Abstract
Modern Aboriginal Canadians living in British Columbia suffer from a much higher rate of lifestyle-related health problems than do non-Aboriginals. For example, Aboriginal rates of drug addiction, alcoholism, diseases related to smoking, and diseases related to prostitution, such as STDs and AIDS, are much higher than are the rates of non-Aboriginals (Carter 1). Family violence problems are also much more prevalent (Carter 1). This is a direct result of the unhealthy state of Aboriginal society, and this in turn is a direct result of the fact that the building blocks of Aboriginal society, i.e. Aboriginal families, are in very poor shape. Poor parenting is commonplace. As has been noted, "Poverty and family dislocation are the norm among Aboriginal families" (Robertson 555). This fact has nothing to do with any intrinsic Aboriginal inability to parent properly. Aboriginal families were doing very well before the advent of colonialism. It is since colonialism that Aboriginal families have largely collapsed. Furthermore, it was no accident that colonization caused

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Residential Schools Modern Aboriginal Canadians living in British Columbia suffer from a much higher rate of lifestyle-related health problems than do non-Aboriginals. For example, Aboriginal rates of drug addiction, alcoholism, diseases related to smoking, and diseases related to prostitution, such as STDs and AIDS, are much higher than are the rates of non-Aboriginals (Carter, 2001, 1). Family violence problems are also much more prevalent (Carter, 2001, 1). This is a direct result of the unhealthy state of Aboriginal society, and this in turn is a direct result of the fact that the building blocks of Aboriginal society, i.e. Aboriginal families, are in very poor shape.

Tags:aboriginal, schools, residential

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This paper reports that 8.4 per cent of the total 661,730 population of Winnipeg is aboriginal, which is the second highest percentage of the 13 major Canadian cities. The author points out that the young age of the majority of the aboriginals in Winnipeg is very important because it can have a major impact on the need for more educational and welfare services. The paper stresses that the effects of poverty and housing issues may be a major cause of poor health among aboriginal people in Winnipeg. The author relates that the demographic profiles seem to indicate that social and economic disadvantages facing aboriginal people in Winnipeg have been limiting their educational achievements. The paper includes several quotations.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Aboriginal Population of Winnipeg
Income, Employment and Poverty
Housing Issues
Health Issues
Education Issues
Conclusion

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"The differences in incomes between aboriginal people and non-aboriginal people in Winnipeg can be partially explained by differences in employment and unemployment rates. The total employment rate for Winnipeg in 2001 was 64.8 per cent and the unemployment rate was 5.6 per cent. The employment rate for aboriginals in Winnipeg is only 55.1 per cent and the unemployment rate is 14.3 per cent. This would seem to indicate that the higher unemployment rate in the aboriginal population of Winnipeg is a major factor in the poverty of that population."

Tags:population, cities, non-aboriginal, rate, profile

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The paper argues that Paul Tennant's article, "Aboriginal Peoples and Aboriginal Title in British Columbia Politics," makes a significant contribution to our understanding of contemporary governance in Canada's westernmost province. The paper shows how by highlighting the historic neglect of native land claims by provincial officials, Tennant's work illuminates why so many native British Columbians are angry at the province - and why they are so determined to see justice done today. The paper also discusses how the article shows how the British Columbian government's efforts to appease native land claims today is rooted, in some way, in an understanding that native title to provincial lands was historically - even if not very enthusiastically - recognized on some level by the Crown. Finally, the paper asserts that the article is exemplary because it shows the evolution of provincial recognition of native land claims over time.

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"The following paper will argue that Paul Tennant's article, "Aboriginal Peoples and Aboriginal Title in British Columbia Politics," makes a significant contribution to our understanding of contemporary governance in Canada's westernmost province. Specifically, by highlighting the historic neglect of native land claims by provincial officials, Tennant's work illuminates why so many native British Columbians are angry at the province - and why they are so determined to see justice done today. At the same time, by citing, among other things, the original 1763 Royal..."

Tags:aboriginal, land, title

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In this article, the writer presents a report on a given city in Canada and looks at the issues facing aboriginal people in that city. The writer notes that the aboriginal people in Canada still face various problems and hardships today. The writer examines this issue in the city of Winnipeg and maintains that it is clearly shown how the aboriginal population is impoverished, poorly housed, under employed, undereducated and in poor health.

