UAKN
Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network
| Type | NGO |
|---|---|
| Website | uakn.org |
| Location |
Ottawa, ON
 Canada
|
| Functions | Research |
| Tags | governance structure current research |
| Summary | Welcome to the Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network (UAKN) website. They are pleased to offer information about the UAKN history, governance structure, current research, and engagements with their network of vital partners. Their research aims at fostering “mino-biimaadiziwin” – the good life – for urban Aboriginal peoples. This goal is achieved through funding high-quality, policy-relevant research that brings together perspectives from academia, government and the urban Aboriginal community. |
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UAKN: Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network · 8 March 2023 English
The UAKN Compendium: Research for a Better Life is a celebration of the community-driven research completed over the last 10 years through the Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network (UAKN).
UAKN: Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network · 4 August 2020 English
A community centre, specifically for Island Lake community members, in Winnipeg is needed in order to provide social support and create a space for community members to gather, socialize, provide …
UAKN: Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network · 14 February 2020 English
Mayor of the She has experience in the private, public, and non-profit sectors, and has worked City of Peterborough for the former Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, the Peterborough Poverty Reduction …
UAKN: Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network · 26 April 2019 English
To be effective, the service provider must understand the impacts of trauma, and also understand the fundamentals of trauma-informed practice to be able to support clients in a manner that …
UAKN: Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network · 1 April 2019 English
The historical re-production of the life and culture of the Southern Inuit has often been portrayed by merchants, doctors, academics and researchers with ambivalence and uncertainty. [...] Research questions 1) …
UAKN: Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network · 4 March 2019 English
"The number one thing is not to give up hope… we must be aware of what’s going on in the community and not to give up.” We acknowledge that this …
UAKN: Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network · 19 February 2019 English
experiences of the urban Aboriginal community, in particu- The document features a brief historical narrative that lar: pre-colonial history, the creation of the reserve system, highlights issues of importance to …
UAKN: Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network · 19 February 2019 English
spectives of the pre-dominant and original inhabitants of Traditionally, Aboriginal people have used stories to the urban/off-reserve community in Newfoundland and pass down beliefs, traditions and history to future gen- …
UAKN: Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network · 19 February 2019 English
Our History, Our Stories: Personal Narratives and Urban Aboriginal History in Prince Edward Island 01 02 eArly HistOry: mi’kmAq The orIgInal InhaBITanTs of Prince Edward Island One of the foundations …
UAKN: Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network · 19 February 2019 English
suggestions that informed the focus and content of the In order to trace the growth of the urban and off-re- Aboriginal history chapters included in this document. [...] By the …