Social Issues

Examines the relationship between Aboriginal people, between Aboriginal peoples to cities and city life, as well as the policy implications of that relationship.

Explains a local health record system that enables semi-literate health workers to independently assess children and keep accurate health records of patients.

Book review of: Aboriginal Conditions edited by Jerry P. White, Paul S. Maxim and Dan Beavon.

Book review of: Aboriginal Conditions edited by Jerry P. White, Paul S. Maxim, Dan Beavon.

Looks at a plan of action to strengthen the Aboriginal tourism industry and to tackle concerns with the goal of developing a comprehensive “Blueprint” for Aboriginal cultural tourism development over the short, medium and long-term.

Looks at Aboriginal over-representation in all aspects of the criminal justice system in Canada, New Zealand and the United States. Uses the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody to focus on deaths in police custody and prison in Australia.

Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--University of Regina, 2013.

Study compares dropout rates for on and off-reserve based on different age cohorts and relationship characteristics.

Looks at the social, economic and environmental factors as benchmarks for success and considers what might be added in terms of values and practices. [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.]

Profiles select initiatives developed by the Eel River Bar First Nation, Labrador Inuit Development Corporation, Lennox Island First Nation, and Membertou, a Mi'kmaw community.

Book review of: Fulfilling the Promise edited by Marlene Brant Castellano, Lynne Davis and Louise Lahache.

Looks at the colonization and assimilation of Aboriginal peoples in the education system; and discusses the problems, prospects, and future direction of Aboriginal learning in Canada.

Discusses key issues and recommendation for improving the educational outcomes of Aboriginal students.

Reports that one of the main causes of cases of uncorrected vision is the lack of physical access to eyecare services.

Discusses culturally appropriate objectives for literacy projects aimed to address the gap in programs and resources.

Describes projects and findings from research that would support Aboriginal father's involvement with their children.

Looks at the regulatory and legislative barriers to address accessibility of capital for First Nations businesses and communities in Atlantic Canada. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 64.

Barriers included lack of access to legitimate, affordable financial services and capital, absence of employment and benefits systems, increased consequences of poor decisions, lack of trust in financial institutions, and structural problems created by relationship with the government. Recommends efforts focus on educating individuals through culturally appropriate training, and building capacity of Aboriginal governments and institutions.

Presents an informative guide, designed for Aboriginal Albertans, that provides a step-by-step approach to an appropriate lending agency.

Looks at strategies of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal loggers; examines the historical context behind the confusion and conflict seen in the Aboriginal forestry practices of one First Nation community; and offers recommendations for Aboriginal forestry policy in New Brunswick.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Manitoba, 2005.

Explores the definition(s) of gangs, describes characteristics of several Aboriginal gangs in Canada, and outlines the risk factors of gang involvement for Aboriginal youth and young adults.

Contends that the societal mistreatment of Aboriginal peoples has caused a rise in gang activity.

Index based on six broad areas: elections, administration, human rights, transparency, services and economy. Meant to be a benchmark for First Nations to measure their progress in achieving responsible self-government.

Overview encompasses the past and present structure, mandate, activities and finances of the AHF during 1998-1999.

Overview encompasses the past and present structure, mandate, activities and finances of the AHF during 2001-2002.

Overview encompasses the past and present structure, mandate, activities and finances of the AHF during 1999-2000.

Overview encompasses the past and present structure, mandate, activities and finances of the AHF during 2000-2001.

Overview encompasses the past and present structure, mandate, activities and finances of the AHF during 2001-2002.

Overview encompasses the past and present structure, mandate, activities and finances of the AHF during 2002-2003.

Highlights the most important aspects of the report; includes maps, charts, models, and graphs.

Discusses the effects of western living on Aboriginal people and the spread of germs and disease.

Overview of community development program in which communities identified their own action program. Common priorities for discussion were housing, sewage, water, alcohol, first aid, and unemployment.

Goal of study was to gather information on extent of culturally appropriate health supports and to make recommendations that would increase integration of traditional, spiritual and cultural practices into existing services and programming.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2014.

Looks at the benefits provided by the program in the downtown eastside of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Discusses the discrepancies surrounding accurate Aboriginal health data.

Reviews presentations at the Aboriginal Health: Social and Cultural Transitions Conference held Sept 28-30 at the Northern Territory University in Darwin.

Discussion on the strategic plan, goals and priorities to promote health of Aboriginal people. The paper argues that there is a need to understand the diversity of the culture and the needs of each community.

Links hearing loss to present social and psychological problems and how hearing loss is treated in respect to the criminal justice process.

Discusses the strengths and gaps in the government funded services available to Aboriginal people living with HIV and AIDS.

Results show that of 746 respondents, 34% were Aboriginal, which is a 28% increase since the last survey conducted in 2014.

Study interviewed 32 homeless people to gain an understanding of their situation and social service agencies to gauge their familiarity with homeless population, services they provided, and changes in the previous five years. Makes eight recommendations for policy responses.

Researcher examined data on file with the agency and conducted interviews in order to produce a profile those who use the program. Report forms part of the Bridges and Foundations Project on Urban Aboriginal Housing.