'Off Welfare....Now What?" Phase II, Part 2: Analysis

Alternate Title
CUISR Monograph Series
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Carmen G. Dyck
CUISR Monograph Series
Description
Examines the impact of labour force attachment programs on the quality of life on participants by analyzing real life experiences Concludes health and well-being of recipients are not promoted.
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Oil and Gas and the Inuvialuit People of the Western Arctic

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Leo-Paul Dana
Aldene Meis-Mason
Robert B. Anderson
Journal of Enterprising Communities, vol. 2, no. 2, 2008, pp. 151-167
Description
Presents a research paper that illustrates how oil and gas activities on Inuvialuit land will transform the lives of the people.
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Oil and Gas Development in Western Siberia and Timan-Pechora

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Florian Stammler
Bruce C. Forbes
Indigenous Affairs, no. 2-3, Arctic Oil and Gas Development, 2006, pp. 48-57
Description
Focuses on the social, economic and political issues surrounding the oilfields of Russia. To access this article, scroll down to page 48.
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The Olympic Land Grab

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Naomi Klein
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3, 2003, pp. 36-38
Description
Examines the impact the 2010 Winter Olympics will have on the First Nations people of British Columbia. To access this article scroll down to page 36.
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On Reserve Status Indian Voter Participation in the Maritimes

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David Bedford
Sidney Pobihushchy
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 15, no. 2, 1995, pp. 255-278
Description
Reviews First Nation voter turnout for federal, provincial and First Nation elections and compares patterns to those of other voters.
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"Once We Became Aware"

Alternate Title
Missing Women, Missing News: Covering Crisis in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
David Hugill
Description
Discusses the lack of attention paid by authorities and the press to the number of women who had gone missing from the Downtown Eastside. Introduction from Missing Women, Missing News: Covering Crisis in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside by David Hugill.
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One-Sided Interest Convergence: Indian Sovereignty in Organizing and Litigation

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Steve Russell
Terri Miles
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 23, no. 1, Spring, 2008, pp. 7-24
Description
Examines civil rights and sovereignty issues. The article argues that interests of anti-racists, local and state governments jealous of tax bases, corporate America and the federal government are converging in a way that even the Supreme Court will not be able to contain.
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One Year On: Indigenous Network Celebrates 1st Birthday

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Kidd
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 28, no. 6, November/December 2004, p. 28
Description
Reflects on the accomplishments of the Indigenous Positive Network (IPN+), a national organization which strives to represent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with HIV/AIDS.
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"Only the Silence Remains": Aboriginal Women as Victims in the Case of the Lower Eastside (Pickton) Murders, Investigative Flaws, and the Aftermath of Violence in Vancouver

Alternate Title
National Research Conference on Urban Aboriginal Peoples, 2011
Well-being in the Urban Aboriginal Community: [Fostering Biimaadiziwin, a National Research Conference on Urban Aboriginal Peoples]
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Patricia O'Reilly
Thomas Fleming
Description
Analyzes shortcomings of the investigation and police attitudes towards victims and their families. Excerpt from Well-Being in the Urban Aboriginal Community: Fostering Biimaadiziwin edited by David Newhouse, Kevin FitzMaurice, Tricia McGuire-Adams, and Daniel Jetté. Originally presented at the National Research Conference on Urban Aboriginal Peoples, 2011.
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Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres Submission to the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs in Response to Bill C-10, Safe Streets and Communities Act

Alternate Title
OFIFC Submission to the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs on Bill C-10 ...
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
Description
Argues that with its emphasis on mandatory minimum sentences, limitations to conditional sentences, shift away from rehabilitation and reintegration of young offenders, the Bill would disproportionately target Aboriginals and result in even higher incarceration rates.
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Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA)

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Ontario Native Womens Association
Description
Website provides information about the organization. Includes links to programs, policies, resources, and publications to empower and support Aboriginal women and their families.
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Opal Fuel Reduces Gas-Sniffing and Suicides in Australia

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laura Eggertson
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 186, no. 8, May 13, 2014, pp. E229-E230
Description
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.
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Operation Water Spirit

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
Description
Collection of K-12 thematic units and lesson plans which focus on Aboriginal culture and perspectives on water and water quality issues faced by reserves.
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Opportunities, Impediments and Capacity Building For Enterprise Development by Australian Aboriginal Communities

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Louis H. Evans
The Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 5, no. 2, Fall, 2007, pp. 44-55
Description
Discusses the challenges present in order to overcome the social, economic and health deficits that exist in remote Australian Aboriginal communities. [One or more images have been omitted from this article due to copyright restrictions. These images are accessible in the print version of this journal.]
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Options for the Future of Indigenous Australia

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jackie Huggins
Jenny Macklin
Lynette Glendinning
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 32, no. 4, July/August 2008, pp. 21-35
Description
Presents team recommendations on how Australia might achieve fundamental change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait people.
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Oral Health Comparisons Between Children Attending An Aboriginal Health Service and A Government School Dental Service in a Regional Location

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
E. J. Parker
L. M. Jamieson
Rural and Remote Health, vol. 7, no. 625, 2007, pp. 1-8
Description
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.
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The Origins of Navajo Youth Gangs

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Eric Henderson
Stephen J. Kunitz
Jerrold E. Levy
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 23, no. 3, Special Issue on Disease, Health, and Survival Among Native Americans, 1999, pp. 243-264
Description
Investigates young gangs in a society where injury mortality (deaths due to accident, suicide and homicide) is the single most important health problem.
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Oshki Bimaadiziiwin: Restoring Balance through Education

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Patricia Hemming
Patrick Shields
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 27, no. 1, Tribal College Communities, Fall, August 20, 2015, pp. [54-55, 7]
Description
Describes the thinking behind Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College's educational outreach program for incarcerated individuals.
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Our Children Our Future

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kerrie Tim
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 25, no. 5, September/October 2001, pp. 32-35
Description
Presentation at a Rekindling Family Relationships Forum in Australia describes the various initiatives taking place to reduce family violence.
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Our Generation

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Sinem Saban
Damien Curtis
Description
Award-winning documentary about Aboriginal rights and the response to the Australian Federal Government's Northern Territory Intervention which exerts compulsory control over 73 communities. Duration: 1:13:42. Accompanied by Study Guide
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Our Health Counts London

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
[Michelle Firestone
Raglan Maddox
Kristen O’Brien
Chloé Xavier
Gertie Mai Muise
Brian Dokis
Janet Smylie]
Description
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.
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Our Health Counts: Population-Based Measures of Urban Inuit Health Determinants, Health Status, and Health Care Access

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Janet Smylie
Michelle Firestone
Michael W. Spiller
Tungasuvvingat Inuit
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 109, no. 5-6, December 2018, pp. 662-670
Description
Researchers partnered with Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI), an Ottawa cultural service agency, to study key indicators of health. Found health services poorly rated, multiple barriers to access, elevated rates of emergency room access, and high rates of poverty, unemployment, household crowding and food insecurity.
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