Fertility of Aboriginal People in Canada: An Overview of Trends at the Turn of the 21st Century

Morency, Jean-Dominique; Caron-Malenfant, Éric; Daignault, David

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“…Migration into and from reserves during this period contributed to an increase in the mean age of this population by 0.7 years; i.e., the mean age would have increased by 0.3 years had there been no migration. 27 This may seem surprising but the relatively high fertility rates observed on reserves, with a total fertility rate way above the replacement level at around three children per woman (Morency et al 2018), explain why the population is continually growing, with younger cohorts surpassing older ones. This growth factor contributes to the rejuvenation or maintenance of the young age structure of the population.…”

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“…This represents an annual growth rate of 2.5%, which is close to twice the growth rate experienced in Canada over the same period (1.3%). A secular high fertility explains, in large part, this relatively high growth rate (Morency et al 2018). Several past studies based on censuses and the NHS (which replaced the long-form census questionnaire in 2011) showed that positive internal migration also contributed to the population growth of reserves (Cooke and Penney 2019;Cooke and O'Sullivan 2015;Norris and Clatworthy 2011;Norris 2007, 2014;Norris et al 2004;Norris 1990Norris , 1996Norris , 1985, although these results seem to be largely caused by the limitations of using retrospective information for measuring migration flows from or toward reserves.…”

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Migration into and out of Indian Reserves Between 2011 and 2016: a Study Using Census Data Linkage

Dion

Morency

2022

Can. Stud. Popul.

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The impact of migration on the sizes, composition, and well-being of First Nations communities and the motivations that triggered such migrations have long been a topic of interest among researchers. Exploiting a new data source, linkages of consecutive censuses, this study aims to portray migration into and out of Indian reserves, with a focus on the Indigenous population. Between 2011 and 2016, migrations into and out of reserves resulted in net losses for reserves. These migratory losses, however, did not prevent the population on reserve to continue growing. From a socioeconomic point of view, migrations had a net positive impact on reserves by contributing to increase the proportions of individuals who are employed, with relatively high incomes or relatively high education. Looking at the determinants of migration, and taking advantage of a multilevel framework, it is found that migration into and out of reserves is multidimensional, being influenced by factors at both individual and community levels. Out-migration seems to be governed mainly by the propensity of individuals at certain stages of life to leave the reserve, permanently or not. In contrast, in-migration appears more influenced by reserves’ characteristics, and its prevalence varies greatly from one reserve to another.

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Migration into and out of Indian Reserves Between 2011 and 2016: a Study Using Census Data Linkage

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Morency

2022

Can. Stud. Popul.

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“…The population of Indigenous people in Canada is growing. By 2036, there is expected to be approximately 1.2 million Indigenous people in Canada (Morency et al , 2015). The Canadian workforce is moving towards increasing acceptance of Indigenous employees (OECD, 2018); however, the question of whether or not the workforce will adapt to provide Indigenous workers equitable access to employment remains.…”

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Inclusion of Indigenous workers in workplace mental health

O'Loughlin

Kristman

Gilbeau³

2021

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PurposeThis paper highlights inclusion issues Indigenous people experience maintaining their mental health in the workplace.Design/methodology/approachUsing a grounded theoretical approach, five sharing circles were conducted with the Nokiiwin Tribal Council's community members to better understand inclusivity issues related to workplace mental health.FindingsFive themes emerged from the data related to enhancing inclusivity and workplace mental health for Indigenous workers: (1) connecting with individuals who understand and respect Indigenous culture; (2) respecting Indigenous traditions; (3) hearing about positive experiences; (4) developing trusting relationships and (5) exclusion is beyond the workplace.Research limitations/implicationsThe next step is to finalize development of the Wiiji app and evaluate the effectiveness of the app in helping Indigenous workers feel included at work and to improve workplace mental health. If effective, the Indigenous-developed e-mental health app will be promoted and its benefits for helping Indigenous workers feel included at work and also for providing accessible mental health resources, will be known. In the future, other Indigenous groups may be potentially interested in adopting a similar application in their workplace(s).Originality/valueThere is very little known about inclusivity issues related to Indigenous workers' maintaining their mental health. This paper identifies major issues influencing the exclusion and inclusion of Indigenous workers.

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“…First Nations populations also experience limited access and prohibitive barriers to health and healthcare services ( FNIGC, 2018 ; Slater et al, 2020 ). This is especially relevant as the population of older First Nations people in Canada is expected to dramatically increase, with those aged 65 and over expected to nearly triple in number by 2036 ( Morency et al, 2015 ).…”

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Wellness in the Face of Frailty Among Older Adults in First Nations Communities

Slater

Bruser

Sutherland³

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J Aging Health

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Objectives First Nations people report high levels of wellness despite high rates of chronic illness. Our goal was to understand the factors associated with wellness among First Nations adults in Ontario who were considered frail. Methods Using the First Nations Regional Health Survey, we created a profile of First Nations adults (aged 45+) who were categorized as “frail” (weighted sample size = 8121). We used multivariate logistic regression to determine associations between wellness (as measured by self-reported physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual balance) and determinants of health. Results Rates of reported wellness were high among those who were frail, ranging from 56.7% reporting physical balance to 71.6% reporting mental balance. Three key elements were associated with wellness: the availability of resources, individual lifestyle factors, and cultural connection and identity. Discussion Our findings provide a profile of strength and wellness among older First Nations adults living with frailty.

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Fertility of Aboriginal People in Canada: An Overview of Trends at the Turn of the 21st Century

Cited by 12 publications

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Migration into and out of Indian Reserves Between 2011 and 2016: a Study Using Census Data Linkage

Migration into and out of Indian Reserves Between 2011 and 2016: a Study Using Census Data Linkage

Inclusion of Indigenous workers in workplace mental health

Wellness in the Face of Frailty Among Older Adults in First Nations Communities

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