-24
Description
Paper offers a cautionary note on the importance of understanding culture and context when conducting First Nations health research with large data sets and outlines some approaches to research that can ensure appropriate development of research questions and interpretation of research findings.
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[First Nations Fishing Pacific Coast]

Alternate Title
Salmon Aquaculture Panel: Possible Solutions
Salmon Panel Discussions: Challenges and Possible Solutions
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Simon Lucas
Description
Simon Lucus speaks at "Salmon Aquaculture Panel: Possible Solutions" held April 27, 2010 in Vancouver. Duration: 22:43.
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First Nations Guide to Housing Policy

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
Description
Developed to assist and support development and implementation of a community-generated housing policy. Covers topics such as creating the regulatory environment, operation controls, housing program options, and home construction procedures and guidelines.
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First Nations Histories

Web Sites » Personal
Author/Creator
Lee Sultzman
Description
Historical look at almost 50 Native tribes in Canada and the United States with links to more detailed histories and extensive bibliography.
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First Nations Housing Action Plan

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
Description
Plan includes both short and long-term recommendations to alleviate problems with quantity and quality of housing and community infrastructure. Six elements: sustainable funding, institutional development, information and research capacity, financing, land management, and human resources.
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First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)
Description
Information on organization which conducts surveys with.on-reserve and northern First Nations communities. Surveys include the First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey, First Nations Community Survey, and the First Nations Regional Health Survey.
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First Nations Men at Prince Albert Totem Pole Ceremony (2)

Images » Photographs
Description
A photograph of two First Nations men in traditional garb at a ceremony to celebrate the giving of a totem pole to the City of Prince Albert, 1975. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia, and currently stands along the North Saskatchewan River near the Prince Albert Historical Museum.
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First Nations, Métis, Inuit: Outcomes & Indicators: Grades K-3

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
South East Cornerstone Public School Division #209
Description
Identifies four goals as the basis for building understanding and nurturing appreciation: treaty relationships, spirit and intent of treaties, historical contexts of treaties and treaty promises and provisions.
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First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Regional Longitudinal Health Survey 2002/03: Environmental Health Impact Assessment Survey: Final Report

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
FNQLHSSC [First Nation of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission] Research Department
Description
Topics included external environment, housing and infrastructure, nutrition, employment and economic development, education, justice and safety, health and social services, identity, and governance.
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First Nations Own-Source Revenue: How is the Money Spent?

Alternate Title
Commentary (C.D. Howe Institute) ; no. 437
Commentary (C.D. Howe Institute). Public Governance and Accountability
E-Books
Author/Creator
John Richards
Commentary (C.D. Howe Institute)
Description
Analyzed 72 Ontario First Nations Financial Transparency Act (FNFT) filings covering 2013 and 2014 fiscal years.
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First Nations People: Selected Findings of the 2006 Census

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Linda Gionet
Canadian Social Trends, no. 87, Summer, 2009, pp. 52-58
Description
Highlights results from Aboriginal Peoples in Canada in 2006: Inuit, Métis and First Nations, Educational Portrait of Canada, Canada's Changing Labour Force, and data on income, housing affordability and home ownership.
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First Nations Perspectives on Bill C-44 (Repeal of Section 67 of Canadian Human Rights Act): A Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
Description
Section 67 barred complaints of discrimination against federal and First Nations governments in relation to acts and decisions authorized by the Indian Act. Document supports the repeal in principle, but raises issues with respect to Aboriginal and Treaty Rights and implementation.
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First Nations' Perspectives on the Environment

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources
Description
Looks at First Nations' perspectives on the environment, including the importance of language, western vs First Nations world view, how the past effects the present, impacts of change, and determination for a brighter future.
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First Nations Post-Secondary Education Review: National Report

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
Description
Purpose of study was to examine the development, impact and effectives of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development's Post-Secondary, Indian Studies, and University and College Entrance programs. Research design included literature review, database analysis, regional survey reviews, national telephone survey, and national analysis.
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