HIV/AIDS and Aboriginal Communities. Problems of Jurisdiction and Discrimination

This discussion paper examines issues raised for Aboriginal communities by the relationship between jurisdiction and HIV/AIDS programs and services, based on interviews with people working in the field of HIV/AIDS and Aboriginal people, as well as previous research conducted by the author. It begins with some background information on federal and provincial jurisdiction with respect to Aboriginal people, followed by a discussion of jurisdiction, health care and Aboriginal people. A number of initiatives designed to overcome these jurisdictional barriers are also discussed.