This School District #68 Aboriginal Partnerships Handbook contains Nanaimo-Ladysmith Quick Facts (2007/08) as well as information about our Aboriginal Community Partners – Snuneymuxw, Stz’uminus (Chemainus), Nanoose (Snaw-Naw-As), Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre and the Mid Island Metis Nation Association.

IMMIGRATION: - Immigrants as % of population in census area (Top 5 immigrant places of birth displayed as % of immigrant population) RECENT IMMIGRATION: - Recent Immigrants in actual numbers per census area (Up to Top 5 recent immigrant places of birth displayed as % of recent immigration population) VISIBLE MINORITIES & ABORIGINAL IDENTITIES: -...

This thesis examines the implications of working as an ally in Aboriginal education, from the perspective of a non-Aboriginal counsellor and educator.

Focusing on the visions and views of three emerging First Nations artists, this piece explores the role video is playing in helping Native youth tell their stories, recover their culture and develop their voices. This video is produced by the Access to Media Education Society's Peer Perspective Program, and is available for viewing online, or...

A powerful, poetic and haunting exploration of First Nations cultural genocide that features statistics and a spoken word performance. One of a series of Youth-made videos to be included in AMES soon-to be released anti-discrimination educational resource package. Contact AMES at: ames@gulfislands.com for more info about YouthMADE (Media Arts Diversity Education and Empowerment).

A fact sheet that documents inequality in Canada, reviewing economic indicators, risk of violence, and other impacts of discrimination for women, Aboriginal women, people with disabilities, gays & lesbians, and racializd people. It is useful when facilitating training around discrimination, equity, power and privilege as it helps make the case (should any participants need convincing)...

On this site you will learn about the ICC training program. You will be able to register for and log into the core training and once you have completed the core training, you will have access to supplementary training, resources, and on-going support. http://www.culturalcompetency.ca/

The Diverse Communities – History and Milestones of the Aboriginal Peoples of British Columbia is a six panel brochure that provides general information for visitors and newcomers settling in British Columbia about indigenous peoples’ history and diverse cultures. http://www.embracebc.ca/embracebc/resources/index.page?WT.svl=Centre#change_agent_handbook

The purpose of this thesis is to support White social workers who wish to become allies in their child welfare work with Aboriginal children, families, and communities. It is based on the premise that it is crucial for Aboriginal children to remain connected with their families, communities, and cultures. To this end White social workers...

Core Learning Resources is committed to bringing the best First People's resources to all nations. Check out the website at http://www.corelearningresources.com