Income

Examines the linkages of issues rooted in the persistence of Native American poverty on reserves.

Suggests that there is a need for First Nations to begin seeing reserves in a more positive light by looking for the opportunities around them.

City Planning Thesis (M.C.P.)--The University of Manitoba, 2001.

Uses psychological research and theory to explain the consequences of the school system in terms of: poor academic performance and inability to continue education, which in turn affects employment opportunities and future income.

Economics Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2013

Reports that government policies and practices must leave individuals in a better state than before an intervention occurred.

Discussion with the Manager of Vancouver Tennant Assistance Program and Executive Director of St. James Society Community Services on the agencies available to address the needs of Vancouver's homeless people. Duration: 27:40.

Discusses learning styles, within the context of cultural circumstances, for Aboriginal peoples.

"This chapter highlights the importance of not discarding our past but, rather, understanding the actions of social work pioneers within the context of their times and gaining appreciation for their accomplishments". Introduction and Chapter 1 from People, Politics, and Child Welfare in British Columbia edited by Leslie T. Foster and Brian Wharf.

Discusses Indigenous inequality relating to their way of life being under attack.

Discussion of urbanization and the limitations of services to off-reserve people. Argues that past policies and programs have not met with real success.

Discusses lasting effects on Australian Aboriginals who, as children, were taken away from their parents and the present day phenomenon of returning to one's Aboriginal family.

Focuses on the areas of system, community, organization, and practice. Each section includes key points and recommendations. Material presented as exhibit 42 from the Phoenix Sinclair Inquiry.

Looks at the higher risk of poverty for women than men and the even higher risk for First Nations women and visible minority women.

Study looks at how experiences of education influence career development for First Nations women.

Book review of Rich Indians by Alexandra Harmon. Entire issue on one pdf. To access review, scroll to page 110.

Comments on various approaches that impact implementation of policies concerning Indigenous or non-Indigenous citizens. To access this article scroll down to page 36.

Examines the factors that contribute to the oppression and marginalization of Indigenous peoples in South America.

Discusses risk factors for suicide including: gender, food insecurity, family connections, life dissatisfaction, religious affiliation, and previous suicide by family or friend.

Atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases among Aboriginal people of Canada, rates higher due to poverty.

Law Thesis (LLM)--University of British Columbia, 1997.

Looks at child adoption and unemployment programs and analyzes a western society agrarian rationale verses the Indigenous culture rationale based on hunting and gathering.

Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 1992.

File contains a discussion paper by Robin Bellamy. Bellamy gives his "opinion to the years of what I've seen in the inner city of Saskatoon" as a person who has worked for the Friendship Inn and other community service organizations. Bellamy raises issues such as prostitution, substance abuse, physical abuse, verbal abuse, racism, and poverty. Following the presentation Commissioners Dussault and Robinson discuss some of the issues raised with Bellamy.

File contains an individual presentation by Evelyn Schrieber expressing concern for Aboriginal homeless people. She describes the hopelessness within her family as she, as well as her two children, were homeless at various points in their lives. Schrieber states that Aboriginals are denied the right to proper psychiatric treatment, particularly those who are homeless. She calls on the Commission to provide funding for programs for mentally ill people, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal alike. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains an individual presentation by Jimmy Ayalik focusing on his life in Cambridge Bay and how the once-plentiful hunting grounds have been damaged by area mining. He was a skilled hunter and can no longer support his extended family. His lack of education means that he must go on welfare and he can't gain employment because of that.

File contains a presentation by Chief Baptiste Cazon, who is concerned about poverty levels among Inuit, the lack of opportunities for young people and financial discrimination against pensioners. Cazon was on the Royal Commission when John Diefenbaker was Prime Minister and feels this Commission may be a wasted opportunity as well.

File contains a presentation by Catherine Brooks, Executive Director, Anduhyuan Community School. Brooks speaks on behalf of women who come and stay at the Anduhyaun Women's Shelter in Toronto. Brooks discusses the challenges presented by violence against women in the Aboriginal community, and the operations of the shelter. Following the presentation is a discussion between Brooks and Commissioners Robinson, Sillet, and Erasmus, on the issues raised.

