Employment

Looks at controversy with the permit system in the early twentieth century.

Looks at how professional boxing was used as a way for Aboriginals to escape poverty.

Looks at health determinants such as chronic illness and risky behaviors that effect well-being and social determinants that contribute to disadvantages in areas of education, income and employment.

Provides statistics on key population, cultural, social and economic traits. Based on 2001 Canadian Census data. Background paper for the Ipperwash Inquiry.

A pioneer in Indigenous health in Australia, Kathy Abbott recalls her career path which started out a laundress in Alice Springs at the age of 17.

Looks at a program that determines the demand for workers and then trains workers to fill that demand. Article located by scrolling to page 22.

Describes the Aboriginal Police Preparation program, offered in Prince Albert, Saskatoon, and Regina, Saskatchewan, which is designed to introduce youth to the field of law enforcement. Article found by scrolling to page 8.

Describes a new program offered at the First Nations University of Canada, the Intercultural Leadership Program, designed to train people for management positions at Saskatchewan Crown Corporations. Article located by scrolling to page 9.

Uses the results of the National Education Survey to examine whether there is a relationship between PRWE and student outcomes, its impact on satisfaction with current employment opportunity, and how participation might have effected annual income.

Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on Monday, January 19, 1981 regarding actions taken to date and the progress made towards developing an Affirmative Action Program for the City by the City's Director of Personnel Services. Includes discussion of meetings with Native Outreach and Native Placing and Training-on-the-Job Units of the Canada Employment Centre, as well as feedback from civic Unions and women's groups.

Report on workshop of the same name held to promote engagement between the private sector and Aboriginal communities.

Looks at the initiative designed to recruit, train and employ First Nations and Métis people in identified job sectors. Article located by scrolling to page 17.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1998.

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

Survey of literature dealing with issues such as health, income, employment, and education.

Data collected between September 2008 and February 2010 in 32 communities. Most results divided by age group; some by geographic zone.

Data collected between September 2008 and February 2010 in 21 communities. Most responses divided by age group; some by geographic zone.

Looks at legislation regarding regulation of working conditions and exploitation of the Aboriginal labourers in the fishing industry.

Features select data and text from the full report Now Is the Time: Our Data, Our Stories, Our Future: The National Report of the First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education, and Employment Survey.

Article explores the apparent excessive bureaucracy that are imposed on Indigenous community organizations.

Adult Education and Counselling Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, 2010.

"A new and innovative program which seeks to assist those members of the Aboriginal community who are struggling with money management issues by utilizing a pro-active & interactive approach."

A photograph of a large corral and lean-to structure at Ranch No.2 Long Lake at the South end of Onion Lake reserve. An Aboriginal man stands on a wagon hooked to two oxen while two others stand near by. There also appears to be a second team of oxen. A fourth man stands on top of the long lean-to structure in the background.

Investigates the attitudes of Native Americans living in Rapid City, South Dakota regarding issues on the economy, educational services, housing, transportation, recreation and employment.

Canadian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 1986.

Looks at the systematic distribution of rations and the protection of Aboriginal customary rights on pastoral lands.

Analysis of a 2006 RCMP discussion report on poverty in Aboriginal communities argues that to improve the situation education, skills training, and employment are needed.

Looks at: the economic potential of First Nations lands and Aboriginal peoples; their relationships amongst businesses, the federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments and non-Aboriginal peoples; improving educational and labour force outcomes for Aboriginal peoples; and the importance of productive partnerships.

Discusses the program that introduces Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals into the tourism workforce.

Looks at high school completion rates and school-to-work transition programs as areas to ensure economic and social success.

Presents recommendations that would provide support for significant and sustained Aboriginal economic development and an immediate stimulus to address the current economic crisis.

Reports ongoing improvements of the Reconciliation Action Plan Program (RAP) to lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people through education, employment and business.

Discusses gaps in economic outcomes for Aboriginal versus non-Aboriginal Canadians, present levels of education and training, and implications of increasing employment opportunities and productivity.

Discusses and recommends actions under four topics: reflection and learning, leading and transformation, inclusive workplaces, and outreach and engagement.

Purpose of the report was to provide a forum for the views of Aboriginals teachers and those involved in implementing equity practices.

Collection of best practices used by companies. Provides information on context, workforce awareness, advantages to workforce diversity, employment challenges, and the elements of a successful integration strategy.

Presents information derived from Department of Indian Affairs records and attempts to explain changes in the Aboriginal economy.