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First Nations Prime Ground for H1N1 Pandemic

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Star-Phoenix, June 19, 2009, p. A11
Contends that the possible H1N1 pandemic will hit First Nations people hard due to poor housing, cramped living conditions, and lack of running water.
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First Nations’ Survivance and Sovereignty in Canada during a Time of COVID-19

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robyn K. Rowe
Julia Rowat
Jennifer D. Walker
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 44, no. 2, COVID-19 and Indigenous Peoples, Part 1, 2020, pp. 89-99
A discussion of community responses to the pandemic that asserted sovereignty and ensured the safety of their members by keeping infection rates low, and how this challenges the stereotype of Indigenous groups being helpless.
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First Nations Urban Migration and the Importance of "Urban Nomads" in Canadian Plains Cities: A Perspective From the Streets

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Paul G. Letkemann
Canadian Journal of Urban Research, vol. 13, no. 2, Winter, 2004, pp. 241-256
Argues that while many street people have substance abuse problems and are generally disadvantaged, they are far from powerless and utilize many strategies in order to survive.
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First Nations Women Make Wellness First Priority

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Tanis Doe
Herizons, vol. 7, no. 1, April 30, 1993, pp. 10-[?]
Highlights the First Nations Women and Wellness Conference in Vancouver, B.C. that began to identify wellness in a radical, new way.
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First Steps: Municipal Aboriginal Pathways

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[City of Winnipeg]
Looks at the city of Winnipeg's policy frame work for engagement with the Aboriginal community in the areas of employment, economic development, safety, quality of life, out reach and education.
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The Fiscal Body of Sovereignty: To 'Make Live' in Indian Country

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Shiri Pasternak
Settler Colonial Studies, vol. 6, no. 4, October 2016, pp. 317-338
Examines how Canada investigated and distorted Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence's band finances as a way to discredit her demands that governments respect her community's treaty rights.
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Fiscal Fairness for First Nations

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Assembly of First Nations
Comments on funding caps and the effect on health and safety risks for First Nations people.
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Flooding Hope and Livelihoods: Lake St. Martin First Nation

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Myrle Ballard
Shirley Thompson
Canadian Journal of Nonprofit and Social Economy Research, vol. 4, no. 1, Spring, 2013, pp. 43-65
Examines the consequences of community displacement on sustainable livelihoods, homes, health and socio-cultural integrity.
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Flooding in Kashechewan First Nation: Is it an Environmental Justice Issue?

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Arshi Shaikh
Carol Kauppi
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 37, no. 2, 2017, pp. 105-130
Examines the reoccurring flooding in Kashechewan as a case study; finds that the repeated flooding and the corresponding damage to housing and community resources is a result of colonial practices, disregard for traditional knowledge, and forced relocations of First Nations people to flood zones.
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A for Indigenous, by Indigenous National Housing Strategy: Addressing the Housing Needs of Indigenous Families and Individuals in the Urban, Rural and Northern Parts of Canada

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indigenous Housing Caucus Working Group
Canadian Housing and Renewal Association
Argues that the Government of Canada's Indigenous Housing Strategy creates a large service gap for the 87 per cent of the population that does not reside on reserve and is disproportionately represented among the homeless and those in need of core housing. Proposes a Fourth Strategy to address needs not covered in the existing framework.
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Framing Sustainable Options for Housing in Canada’s North

Alternate Title
Report (Conference Board of Canada) ; December 2012
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 13-134]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Siomonn Pulla
Outlines difficulties involved in housing construction such as expense of materials, transportation and availability of skilled labour coupled with effects of severe climate. Also presents four case studies and gives recommendations based on findings.
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Francis Bruno Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Francis Bruno
J. Deranger
Indian History Film Project
An interview which discusses the negotiation of Treaty 8 at Fort Chipewyan, and promises made ; problems of insufficient land for trapping on Chipewyan Reserve ; and alcohol abuse among native people.
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From Longhouse to Loghouse: Household Structure among the Senecas in 1900

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nancy Shoemaker
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 15, no. 3, American Indian Family History, Summer, 1991, pp. 329-338
Author examines the interplay between physical housing structures and the make-up of the households that occupy them, considers different types of kinship that might be found in a single household. Examines census data to reveal changes, but also notes possible site for imbedded cultural biases.
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Funding For Métis, First Nations Trades Training Announced

Articles » General
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 6, June 2009, p. 21
Looks at the program, Bridges and Foundations for Aboriginal Development, developed to train 400 First Nations and Métis people in residential construction. Article located by scrolling to page 21.
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Gains Are Being Made in Language and Culture Retention

Articles » General
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 4, July 2012, p. 20

Comments on the findings from the First Nations Regional Health Survey (FHS) which offers an accurate picture of health and living conditions in First Nations communities.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.28.

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Garden Hill Comprehensive Community Planning Project: Process Report, December 2011

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jill Collinson
Johnathan Hildebrand
Laura Remple
Discusses the University of Manitoba City Planning Department and four Manitoba First Nations' partnership to work on community development and issues. Themes identified were: housing development, commercial activity, natural and traditional preservation areas, recreation, water and waste management transportation, community services and culture.
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GIS: A Useful Tool for First Nations Housing Management, Planning, Maintenance and Safety

Alternate Title
GIS for First Nations Housing and Public Safety
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Report. External Research Program
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jeff Sutton
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Case study of the Cree Nation of Mistissini's use of a Geographic Information System.
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God's Lake Narrows

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Kevin Lee Burton
Alicia Smith
Christine Fellows
Scott Benesiinaabandan
Slide show accompanied by text describing the northeastern Manitoba reserve. Awarded a Webby Award by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Science for best use of photography.
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Gov't Needs to Step It Up and Improve Aboriginal Housing

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Joe Couture
Windspeaker, vol. 26, no. 3, June 2008, p. 12, 23

Study, entitled Social Housing and the Role of Aboriginal Organizations in Canadian Cities, examined the quality of housing available and concluded more funding is necessary to improve the current situation.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.12.

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