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Blind spot what happened to Canada's Aboriginal fathers?
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

Video
Contributors
Leo, Geoff; Columpsi, Aldo; Ball, Jessica; Helin, Calvin; Dempsey, L. James; Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Description
"CBC's Geoff Leo examines the unstudied issue of fatherlessness in Aboriginal communities. It is a fact of life for many Aboriginal children in this country: their dads are absent. And if the statistics don't change, a growing number of First Nations boys will typically, and tragically, become absent dads themselves. In contrast to the efforts being made across the country when it comes to single Aboriginal mothers, this fatherlessness is a cycle that very few Canadians are talking about. This special report from CBC Saskatchewan looks at the problem from a historical context, including the effect on families of the residential school system. It also features the efforts of individuals and organizations in Regina working to break the cycle." --CBC Learning website.
Language
English

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Alternate Title(s)
What happened to Canada's Aboriginal fathers
Publication Information
[Toronto Ont.] : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation : CBC Learning [distributor]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (ca. 45 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences 4 3/4 in.
Notes
Originally broadcast as a CBC News Special.
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