Women – Policy, Research and Statistics
- Aboriginal Single Mothers in Canada, 1996 – A Statistical Profile
- This study is a statistical description of Aboriginal single mothers based on 1996 Census data and is intended to illuminate the socio-economic situation of these women and their children.
Source: Government of Canada; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)- Aboriginal Women: An Issues Backgrounder – Gender Equality Consultation
- This backgrounder highlights some of the main issues currently faced by Aboriginal women and their supporters, along with a brief synopsis of some remedial options under discussion.
- Source: Government of Canada; Status of Women Canada (SWC)
- Aboriginal Women – A Profile from the 2001 Census
- Focuses on Aboriginal women since their experience, and the socio-economic variables used to profile them, reveal a population group distinct from non-Aboriginal women, as well as Aboriginal men.
- Source: Government of Canada; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
- Aboriginal Women's Program
- Enables Aboriginal women to influence policies, programs, legislation and decision making that affect their social, cultural, economic and political well-being within their own communities and Canadian society.
- Source: Government of Canada; Canadian Heritage
- Chapter 3: Aboriginal Women and Housing – Women and Housing in Canada: Barriers to Equality
- Women and Housing in Canada.
- Source: The Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation
- Dangerous Prescriptions? Benzodiazepine Use among Aboriginal Senior Women
- This article discusses the long-standing problem that is the over-prescription of benzodiazepines to older Aboriginal women.
- Source: Centres of Excellence for Women's Health
- Ethical Guildelines for Aboriginal Women's Health Research (PDF)
- These guidelines help to ensure that in researches sponsored by the Aboriginal Women’s Health Research Program, appropriate respect is given to the cultures, languages, knowledge and values of Aboriginal peoples.
- Source: Centres of Excellence for Women's Health
- First Nations Women, Governance and the Indian Act: A Collection of Policy Research Reports (2001)
- A Collection of Policy Research Reports
- Source: Government of Canada; Status of Women Canada (SWC)
- From the Fur Trade to Free Trade: Forestry and First Nations Women in Canada
- This research focuses on First Nations women in Western Canada who advocate for Aboriginal title and rights, the protection of the environment and preservation of the traditional lifestyle.
- Source: Government of Canada; Status of Women Canada (SWC)
- HIV/AIDS and Aboriginal Women, Children and Families (PDF)
- The purpose of this document is to draw attention to key issues facing Aboriginal women, children and families who are infected or affected by HIV/AIDS.
- Source: Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network
- North American Indian, Métis and Inuit Women Speak about Culture, Education and Work
- North American Indian, Métis and Inuit Women Speak about Culture, Education and Work
- Source: Government of Canada; Status of Women Canada (SWC)
- Profile of an Aboriginal Woman Serving Time in a Federal Institution
- This page describes the profile of an Aboriginal woman serving time in a federal institution.
- Source: Government of Canada; Correctional Service Canada (CSC)
- Summary of the Policy Forum on Aboriginal Women and Violence: Building Safe and Healthy Families and Communities
- This page links to several private and public websites pertaining to the issue of violence inflicted upon Aboriginal woman.
- Source: Government of Canada; Status of Women Canada (SWC)
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