Week 4

Question 1

Identify 5 current issues faced by Indigenous people today.

Answer 1

1. Insecure housing conditions
2. Inequity in healthcare
3. Domestic Violence (MMIWG, etc)
4. Extremely limited child welfare
5. Transition to post carbon economy (damaging plants erected on Indigenous land)

Question 2

Define a census metropolitan area versus a census agglomeration.

Answer 2

CMAs = cities with over 100k people
Census agglomerations = municipalities with urban core of at least 10k people

Question 3

Identify 2 factors driving Indigenous population growth.

Answer 3

1. Natural growth (increased life expectancy, young population)
2. More people identifying as Indigenous

Question 4

Identify 5 pressures associated with urbanization.

Answer 4

1. Land consumption
2. Issue with sustainability
3. Cost of infrastructure
4. Energy use

Question 5

What are pocket neighbourhoods?

Answer 5

A type of low density family housing. More communal neighborhood setup with private residences but shared community space.

Question 6

Identify the 4 types of supportive housing for an aging population.

Answer 6

1. Independent seniors
2. Supportive housing
3. Assisted living
4. Residential care

Question 7

Describe the characteristics of independent seniors housing.

Answer 7

Self contained units. No services provided.

Question 8

Describe the characteristics of supportive housing.

Answer 8

Usually includes a meal plan, emergency response, housekeeping, and social activities.

Question 9

Describe the characteristics of assisted living housing.

Answer 9

Includes supports like assistance in daily activities, ie taking medication or bathing.

Question 10

Describe the characteristics of residential care housing.

Answer 10

Includes extensive care and supervision for people who cannot take care of themselves anymore.