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Table of Contents
AANIIN, BOOZHOO, WELCOME TO ALL................................................................................................................... 3 WALKING THE RED ROAD ...................................................................................................................................... 4 THIS REPORT IS FOR YOU ...................................................................................................................................... 6 HELLO FROM NORTH BAY INDIAN FRIENDSHIP CENTRE .......................................................................................... 7 RESEARCH - PEOPLE, MOMENTS AND LEARNING ALONG THE WAY.......................................................................... 8 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 9 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................. 10 REZ TO THE CITY – MY LIFE AS A CREE ................................................................................................................. 12 NORTH BAY AT A GLANCE.................................................................................................................................... 14 BEFORE U-ACT BEGAN .........................................................................................................................................15
SHARE
Aboriginal Culture is the Centre ................................................................................................................ 20 North Bay Urban Aboriginal Community Development Model.................................................................... 21 Eleven Key Elements ................................................................................................................................ 23
LEARN
Our community members want to find home in North Bay......................................................................... 46 Racism persists, but we can overcome it .................................................................................................. 52 Aboriginal worldviews influence our experiences with services................................................................. 56 Our mental health is strengthened through culture................................................................................... 61 Our youth want to connect to culture, help the community and each other................................................ 70 The Arts are culture, strengthening community and increasing awareness ................................................ 76 Aboriginal festivals promote culture and tourism...................................................................................... 78 Cross-cultural partnerships build relationships and boost economic opportunities...................................80
ACT
Moving to Action ...................................................................................................................................... 85 Action Plan ..............................................................................................................................................86
MY JOURNEY TO A GOOD LIFE .............................................................................................................................88
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Government of Canada - Urban Aboriginal Strategy ...............................................................90 Appendix B: U-ACT Project Timeline..........................................................................................................92 Appendix C: USAI Research Framework Highlights .................................................................................... 94
REFERENCES ...................................................................................................................................................... 95
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