File contains a presentation by Chief Jerry Fontaine, Sagkeeng First Nation. Fontaine delivers a critique of the record of Brian Mulroney's Progressive Conservative government arguing that "the track record of this government on listening to its citizens is one that leaves much to be desired. I think this is what troubles me most about this exercises [the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples]." Fontaine presents a variety of Canadian Constitutional, Treaty relationship, and Department of Indian and Northern Affairs concerns.

File contains a presentation by Chief Stewart Paul of the Tobique First Nation. Paul welcomes Commissioners Erasmus and Robinson to Tobique, then proceeds to discuss the history of the First Nation, its part in Pre-Confederation Treaties, the creation of their reserve, its war veterans in numerous global conflicts, notable individuals from Tobique, and some of the economic and social concerns faced by the nation. Paul also elaborates on some of the programming undertaken by the community to deal with these concerns.

File contains a presentation by by Earl Campbell, Joe Baptiste, and Amanda Gail Daniels, Anishnaabe Owayishi. Campbell discusses their organization Anishnaabe Oway-Ishi Inc. (based in Winnipeg, MB) which he describes as "a pre-training program for employment and training opportunities program for Aboriginal youth." Amanda Gail Daniels speaks about racism, employment equity, and the welfare system. Joe Baptiste discusses the government and economics as they pertain to Aboriginal people in Canada.

File contains a presentation by Keith Milne focusing on self-government in relation to social concerns and social service. He suggests that the Commission hold a hearing in the Thunder Bay Shelter House to hear directly the concerns of those persons requiring the Shelter House's services. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

The file contains a presentation by Michael Eshikibok. Eshikibok, an Ojibwa student at Laurentian University and freelance writer for the Sudbury Star, gives a statistical overview of Aboriginal people in Canada, over-representation in Saskatchewan prisons, poverty, alcoholism, and the need to replace the Indian Act and institute self-government. Following the presentation Commissioner Dussault discusses some of the issues raised with Eshikibok.

File contains a presentation by Peter Naluktuk. In a brief presentation, Naluktuk discusses childhood poverty and hunger.

File contains a presentation by Vice Chief Alphonse Bird of the Prince Albert Tribal Council. On behalf of the Tribal Council (which represented 12 First Nations at the time), Bird welcomes the Royal Commission to the area and discusses how his organization will be making a more comprehensive presentation on areas of concern to them in La Ronge, Saskatchewan on May 28th. Areas of concern to be highlighted include Treaty Rights, the Constitution, housing, poverty, northern food costs, employment, resource revenue sharing, taxation, infrastructure, health and justice issues.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Oklahoma, 2000.

Study examines the potential opportunities and barriers for women living rurally in Rwanda to use their Indigenous knowledge around the production of fermented milk-based beverages as a means of economic empowerment.

Goal of consultation project is to record the youth recommendations and then act upon them in conjunction with community members, government officials and service providers.

Examines a documentary exploring the lives of different types of sex trade workers.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.17.

Looks at the housing shortage, efforts to reduce the shortage and recommendations for further research.

Describes Federation of Saskatchewan Indian's brief presented to Federal cabinet ministers by Chief David Ahenakew.

Discusses government strategy which hopes to reduce the number of new infections; improve quality of life in infected individuals and reduce risk factors for acquisition of HIV infection.

Brief report provides information on the community planning process and national and local strategies. Includes data from the homeless head count conducted on September 24, 2012.

Examines the nature and number of homeless people in Saskatoon to allow policies and services to address those issues.

Satsan (Herb George), President of the National Centre for First Nations Governance, speaks at the Symposium on Reconciliation in Toronto, Ontario, February, 2011. Duration: 4:33. Part 5 of 5.

Looks at the causes, treatment, and prevention of a disease that disproportionately affects Indigenous communities in Canada.

Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1968.