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.
Summarizes published materials on commercial exploitation in Canada and the U.S. and discusses issues related to legal protection and victim support systems.
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.
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.
Canadian Social Work Review , vol. 26, no. 1, 2009, pp. 25-41
Description
Compares coverage of the deaths of two children, one Aboriginal and one non-Aboriginal. Four newspapers were surveyed: Globe and Mail, National Post, Winnipeg Free Press and Telegram (St. John's).
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.
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.
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".
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.
Study researchers conducted interviews with 140 Aboriginal women in eight sites, both urban and rural, across Canada in order to formulate policy recommendations that would support full cultural lives while pursuing contemporary work or education.
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.
Options discussed include food self-sufficiency initiative, milk price review, food business development, community foods program, greenhouse pilot project, and food price survey program.