Urban Aboriginal Homelessness in Canada
Description:
-Domains: 3,6, 7b -Summary: Constructs a theory of Aboriginal Homelessness based on research in other areas into Aboriginal social problems. Explains why and how the problems facing homeless people affect Aboriginal people so profoundly, and discuss the factors that are unique to Aboriginal people that create and perpetuate homelessness, and possible responses that could be taken in order to combat the problem. Outlines areas where more research is needed: demographical data, prevalent factors that cause Aboriginal homelessness, experiences of homeless Aboriginal people. -Issues: Aboriginal homelessness, poverty, housing, the Indian Act, Residential schools, cultural awareness, employment, education, discrimination, need for culturally appropriate services and curriculum, need for housing that caters to the needs of Aboriginal Families, need for more research. -Problems: Lack of recent research, as acknowledged in the introduction. -Conclusions: Cites many of the same factors as other reports on Urban Aboriginal Homelessness, but also blames the Indian Act. It is useful with other studies on Urban Aboriginal people and on Urban Aboriginal Homelessness.
Type of Resource:
Journal
Publication Date:
2000
Location:
Toronto