Income

Discusses the poor socio-economic conditions faced by many Aboriginal people in Canada and initiatives undertaken to address these problems.

Brief summary of discussions held during forum held with national organizations in Ottawa.

Summary of seminar presentation by president of the Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg regarding urban identity and governance mechanisms.

A study that reveals the demographics and geography of poverty in Saskatoon and the significant disproportion of Aboriginal people living in poverty.

Outlines detailed recommendations on ways to improve the Aboriginal child welfare system.

Assessment of educational attainment and labour market outcomes between 2001 and 2011 and updated estimates of benefits accrued by eliminating the gap. Statistics broken down by province, sex, age, Aboriginal identity, registered Indian status, and residence on- and off- reserve. Appendix.

Describes the elements and case for a more proactive strategy directed at First Nation communities who should be top priority in forging any new initiatives.

Discusses the need to address underlying causes of child welfare cases and physical neglect such as poverty, alcohol or substance abuse, emotional disorders and inadequate social support systems.

Looks at efforts by tribal colleges and universities to foster culturally appropriate economic development and reduce poverty.

Examines economical and health conditions of Indigenous communities and how those conditions are linked to Indigenous peoples mobility in Manitoba.

Comments on the unacceptability of the high rate of food insecurity, the lack of safe drinking water, the need for healthy, and other necessary infrastructure for healthy living.

Study found that users were more likely to be housing insecure, female, middle-aged, unemployed, Aboriginal and lack a high school education. Compares results with those from a previous study conducted in Iqaliut, Nunavut.

Discusses programs which have been implemented at tribal colleges and universities in the United States to help improve health and social ills.

Interviewees identified low income, reliance on energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods due affordability and length of shelf life, and lack of access to transportation and country foods as underlying causes.

Variables included in report are population, health and vital statistics, income, family structure, education, housing and criminal justice.

Index is used to assess socio-economic well-being and is made up of four components: education, labour force activity, income, and housing. Map displays 2016 data on First Nations, Inuit and non-Indigenous communities which can be found be searching or clicking on a marker.

Index used to assess socio-economic well-being and is made up of four components: education, labour force activity, income, and housing. Based on Statistics Canada's Census of Population (1981 to 2006, 2016) and the National Household Survey (2011).

Index is used to assess socio-economic status and is made up of four components: education, labour force activity, income, and housing. Based on Statistics Canada's Census of Population (1981 to 2006, 2016) and the National Household Survey (2011).

Science Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of New Mexico, 2017.

Compares on-reserve "registered population" to other Canadians with respect to education, family, health, labour force participation, income and housing; based on Census data.

Compares on-reserve "registered population" and other Canadians in the areas of education, family, health, employment, income and housing. Based on Census data.

Looks at comparisons between urban Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women regarding physical abuse, physical health and mental health.

Looks at ways to move towards the goal of eliminating spatially concentrated racialized poverty in Prairie cities. Chapter 11 from Passion for Action in Child and Family Services: Voices From the Prairies edited by S. McKay, D. Fuchs, I. Brown.

Looks at the experiences of two science teachers at tribal schools in the United States, and outlines their struggle with the contradictions of oppression.

Reports on the nutritional situation in Aboriginal communities in Australia and how to approach it in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2006.

Looks at how the intergenerational effects of colonization have produced improved economic, social and political wellbeing of settlers' descendants.

Goals of the conference were to share stories, discuss what is being done and what can be done in Aboriginal communities and discuss plans and priorities for lasting change with each other and government leaders. Conference held March 13-15, 2006.

Comments on the importance of political institutions for economic development.

Looks at gifted students living in poverty and offers recommendations to reverse the trend.

Results from survey of 191 households conducted by the Hul'qumi'num Treaty Group (Cowichan, Chemainus, Penelakut, Lyackson, Halalt and Lake Cowichan First Nations) to determine actual and wished for levels of harvesting of traditional foods.

Comments on topics relating to the contemporary life of Indigenous people of America. Bachelor's Thesis towards undergraduate degree in [English Language and Literature]--University of West Bohemia, 2013.

Discusses bonding, bridging, and linking social capital.

Reviews research techniques used to measure effects of economics on Ojibwa culture; suggests the research method can influence conclusions drawn. Extensive commentaries by peers included in article.

Raw statistics showed that Aboriginal women were four times more likely to suffer from intimate partner violence (IPV) than non-Aboriginal women.

Document chronicles the issues and advocates strategies to address the growing social problem.

Looks at effectiveness of existing services offered for the community and for Aboriginal women and concludes that not enough gender and ethnic services are offered.

Looks at how the Costeños are searching for viable ways to cash in on the natural resources that the Mosquito Coast has to offer.

Revised and expanded version.

Looks at the homeless population to determine service use and needs. Data collected indicates further policy discussions and actions are warranted.

Author considers different estimates for the pre-contact population in the Western Hemisphere as a means of estimating the number of lives lost to colonial factors of violence in the ongoing Indigenous Holocaust. Primarily focuses on United States.

Contains general information on the virus, myth busters, and discussion of risk factors based on statistics from the Regional Health Survey (RHS) 3.

Comments on the link between negative social determinants and mental ill-health and how to address these issues.

Looks at past and present outcomes in conjunction with developments in the public sector and mining, effects of socio-economic factors, makes recommendations for improvement, and identifies areas for further study.

Study employs focus group methodology to access how crime and victim services are perceived by an American Indian community.

Discusses how poverty contributes to high drop-out rates among Aboriginal youth.