Abstract This paper attempts to address the problem of Aboriginalunemployment 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 Aboriginalunemployment, including entrapreneuralship programs, education, and fostering mega-projects such as Voisey Bay and northern gas pipelines.
Abstract 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
From the Paper "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."
Abstract 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.
From the Paper "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."
Abstract The paper examines the over-representation of Aboriginal people in Canadian correctional institutions. It outlines the statistics of those incarcerated compared to the non-Aboriginal population and explains the causes behind this, which include demographics, racism, discrimination and social issues. Sources include government commissions and reports covering primarily the Western Provinces.
From the Paper "This paper will briefly address the question as to why there is a disproportionate number of Aboriginal (native) people in Canadian institutions and demonstrate that multiple factors including population demographics, over-policing, and social conditions are partly to blame. For the purposes of this paper, the scope of Canadian institutions will be limited to jails and correctional institutions as opposed to hospitals or psychiatric institutions etc. The Problem Stated The evidence for the high proportion of aboriginals in jails and correctional institutions in Canada has been well researched and has been the subject of extensive public enquiries and commissions."
Abstract 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."
From the Paper "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 ..."
Abstract 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.
From the Paper "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."
Abstract This twelve page undergraduate paper examines how throughout Canadian history the traditional educational system for aboriginal people offered some basic benefits for their children as they sought to achieve an education that would prepare them for adulthood. The writer notes that the system like any educational system was not without its flaws mutual misunderstandings and divisive debates. The writer concludes that as policymakers have sought to improve First Nations education, a more modern educational system has evolved which is more responsive to the special circumstances of First Nations children.
From the Paper "Throughout Canadian history, the traditional educational system for aboriginal people offered some basic benefits for their children as they sought to achieve an education that would prepare them for adulthood, but the system, like any educational system, was not without its flaws, mutual misunderstandings, and divisive debates. As policymakers have sought to improve First Nations education, a more modern educational system has evolved which is more responsive to the special circumstances of First Nations children. But in the eyes of many First Nations people, modern education in Canada is still in need of further reform."
An overview of the debate concerning aboriginal self-government in Canada, looking at the major issues in the debate as well as arguments on both sides of the debate.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, 2006, $ 44.95
Abstract There can be little question that Canada is a nation wherein group identities are a significant part of the political discourse. That is to say many of our contemporary issues revolve around group rights responsibilities and even privileges. With this in mind, this paper briefly explores the on going debate about aboriginal self-government in Canada.
Abstract Certain people have suggested that we cannot do anything about the existence of unemployment or even high unemployment, which is why unemployment insurance exists. However, even though globalization has had something to do with putting people out of work, greater blame can be laid on domestic policies such as a poorly designed unemployment insurance program. In response to this problem, the best policies are the ones that reduce the cost of hiring workers and remove impediments that restrict business from expanding. Also, rather than promoting the policy of unemployment insurance, the government should focus on the training and education of workers so that they can perform effectively in the global environment if such policies are to have maximum impact.
Abstract There are a number of authors that have concluded that there is not much that can be done about high unemployment. In an inter-linked world that is increasingly governed by high technology and service oriented economies, many have come to accept that Canada's natural rate of unemployment is simply higher than other countries; the US in particular. This, however, is untrue. There is something that can be done about high unemployment. This paper will provide proof to support this assertion. It will show that there are several so-called 'home grown' factors that have sparked Canada's unemployment spiral. One way or another, all of them can be controlled. But, change does not come without its costs.
Abstract The paper reviews the unemployment situation in Qatar and examines that nation's benefits package while arguing briefly that the Qatari government apparent restraint in terms of granting unemployment benefits is the right way to go. The paper also examines what the Qatar government is doing to combat unemployment and what it is doing to provide safety nets for the unemployed and/or under employed.
From the Paper "Unemployment in Qatar is a serious issue - as it elsewhere in the world. It is serious not only because high unemployment rates mean high levels of social unrest and declining living standards but because, in a day and age of global terrorism, the possibility that disaffected young men (and a few women) might to choose to express their outrage and feelings of impotence by lashing out in violence against others is a real possibility that can no longer be taken lightly. The following paper will review the unemployment situation in Qatar and examine that nation's benefits package, while arguing briefly that the Qatari government's apparent restraint in terms of granting unemployment benefits is the right way to go. Proceeding from there, the paper will understandably also examine what the Qatar government is doing to combat unemployment and what it is doing to provide safety nets for the unemployed and/or under-employed."
Abstract This paper argues that linkages between unemployment rates and poverty rates in developing countries are quite a bit weaker than the linkages between unemployment and poverty found in developed nations. In other words, while economic recessions in the developed world usually see high unemployment rates operating in tandem with high poverty rates, developing nations may have low unemployment rates--usually a sign of economic growth and prosperity--but still have exceedingly high poverty rates despite the good news on the employment front.
Abstract The paper deals with the social issue of unemployment. The paper describes and analyzes the economic and social impact of unemployment on the individual and the society as a whole.
Abstract This paper analyzes two articles relating to the topic of unemployment in the United States, from a macroeconomic perspective. One article addresses general trends and the other addresses the special issues and problems confronting young black males.
From the Paper "According to an article in "The Atlantic Monthly," the unemployment rate which stood at ? percent in November is lower than the average for the past thirty years and is right at the threshold that most economists as recently as the mid ?'s believed was the lowest it could go without triggering inflation. Workers who have kept their jobs have for the most part prospered."
Abstract The paper explains the examination can best be pursued by analyzing the connection between unemployment and GDP growth. The paper quotes Altig et al (1997) who says this is often formally summarized by the statistical relationship known as Okun's law. The paper discusses this law as developed by economist Arthur Okun in 1962, how it related decreases in the unemployment rate to increases in output growth.
From the Paper "Examining unemployment and GDP in terms of the banking industry can best be pursued by analyzing the connection between unemployment and GDP growth. As Altig et al (1997) notes, this is often formally summarized by the statistical relationship known as 'Okun's law.' As developed by economist Arthur Okun in 1962, this law related "decreases in the unemployment rate to increases in output growth." Unemployment of course is defined as people who are both out of work and seeking employment. The percentage of people in the entire labor force who are in this category is the unemployment rate. GDP is of course Gross Domestic Product, and is defined as the total value of all goods and services produced by an economy. It is a function of productivity and hours worked."
