People walking at right in image; body of water and houses in background. Summer scene.

Discusses the many programs available for students of St. Mary's school including access to health care, bussing, after-school care and much more. Article located by scrolling to page 9.

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 1993.

Olive Diefenbaker receiving flowers from young Indigenous girl.

Historical note:

Olive Evangeline (Freeman, Palmer) Diefenbaker; b. 14 Apr, 1902; d. 23 Dec, 1976; second wife of JGD

Olive Gordon (daughter of Assiniboine Chief Dan Kennedy of Carry the Kettle Band) in a doe-skin dress, with child.

Focuses on a Toronto-based arts organization which, every summer, produces murals centred on Aboriginal teachings and stories and connected with communities and the local environment.

Reports on responses to 13 questions about experiences of Indigenous girls, consultations with community members about what is happening, and what is needs to be done, and concludes with four recommendations based on research.

Overview of the key learnings from Centres to support the creation of similar programs elsewhere.

Image of several Aboriginal youth in ceremonial dress dancing at the Pow Wow.

Historical note:

One Arrow Cree First Nation signed Treaty 6 on September 6, 1878; while the One Arrow Reserve is located 53 km southwest of Prince Albert, the band has a total of 9,331.4 ha surrounding the South Saskatchewan River. This band settled on its reserve late in the autumn of 1880, in what was considered a fine location to begin agricultural development. As the chief was old, a headman by the name of Crowskin was in charge of the band in 1882, and contributed much to its development.

Statistics include demographic information, most serious offences and charges, sentence length, responses to geographic questions, mobility patterns, and conclusions. National results as well as provincial and territorial.

Snapshot and sharing circle results and discussion of information gathered. Compares 2000 and 2003 Snapshots to determine changes in absolute numbers in custody over three-year period.

Puppet story of a young First Nations boy who is taught some important traffic rules by helpful city dwellers. Duration: 15:39.

Looks at an approach which demonstrates a feasible, inclusive way to report on the health of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Comments on a young man who raises money to build playgrounds in First Nation communities.

Report compares early learning program funding from 2002-03 to funding in 2014-15. Benefits and gaps are also reported in this addendum report.

Overview of policy documents and Aboriginal achievement in publicly funded education and discussion regarding provincial assessments, teacher education and meaningful engagement.

Report includes the following: an environmental scan of existing literature, a literature review of child welfare and violence against women, a consultation report and recommendations of future directions.

Looks into governmental interference with the long form birth registration for unmarried or separated mothers.

Inquest looked into the deaths of youths had relocated from remote communities to Thunder Bay in order to attend high school. 2018 Report 2019 Report

Book review of: Ook-Pik by William G. Crisp, with drawings by Jean Crisp.

Describes BP's efforts to contribute to a reduction in gas-sniffing and suicides by eliminating the aromatic compounds that produce a high when sniffed.

"Internal Evaluation: The Urban Aboriginal Education Pilot Project Simcoe County District School Board." Addresses three central questions: How true to the guiding principles has this project been? How successful was the project team in implementing the aspects laid out in the original plan? and What is the model that results from assessment and analysis of this pilot project?

Leadership and Training Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2006.

Webcast of the keynote speaker from the Patterns of Health and Wellbeing Symposium, Beverly Cook, who speaks on child sexual abuse and the ACE program (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Duration: 31:58.

Discusses the importance of displaying accurate historical information in children's literature.

Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 1998.

Compilation of resources about improving oral health in children from various organizations and perspectives. Reports that a shocking number of children still suffer extensive tooth decay in both urban and remote First Nations and Inuit communities.

Study of 100 parents of AI/AN children 71 months or younger attending outpatient paediatric primary care appointments found that the odds of regular child toothbrushing were 49.10 times higher when the parent brushed their own teeth regularly.

Examines socio-demographic and oral health characteristics of children cared for at two difference service points and confirms the social and health inequalities of care.

Looks at oral health inequalities between Aboriginal kindergarten children living on-reserve and those living off-reserve.

Comments on two novels for children which interweave the daily experiences of protagonists with traditional stories of powerful spirit-mentors.

File contains two negatives of an Oratory Contest for Aboriginal youth held at Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on March 29, 1961.

Investigates young gangs in a society where injury mortality (deaths due to accident, suicide and homicide) is the single most important health problem.

Comments on the Act which was enacted in 1978 after four plus years of hearings, deliberation and debate.

Compares the degree of improvement after orthodontic treatment between 60 First Nations orthodontic patients to 60 non-First Nations patients.

Looks at three high school students selected to attend a youth conference in Geneva with students from around the world. Article located by scrolling to page 19.

Study determined that hearing loss is significant problem which affects academic performance.

Discusses the findings from a research and community engagement process and sets out a series of recommendations resulting from the findings.

Report summarizes what early learning means to First Nations communities, early learning key supports, early learning assets, early learning staff supports, and early learning gaps and challenges.

Comments on the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families in statutory child protection services across Australia.

Looks the history of the Inuit communities in Ottawa and coping strategies Inuit youth use to adjust to urban living.

Film review of: Our Fires Still Burn by Audrey Geyer. Film focuses on two themes: trauma and resilience.

To accompany to award-winning film about violations of Aboriginal rights in Australia.

Book review of: Our Greatest Challenge by Hannah McGlade. Scroll down to page 179 to read review.

Comments on a program that showcases the critical role of traditional and cultural practices in healing.

Comments on 17 healings that continue to be successful for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

Surveyed over 750 Indigenous people living, working or accessing health/social services in the city. In addition to health questions, respondents were also asked about other topics such as culture and identity, criminal justice, parenting and involvement with child protection agencies, and missing persons.