Question 1

Describe the implication of the Kelowna Accord on the Aboriginal community .

Accepted Answer

The Kelowna Accord was a 10 year commitment drawn up in 2004 that aims to close the poverty gap between the Aboriginal peoples and their non-Aboriginal counterparts. 5 billion dollars was the commitment made at that time but has since been reduced by the new government to 750 million for housing and water systems in their first budget. This reneging of the government's commitment implies a lack of belief in the priority set for the Aboriginals. It also has the potential for the community to use different tactics to highlight their concerns.

Question 2

The Federal Department of Indian and Northern Affairs maintains the register for Aboriginal peoples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The Aboriginal leader who brought the indigenous rights to the international forum is

Accepted Answer

A)  John Tootoosis. 
B)  F. O. Loft. 
C)  Dockstator. 
D)  Therrien. 
E)  Chief Deskaheh. 
A)  John Tootoosis. 
B)  F. O. Loft. 
C)  Dockstator. 
D)  Therrien. 
E)  Chief Deskaheh. E

Question 4

List four examples of non-violent social action strategies employed by the Lubicon Lake Band.

Accepted Answer

1. court cases
2. boycotts
3.

Question 5

When the Aboriginal community feels a stall in the change process, they are in the stage of the

Accepted Answer

A)  fall season. 
B)  winter season. 
C)  spring season. 
D)  summer season. 
E)  transition. 
A)  fall season. 
B)  winter season. 
C)  spring season. 
D)  summer season. 
E)  transition.

Question 6

The formal agreements between Aboriginal peoples and the Europeans that related their relationships are

Accepted Answer

A)  indentures. 
B)  treaties. 
C)  conventions. 
D)  contracts. 
E)  bonds. 
A)  indentures. 
B)  treaties. 
C)  conventions. 
D)  contracts. 
E)  bonds.

Question 7

Although the Aboriginal peoples are fast growing, their health and living conditions have not kept pace with the mainstream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples marked the beginning of Dockstator's stage of negotiation and renewal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The life chances of Aboriginal peoples differ from the non-Aboriginals including lower life expectancy and

Accepted Answer

A)  lower school drop-out rate. 
B)  higher frequency of social problems. 
C)  higher high school graduation rates. 
D)  over representation in child protection services. 
E)  lower housing demands. 
A)  lower school drop-out rate. 
B)  higher frequency of social problems. 
C)  higher high school graduation rates. 
D)  over representation in child protection services. 
E)  lower housing demands.

Question 10

The formation of residential schools for the Aboriginal children by the Europeans is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  legal colonization. 
B)  ideological colonization. 
C)  administrative colonization. 
D)  territorial colonization. 
E)  political colonization. 
A)  legal colonization. 
B)  ideological colonization. 
C)  administrative colonization. 
D)  territorial colonization. 
E)  political colonization.

Question 11

While the non-reserve Aboriginal population has grown, the majority of Aboriginal people live on reserves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Identify four guiding principles for policy change to benefit the Aboriginal society.

Accepted Answer

1. protection for the traditional way of

Question 13

According to the Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Aboriginals were subjected to abandoning their traditional governing structures and processes. This is an example of the Aboriginals being displaced

Accepted Answer

A)  socially. 
B)  politically. 
C)  physically. 
D)  ideologically. 
E)  administratively. 
A)  socially. 
B)  politically. 
C)  physically. 
D)  ideologically. 
E)  administratively.

Question 14

Policy changes for the governance of the indigenous populations need to follow the principles of healing programs, economic reliance, and

Accepted Answer

A)  education for cultural survival. 
B)  education for global knowledge. 
C)  introduction of Western beliefs . 
D)  professionalization. 
E)  transformation of the traditional way of life. 
A)  education for cultural survival. 
B)  education for global knowledge. 
C)  introduction of Western beliefs . 
D)  professionalization. 
E)  transformation of the traditional way of life.

Question 15

Members of a band that have a signed treaty are entitled to the

Accepted Answer

A)  terms of agreement made between the government with their bands. 
B)  terms of agreement made by the First Nations group and the Canadian government. 
C)  agreement terms of a reciprocal nature. 
D)  agreement among the band members. 
E)  terms of agreement among the different bands in a reserve. 
A)  terms of agreement made between the government with their bands. 
B)  terms of agreement made by the First Nations group and the Canadian government. 
C)  agreement terms of a reciprocal nature. 
D)  agreement among the band members. 
E)  terms of agreement among the different bands in a reserve.

