For those working in the area of homelessness and Aboriginal women you will find the attached news on a new study that will provide a snapshot of Women's Homelessness in Canada of interest...
http://aptn.ca/pages/news/2012/03/14/more-women-falling-into-homelessness-says-study/
Friday, March 16, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Aboriginal Women in the Canadian Economy--Links between education, employment & income
I thought I would share a short report on the links between education, employment, and income as they relate specifically to Aboriginal women. This report was completed by the The Strategic Research Directorate, in partnership with the Gender Issues Directorate and is based on 2006 Census data.
Here are a couple of highlights from the report itself:
It is clear that in general Aboriginal women face a number of challenges and the report highlights that Aboriginal women in Canada employment rates are lower (at 51%) than that of non-Aboriginal women (58%) and Aboriginal men (67%). In terms of employment Aboriginal women are under-represented in professional and management positions and over-represented in positions of sales, service and manual labour. Naturally income levels are affected by these factors and indicate that Aboriginal women earn less than their non-Aboriginal couterparts. Finally, another interesting point is that while education levels equal that of Aboriginal men they still lag behind that of non-Aboriginal women. The report notes that in 2006, 59% of Aboriginal women held a degree, certificate or diploma, as compared to 77% of non-Aboriginal women.
I found the information insightful and useful.
Miigwech,
Sheila
http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/DAM/DAM-INTER-HQ/STAGING/texte-text/ai_res_aborig_econ_pdf_1331068532699_eng.pdf
Here are a couple of highlights from the report itself:
It is clear that in general Aboriginal women face a number of challenges and the report highlights that Aboriginal women in Canada employment rates are lower (at 51%) than that of non-Aboriginal women (58%) and Aboriginal men (67%). In terms of employment Aboriginal women are under-represented in professional and management positions and over-represented in positions of sales, service and manual labour. Naturally income levels are affected by these factors and indicate that Aboriginal women earn less than their non-Aboriginal couterparts. Finally, another interesting point is that while education levels equal that of Aboriginal men they still lag behind that of non-Aboriginal women. The report notes that in 2006, 59% of Aboriginal women held a degree, certificate or diploma, as compared to 77% of non-Aboriginal women.
I found the information insightful and useful.
Miigwech,
Sheila
http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/DAM/DAM-INTER-HQ/STAGING/texte-text/ai_res_aborig_econ_pdf_1331068532699_eng.pdf
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
Monday, October 31, 2011
AKRN - Aboriginal Women's Research Day
Aboriginal Women's Research Day
Date: Nov 3, 2011
Time: 9am-12 noon
Place: N'Swakamok Native Friendship Centre
Invited: Anyone interested in hearing about Aboriginal Women's Research Projects
Cost: Free
Parking available at the Market Square
RSVP: crochette@laurentian.ca
Date: Nov 3, 2011
Time: 9am-12 noon
Place: N'Swakamok Native Friendship Centre
Invited: Anyone interested in hearing about Aboriginal Women's Research Projects
Cost: Free
Parking available at the Market Square
RSVP: crochette@laurentian.ca
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Upcoming meeting
Kwe Kwe everyone:
I thought I would write and let those that are able to attend meetings of the AKRN know that we are beginning the planning for our next meeting. Please stay posted for details.
In the interim if you have anything to share please let me know.
Sheika
I thought I would write and let those that are able to attend meetings of the AKRN know that we are beginning the planning for our next meeting. Please stay posted for details.
In the interim if you have anything to share please let me know.
Sheika
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Link to (CEDAW) Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women
Kwe kwe:
Please see the link below to the CEDAW. This convention is now part of the UN Human Rights and the committee responsible for CEDAW works from the High Commission Office in Geneva. I encourage you to explore the website but more importantly read through the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women. This is an extremely important convention that works towards women's equality globally.
I attended a one-week training on CEDAW last week. It was excellent--interesting and informative. It also made me realize how women have been denied equality in many sectors of society.
http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/cedaw/
Miigwech,
Sheila
Please see the link below to the CEDAW. This convention is now part of the UN Human Rights and the committee responsible for CEDAW works from the High Commission Office in Geneva. I encourage you to explore the website but more importantly read through the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women. This is an extremely important convention that works towards women's equality globally.
I attended a one-week training on CEDAW last week. It was excellent--interesting and informative. It also made me realize how women have been denied equality in many sectors of society.
http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/cedaw/
Miigwech,
Sheila
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