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The Effect of Community-Level Factors on Suicide in Inuit Nunangat

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Chris Penney
Ellen Bobet
Éric Guimond
Sacha Senécal
Canadian Diversity=Diversitié canadienne, vol. 7, no. 3, One Path, Many Directions: The Complex and Diverse Nature of Contemporary Aboriginal Reality, Fall, 2009, pp. 77-84
Description
Looks at suicide rates in Inuit Nunangat from 1989 to 2003 using socio-cultural characteristics from the Census and Aboriginal Peoples Survey to compare community elements. Scroll down to page 77 to read article.
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The Effect of First Nations Modern Treaties on Local Income

Alternate Title
E-Brief (C.D. Howe Institute). Public Governance and Accountability
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Fernando M. Aragón
Description
Compares communities that implemented a treaty between 1991 and 2006 to those who have not in British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, and Yukon.
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Effort Falls Flat

Articles » General
Windspeaker, vol. 26, no. 8, November 2008, p. 5
Description

Claims that the Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine's 'Change Can't Wait' campaign failed to capture the attention of political players during the 2008 federal elections.

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

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Embracing Aboriginal Values and Traditions in a Unionized Environment

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kenneth W. Tourand
The Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 4, no. 1, Special Edition: Value(s) Added: Sharing Voices on Aboriginal CED, Fall, 2004, pp. 14-21
Description
Uses the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) as an example of how Aboriginal institutions can identify useful culture, values, and traditions and incorporate them into an institution's organizational structure.
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An Empirically Justified Theory of Successful Indigenous Entrepreneurship: Case Study of the Osoyoos Indian Band

Alternate Title
Regional Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research 2006: Proceedings of the Annual Regional Entrepreneurship Research Exchange
[AGSE International Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research Exchange ; 3rd, 2006]
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Bob Kayseas
Kevin Hindle
Robert B. Anderson
Description
Focuses on the Band's approach to governance, land use and cultural development. Paper from Regional Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research 2006: Proceedings of the Annual Regional Entrepreneurship Research Exchange.
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The Employment and Training of Health Workers

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Brian Reid
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 3, no. 1, March 1979, pp. 13-15
Description
Discusses how the career structure, salary scales, and recognition for training are not adequate.
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Employment at Ernabella

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mike Last
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 3, no. 4, December 1979, pp. 26-32
Description
Reports on the Community Development and Employment Program (C.D.E.P.) which has flexible guidelines more suited to the remote community in South Australia where it began.
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Employment Prospects for Aboriginal People

Alternate Title
Members' Briefing (Conference Board of Canada) ; November 1998
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 245-98]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Stelios Loizides
Janusz Zieminski
Description
Looks at barriers and challenges Aboriginal people face in finding jobs and firms creative approaches to promoting greater Aboriginal employment.
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Engaging Northern Aboriginal Youth Key to Sustainable Development

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bonita Beatty
Dana Carriere
Kelton Doraty
Northern Review, no. 39, Consultation and Resource Development in Northern Communities: Russia, Scandinavia & Canada, 2015, pp. 124-135
Description
Argues collaboration between governments, industry and educational institutions is needed to engage communities. Findings show development strategies should be integrated with mental health and addiction programs to keep youth in schools.
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Engaging Saskatoon Region Employers: The Business Case for Reconciliation

Alternate Title
#TRC92 Kîpa
Indigenous Engagement Employer Handbook
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Saskatoon Aboriginal Community Action Plan (SACAP)?]
Description
Handbook developed to provide guidance and practical options for those trying to improve Indigenous workforce recruitment and retention rates. Based on a series of workshops and consultations which included some of city's largest First Nations and Métis and non-Indigenous employers, employment, education and training institutions, business associations and community organizations.
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Entrepreneurship in a Remote Sub-Arctic Community

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Leo-Paul Dana
Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, vol. 20, no. 1, Fall, 1995, pp. 57-72
Description
Study attempts to provide a theoretical and empirically informed judgment about entrepreneurial activities in a small sub-Arctic Alaskan town.
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The Environment of the Canadian Indian - Arthur J. Smith. - Article. - 1965.

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Arthur J. Smith
Description
This article details the visit of the Hon. John R. Nicholson, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, to various Aboriginal and Inuit settlements in western and northern Canada. It acknowledges that more should be done by the government to improve housing, employment opportunities and general living conditions.

Historical note:

The responsibilities of Minister of Citizenship and Immigration also included the operation of the Indian Affairs Branch.
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The Epidemiology of Maori Suicide in Aotearoa/New Zealand

Alternate Title
Psychology in the South Pacific: Global, Local and Glocal Applications
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Nicole M. Coupe
Description
Looks at the demographics and methods. Chapter 4 from Psychology in the South Pacific: Global, Local and Glocal Applications edited by F. H. Bolitho, S. C. Carr and B. M. O'Reilly.
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[Episode 8. Part 2: Calvin Helin]

Alternate Title
David Berner: Ending the Dependency Trap ; episode 8, part 2
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Calvin Helin
David Berner
Description
Continuation of an interview with the author of two books which discuss First Nations reliance on the government and the need for self-sufficiency. Duration: 14:13. Part I.
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