Question 16

New diseases such as smallpox and tuberculosis produced devastation in the Canadian Aboriginal population when the settlers came in the 17th century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Prior to the arrival of the Europeans, the Aboriginal communities were egalitarian and regulated by consensus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An example of community development practice implemented by the Aboriginals is the building of coalitions and

Accepted Answer

A)  contracting experts to educate their children. 
B)  assimilating their children with the foreigners. 
C)  filtering new learning to fit in with traditional values. 
D)  educating people about their rights. 
E)  learning about the global economy. 
A)  contracting experts to educate their children. 
B)  assimilating their children with the foreigners. 
C)  filtering new learning to fit in with traditional values. 
D)  educating people about their rights. 
E)  learning about the global economy.

Question 19

Name four examples of health and social conditions of the Aboriginals that are different from non-Aboriginals.

Accepted Answer

1. lower life expectancy
2. higher frequ

Question 20

Self-identification as Aboriginals has consistently decreased in the last decade.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Describe the implication of the Kelowna Accord on the Aboriginal community .

The Federal Department of Indian and Northern Affairs maintains the register for Aboriginal peoples.

The Aboriginal leader who brought the indigenous rights to the international forum is

List four examples of non-violent social action strategies employed by the Lubicon Lake Band.

When the Aboriginal community feels a stall in the change process, they are in the stage of the

The formal agreements between Aboriginal peoples and the Europeans that related their relationships are

Although the Aboriginal peoples are fast growing, their health and living conditions have not kept pace with the mainstream.

The Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples marked the beginning of Dockstator's stage of negotiation and renewal.

The life chances of Aboriginal peoples differ from the non-Aboriginals including lower life expectancy and

The formation of residential schools for the Aboriginal children by the Europeans is an example of

While the non-reserve Aboriginal population has grown, the majority of Aboriginal people live on reserves.

Identify four guiding principles for policy change to benefit the Aboriginal society.

According to the Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Aboriginals were subjected to abandoning their traditional governing structures and processes. This is an example of the Aboriginals being displaced

Policy changes for the governance of the indigenous populations need to follow the principles of healing programs, economic reliance, and

Members of a band that have a signed treaty are entitled to the

New diseases such as smallpox and tuberculosis produced devastation in the Canadian Aboriginal population when the settlers came in the 17th century.

Prior to the arrival of the Europeans, the Aboriginal communities were egalitarian and regulated by consensus.

An example of community development practice implemented by the Aboriginals is the building of coalitions and

Name four examples of health and social conditions of the Aboriginals that are different from non-Aboriginals.

Self-identification as Aboriginals has consistently decreased in the last decade.

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Exam 9: Aboriginal Community Development

Describe the implication of the Kelowna Accord on the Aboriginal community .

The Federal Department of Indian and Northern Affairs maintains the register for Aboriginal peoples.

The Aboriginal leader who brought the indigenous rights to the international forum is

List four examples of non-violent social action strategies employed by the Lubicon Lake Band.

When the Aboriginal community feels a stall in the change process, they are in the stage of the

The formal agreements between Aboriginal peoples and the Europeans that related their relationships are

Although the Aboriginal peoples are fast growing, their health and living conditions have not kept pace with the mainstream.

The Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples marked the beginning of Dockstator's stage of negotiation and renewal.

The life chances of Aboriginal peoples differ from the non-Aboriginals including lower life expectancy and

The formation of residential schools for the Aboriginal children by the Europeans is an example of

While the non-reserve Aboriginal population has grown, the majority of Aboriginal people live on reserves.

Identify four guiding principles for policy change to benefit the Aboriginal society.

According to the Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Aboriginals were subjected to abandoning their traditional governing structures and processes. This is an example of the Aboriginals being displaced

Policy changes for the governance of the indigenous populations need to follow the principles of healing programs, economic reliance, and

Members of a band that have a signed treaty are entitled to the

New diseases such as smallpox and tuberculosis produced devastation in the Canadian Aboriginal population when the settlers came in the 17th century.

Prior to the arrival of the Europeans, the Aboriginal communities were egalitarian and regulated by consensus.

An example of community development practice implemented by the Aboriginals is the building of coalitions and

Name four examples of health and social conditions of the Aboriginals that are different from non-Aboriginals.

Self-identification as Aboriginals has consistently decreased in the last decade.

Importance of Community

Introduction to Community Development

History of Community Development

Perspectives on Community Development

Building Relationships With the Community

Process of Community Development

Skills for Working in Communities

Canadian Case Studies

International Community Development

Social Welfare and the Future of Community Development

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