Infrastructure

Looks this common disease infecting aboriginal children living on reservations and remote locations where adequate sanitation is lacking.

Environmental Design Thesis (MEDES)--University of Calgary, 1998.

Marine and Environmental Affairs Thesis (M.M.A.)--University of Washington, 2013.

[Health, Aging, and Society] Thesis (M.A.)--McMaster University, 2014.

Planning Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Waterloo, 1999.

Discusses principles to help address mental wellness in youth, socio-economic factors that increase the risk of suicide, and protective factors and strategies, services and programs offered to Indigenous youth.

Three case studies: Community of Membertou in Nova Scotia, Chippewas of Rama First Nation in Ontario, and the Osoyoos Indian Band in British Columbia. Each one reviews a specific project; identifies barriers encountered during development; and where possible, assesses specific transaction costs incurred in overcoming barriers.

Describes all the functions assumed by the Navajo community responsible for Rough Rock Demonstration School.

Study conducted 1997-2001 found correlation between women exposed to open sites and low birth weight and intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR).

Research into solutions which would close gap between price of housing and financial status. Report forms part of the Bridges and Foundations Project on Urban Aboriginal Housing.

Research focused on industry partnerships, trades training, and home ownership, as well as background information on demographics and the current housing situation. Report forms part of the Bridges and Foundations Project on Urban Aboriginal Housing.

Looks at the Age-Friendly Rural/Remote Communities initiative (AFROS), developed to increase awareness of seniors needs and to produce a guide for communities to identify barriers.

Presents approach to AIDS education based on a series of workshops and consultation with local Aboriginal/Islander community to develop action plans.

Land Resources Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1998.

Reflects the current state of First Nation cancer pathways.

Communication and Culture Thesis (M.A.)--University of Calgary, 2005.

Effects on social relations on-reserve as the First Nation attempts to end the cycle of poverty by encouraging multinational corporation investment.

File contains 2 images from the All Saints Youth City Council Meeting. Scanned image shows a variety of youth seated at the meeting.

Study looked at household characteristics most closely associated with variations in incidence in 287 reservations and tribal homelands which had a total of 861 cases. Found that lack of complete indoor plumbing and access to potable water could be an important determinant, as well as relevant information communicated in the language spoken by most tribal members, but that household overcrowding did not appear to be associated with spread of the disease.

Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of Montana, 2008.

Study examines disparities in quality of life between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples and how this relates to the housing sector. Report forms part of the Bridges and Foundations Project on Urban Aboriginal Housing.

Forms part of the Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History, v. 22 (p.227-283).

Integrated Studies project towards (M.A.)--Athabasca University, 2014.

Provides policing services for 16 individual First Nations located throughout Ontario.

History Thesis (M.A.)--Queen's University at Kingston, 2001.

Interview includes a biographical account of Antoine Lonesinger's life that includes stories about farming, trapping, house construction and the making of charcoal and lime. He also tells of the murder of an Indian Agent at the hands of a Blackfoot named Owl Eyes.

Claims that standardized test measurements of student performance do not adequately measure the quality of instruction and curricula of a school since other factors such as socio-economic status, school attendance and stability within a particular school have an impact on achievement.

Biosystems Engineering Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 2005.

Outlines structure of the program and makes recommendations to increase participation of First Nations and Métis in residential construction industry. Report forms part of the Bridges and Foundations Project on Urban Aboriginal Housing.

Book review of: Aqueduct: Colonialism, Resources, and the Histories We Remember by Adele Perry.

Summary of study which investigated interrelationship between health and housing. Lists challenges, traditional solution, potential present-day solution, and examples of how some communities have met the challenge. Highlights from research report of same name.

Article describes the history of the Iḷisaġvik College from its founding in 1986 and how it made use of the Naval Arctic Research Laboratory (NARL) following the departure of the military scientists; describes the changing needs of the college, its students, and its community and the evolving plans for building and new campus.

Argues that gender specific strategies must be used, looks at the frequency of local health care visits and finds three major problems in the health care system including lack of confidentiality.

Discusses use of the Parameter-based Trafficability Hierarchy (PATH) framework in three case studies in Alaska.

Natural Resources Management Thesis (M.N.R.M.)--University of Manitoba, 1999.

Study shows a correlation between overcrowded housing and rates of tuberculosis.

Looks at transitioning from childhood to adulthood in the village of Topolinoye in northeast Yakutia.

Conducted to provide assurance that the funding provided by the Federal government was being spent in accordance with agreements, specifically with respect to housing, infrastructure, education and administration.

Interview with David Newhouse about the 2012 Canadian Federal budget and social economic conditions in Aboriginal communities.

Brief overview of service offered to Aboriginal seniors over fifty to go on outings and have everyday needs taken care of.

"This toolkit is designed to assist First Nations in understanding the kinds of clean/renewable energy there are, how to begin looking into doing a clean energy project, pre-feasibility, feasibility, developing, financing, relationship building, opportunities, and where to find resources".

Looks at issues raised in the First Nations Regional Longitudinal Health Survey with respect to safety of community water.

Impact on the local Maori community as they assumed local control of their school.

Describes ceremony on Sweetgrass Reserve in Saskatchewan; administrative offices officially opened by Dr. J. Cliff McIsaac (Liberal representative from Battleford/Kindersley area).

Qualitative interview study which engages 22 non-Indigenous Canadians from one city, explores how knowledgeable and how engaged participants are about the issues surrounding drinking water in Indigenous communities. Found that most participants had minimal understanding of the issue and faced barriers to engagement including racism and a lack of resources, capacity, and personal responsibility.

Based on information gathered from 33 witnesses. Discusses general barriers as well as those specific to First Nations, the Métis, and Northern and remote communities. Includes 26 recommendations.

Study results identifies requirements for improving economic and social welfare including effective governance, community capacity, and involving communities to build regional self-reliance for sustainability. Looks at literature from Scandinavian and Canadian experiences.