Domestic Violence

Discusses how programs that aid sex trade workers require continued government support in order to maintain the much needed services.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.22.

Brief discussion of the impact of colonialism on Indigenous societies, legal jurisdictional issues, and the prevalence of violence.

Describes how the Aboriginal Women's Support Centre in Ottawa has evolved and been enhanced by the values of its members' cultural background.

Book review of: Sharing Our Stories of Survival edited by Sarah Deer, Bonnie Clairmont, Carrie A. Martell and Maureen L. White Eagle. Scroll to page 196 to read review.

Women's Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--York University, 1999.

Examines the characteristics of Indigenous shelters and provides additional breakdowns based on the individuals who are accessing services. Statistics are from survey data (2017/2018) and a snapshot day of April 18, 2018.

Voices the perspective of Inuit women into the conversation on domestic violence.

Describes the initiative designed to increase knowledge of the impact of violence against Indigenous women.

Comments on a ceremony held to reintroduce culture and bring awareness to a community with a long history of violence, gangs and drugs. Article located by scrolling to page 18.

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Tulane University, 2007.

Paper for the World Health Organization (WHO) addressing the social determinants and potential solutions for Aboriginal women's health issues.

Report on the project after completion of its first phase.

Discusses how advocates for Aboriginal women stress that society and the justice system need to treat Aboriginal women with the same respect as non-Aboriginal women.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.5.

Study results support the need for preventive and public health programs to improve maternal and infant well-being. NOTE: Also published as Journal of Aboriginal Health, Summer, 2015.

Shows that Native American women, in Oklahoma, experienced exceptionally high rates of intimate personal violence.

Documentary film narrated by local inhabitants that stayed even after the town's boom was over. Duration: 27:21.

Publication provides information on various options open to women who are subject to abuse in British Columbia.

English Thesis (M.A.)--Dalhousie University, 2012.

American Indian Studies Thesis (M.A.)---University of Arizona, 2004.

Summarizes discussions which took place during a forum held to discuss issues surrounding violence against women and a strategy for solutions.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 2021.

Examines nine case studies involving missing and murdered Indigenous women and the factors which have contributed to the high risk of violence.

Outlines feminist and women-centred approaches to debates and controversies on restorative justice and intimate violence, recommending a moratorium on new initiatives.

Overviews causes that make Aboriginal women more susceptible to being victims of violence than non-Aboriginal counterparts.

Statistics show rates of violence experienced by Aboriginal women is significantly higher than non-Aboriginal women.

Discusses factors which contribute to violence and makes recommendations for action strategies and service delivery.

Looks at key law and justice issues: funding services in rural areas; national women's legal program; and women's law and justice policy development and funding issues.

Reports on current legal and associated services offered in the state, government initiatives addressing family violence, and results from consultations about experiences with the legal system.

Pursuant to the decision of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at its tenth session (E/2011/43, para. 113). Advanced unedited version.

One of the unique aspects of the General Social Survey is that it captures information on whether crimes are reported to police. In this survey three-quarters (76%) of violent incidents involving Aboriginal women, incidents that were committed by someone other than a spouse or common-law partner, were not reported to the police.

Presents results of six weeks of fact-finding conducted from January to July 2016, interviews and correspondence with police, and complaint mechanisms from August 2016 to January 2017.

Discusses the work of the Aboriginal Sobriety Group in getting Aboriginal people away from self-destructive behaviours connected to alcohol and drug abuse.

Clinal Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Alliant International University, 2006.

Goals of the Forum were to begin a dialogue on policy and program initiatives between government officials and Aboriginal women's organizations, to share practices on violence prevention, and to showcase programs and services from across the country that are making a difference.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he tells the story of the origin of the first Holy Lodge. (A continuation from AA.027) He also tells of the modifications to the Holy Lodge ceremony, the origins of the Group Smoking ceremony and gives the story of Po-Po who foresaw the death of a young man at a Holy Lodge.Note: Dave Melting Tallow, interpreter. Joanne Greenwood, transcriber.

Clinical Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Regina, 2015.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Arizona State University, 1998.

Social Work Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2011.

Related Material: Te Ohonga Ake: The Determinants of Health for Māori Children and Young People in New Zealand: Series Two.

[Technology] Thesis (M.A.)--Auckland University of Technology, 2005.

James Bay Cree communities incorporate customary ways into their formal administration in an effort to help deal with social problems.

Conference held in 1995 looks at the imbalance in health circumstances of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and provides recommendations to address the situation through policy changes and funding.

English Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2016.

Discusses the process and outcomes of a community-based participatory research project aimed at improving on and off reserve shelter services in rural southwestern Alberta.