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Frequency and Intensity of Physical Activity are Associated With Insulin Resistance in First Nations Children and Adolescents in 2 Remote Villages in Northern British Columbia, Canada

Alternate Title
Frequency and Intensity of Physical Activity are Associated With Insulin Resistance in First Nations Children and Adolescents in Two Remote Villages in Northern British Columbia, Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Marc Mitchell
Physical Education Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Victoria, 2008.
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From Breath to Beadwork: Lessons Learned From a Trauma- Informed Yoga Series With Indigenous Adolescent Girls Under Youth Protection

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jessica W. G. Barudin
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 16, no. 1, Honouring the Sacred Fire: Ending Systemic Racism toward Indigenous Peoples, 2021, pp. 21-37

Examines the use of culture with yoga and meditation as means to help at-risk Indigenous youth.  

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From Quilts to Fish Stories

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Stephen Hendrie
Inuktitut, no. 100, Spring, 2006, pp. 1-2
Introduction to the articles of Issue 100, Spring 2006 and the cover story concerning sewing art of Esther Bryan. Issue also includes articles on physical fitness and mental health, learning the language, and fish stories from Jose Kusugak.
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Genes, Environment and Oji-Cree Type 2 Diabetes

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert A. Hegele
Bernard Zinman
Anthony J. G. Hanley
Stewart B. Harris
P. Hugh Barrett
Henian Cao
Clinical Biochemistry, vol. 36, no. 3, 2003, pp. 163-170
Two generations ago diabetes was unknown in Sandy Lake, now there is a high prevalence of diabetes caused by genetic and environmental factors, such as a more sedentary lifestyle, a higher caloric intake diet of saturated fats and sugars.
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Gimiigiwemin: Putting Knowledge Translation Into Practice With Anishinaabe Communities

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joshua K. Tobias
Chantelle Richmond
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 11, no. 1, Wellness-Based Indigenous Health Research and Promising Practices, 2016, pp. 228-243
Comments on a community-based participatory research study, conducted in collaboration with Anishinaabe Elders, to explore ideas about potential strategies for environmental repossession in communities.
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Good Intentions Killing Off Next Generation Early

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, March 30, 2007, p. A11
Comments on how today's First Nations and aboriginal children are prone to type 2 diabetes, childhood obesity and other health problems.
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Governing Indigenous Recreation at a Distance: A Critical Analysis of an After School Active Health Intervention

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Moss E. Norman
LeAnne Petherick
Eric Garcia
Gordon Giesbrecht
Todd Dumel
Sport, Education and Society, vol. 23, no. 2, 2018, pp. 135-138
Contends that broad-based health interventions should not be universally implemented across diverse locales but rather need to account for the diverse, place-specific priorities and needs of the communities they are serving.
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Healing of the Canoe Curriculum Training Manual

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HOC Curriculum Training Manual
Healing of the Canoe: A Life Skills Curriculum Training for Native Youth
Culturally Grounded Life Skills for Youth Curriculum
Three-site Healing of the Canoe Survey Results, 2018-2019
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Suquamish Tribe
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute, University of Washington

Developed to address problems of youth suicide and substance abuse through a sense of cultural belonging and revitalization. 

Training Manual Appendices

 Class Handouts 

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The Health and Well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native Children: Parental Report From the National Survey of Children's Health, 2007

Alternate Title
The National Survey of Children's Health 2007: American Indians/Alaska Natives
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal and Child Health Bureau
Looks at data for parental perceptions of health from unique communities and environments in seven states and presents indicators in the family environment that may support or threaten families and children.
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Health Behaviors and Risk Factors among American Indians and Alaska Natives, 2000-2010

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nathaniel Cobb
David Espey
Jessica King
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 104, no. S3, Supplement 3, 2014, pp. S481-S489
Looks at risk behaviors such as tobacco use, diet and physical inactivity by surveying communities and using the Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System conducted by state health departments and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The Health of the Nova Scotia Mi'Kmaq Population: A Summary Report

