Policy

Social Work with Specialization in Political Economy Thesis (Ph.D.)--Carleton University, 2017.

Examines past policies of the two governments and looks at proposed social actions directed towards tribal people in each country.

Speakers stated that a more coordinated approach is needed in order to assist workers to improve health outcomes.

Focuses on policies which discriminate against Indigenous women and their offspring by denying them status and treaty rights.

Looks at the Residential School Settlement and the development of the legal system when dealing with mass harms.

Indigenous Governance Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Victoria, 2006.

Book review of: Unsettling the Settler Within by Paulette Regan. Entire book review section on one pdf. To access this review, scroll to p. 132.

Discussion of indigenous political issues in Canada including Meech Lake Accord and the Oka standoff.

Briefly responds to concerns from previous conferences ensuring that recommendations are pursued.

Examines project's history, philosophy, structure, events, outcomes and impact.

Report is in response to concerns from urban front-line workers and a need for Aboriginal-specific research related to child poverty.

Studies the growing trend towards greater urbanization among Canadian aboriginal people. To access this article scroll down to page 48.

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Book review of: Urban Aboriginal Policy Making in Canadian Municipalities edited by Evelyn J. Peters.

Looks at a strategy targeting urban Aboriginal communities to enhance coordination, improve horizontal linkages and partner with other stakeholders.

Program provides seed money and partner with other levels of government, organizations and the private sector to increase economic participation of urban residents.

Reports on results of survey of housing providers conducted between the end of December 2018 and March 2019; explains the changing demographics of Indigenous populations; and gives the background to the Urban Native Housing Program and the Rural and Native Housing Programs and discusses the implications of the expiry of Operating Grants under them.

Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--Masarykova University, 2011.

Looks at forms of social resources for Aboriginal people, policy models and identifies areas for improvement

Community and Regional Planning Thesis (M.Sc.)--The University of British Columbia, 1995.

Looks at different ways to understand Ontario First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Policy Framework (2007) using Foucauldian theoretical perspectives.

History (Archival Studies) Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 1997.

Discusses consequences of the official Australian policy of Assimilation or the Stolen Generation and initiatives in Aboriginal community-controlled Health Services.

Report divided into two parts: Part one: Voices of Front-line AECD (Aboriginal Early Childhood Development) Workers in BC; Part 2: Communities Working Together for a Common Goal: Integration and Coordination of AECD Programs .

History Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 1993.

Chapter Twelve of Volume I, Part 2 of the Royal Commision on Aboriginal Peoples.

Examines how, in spite of increasingly hostile Colonial, then Canadian government relations toward First Nations people, they still maintained a strong attachment to the monarchy.

Compares Canadian to American situation historically, and highlights the current status of issues in Canada.

Describes the impacts of violence, current policies, strategies, action plans, and presents recommendations.

Discusses a national action plan to address gaps in current policies, programs and services to stop violence against Indigenous women and girls and to fulfil Canada’s international human rights obligations.

Discusses the concerns of Aboriginal students to address the needs for academic success.

Reports on a new plan to improve the vision of Australians with particular emphasis on Indigenous blindness which is ten times higher than non-Indigenous Australians.

Social Studies Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Regina, 1997.

Argues that the current federal vision of self-government is unacceptable and that any attempt to renew the relationship between Aboriginal peoples and the settler society, must be established as Nation to Nation relations.

Modified speech by Chief Wayne Christian talking about the history of his community, and how state policies, legislation and laws have affected a way of life for his people. The article also illustrates, through narrative, the importance of re-­learning cultural practices.

Prominent Yawuru discusses the struggles of all Indigenous Peoples against governments impartial to human rights issues and land titles.

Looks at data gathered from children, youth, caregivers, and other stakeholders regarding involvement with the child welfare system and identifies issues that are contributing to the over-representation of Aboriginal young people in the system. Presents 8 recommendation to improve outcomes.

See: Chapter A-2 "COVID-19 and First Nations' Responses" by Aimée Craft, Deborah McGregor, and Jeffery Hewit. Chapter D-6 "Systemic Discrimination in Government Services and Programs and Its Impact on First Nations Peoples During the COVID-19 Pandemic" by Anne Levesque and Sophie Theriault.

Discusses Old Crow community's holistic approach to a sustainability plan which is part of the funding requirement under the Canada Yukon Gas Tax Agreement.

Historical overview of William Morris Graham's rise in the Indian Department, to Indian Commissioner for the three Prairie Provinces.

Article discusses conflicts that have arisen from community relocation and conflicting priorities between the national government and local villagers. To access this article, scroll down to page 48.

Urban Development Thesis (MPl)--Ryerson University, 2017.

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) as to whether a surrender of May 15, 1786 was invalid and in violation of The Royal Proclamation of 1763. ICC determined the surrender was invalid and the First Nation should resubmit its claim to the federal government under the Comprehensive Claims Policy. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Discusses how colonization has limited local community responses to issues of safe drinking water on reserves.

Examines three issues: need to establish stronger legal and ethical frameworks, need to raise biodiversity/water security profile, need to improve cross-cultural understanding.

Committee looks at incidence, historical context, environment, the healthcare system and the federal government's role regarding TB. Provides recommendations for Health Canada to consider when planning a TB elimination strategy for reserves.

Book review of: A Way of Life That Does Not Exist by Colin Samson.