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"Aboriginal people have a long history in Canada. Since European people colonized Canada aboriginal people have and continue to experience a wide range of problems. For example, in 'The Embodiment of Inequity: Health Disparities in Aboriginal Canada' Naomi Adelson argues," A history of colonialist and paternalistic wardship, including the creation of the reserve system; forced relocation of communities to new and unfamiliar lands ..."

Tags:aboriginal, people, winnipeg

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This paper examines in-depth the issue of Aboriginal self-government in Canada and its implications for public administration in the country. The paper further shows how this approach has already remolded itself to suit the new reality of self-government. The paper also considers the history of aboriginal self-government in Canada and how attitudes expressed in the laws of the land kept aboriginals from exercising their full rights.

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" The following paper/report is about aboriginal self-government, how it came about, and what it means for public administration in Canada. In the end, the class will hopefully learn about the evolution of Canadian public administration vis-AfA -vis natives and why it has taken on the shape it has. Structure of the paper/presentation * History of the phenomenon (some basic terms, such as "assimilation"..."

Tags:aboriginal, self, government

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This paper identifies the topic under review - the suicide rate in Aboriginal Canada and its causes - and discusses the main topics, components, and perspectives discussed in the annotated bibliography. The paper shows how the suicide rate in Aboriginal Canada is a topic that entails two main components: there are perceived environmental factors (violence in the home, violence in the family, drug and alcohol dependency) and there are perceived biological factors (individuals who are genetically predisposed to suicide).

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"This introduction will identify the topic under review - the suicide rate in Aboriginal Canada and its causes - and will discuss the main topics,..."

Tags:aboriginal, people, canada

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This paper attempts to address the problem of Aboriginal unemployment within the context of government policy. Although government monies have increased to the First Nations steadily in the last ten years, it has put a very small dent in the problem. The Canadian government has used a variety of measures to address the problem of Aboriginal unemployment, including entrapreneuralship programs, education, and fostering mega-projects such as Voisey Bay and northern gas pipelines.

Tags:background, aboriginal unemployment

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This paper reviews different literature on the topic of Black and Aboriginal women in the work place. It discusses the paper, "Black Feminist Statement", in which Eisenstein argues that the unique and specific situation of black women makes it necessary for them to employ identity politics to battle their oppression. The author of the paper contends this view point and expands on further examples where this specific approach is demonstrated. The paper explores Plewes and Downe in their paper's, "Perils of the Past" and "Strong Women: Contemporary Challenges and Promises for the Future of Aboriginal Women."

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"In her paper, "A Black Feminist Statement," Eisenstein argues that the unique and specific situation of black women makes it necessary for them to employ identity politics to battle their oppression. It is argued here that this is correct, and furthermore that this is demonstrated by the specific approach taken by Plewes and Downe in their paper, "Perils of the Past and Strong Women: Contemporary Challenges and Promises for the Future of Aboriginal Women." In this paper, "identity politics" will be taken to mean the notion that people need to organize not only around specific parties or ideologies, but also around the unique context of a specific marginalized group. The specific marginalized group that Eisenstein ..."

Tags:black, aboriginal, women

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The essay discusses aboriginal housing issues and homelessness. The paper looks at both issues in both urban areas and the reserves. The paper argues the point that the practices of the Canadian government resulted in poverty that in turn has led to housing issues for its aboriginal population.

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"Aboriginal Housing Issues and Homelessness Housing is a fundamental human need. In general it can be argued that Canadians are well housed. However, not everyone has access to affordable housing. In The Canadian Housing System, James McKellar et al state, Although, overall, Canadians are well housed, a minority of households are unable to obtain market housing that is suitable, adequate, and affordable without paying more than 30 percent of their income (McKellar et al 11). This means that three major issues occur in terms of housing. These are obtaining housing, obtaining affordable housing and obtaining adequate housing."

Tags:aboriginal, housing, homelessness

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This paper discusses the prevalence of major depression and mentions bipolar disorder in Toronto Aboriginal population. The writer looks at problems of diagnosis and notes the frequent error of mistaking depression due to addiction for depression due to other causes.

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"Probably no community has had as much assumed about it, over time, as Canada's diverse Aboriginal population. This paper examines what nurses need to know about Major Depression in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Native community, noting several facets that are helpful when meeting members of a GTA Native population that may be as high as 90,000 and in which mood disorders are fairly common, in keeping with other Aboriginal concentrations. A generally important theme is one of being careful not to assume when approaching Aboriginal patients, and with regard to depression, never presuming one knows its origin."

Tags:aboriginal, mental, health