Current News & InfoCall for Papers: Special Session at the Environmental Studies Association of Canada (ESAC) Conference Special SessionPosted on February 22nd, 2012 in AHRNetS News, Events, PublicationsClimate Change and Human Rights: Local Challenges, Global Responsibilities for the Environmental Studies Association of Canada (ESAC) Conference Organizers: See attached CFP for more details and information. Call for Papers: We invite submissions for this special panel session from Indigenous organizations, researchers, practitioners, and policy makers who focus on the human rights and responsibilities of global climate change. In particular, we hope to explore participatory research and community-based initiatives, which advance dialogue and actions recognizing climate change as both a human rights and a human responsibility issue. Abstracts of 250 words should be submitted to Ashlee Cunsolo Willox (ashlee@uoguelph.ca) *AND* Ian Mauro (imauro@mta.ca) by *February 20, 2012*by *11:59 EST*. Abstracts should include: Name and contact information of the author(s), including institutional affiliation and email address; A brief introduction and background to the topic of study; The theoretical framework or research questions, methodology or practice used; The main conclusions; *and *Implications of research, future directions, and/or recommendations for policy.  International Indigenous Policy Journal Call for PapersPosted on February 22nd, 2012 in AHRNetS News, Events, PublicationsSpecial Edition 2012: Water and Indigenous Peoples There is evidence that Indigenous peoples may be facing greater difficulties accessing safe water sources than other populations. These difficulties can impact Indigenous traditions, languages, cultures, health, and community sustainability. This issue is of great interest to scholars, policy makers and Indigenous communities since water is a basic need for populations and plays a special role in Indigenous societies world-wide. Authors with potential paper ideas or works in progress that may be appropriate for the special editions are encouraged to contact us. Laura Wright Laura Murphy NEAHR Funding AnnouncementsPosted on February 21st, 2012 in AHRNetS News, Funding, Fellowships & ResearchThe following NEAHRs have announced funding opportunities:
Please visit the Aboriginal Health Resource Directory Funding and Training Opportunities “Health of First Nations children living off reserve and Métis children younger than age 6″Posted on February 16th, 2012 in AHRNetS NewsThe February 2012 online issue of Health Reports, released today, contains two articles. The first article, “Health of First Nations children living off reserve and Métis children younger than age 6,” examines parent- or guardian-reported data about the general health, chronic conditions and physical limitations of First Nations children living off reserve and Métis children. Data from the 2006 Aboriginal Children’s Survey were used to investigate measures of child health and assess possible associations with social determinants of health. For more information on this article, contact Leanne Findlay (613-951-4648; leanne.findlay@statcan.gc.ca.), Health Analysis Division. The second article, “Assessment of validity of self-reported smoking status,” compares estimates of the prevalence of cigarette smoking based on self-reported data with estimates based on urinary cotinine concentrations. The data are from the 2007 to 2009 Canadian Health Measures Survey, which included self-reported smoking status and the first nationally representative measures of urinary cotinine. For more information on this article, contact Margot Shields (613-951-4177; margot.shields@statcan.gc.ca.), Health Analysis Division. The February 2012 online issue of Health Reports, Vol. 23, no. 1 (82-003-X, free), is now available from the Key resource module of our website under Publications. For more information about Health Reports, contact Janice Felman (613-951-6446; janice.felman@statcan.gc.ca.), Health Analysis Division. NAHO Speaker Series: Housing, Homelessness and HealthPosted on February 15th, 2012 in AHRNetS News, EventsIn person presentation and live Webinar. Charles Hill, Executive Director, Since the federal government stopped funding new social housing projects in 1993 and transferred Urban Native Housing to the provinces in 1996, Aboriginal homelessness has increased dramatically. Mr. Hill will speak to the need for on-going research to support our arguments that there is a great need for on-going help for Inuit, First Nations and Metis peoples in Non-Reserve areas.” Julia Christensen, SSHRC Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, UBC, This presentation examines the meaning and significance of housing insecurity in a northern Indigenous context, and suggest that it is expressed, in part, through the phenomenon of visible homelessness in the NWT, but that it also relates to much broader, collectives experiences of “rootlessness” (Somerville 1992) or “spiritual homelessness” (Memmott and Chambers 2008). Importantly, the concept of housing insecurity also offers a way forward through its identification of key factors that promote housing security and rebuild a sense of home through experiences of “rootedness” (Somerville 1992) and “home/journeying” (Mallett 2004). Cathleen Knotsch, Senior Research Officer, This presentations highlights findings from the paper If Not Now … When? Addressing the Ongoing Inuit Housing Crisis in Canada and discussions that followed the release of this document. Consequences of inadequate housing are greatest for the most vulnerable members of society. This is why we need to consider that the challenges presented by inadequate housing, if not remedied, may deprive today’s youngest Inuit generations of their ability to participate fully in the future of their homelands and Canada. Date: March 1, 2012 Please contact mbright@naho.ca. by February 24 to register for the live presentation or webinar. Registration is free. Space is limited First Annual Women Warriors Indigenous Voices ConferencePosted on February 15th, 2012 in AHRNetS News, EventsMarch 11-13, 2012 Come join us in celebration of Indigenous Women Warriors and engage with current and groundbreaking research highlighting Indigenous Knowledge. Conference proceedings will include Indigenous Keynote presenters: Dr. Manulani Meyer, Dr. Val Napoleon, and Dr. Paula Sherman alongside the exciting work of many others. Registration deadlines Registration Forms can be found at: http://womenwarriorsindigenousvoices.weebly.com/registration.html and sent to conference@unbc.ca Indigenous Women Leaders Advocating for EqualityPosted on February 15th, 2012 in AHRNetS News, EventsThursday March 22, 2012 Senator Sandra Lovelace-Nicholas – Senator Lovelace-Nicholas is Maliseet woman from Tobique First Nation in New Brunswick who took Canada to the United Nations over gender inequality in the Indian Act and won. She will speak about the ongoing quest for gender equality for Indigenous women and her own path to leadership. Pre-Registration RSVP required For more information, please contact: Centre for Indigenous Governance Assembly of First Nations National Chief Continues Calls for Equity for First Nation ChildrenPosted on February 14th, 2012 in AHRNetS NewsFebruary 13, 2012
