Employment

[Education] Thesis (Ed.D.)--Seattle University, 1981.

Examines economic opportunity, wilderness preservation and cultural survival in Alaska and the Yukon. To access this article, scroll down to page 8.

An interview with Alfred Mishibinijima who recounts his life working on farms and in lumber camps, the origin of some Ojibway words and the aftermath of the War of 1812. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.

Interview includes a discussion of Alfred Durocher's life.

Argues that when business is carried out with a commitment to survivance, relationships and community, it is not in opposition to traditional values. Reports results of qualitative interviews with individual entrepreneurs who incorporate these values into their practices.

Effects on social relations on-reserve as the First Nation attempts to end the cycle of poverty by encouraging multinational corporation investment.

Study involved field work, 3 formal focus groups and interviews with 21 individuals. Six themes emerged: increase in transience of the population, tension between work and education, mines as a community resource, inequities in communities, particular view of schooling, and positive outlook on the community and its future.

Allan Quandt has lived in northern Saskatchewan for over 30 years. He was a friend of Malcolm Norris and Jim Brady.

Allan Quandt speaks about the disappearance of Jim Brady and the theories on what happened.

Tracks the circumstances and policies that led to failure of the project situated in Perth, Australia.

An interview with Antoine Alphonse who gives an account of his life. Interpreter: Ernest Debassigae ; transcriber: Joanne Greenwood.

Looks at the Transitions to Trades program and the success it has had for a Saskatchewan woman working towards stabilizing her life. Article located by scrolling to page 20.

[Social Sciences} Thesis (Ph.D.)--Australian National University, 2010.

Discusses health disparities, the need for outreach and how to create an outreach plan.

Social Work Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Utah, 2001.

Look at links between gender and racio-ethnicity, historical and cultural patterns and switching techniques strategies. Concludes with recommendations for further research.

Studied client characteristics, drug use patterns, and treatment needs in an urban treatment centre and the South Central Plains Tribal program. Compares data between clients.

General overview of the importance of literacy and discussion of statistics on level of literacy in the Aboriginal community, investment necessary to improve skills and returns accrued through education. pt. 1 pt. 3 pt. 4 Total duration: 48:34.

General overview of the importance of literacy and discussion of statistics on level of literacy in the Aboriginal community, investment necessary to improve skills and returns accrued through education. pt. 1 pt. 3 pt. 4 Total duration: 54:26.

pt. 2 pt. 3 pt. 4. Total duration: 43:10. General introduction to importance of literacy skills in terms of employment, the economy and society in general.

General overview of the importance of literacy and discussion of statistics on level of literacy in the Aboriginal community, investment necessary to improve skills and returns accrued through education. pt. 1 pt. 3 pt. 4 Total duration: 42:21.

General overview of the importance of literacy and discussion of statistics on level of literacy in the Aboriginal community, investment necessary to improve skills and returns accrued through education. pt. 1 pt. 3 pt. 4 Total duration: 40:12.

General overview of the importance of literacy and discussion of statistics on level of literacy in the Aboriginal community, investment necessary to improve skills and returns accrued through education. pt. 1 pt. 3 pt. 4 pt. 5 Total duration: 56:19.

General overview of the importance of literacy and discussion of statistics on level of literacy in the Aboriginal community, investment necessary to improve skills and returns accrued through education. pt. 1 pt. 3 pt. 4 pt. 5 Total duration: 50:27.

General overview of the importance of literacy and discussion of statistics on level of literacy in the Aboriginal community, and investment necessary to improve skills and returns accrued through education. pt. 2 pt. 3 pt. 4 pt. 5 Total duration: 56:32.

Looks at the reliability and technical issues derived from the retrieval of the data relating to population, education, labour force, employment, and employment earnings.

Compares Yukon Aboriginal government employment and wages to data from across Canada, Northwest Territories and Alaska.

Interview describes the struggles,over medicare for First Nations peoples, between Andrew Swimmer and the Federal Government.

Mr. Bear has worked for Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting company for almost 30 years and he talks about the many changes he has witnessed as well as some of his experiences.

Divided into five categories: early years, prekindergarten to Grade 12, post-secondary, labour force attachment, and general. Most references published between 1993 and 2013.

Statistics for levels, change, and percentage change. Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey, Special Tabulations.

4 statistical tables. Source: Labour Force Survey.

This booklet answers questions concerning the relationship between Aboriginals, Aleuts and Inuit and the United States Federal Government. Answers cover numerous areas: Legal status of Indians, Indian lands, the purpose of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, economic status, health, education, and law and order on reservations. Also includes lists of selected readings, publications, and museum locations.

Outlines structure of the program and makes recommendations to increase participation of First Nations and Métis in residential construction industry. Report forms part of the Bridges and Foundations Project on Urban Aboriginal Housing.

Comments on some of the key challenges for northerners and their governments.

File contains a report on arctic gas and its importance to northern Indigenous persons, a grant incentive program for prospectors and developers to assist Indigenous persons, a speech relating the shocking conditions of Indigenous peoples in the North, and a letter entitled "Northern Armed Force, asserting that an arctic force should be established with Inuit recruits.

Interview with Adelard Blackman, special emissary for Chief Elmer Campbell and the people of Buffalo River Dene Nations, regarding the International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples.

Brief discussion on solar gardens installed on the reservation that provide energy assistance to 100 low-income families and how the College is leveraging the new infrastructure to connect with solar energy training and careers.

Geography Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 1992.

Uses portraits and poem by Mohawk writer, Janet Marie Rogers, to look at Aboriginal stereotypes in the workplace. Duration: 4.03.

Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership Agreements website.

Search site with extensive list of documents (some full text, some abstracts only) with links. Focus is economic development, but covers a range of other topics such as governance, education, and employment. Information is not limited to Atlantic Canada.

Five components: literature review, surveys of Aboriginal service providers and employees/non-employees and non-Aboriginal employers, data review of strategies/programs, best practices, and evaluation and recommendations.