Treaty Right to Health

Book review of: Aboriginal Health and Healing in Canada: Historical, Cultural, and Epidemiological Perspectives, 2nd ed. by James B. Waldram, D. Ann Herring, and T. Kue Young.

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1999.

Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of California, Davis, 1997.

Interview describes the struggles,over medicare for First Nations peoples, between Andrew Swimmer and the Federal Government.

Reports survey data from three large cultural areas: the Yukon First Nations, Dene/Métis, and Inuit communities and compares current proportion of traditional food in diets to the precontact period and the amount of traditional food consumed by older vs. younger generation.

Director of the Saskatchewan Medical Services Branch of the Department of Health and Welfare claims radon level in Red Earth Reserve water is not a hazard.

Commission provides analysis of medicare issues, recommendations to improve quality, and sustainability of the system. Often referred to as the The Romanow Report.

Reports on the progress of Health Canada's Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI).

Presents jurisprudence and discussion of the Cheyenne-Arapaho peoples Treaty right to medical care from the United States federal government.

Looks at the criteria for universal health care and discusses eligibility.

Overview of concepts of well-being and quality of life in relation to treaty negotiations, oral histories of treaty and the context in which negotiations took place, with particular reference to the "Medicine Chest" clause and provision of aid in times of "famine and distress".

To see all annual reports between 1945-1992, search 'IHS Annual Report'. This reproduction is a copy of an official work that is published by the Government of Canada and has not been produced in affiliation with, or with the endorsement of the Government of Canada. See full reproduction credits

Community Health Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 1994.

Comments on the issue concerning the disparities in the health care system in Canada.

Geography and Program in Planning Thesis (M.A.)--University of Toronto, 2011.

Discusses an integrated funding approach for First Nations and Inuit health services.

Results of an independent assessment which analyzed expenditure and utilization trends for the time period 2000/01 to 2003/04. Studied impact of cost drivers and examined policy, service delivery and other administrative issues by conducting informant interviews.

Examines and reviews history of First Nations health. Written as background for 2005 Winning the Prairie Gamble exhibit at the Western Development Museum.

Uses historical analysis to argue that federal government has a clear obligation to provide health care to Aboriginals but has failed to provide adequate services.

Discusses how the policies, laws and legislation of the federal government have led to the current health disparities.

Contends that the possible H1N1 pandemic will hit First Nations people hard due to poor housing, cramped living conditions, and lack of running water.

Discussion on the historic, cultural, social, economic and political forces affecting health and creating disparities that First Nations peoples experience.

Provides overview of the historical and contemporary contexts of racism which have resulted in health disparities between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians and examines possible responses and interventions.

Provides overview of the historical and contemporary contexts of racism which have resulted in health disparities between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians and examines possible responses and interventions.

Treaty Rights and traditional values in health care.

Reviews coverage of medical services that came into effect January 1, 1972.

Discusses unique health care challenges facing status and non-status seniors and recommends considerations in 4 areas; socioeconomic conditions, under use of health services, jurisdiction and elder abuse.

Survey of health care providers, on Vancouver Island, who work with Aboriginal diabetic patients.

Discusses significant differences in access to health care services based on treaty and historical entitlements and the importance of taking these differences into account for health research.

Discusses the health care system of the Puyallup's including recommendations for the future.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1989.

A short history of Treaties.

Education issues and the Churchill River Study, National Health and a Welfare policy paper were discussed at a special conference of the Prince Albert District Chiefs

Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2019.

Looks at the "spirit and intent" of Treaty and that rules of interpretation should be in the context of current reality, e.g., 1993 Treaty Land Entitlement Agreement.

Community Health Science Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 2003.

Introduction to George Lafond and his mandate, as Treaty Commissioner of Saskatchewan. Article located by scrolling to page B-11.

Comments on the failing health care system and the disparities First Nation people are experiencing.

Responding to the February 1st StarPhoenix article by Doug Cuthand this author argues that the "medicine chest" clause in Treaty 6 did not mean provision of free medical services.

Two-thirds of the First Nations in Treaty Six refuse to sign annual financial agreement with Health Canada.

Author travelled with the party, taking x-rays in an effort to detect and control tuberculosis.

Commentary on the federal residential school policy and its responsibility for Aboriginal health in general.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Montana, 1997. Evaluation of the Flathead Mental Health Program.

Comments on Public Health Service (PHS) in Alaska.

Describes the link between federal First Nations health care, in the period 1890 to 1930, and the social reform goals and values of that same time period.

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) in respect to the Crown deducting payments for medical aid from 1909-1934 from the Band's interest trust account. ICC recommended that the claim be accepted for negotiation and that the subject of medical aid is worthy of a comprehensive study to clarify the intentions of the various treaties. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]