Aboriginal Philanthropy in Canada: A Foundation for Understanding

1.2 THE REPORT
The following report presents the results of the research undertaken on behalf of CPAPC to
further the relationship between Canadian First Peoples and the philanthropic community. The
report begins by discussing the methodology used for data collection. We then contextualize
the issues, providing statistics that outline some of the conditions for Aboriginal Peoples. This
section is followed by analysis and summary of the findings, a case study, conclusions and
recommendations.
2.0 Methodology
This chapter outlines the methodology used to conduct the research and the rationale for
selecting specific parameters and challenges. To address the project objectives, multiple
lines of evidence were employed, enabling us to answer questions by triangulating multiple
perspectives and sources of information.
There are seven core components of the research:
1. Research design;
2. Literature review;
3. Review of any existing documents from member organizations;
4. Key informant interviews;
5. A survey of philanthropic organizations undertaken by CPAPC;
6. A comprehensive case study; and,
7. Integrated analysis and reporting.
Each of the components is described in the report. The results of components 2 through
5, with analysis and reporting, are presented in Chapter 3. The case study is presented
in Chapter 4. Conclusions and recommendations from the entire report are presented in
Chapters 5 and 6.
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