Never Innocent Victims: Street Sex Workers in Canadian Print Media

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Susan Strega
Caitlin Janzen
Jeannie Morgan
Leslie Brown
Robina Thomas
Jeannine Carriére
Violence Against Women, vol. 20, no. 1, January 2014, pp. 6-25
Description
Study surveyed coverage in one national newspaper, three regional monthly Indigenous publications, and six regional major circulation daily newspapers over a three-year period (2006-2009). Found that majority of content fell into two categories: vermin-victim or risky lifestyle.
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The New Brunswick Aboriginal Duty Counsel Project

Alternate Title
Research Report (Department of Justice Canada) ; rr2000-12e
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ab Currie
Description
Report concludes that project was successful during the first year of operation and proved an effective way to meet the needs of the clients.
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New Column Won't Sugar Coat the Reality

Alternate Title
Dee's Words
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Deidre Badger
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 1, January 2008, p. 13
Description
Promotes a column that intends to bring up issues that need to be addressed. Article located by scrolling to page 13.
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New Healing Lodge Promises Rehabilitation

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, 06 27, 2003, p. A13
Description
Comments on the economic and social benefits of the Willow Cree Healing Lodge on the Okemasis First Nation in Saskatchewan.
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A New Menace on the Rez

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andrew Murr
Newsweek, vol. 144, no. 13, September 27, 2004, p. 30
Description
Discusses the impact of the drug crystal meth on Native Americans.
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New Relationships with Aboriginal People and Communities in British Columbia: Annual Report on Progress [2007-2013]

Alternate Title
New Relationships with Aboriginal People and Communities in B.C.: Annual Report on Progress
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation British Columbia
Description
Looks at progress in communities affected by the Transformative Change Accord and the Métis Nation Relationship Accord in five keys areas: improving Crown - Aboriginal relationships, education, housing and infrastructure, health and economic opportunities.
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New War is Tearing Our Communities Apart

Alternate Title
Introspection
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Winona Wheeler
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 11, November 2009, p. 5
Description
Author reflects on Remembrance Day ceremonies, Inherent/Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, social issues and the FSIN election. Article located by scrolling to page 5.
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Nges Siy (I Love You): A Community-Based Youth Suicide Intervention in Northern British Columbia

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Henry George Harder
Travis Holyk
Virginia L. Russell
Tammy Klassen-Ross
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 10, no. 2, Valuing Indigenous Peoples in Health Research, 2015, pp. 21-32
Description
Looks at factors contributing to youth suicide including self-esteem and depression. Joint venture between the Carrie Sekani Family Services and the Northern British Columbia University.
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Niigan ni Naabidaa ji Bizhikaad wa Mnidoo-da-ji-jaakmowaan Kwewag Kendaming Mno- Bimaadiziying Mnji-doodaagewin tesinog = Looking Ahead to Build the Spirit of Our Women: Learning to Live Free from Violence

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre
Greater Sudbury Police Service
Description
Discusses partnership initiated by the N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre and the Greater Sudbury Police Service in response to the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Goal of the project is to collaborate with community groups and establish a positive relationship focused on preventative measures.
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Nineteenth Century Canada: Indigenous Place of Dis-ease

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nancy Hudson-Rodd
Health & Place, vol. 4, no. 1, March 1998, pp. 55-66
Description
Examines the process of the loss of traditional Aboriginal lands and the impact on the people's overall well being.
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No Action, No Progress

Alternate Title
No Action, No Progress: FAFIA’s Report on Canada’s Progress in Implementing the 2008
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canadian Feminist Alliance for International Action
Description
"Canadian Feminist Alliance for International Action Report on Canada's Progress in Implementing Priority Recommendations Made by the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women in 2008".
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No Running Water

Web Sites » Organizations
Description
Contains links to a series of articles and video news reports which discuss the deplorable health and sanitary conditions that exist in northern Manitoba communities due to lack of potable water.
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North End Food Assessment Report Winnipeg

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Margo Malabar
Kaye Grant
Description
Assessment focuses on developing a community profile of the local food system in order to provide a base for capacity building for food related security initiatives. Related material: Appendices.
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Northern Communities: The Prospects for Empowerment

Alternate Title
Occasional Publication (Boreal Institute for Northern Studies) ; no. 25
E-Books
Author/Creator
Ken Coates
Lynda Lange
John D. O'Neil
Harald W. Finkler
William E. Rees ... [et al.]
Occasional Publication (Boreal Institute for Northern Studies)
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Northern Community Members' Perceptions of FAS/FAE: A Qualitative Study

Alternate Title
Northern Community Members' Perceptions of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Fetal Alcohol Effects: A Qualitative Study
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laura O. Kowalsky
Marja J. Verhoef
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 19, no. 1, 1999, pp. 149-168
Description
Examines the different levels of understanding and the barriers to dealing with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAS/FAE).
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Northern Entrepreneurship

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Katherine Walker
Description
Examines economic, social and environmental entrepreneurship in the North for small to medium-sized businesses.
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Northern Fisherman

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Martin Defalco
Strowan Robertson
Description
An Aboriginal fisherman talks about his life, and the traditional fishing techniques he uses for catching fish. Duration: 23:47
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