Skookum Lab: Housing Report 2020: Understanding the Housing Experiences of Indigenous Households in Surrey
Alternate Title
Skookum Change Stories: In the Words of Guide Group Participants
Evaluation of the Skookum Lab Guide Group Prototype
Community Engagement Findings Executive Summary October 2018 – March 2019
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Skookum Lab
Description
Based on findings from Lab Guide Groups, key informant interviews, and quantitative analysis of data on Indigenous households and housing conditions.
A Snapshot of Homelessness
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Ara Creswell
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 27, no. 6, November-December 2003, p. 13
Description
Brief statistical analysis reveals a disproportionate number of female Aboriginal Australians are suffering from homelessness.
Social Cohesion? A Critical Review of the Urban Aboriginal Strategy and its Application to Address Homelessness in Winnipeg
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ryan C. Walker
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 25, no. 2, 2005, pp. 395-416
Description
Finds addressing the problem based on need perpetuates an old model of charity, failing to recognize there the larger issue of socio-economic disparity and need to incorporate self-determination and self-government into programming.
Social Housing and the Role of Aboriginal Organizations in Canadian Cities
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Quality of Life [Series]
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Ryan Walker
IRPP Choices, vol. 14, no. 4, May 2008, pp. 3-18
Description
Study outlines the general situation, discusses four case studies (Lu’ma Native Housing Society, Vancouver; Corporation Waskahegen, Quebec; Métis Urban Housing Association of Saskatchewan; Kinew Housing, Winnipeg) and makes recommendations.
Social Indicators in Surveys of Urban Aboriginal Residents in Saskatoon
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alan B. Anderson
Cara Spence
Social Indicators Research, vol. 85, no. 1, January 2008, pp. 39-52
Description
Discusses the various social indicators employed in the seven Bridges and Foundations Project surveys, which probed into the views of local Aboriginal residents reguarding quality of life, living conditions and affordable housing.
The Socio-Economic Characteristics of First Nation Teen Mothers
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rochelle Garner
Eric Guimond
Sacha Senécal
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 4, no. 1, Indigenous Early Parenthood, 2013, pp. 1-25
Description
Findings using data from the 2006 Census indicate lower socio-economic outcomes plus decreased high school graduation rates.
Socioeconomic Inequalities in Psychological Distress and Suicidal Behaviours among Indigenous Peoples Living Off-reserve in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mohammad Hajizadeh
Amy Bombay
Yukiko Asada
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 191, no. 12, March 25, 2019, pp. E325-E336
Description
Study uses data from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey to measure income-related inequalities in the experience of psychological distress and suicidal behaviors in Aboriginal adults living off-reserve. Findings indicate that higher income and especially food security serve as a protective factor against mental health issues. Recommends policy that attends to these socioeconomic determinants of health.
Socioeconomic Status and Self-Reported Asthma in Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Australian Adults Aged 18-64 Years: Analysis of National Survey Data
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joan Cunningham
International Journal for Equity in Health, vol. 9, no. 18, August 2010, pp. 1-11
Description
Results based on data from The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey (NATSIHS) and the National Health Survey (NHS).
Speaking Out: Housing Issues of Youth in Nunavik
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Olivia Ikey
Etudes Inuit Studies, vol. 44, no. 1/2, Builiding and Dwelling in Inuit Nunangat, 2020, pp. 261-267
Description
A discussion about the Inuit housing point system and the relationship between housing and employment for Inuit youth.
Special Studies on 1996 Census Data: Housing Conditions of Native Households
Alternate Title
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 55-6
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Research Division]
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Description
Statistics for number of households in core housing need based on whether the dwelling is adequate (does not require major repairs), suitable (has enough bedrooms), and affordable (costs less than 30% of before-tax income).
Native households are defined those containing specified member or proportion members which identify as Aboriginal.
Estimates were subsequently revised due to overestimation.
Special Studies on 1996 Census Data: Housing Conditions of North American Indian, Métis and Inuit Households in Canada
Alternate Title
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 55-10
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Peter Spurr
Ian Melzer
John Engeland]
Description
Statistics for living in housing below and above standards of adequate condition, appropriate size, and affordability.
Estimates were subsequently revised due to overestimation.
Stanley Hudson's Bay Post
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Christina Bateman (photographer)
Description
Photograph of buildings, including teepee at Stanley Hudson's Bay post from across lake. Also visible is a man and canoes on the shore. Trip of Christina Bateman and Annie McKay to La Ronge, 1919.
The State of Women's Housing Need & Homelessness in Canada: Key Findings
E-Books
Author/Creator
Kaitlin Schwan
Alicia Versteegh
Melissa Perri
Rachel Caplan
Khulud Baig .. [et al.]
Description
Related Material: Literature Review.
The State of Women’s Housing Need & Homelessness in Canada: Literature Review
Alternate Title
Homelessness and Housing Need amongst Indigenous Women, Girls, and Gender Diverse Peoples
E-Books
Author/Creator
Kaitlin Schwan
Alicia Versteegh
Melissa Perri
Rachel Caplan
Khulud Baig … [et al.]
Description
See chapter 8: Homelessness and Housing Need amongst Indigenous Women, Girls, and Gender Diverse Peoples.
Related material: Key Findings.
A Statistical Portrait of Inuit With a Focus on Increasing Urbanization: Implications for Policy and Further Research
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Marika Morris
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 5, no. 2, 2016, pp. 4-31
Description
Profiles Inuit people relocated to Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Montreal. Looks at income, employment, education, health, housing, crime and safety, and culture and language.
StatsUpdate: Families, Marital Status, Households & Dwelling Characteristics, 2006 Census
Alternate Title
Average Number of Dwellings Rented and in Need of Major Repairs by Province and Territory, 2001 and 2006
Average Number of Persons in Private Households by Nunavut Communities, 2001 and 2006
Distribution of Census Families by Family Structure, Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2001 and 2006
Population Aged 15 and Over by Legal Marital Status and Common-Law Relationship Status, Nunavut, 2006
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical data. 4 tables.
StatsUpdate: Families, Marital Status, Households & Dwelling Characteristics, 2011 Census
Alternate Title
Average Number of Persons in Private Households by Nunavut Communities, 2001, 2006 and 2011 Censuses
Average Number of Persons in Private Households by Province and Territory, 2001, 2006 and 2011 Censuses
Distribution of Census Families by Family Structure, Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2006 and 2011
Population Aged 15 and Over by Legal Marital Status and Common-Law Relationship Status, Nunavut, 2011
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
4 data tables. Scroll through document to locate each title.
Stealing from the Poor: A Challenge to Eradicating Poverty among the Indigenous Peoples of the Himalayas
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gyanesh Lama
Suresh Tamang
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 28, no. 3, Winter, 2018, pp. 1-19
Description
Examines why the government of Nepal has obstructed rebuilding efforts and misappropriated donations meant for earthquake victims.
The 'Stolen Generations' of Mothers and Daughters: Child Apprehension and Enhanced HIV Vulnerabilities for Sex Workers of Aboriginal Ancestry
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Putu Duff
Brittany Bingham
Annick Simo
Delores Jury
Charlotte Reading
Kate Shannon
PLoS One, vol. 9, no. 6, June 13, 2014, pp. 1-6
Description
Findings reveal high levels of child apprehension among sex workers, with over a third of women having their children removed from them.