Canada

Aboriginal Governments in Canada: An Emerging Field of Study

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Frank Cassidy
Canadian Journal of Political Science, vol. 23, no. 1, March 1990, pp. [73] -99
Description
Reviews research on aboriginal governments from 1975-1990 and discusses three core areas of research: aboriginal communities and their governments, components of governance and the wider policy environment.
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Aboriginal Healing Foundation

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Aboriginal Healing Foundation
Description
Includes links to research and evaluation publication series, descriptions of funded projects, and residential school resources for those affected by physical and/or sexual abuse suffered in Residential Schools.
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The Aboriginal Healing Lodge: A First Step

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lee Anne Schienbein
Saskatchewan Law Review, vol. 56, no. 2, 1992, pp. 427-440
Description
Looks at the failure of the Federal Prison for Women to accommodate Indigenous inmates and suggests the healing lodges as an alternative.
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Aboriginal Healing Program Evaluation: Success Through Negotiation

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Allen Benson
Randy Sloan
Patti LaBoucane
FORUM on Corrections Research, vol. 12, no. 1, Aboriginal People in Corrections, January 2000, pp. 51-52
Description
Formative evaluation monitors program activities, tests for progress in achievement and identifies areas for improvement throughout the process of program delivery.
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Aboriginal Healing: Regaining Balance and Culture

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Linda M. Hunter
Jo Logan
Jean-Guy Goulet
Sylvia Barton
Journal of Transcultural Nursing, vol. 17, no. 1, January 2006, pp. 13-22
Description
Study examines how tradition can address health issues and explores the link between traditional methods and holism in nursing.
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Aboriginal Health

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Harriet L. MacMillan
Angus B. MacMillan
David R. Offord
Jennifer L. Dingle
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 155, no. 11, December 1, 1996, pp. 1569-1578
Description
Report findings indicate that aboriginal populations have an increased risk of death from alcoholism, homicide, suicide and pneumonia.
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Aboriginal Health: A Constitutional Rights Analysis

Alternate Title
Discussion Paper Series in Aboriginal Health. Legal Issues ; no. 1
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Yvonne Boyer
Description
Looks at constitutional status to support the treaty right to medical services, fiduciary duty to provide medicines and health care, and Aboriginal right to health.
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Aboriginal Health Abstracts Resource

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Network Environments for Aboriginal Research in BC
Description
Provides links to many full text articles in the field of health research.
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Aboriginal Health Collection

Alternate Title
University of Manitoba: Aboriginal Health Collection and Information Services
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Libraries
University of Manitoba
Description
Library guide contains information, newsletters, statistics, reports, resources, links, journals, and databases on Aboriginal health.
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Aboriginal Health Human Resources: A Matter of Health

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Emily Lecompte
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 8, no. 2, Connecting Place, People, and Health, March 2012, pp. 16-22
Description
Statistics reveal that the number of Aboriginal people trained to work in health careers over a ten year period exceeds the recommendation of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples.
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Aboriginal Health Human Resources "A Pillar For The Future"

Alternate Title
Aboriginal Health Human Resources "A Pillar For The Future": A Discussion Paper for the International Network for Indigenous Health Knowledge and Development Forum
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bernice Downey
National Aboriginal Health Organization
Description
Discusses the need for health human resources planning for the general Canadian population and Aboriginal peoples.
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Aboriginal Health Human Resources Initiatives: Towards the Development of a Strategic Framework

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Wendy McBride
David Gregory
Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, vol. 37, no. 4, 2005, pp. 89-94
Description
Comments on initiatives to increase the number of Aboriginal health-care workers, to improve retention of health-care workers and to adapt the health profession curricula to reflect Aboriginal cultural and traditional needs and knowledge.
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Aboriginal Health in the Aftermath of Genocide: Healing and Reconciliation after the Indian Residential Schools Experience in Canada

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
David B. MacDonald
Description
Looks at a claim concerning the violation of the United Nations Genocide Convention in the Indian Residential Schools system, some of the effects of genocide on survivors and their families, and concludes by suggesting ways to move forward. Article located by scrolling down page.
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Aboriginal Health Research Networks Secretariat

Alternate Title
AHRNet Secretariat
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Aboriginal Health Research Networks Secretariat
Description
Website contains general health information, news, documents, and links related to research in the area of Aboriginal health.
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Aboriginal Health Research Strengthened

Alternate Title
Aboriginal Health Research Strengthened [Aboriginal Capacity and Development Research Environments]
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cheryl Petten
Windspeaker, vol. 20, no. 1, May 2002, p. 22
Description

Looks at how Aboriginal health researchers will have an easier time accessing funding and training, thanks to the creation of four new centers that will support increased Aboriginal involvement, community partnerships and give communities and organizations a say in decisions regarding what areas need more research.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.22.

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Aboriginal Health Systems in Canada: Nine Case Studies

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Laurel Lemchuk-Favel
RIchard Jock
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 1, no. 1, Governance of Aboriginal Health, January 2004, pp. 28-51
Description
Investigates the diversity needed to accommodate differences in cultural expectations, geography and health service needs.
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Aboriginal Health Timelines in Canada

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
College of Nursing
University of Saskatchewan
Description
Chronology of Canadian Aboriginal health that is searchable by year or by topic. Site includes links to references and has a search engine.
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Aboriginal-Held Forest Tenures In Canada: 2002-2003

Documents & Presentations
Description
Looks at the results of research undertaken to assess forest tenure as one indicator of Aboriginal participation in the management and economic aspects of forestry. The document also assess the progress made in achieving increased Aboriginal participation in the forest sector.
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[Aboriginal History: A Reader]

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Bruce Strang
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 35, no. 1, 2015, pp. 164-166
Description
Book review of: Aboriginal History edited by Kristin Burnett and Geoff Read.
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Aboriginal History: A Reader

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Bruce Strang
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 35, no. 1, 2015, pp. 164-166
Description
Book review of: Aboriginal History edited by Kristin Burnett and Geoff Read.
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Aboriginal Horizontal Framework

Alternate Title
Aboriginal Horizontal Framework: Programs and Spending Overview
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Treasury Board Secretariat
Government of Canada]
Description
Overview of Aboriginal-direct programming and spending offered by the Government of Canada. The 360 programs and services are arranged under seven thematic headings: Health, Lifelong Learning, Housing, Safe and Sustainable Communities, Economic Opportunities, Lands and Resources and Governance and Relationships.
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