Women – Policy, Research and Statistics

Aboriginal Single Mothers in Canada, 1996 – A Statistical Profile (PDF)

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; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

Aboriginal Women and Homelessness (PDF)

This issue paper examines the causes and possible solutions to the issue of Aboriginal women and homelessness.

Source: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador; Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs

Aboriginal Women and the Economy

This page examines the difficulties and discrimination that Aboriginal women often face when trying to fit into society and its economic system.

Source: UN Platform for Action Committee

Aboriginal Women – Criminalization, Over-Representation, and the Justice System (PDF)

This document outlines the issue of over-representation of Aboriginal women in Canada's criminal justice system, and other related issues such as violence and AIDS in the Aboriginal population.

Source: Elizabeth Fry Society

Aboriginal Women's Programming Elements

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 (PCH)

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 Guidelines 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

Federally Sentenced Aboriginal Women Offenders (PDF)

This issue paper examines the detention conditions of Aboriginal women in the Canadian correctional system and makes recommendations for improvement of their condition.

Source: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador; Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs

First Nations Women, Governance and the Indian Act: A Collection of Policy Research Reports (2001) (PDF)

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 (PDF)

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 (PDF)

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 Alberta; Children and Youth Services

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