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- Urban aboriginal households : a profile of demographic, housing and economic conditions in Canada's Prairie and Territories Region
- abstract: Using the most current Statistics Canada data and additional data from CMHC, this study provides an overview of the housing and socio-economic situation of urban Aboriginal households in 19 communities across Canada?s Prairie and Territories Region. To establish this profile, a large cross-section of data was analysed, including age, education, household income, household type, and core housing need.
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- Violence in aboriginal communities
- abstract: This issue of domestic violence in First Nations and Metis communities is one that demands urgent study and action. There is every indication that violence has escalated dramatically. For example, studies show that among Indians "the single most important group of health problems in terms of both mortality and morbidity is accidents and violence". The goal of this paper is not to comment on family violence generally, though it does require further comment. This paper will focus on family violence as it affects Aboriginal women, teenagers and children. And since much family violence involves sexual assault, special attention is given to sexual violence within the Aboriginal community.
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- Violence in dating relationships
- abstract: As an update of the Dating Violence Overview Paper (1995), this paper highlights recent evidence-based research related to dating violence. The paper outlines the extent of dating violence, what contributes to dating violence, young people and dating violence, the health impacts of dating violence, and prevention and early intervention. A checklist of attitudes and behaviours that research has associated with dating violence is also provided. The paper concludes with a list of references, resources and contact information for individuals requiring more information.