Alternate Title
The Health of the On Reserve Mikmaq Population in Nova Scotia: Data from 2002-03
[Regional Longitudinal Health Survey Report: Nova Scotia, 2002-2003: Summary Report]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Charlotte Loppie
Fred Wien
Data from First Nations Regional Longitudinal Health Survey (FNRLHS).
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The Health-related Quality of Life of Indigenous Populations: A Global Systematic Review

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Blake Angell
Janai Muhunthan
Anne-Marie Eades
Joan Cunningham
Gail Garvey ... [et al.]
Quality of Life Research, vol. 25, no. 9, September 10, 2016, pp. 2161-2178
Review of studies using health-related quality of life (HRQoL) instruments which look at physical and mental health, social functioning, and emotional well-being.
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Healthier Lifestyles Should be Priority

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, September 20, 2004, p. B1
Argues that the September 2004 announcement increasing funding to Aboriginal health care must be accompanied by healthy diets and exercise.
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Healthy Aging through Fall Prevention among Older Aboriginal People: From Many Voices to a Shared Vision

Alternate Title
Symposium on Healthy Aging Through Fall Prevention Among Older Aboriginal People
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Jeff] Reading
[Vicky] Scott
D. Perron
R. Edgar
L. Baba ... [et al.]
Summary of symposium including role of knowledge translation, themes and discussions, information generated and suggestions for next steps.
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Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Vital For School Success

Alternate Title
Sandee Sez
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sandra Ahenakew
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 8, August 2009, p. 8
Discusses ensuring your children's immunizations are up to date, exercising with your children and watch for warning signs of the Swine Flu or H1N1. Article found by scrolling to page 8.
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The Healthy Children, Strong Families Intervention: Design and Community Participation

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alexandra K. Adams
Tara L. LaRowe
Kate A. Cronin
Ronald J. Prince
Deborah P. Wubben ... [et al.]
The Journal of Primary Prevention, vol. 33, no. 4, August 2012, pp. 175-185
Overview of a family based cultural home-mentoring intervention which addresses several lifestyle factors affecting the child and caregiver in American Indian tribes in Wisconsin.
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Healthy Eating May be Easier Than You Think

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jessica Iron
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 2, February 2010, p. 11
Looks at easy ways to improve diet such as adding fruit and vegetable purees to main dishes and soups. Article found by scrolling to page 11.
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Healthy Native Community Fellowship: An Indigenous Leadership Program to Enhance Community Wellness

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rebecca Rae
Marita Jones
Alexis J. Handal
Marge Bluehorse-Anderson
Shelley Frazier
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 7, no. 4, Social Determinants of Indigenous Well-Being: Building a More Complete Understanding, October 2016, pp. 1-32
Looks at The Healthy Native Communities Fellowship (HNCF) program which is a mentorship and leadership program that is strengths based.
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Healthy Weight Program Evaluation, Queensland 1996-1999

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sophia Dunn
Elsie Dewis
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 25, no. 4, July/August 2001, pp. 26-28
Describes program which had 260 Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait participants. Over 60% of female patients and 80% of male patients lost weight.
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Impact of a Diabetes Prevention Program On Body Size, Physical Activity, and Diet Among Kanien'keha':ka (Mohawk) Children 6 to 11 Years Old: 8-Year Results From the Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Project

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gilles Paradis
Lucie Lévesque
Ann C. Macaulay
Margaret Cargo
Alex McComber
et al.
Pediatrics, vol. 115, no. 2, February 2005, pp. 333-339
Results showed positive effects on skinfold thickness, but not on body mass index (BMI), physical activity or diet over the study period.
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The Impact of Action Schools! BC on the Health of Aboriginal Children and Youth Living in Rural and Remote Communities in British Columbia

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dona Tomlin
P.J. Naylor
Heather McKay
Alexandra Zorzi
Marc Mitchell
Constadina Panagiotopoulos
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 17999
Results from the study of the seven month program indicated the one significant change was an improvement in aerobic fitness.
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An Indigenous Approach to Diabetes Research: Don't Just Tell Us We're Fat

Alternate Title
Editorial commentary
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lynn F. Lavallée
Canadian Journal of Diabetes, vol. 35, no. 4, September 2011, pp. 324-325
Comments on the need to research further into the high rate of Indigenous people in Canada developing diabetes including looking at social components. Article located by scrolling to page 324.
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