Fitzmaurice, K. 2012. The State of Urban Aboriginal Communities: UAKN Research Paper Series. National Association of Friendship Centers: Ottawa. (original) (raw)

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The research paper addresses the evolving dynamics of urban Aboriginal communities in Canada, highlighting the increasing number of Aboriginal people living in cities. Despite the progress made, significant challenges remain, including poverty, cultural erosion, and internal community tensions. The paper reviews the historical context of the Friendship Centre movement and assesses the socioeconomic successes and continuing hurdles faced by urban Aboriginal residents, emphasizing the importance of understanding ethnic mobility and its impact on community cohesion and governance.