Social Issues

Report includes: explanation of methodology (report largely based on surveys), review of services available, Canadian Justice system, community care and social workers, summary of the extent of the problem in Ontario, proposals for action.

Reports on information gathered through a series of public hearings involving approximately 100 witnesses, including government officials, Aboriginal organizations, communities, service providers, and professional organizations, and a meeting with 50 Indigenous youth. Concludes with 28 recommendations

Adult Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of Toronto, 1996.

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Glasgow, 2010.

Discusses a unique governance system and challenges facing tribal governments and communities. Duration: 41:32. Includes textual transcript. Requires creation of a free account to access materials.

Reports on information gathered at Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction Workshop and through interviews with community members and service providers.

Leadership and Training Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2004.

Reports on the relations between police officers and Aboriginal residents in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The article also discusses how one Theatre Company is trying to improve this strained relationship.

Reports on public discussions which took place to gather recommendations with respect to changes in police practices and new police initiatives to protect vulnerable and marginalized women.

Social Work Research Project (MSW)--University of Ottawa, 2020.

Discusses the nature and extent of homelessness, and makes recommendations for improving the situation.

Discusses the history of Aboriginals prior to European contact and assimilation policies of the colonial period, as well as reparations needed for recovery of past injustices.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Manitoba, 2001.

Leadership Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2008.

Brief historical background of the Nishnawbe-Aski Nation; looks at the social and economic change in remote hunting and trapping communities in Northwestern Ontario; and examines how the First Nations have increased the ability to address health and social service problems locally by assuming control of their health services.

Discusses the current failing child welfare system and offers ten recommendations for improvement.

Discusses how the media can reform their practices to promote democratic, inclusive intercultural dialogue, and help solve conflicts between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians.

Identifies some of the ways governments and organizations have responded to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action regarding improving health outcomes for Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Discusses three inter-related potential areas of action: re-alignment of authorities, accountabilities, and resources; elimination of racism and increased cultural safety; and equitable access to health care.

Looks at ways to reduce glass litter including a public awareness campaign and plans for a recycling plant.

Book review of: Brushed By Cedar, Living By the River by Crisca Bierwert. Scroll down to page 110 to read review.

Examines the influences on representations in terms of socio-economic, political, cultural and historical contexts.

Discusses the residential school system and social problems created by it for First Nations people.

Looks at the merits of university and community collaboration in the development of a community-based healing program for residential school survivors living in the Kitchener-Waterloo area.

Symposium sponsored by the Native Mental Health Association of Canada and the Mood Disorders Society of Canada October 3 and 4, 2007 in Ottawa. Related Material: Building Bridges 2. Building Bridges 2: A Pathway to Cultural Safety, Relational Practice and Social Inclusion: Schedules "A" to "E" to Main Report.

Accompanying material: Workbook.

Accompanying material: Resource Guide.

Discusses typology of gangs with four levels of progression through violence and intention. Makes recommendations based on five themes which emerged: infrastructure and leadership; addressing trauma, colonization, and settler colonialism; knowledge translation and mobilization; addressing systemic oppression and structural issues of poverty and homelessness; and institutional supports.

Looks at linkages between issues affecting Inuit and the existence of shared and overlapping responsibilities.

Provides summary of past and current policies and programs in Canada, discusses initiatives in Aboriginal communities and common themes or objectives, looks at international Indigenous communities for similarities in concerns and challenges and how they are responding.

Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2005.

Focuses on strategies which balance physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health. Includes three case studies: Winnipeg Aboriginal Sports Achievement Centre North, Makimautiksat Youth Wellness and Empowerment Camp, and Government of the Northwest Territories’ Take a Kid Trapping program.

Article reframes the discussion surrounding mental health recognizing that Indigenous peoples have a holistic view of health that encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and environmental spectrum of wellbeing. Notes implications for government policy and for frontline practice.

Discusses mental health concerns including loss of cultural roots, violence, drug and alcohol abuse, depression, and suicide.

Describe the learning journeys shared by two First Nations schools, one in a British Columbia city and the other in a Northern Ontario rural community.

Overview of NSW Aboriginal Women's Conference, Aboriginal Women in Unity held in Dubbo, June 25-27 1990.

Coverage investigated 319 print and online news outlets for keywords including: Indigenous, Aboriginal, First Nation(s), Northern Ontario Reserves, Métis and Inuit. Tone analysis based on inherent positivity or negativity of event, topic or issue.

Examines the trends, news spikes, and total print and online media coverage of Aboriginal people, culture, and issues by Ontario-based media organizations.

Examines discourses and practices associated with designating some children and youth as being "at-risk" of academic and social failure in and out of school.

Looks at issues in the context of remote locations as expressed by the women living there. Concludes with recommendations in the areas of health and social services, education, politics and leadership, justice and culture.

Book review of: By Snowshoe, Buckboard and Steamer by Kathryn Bridge.

Comments on culturally appropriate programs designed to help Aboriginal people transition to urban life.