Infrastructure

Using new information estimates costs for sustaining First Nations school infrastructure to be $39 million in 2013-14 with future requirements due to student population growth reaching $47 million by 2028-29.

Examines social development policies, human resources, client assessment practices, services and programs, data management resources and research opportunities on reserves.

A discussion of community responses to the pandemic that asserted sovereignty and ensured the safety of their members by keeping infection rates low, and how this challenges the stereotype of Indigenous groups being helpless.

Results of a student survey. Report forms part of the Bridges and Foundations Project on Urban Aboriginal Housing.

Looks at Canada's 2009 Economic Action Plan, and focuses on building or upgrading 18 water and wastewater infrastructure projects on reserves.

Manager of the Centre discusses the issue of lack of both running and sanitary water in northern Manitoba communities. Duration: 34:29.

Women's Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Institute for Women's Studies, University of Ottawa, 2011.

Discusses the nature and place of storytelling during the early and present day Debajehmujig Theatre, founded in 1984, on Manitoulin Island, Ontario.

Examines the consequences of community displacement on sustainable livelihoods, homes, health and socio-cultural integrity.

Findings showed that in selected regions water sources were highly polluted, indicating a urgent need for enforceable standards for water quality.

Findings showed that water sources in select regions were highly polluted and affecting people's health, indicating a urgent need for enforceable standards for water quality

Looks at determinants of access to adequate quantities of nutritious food for First Nations' communities in Northern Ontario.

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) consultation with British Columbia First Nations community representatives.

Using the archival journals from the years 1832-36, 1857-58, and 1863-64 the article describes some of the history and operations of the fur trade post, which was built by the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) following its merger with the North West Company (NWC) in 1821. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 81.

Examines a case study that provides key factors that contribute to successful Aboriginal community owned enterprises.

Focus group results reports reflect Aboriginal insights for developing a best practice model. Lists recommendations for prevention education.

Five-part documentary series about the Shoal Lake 40 Anishinaabe Nation's battle to build a road after their community was forcibly relocated and cut off from the mainland so that water could be supplied to the city of Winnipeg. Related material: Mini-Lesson.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--McMaster University, 2001.

Discusses how oral narratives can not only impart practical lessons, but can influence socio-political structures as well.

Loss of the traditional nomatic lifestyle has created environmental health problems in communities and town camps. Suggests health workers and Aboriginal educators should be employed to help communities develop and manage their own health strategies.

Discusses how Nunavik's regional government has approached broadband infrastructure development.

Analyzes housing in British Columbia and suggests that this became an area of conflict.

Physical Education & Recreation Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 1999.

Comments on the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) investment that will allow the village of Pinehouse to build a new hockey arena for the residents. Article located by scrolling to page 14.

Reviews how various existing foundations work with Indigenous people and provides tools for effective relationships.

Includes links to program, summary, speeches, and audio of two panel discussions. Part 1: Community Radio speech by Jack Anawak. Part 2: Panel discussion: Regional Radio: Taqramiut Nipingat Inc.(TNI) and CBC North featuring Claude Grenier, Salome Avva and Patrick Nagle. Part 3: Speech by George Hickes, Nunavut Minister responsible for Health and Suicide Prevention. Part 4: Panel discussion: Inuit Broadcasting Corporation, CFRT-FM, and TV Nunavut featuring Fanny He, Madeleine d'Agencourt, and Charlotte DeWolff.

Authors examine the hydrocarbon extraction industry on Alaska’s North Slope; use the observed and documented effects on people and communities to suggest local-to-local strategies for sustainable oil-industry development in Greenland

Discusses the social and economic impacts, both positive and negative, of mining in Canada’s Northern regions and Aboriginal communities.

Human Kinetics Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Ottawa, 2016.

Profiles gathered from Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal planners and practitioners currently undertaking process with First Nations. Covers areas of governance, land use planning, consultation, and environmental management.

Discusses the University of Manitoba City Planning Department and four Manitoba First Nations' partnership to work on community development and issues. Themes identified were: housing development, commercial activity, natural and traditional preservation areas, recreation, water and waste management transportation, community services and culture.

Interview is a general account of his life.

Public Policy Project (MPP)--Simon Fraser University, 2017.

Includes background papers and summary of outcomes in the areas of health, education, housing and self-government. Part. 2.

Includes background papers and summary of outcomes in the areas of health, education, housing and self-government. Part 1.

Article from the 1993 conference proceedings, discussing how successful justice reform can only come with wide community involvement, leadership and confidence in the changes. Excerpt from Continuing Poundmaker & Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice compiled by Richard Gosse, James Youngblood Henderson, Roger Carter.

"Provides an overview of the initial start up activities in planning and developing a Home and Community Care Program." Related material: Community Needs Assessment - 2. Service Delivery Plan - 3A. Capital Plan - 3B

Case study of the Cree Nation of Mistissini's use of a Geographic Information System.

Comments on the sales tax collected from First Nations people, and contends that the revenue should be shared, and returned to the communities.

Looks at current federal policy and suggests co-management and recognition of Aboriginal rights as forward approaches.

Chapter nine from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 1, which is also vol. 3 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.

Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.

Communities assessed: Constance Lake First Nation, North Spirit Lake, Slate Falls Nation, Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum, Shoal Lake 40, Obashkaandagaang, Wawakapewin First Nation, Northwest Angle No. 33, and Nibinamik First Nation.

Discusses how the settlement (pop. 125) has sought to introduce community planning in an effort to transform itself into a more "developed" western-style town.

Studies the emergence of a new health care sector committed to local Indigenous needs.

Economic Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Manitoba, 1999.

Exhibit showing houses from six Pacific coast First Nations, focusing on traditional culture and contemporary issues.

Using the Ojibway Grassy Narrows reservation in Ontario to analyze the negative socioeconomic impact of a lack of Indigenous autonomy and control over their own land and resources.