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo continues calls for fair and equitable treatment of First Nation children and families on the first day of federal court appeal hearings regarding the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal’s (CHRT) dismissal of a human rights complaint filed by AFN and the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society (FNCFCS) in 2007. “Equity for our children is a first imperative and necessary to create safety, security and to ensure our children have the opportunity to succeed,” said AFN National Chief Shawn Atleo, who attended this morning’s hearing in Ottawa. “First Nations must have access to human rights mechanisms for basic services. We must end discrimination and support and enable success for this generation and future generations.” On March 15, 2011 the CHRT dismissed a 2007 complaint filed by AFN and FNCFCSC. The human rights complaint is based on the discrimination caused by unequal funding for First Nation children in the child welfare system. The Chair of the CHRT dismissed the complaint based on a questionable legal basis which suggests the federal government can provide a different and inequitable level of service to First Nation children as long as the provinces and territories provide the service to all other children. “Just as we said when we gathered last month for the Crown-First Nations Gathering, First Nations are committed to a path of mutual respect. This means fairness, recognition and jointly designed approaches that work for our peoples,” said National Chief Atleo. “We are standing firm in protecting our rights and our children. We will be vigilant.” Today is the first day of a three day hearing for presentation of appeal. The federal court will hear arguments from AFN, FNCFCS, Canadian Human Rights Commission, Chiefs of Ontario, Amnesty International and the Government of Canada. On Parliament Hill tomorrow, about 700 students from Ottawa area, Manitoba and New Brunswick will gather for “Have a Heart Day” to raise awareness of a number of campaigns seeking to achieve equity in services for First Nation children, including “I am a Witness, Shannen’s Dream and Jordan’s Principle.” National Chief Atleo will be in Vancouver tomorrow participating in the annual memorial march for Missing and Murdered Aboriginal women. The Assembly of First Nation is the national organization representing First Nation citizens in Canada. Follow AFN on Twitter @AFN_Updates, @AFN_Comms and @NCAtleo. For further information: Jenna Young, AFN Communications Officer 613-241-6789, ext 401 or cell: 613-314-8157 or jyoung[at]afn.ca Alain Garon, AFN Bilingual Communications Officer (613) 241-6789, ext 382 or agaron[at]afn.ca Job Posting – Aboriginal Health Policy AnalystPosted on February 14th, 2012 in AHRNetS NewsThe BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) is seeking a fulltime Aboriginal Health Policy Analyst. Key Duties and Responsibilities Knowledge and Abilities Qualifications Contact Information : Deadline: 4:30 pm February 24th, 2012 – late applications will not be considered. (ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED) Community Health Sciences – Research Associate (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder )Posted on February 13th, 2012 in AHRNetS News, Employment & TrainingUniversity of Manitoba Location: Manitoba
The University of Manitoba requires an energetic full-time research associate in the area of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder to be employed with the Manitoba FASD Centre. The Manitoba FASD Centre works as a multidisciplinary team with a vision to enhance the lives of individuals affected by prenatal alcohol exposure. The Centre’s current research activities are diverse and include population based research on prevalence, health care utilization, and neurodevelopmental patterns, as well as multidisciplinary research on FASD patterns and outcomes. Additional research opportunities are available. Applicants must have completed a doctorate degree or have equivalent qualifications and experience. Applicants must have experience in conducting literature searches, research methodology, research grant applications processing and project coordination. Excellent organizational skills and communication, as well as a willingness to work in a multidisciplinary team environment are required. Experience and knowledge of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is an asset to this position. This is an exciting one year term position (with the possibility of further renewal) to start immediately. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. A full range of staff benefits is available. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, bibliography and names of three referees to Dr. A. Hanlon Dearman, Child Development Clinic, Children’s Hospital, 840 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 1S1. Application materials, including letters of reference will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of “The Freedom of Information and Protection of privacy” (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitas may be provided to participating members of the search process. The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and peoples with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. |
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Promoting the improvement of Aboriginal health through national networking, collaboration and research
Promoting the improvement of Aboriginal health through national networking, collaboration and research
Promoting the improvement of Aboriginal health through national networking, collaboration and research