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Statistics Canada in partnership with NAFC releases Aboriginal seniors population centres in Canada, 2012 study

On March 21, 2017, Statistics Canada released the study “Aboriginal seniors in population centres in Canada, 2012” written in partnership with National Association of Friendship Centres. This article uses data from the 2011 National Household Survey and the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey to examine the living arrangements and socio-economic conditions of Aboriginal seniors aged 65 […]

UAKN Paper Released: Social Innovation and Aboriginal Communities

Improving the lives and contributing to a more resilient society requires breakthrough ideas and approaches, game changing strategies and collaborations, and continuous innovation. Social innovation combines all of the above and is already bringing significant advances in areas such as reducing prisoner reoffending, caring for children and the elderly, community regeneration, financial inclusion, and supported housing. […]