Housing
Visible Minority, Aboriginal and Caucasian Children Investigated by Canadian Protective Services
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Chantal Lavergne
Sarah Dufour
Nico Trocmé
Marie-Claude Larrivée
Child Welfare, vol. 87, no. 2, 2008, pp. 59-76
Description
Compares profiles of Aboriginal and caucasian children and other visible minority groups and examines different forms of maltreatment.
The Voice of Métis: Housing Needs Assessment
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Métis Nation British Columbia
Description
Reports results of survey completed by 2,059 individuals. Statistics on housing tenure, dwelling type, family household status, lone and non-lone parent households, number of children, and housing affordability, adequacy, suitability, and satisfaction.
Wage Labor, Housing Policy, and the Nucleation of Inuit Households
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Pamela Stern
Arctic Anthropology, vol. 42, no. 2, 2005, pp. 66-81
Description
Discusses the evolution of Inuit social organization towards that of Eurocanadians and the problems that are associated with this change.
We Can Do Better: Housing in Inuit Nunangat
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lillian Eva Dyck
Dennis Glen Patterson
Lynn Beyak
Gwen Boniface
Dan Christmas
Tobias Enverga ... [et al.]
Description
Discusses current conditions, consequences, contributing factors, and ways to alleviate the situation.
We Can Do Better: Housing in Inuit Nunangat: Report of the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 5, no. 1, Food (In)security in Northern Canada, April 2017, pp. 10-12
Description
Excerpt from a report that makes 13 recommendations to address the far-reaching effects of poor housing conditions.
“We’re Not Going to Stop for Anything": Concerned Aboriginal Women and the Constitution Express
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sarah Nickel
BC Studies, vol. 212, The Constitution Express: A 40-Year Retrospective, Winter/Spring, 2021/2022, pp. 41-64
Description
Examines a parallel activism effort next to the Constitution Express by a group of Indigenous women when they staged an occupation of a Department of Office in British Columbia in response to the departments inadequate dealing with Indigenous housing, education and employment.
[Week 8: From Challenges to Strengths and Resilience]
Alternate Title
MIKM 2701: Learning From Knowledge Keepers of Mi'kma'ki
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Ashlee Cunsolo Willox
Daphne Hutt-MacLeod
Sharon Rudderham
Description
Daphne Hutt-MacLeod and Sharon Rudderham from Eskasoni Health Centre speak about how their community is responding to the health and wellness of their residents.
Presentations begin at 27:45.
Duration: 2:46:33.
Welcome News as Mike Holmes Weighs in to Housing Issue
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Isha Thompson
Windspeaker, vol. 28, no. 6, September 2010, p. 11
Description
Describes the partnering of celebrity contractor Mike Holmes with First Nations communities to build new schools and homes using green technology.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.11.
The Well-Being of Communities With Significant Métis Population in Canada
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Russell LaPointe
Sacha Senécal
Eric Guimond
Canadian Issues, Journeys of a Generation: Broadening the Aboriginal Well-Being Policy Research Agenda, Winter, 2009, pp. 85-92
Description
Compares the educational levels, labour levels, and the income and housing quality and quantity levels in Métis communities to other aboriginal communities.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 85.
Well-Being of the Non-Reserve Aboriginal Population
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Vivian O"Donnell
Heather Tait
Canadian Social Trends, no. [72], Spring, 2004, pp. 19-23
Description
Statistics on health status, chronic conditions, education, crowding in homes, and language.
Information from the 2002 Aboriginal Peoples Survey.
What Are the Predictors of Volatile Substance Use in an Urban Community of Adults Who Are Homeless?
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tracy DeBoer
Jino Distasio
Corinne A. Isaak
Leslie E. Roos
Shay-Lee Bolton ... [et al.]
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health, vol. 34, no. 2, 2015, pp. 37-51
Description
Compares socio-demographic status, mental health, physical health and traumatic experiences between homeless individuals who do and do not utilize volatile substances.
"Wig Wams of Indians on the Prairies", "View of Indian Camp ground"
Images » Photographs
Description
2 photographic processes of same image (one black and white, the other sepia toned). Indian encampment on top of hill at Battleford, in sight of Government House. In the photo 5 youths, one infant in mossbag and three adults. Two teepees and Red River cart also in image.
William MacDonald Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
William MacDonald
Richard Lightning
Indian History Film Project
Description
Negotiations of Treaty #8 regarding promises made, and requests for reserve land at Fort MacKay.
"Winnipeg Jack, Blackfoot, Canadian North-West."
Images » Photographs
Description
An image of an Aboriginal man standing alone. He is dressed in ceremonial clothing and holds a fan of feathers. There is a grouping of tipis in the distant background. Colours have been added to the photograph in a chromolithograph process. The postcard is addressed to Miss Dell Ashdown, Muskoka, Ontario.
You Can Eliminate the Stuff But Not the Memories
Alternate Title
Reflections
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Maria Campbell
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 10, October 2010, p. 5
Description
Author reflects on the challenges, adventures, and dangers of living in a small shack.
Article found by scrolling to page 5.
You Just Blink and It Could Happen: A Study of Women's Homelessness North of 60: Pan Territorial Report
Alternate Title
A Little Kindness Would Go a Long Way: A Study of Women's Homelessness in the Yukon: Territorial Report
E-Books
Author/Creator
Four Worlds Centre for Development Learning
Description
Youth Homelessness in Canada: The Road to Solutions: A Document That Outlines Solutions to Youth Homelessness, based on three years of Research and Consultation with Stakeholders across Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jeff Evenson
Description
Research project, "Youthworks", provides a snapshot of youth homelessness focusing on three important components in services and support systems: prevention, emergency response and transitioning out of homelessness.
Youth Homelessness: Including the Voices of Youth Who Are Homeless or at Risk of Becoming Homeless in Northern Manitoba: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marleny Bonnycastle
Maureen Simpkins
Description
Researchers consulted with service providers, youth, municipal government workers, community members, and researchers and students from local universities. Identifies structural issues, systems failures, and individual, family and relational factors.