Looks at shortcomings of the current system, provides statistical data, and advocates for changes that will reduce the number of children in care.

Looks at shortcomings of the current system, provides statistical data, and advocates for changes that will reduce the number of children in care. Follow-up to the 2016 report.

Used data from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey. Found that older age, lower education and non-participation in the labour force were associated with strong networks, and those who reported strong networks were more likely to report positive mental health.

A hand-tinted postcard of a family of Blood Indians taken near High River, Alberta. A man, woman and child are seated in front of their teepee. A saddled horse and wagon are also visible.

An image of an Aboriginal family outside their teepee. Colours have been added to the photograph in a chromolithograph process.

A family in front of a house on the John Smith (now Muskoday) Reserve in August 1942. Includes children and a dog.

Comments on the important role women played in the forming of family networks.

Study supports the importance of preserving tribal and historical traditional practices and values for future contemporary family models.

Author reports on his family's resettlement to better opportunities in Bathurst, NSW, Australia which was aided greatly by the Family Resettlement Aboriginal Corporation (FRAC).

Study determined that extended family unit is still primary support system.

Study primarily consisted of interviews with 19 elders about contact with each child and sibling with respect to nine common activities: recreation, visits to talk, family gatherings, participation in religious activities, telephone conversations, sharing a meal, exchanging gifts, and giving or receiving help. The effects of proximity, gender, marital status and equity of helping relationship were then analyzed.

Presents a model for delivering education and rehabilitation services to young handicapped Native American students on rural reservations.

Reports on some challenging family situations due to real and imagined health problems.

Social Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Manitoba, 2003.

Film looks at three troubled mothers in protagonists life: his birth mother, foster mother and foster grandmother.

Looks at strengths and successes of the program as well as current challenges.

A Family with their Pion-Era baby, Bernice, at Saskatoon in 1960.

Describes the cycle of alcoholism and how it can impact many other people in one's family circle.

Image of the father of Almighty Voice, Senikensic or John Sounding Sky, and the mother, Many Colors or Spotted Calf.

Looks at the experiences of fathers varying by age, ethnicity, marital status, and context. Chapter 1 from Father Involvement in Canada: Diversity, Renewal, and Transformation. Scroll down to appropriate page.

Argues that some of the most important ways that fathers may contribute to child health may be indirect and harder to measure than behaviours that involve direct child interactions. Paper prepared for the Public Health Agency of Canada, Population Health Fund Project: Father Involvement for Healthy Child Outcomes: Partners Supporting Knowledge Development and Transfer, March 2007.

Recommends early prevention measures and intergenerational approaches to reduce substance abuse and improve parenting.

Looks at history and demographics of communities where there is a lack of care by fathers. Presents a multidimensional vision for positive change.

Looks at Erambie Aboriginal Station, West Cowra, New South Wales and the lives of five Aboriginal men.

Discusses similarities and differences between Canada's residential schools and the practice of fostering out Native American children to Mormon homes.

Looks into the revelations about the racial background of writer Mudrooroo.

Looks at an innovative cultural model using traditional Indigenous teachings to protect at risk youth by giving responsibility and control back to the community.

The interview includes discussion concerning home, work and social situations.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--McMaster University, 1994.

Canadian Plains Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Regina, 2009.

Presenter discusses her own identity and family, and argues why its important to embrace Aboriginal culture and its values. Duration: 34:05.

Comments on the status of aboriginal languages in Canada including some statistics and estimates.

Consists of an interview with Pierre La Cree, who gives an account of various aspects of traditional customs and lifestyle.

Consists of an interview giving an account of traditional lifestyle.

Includes dissertations, journal articles and ERIC documents. Current as of 2003.

Evaluated practices of the primary provider of child and family services in Northern Manitoba based on interviews with case workers, caregivers and children, as well as file reviews.

Presents consolidation of a series of reports published from 2001 to 2003, regarding the healing needs of residential school survivors.

Provides background information and set of recommendations about issues in the areas of supporting families, prevention, awareness and public education, and improving responses to missing persons cases,

Comments on a summit held February 17-19, 2009 based on the need to address the high rates of violence perpetrated against Aboriginal women.

Looks at the success of the Yarrabah Family Life Promotion Program to understand community engagement and empowerment. To access this article, scroll down to page 44.

Young filmmaker journeys to Igloolik, Nunavut to meet her father who she hasn't seen in 22 years. Duration: 9:59.

Compares approaches to the issue in Canada and New Zealand.

Overview of the history and intent of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 and the growing urban Indian population.

Study shows that social identity plays an important role in the reunification process.

Present assessment which explored current practices in tribal child welfare to identify unique systemic strengths and weaknesses.

Consists of an interview where Fine Day describes the preparation and preservation of food and the making of weapons.

Consists of an interview with Fine Day where he discusses separation in marriage and the consequences of adultery.