Social Research, Needs Assessments, Feasibility Studies

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Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship Centre, Sioux Lookout, Ontario

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'Community Plan to Address Homelessness'

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'A Sociological Analysis of Aboriginal Homelessness'

(Outcomes: Sioux Lookout's first ever Transitional Support Program and consistent emergency shelter services, Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship Centre, Sioux Lookout Anti-Racism Committee)

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'Alternative School Feasibility Study'

(Outcome: 'Aboriginal Alternative Education Program' at Queen Elizabeth District High School, Area Aboriginal Management Board)

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'Interim Report on Aboriginal Homelessness and Recommendations for Action'

(Outcome: Community engagement of all key stakeholders to move forward with a community action plan)

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Other

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'Bridges of Understanding, A Report on Race Relations'

(Outcome:  Community education and cultural awareness program to address racism)

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Working with BC First Nations Health Authority's Research, Knowledge Exchange and Evaluation Department (Vancouver):  Analysis of Health Director surveys and breakout session responses to report on wellness indicators across regions.

(Outcome:  Used to improve health and cancer care, and wellness programs in BC First Nations)

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Social Program Planning

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Sioux Lookout

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Sioux Lookout Homelessness Initiative, worked with Municipal and First Nations leaders and service organizations to address issues of disproportionate numbers of Indigenous persons on the streets.  

(Outcome:  Transitional support program, transitional supportive housing, enhanced food bank services, and consistent shelter services)

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sioux Lookout Ontario (chapter to Dryden, Ont)

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'Addressing the Needs of First Nations Clients, A Facilitator's Guide'

Assisted Sioux Lookout Anti-Racism Committee with the design of workshops to assist businesses in cultural-sensitivity

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Equay-Wuk Women's Group, Sioux Lookout, Ontario

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Assisted to design and deliver a course on empowering women of domestic violence 

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Assisted with the development of Positive Parenting Program Kit for First Nations Communities

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Assisted with the program Educating and Empowering Nishnawbe Women on Self Government Initiative; also assisting with the Electoral Officer's Guide to encourage  and support First Nations voters

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Other

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Programs Manager at Sunset Women's Aboriginal Circle and at Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship Centre.  Evaluated life skills, community wellness, and Aboriginal education high-school programs for measures of success and positive outcomes

 

Successful funding proposals submitted to:

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Kenora District Services Boards (to secure ongoing support for management of shelter, food bank, soup kitchen, and transitional support services)

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Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres (to address needs of homeless and secure capital funds)

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Aboriginal Healing Foundation (to assist to develop a parenting program)

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Funding proposals for First Nations Youth Leadership, Aboriginal education, parenting, community wellness, and women's and life skills programs

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