Income

Looks at selected socio-economic trends and examines the multiple dimensions of poverty including lack of financial resources, absence of skills, knowledge, and capabilities to lead a fulfilled life, and social exclusion.

Findings show Aboriginal people at risk of respiratory ill-health due to uncontrollable factors combined with personal choices.

Contends that in order to reduce overrepresentation, child welfare agencies need to be equipped to provide supports to help families address factors such as poverty, substance abuse, and domestic violence.

Study interviewed 20 Aboriginal women to investigate how they maintain the struggle to create safe spaces for themselves and their children.

Argues that the Federal government knew about the state of First Nations living conditions and budget shortfalls prior to its latest budget.

Examines project's history, philosophy, structure, events, outcomes and impact.

Report is in response to concerns from urban front-line workers and a need for Aboriginal-specific research related to child poverty.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Manitoba, 1993.

Study undertaken to provide information for development of strategic resource allocation, understanding of current policy approaches and legislative frameworks, and on-going issues faced by the population in the cities of Thunder Bay, Ottawa, Barrie/Midland/Orillia, Sudbury and Kenora.

Study focused on: education, culture and identity, political representation, housing, economic development, racism, health, economically successful residents, youth issues, and gaps in social services. Research conducted through key informant interviews, life histories, focus groups and community survey. Sample size of 340.

Argues that the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples don't address all the needs of First Nations people living in urban Saskatchewan.

Focuses on Prince Albert, Saskatoon, and Regina. Uses data from the 1996 Statistics Canada census survey and information gathered from interviews. Profiles homeless and identifies available resources, gaps in services, and barriers to access.

Book review of: Urban Indians: The Strangers in Canada's Cities by Larry Krotz.

Article focuses on aspects of Inuit urban life in Canada, particularly those in Montreal, Quebec. To access this article scroll down to page 54.

City Planning Thesis (M.C.P.)--University of Manitoba, 1991.

Briefly discusses the documentary Qallunjatut or Urban Inuk, which explores the experiences of two homeless Inuk in Montreal.

Discusses the high prevalence of use and misuse and the health consequences for users and those exposed to second-hand smoke.

Looks at three communities which worked virtually to discuss and act on culturally safe and gender specific services for Northern women experiencing homelessness, and mental health and substance use concerns.

Studies four communities in southern Australia using Tregenza's adaptation to the Cost of Living methodology to create a connection between poverty and health.

Discusses some Dakota core values and how mainstream society exploitation has resulted in extreme poverty for their people.

Public Health - Epidemiology Thesis (M.P.H.)--University of Washington, 2014.

Presents a brief synopsis and interpretation of the issues presented at the inquest, the verdict, and recommendations made by the jury. The two men died while in custody on January 8, 2006, when a fatal fire broke out in the cellblock area of the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service ("NAPS") detachment in Kashechewan.

Educational Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 1995.

Looks at cultural and shared beliefs, poverty, historical trauma in tribes and families, suicide, and substance abuse and treatment.

Looks at project to find the root causes for young Aboriginal women and girls to become more violent, aggressive and prone to gang involvement.

Program helps clients heal from trauma through creative expression, emotional and physical support, and a sense of belonging.

Environment, Earth, and Resources Thesis (MNRM)--University of Manitoba, 2018.

Book review of: Walking in Indian Moccasins: The Native Policies of Tommy Douglas and the CCF by F. Laurie Barron.

Short story.

Comments on the work done by activist, Clyde Warrior, noting that his focus was always what could be done by and for American Indians, rather than focusing on what was being done against American Indians.

Looks at a project that brought together low-income mothers of preschool-aged children who wanted to learn more about making their community a healthier place to live. Published by the Prairie Women's Centre for Excellence.

Presents in-depth preview. Duration: 21:42.

Comments on recent journal article from Social Science and Medicine which concludes that wealth or the lack of it does impact health outcomes.

Argues more emphasis should be placed on deferring childbearing to decrease child poverty and welfare dependency.

Contends that there is no clear evidence that self-determination policies are the answer to improving Indigenous health outcomes. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 27.

Recommendations include: expansion of information on food costs and their drivers, support for consumption of traditional foods, improving Nutrition North Canada subsidy, and replacement of social assistance with basic income administered through the tax system.

Appendix.

Social Work Thesis (Ph.D)--University of Toronto, 2009.

Explores the indifferent attitude that is given by law enforcement, the federal government and media towards the subject of missing Indigenous women in Canada.

Argues that rather than being a case cultural differences, the crime was motivated by extreme hunger as well an act of resistance against federal government authority and policies.

Reviews the large scale northern tour of an award winning First Nations play, fareWel by Ian Ross, which looks at issues such as identity, poverty, substance abuse, and racism.

Discusses a controversial lesson in history through art, by presenting nstitutions devoted to nostalgic theme-park versions of history; the exhibit contrasts violence, defiance, racism, alienation and suicide with family harmony, friendship, creativity and work.

Discusses the cost of living and prevalence of poverty in the North.