Improving Health Research among Indigenous Peoples in Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sarah Hyett
Stacey Marjerrison
Chelsea Gabel
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 190, no. 20, May 22, 2018, pp. E616-E321
Description
Article reviews the history of Indigenous health research conducted in Canadian Residential Schools; advocates decolonizing health research and implementing a collaborative approach which prioritizes the goals, knowledge and strengths of Indigenous partners. Cites a 2016 Inuit community-based HIV prevention and sexual health promotion program as an example of a successful partnership.
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Improving the Economic Success of Urban Additions to Reserves: Achieving Benefits for First Nations and Local Governments: Stage II Economic and Fiscal Benefits Generated in Urban ATRs

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Aboriginal Economic Development Board
Description
Builds on five factors from stage I report: infrastructure and services, governance, land management regime, own source revenues, and community support. Examines eight Additions to Reserves.. Stage I Report: Identifying Success Factors in Urban First Nations.
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In Consideration of the Needs of Our Most Loving of Caregivers: Grandparenting Experiences in Manitoba First Nation Communities

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rachel Eni
Carol D.H. Harvey
Wanda Phillips-Beck
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 4, no. 2, 2009, pp. 85-98
Description
Discusses a community-initiated, community-lead and community-perspective research study about traditional knowledge and experiences from Manitoba Aboriginal grandmothers.
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In the Matter of Bill C-6, An Act to establish the Canadian Centre for the Independent Resolution of First Nations Specific Claims to provide for the filing, negotiation and resolution of specific claims and to make related amendments to other Acts: "The Specific Claims Resolution Act"

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak
Description
Commentary on Bill's shortcomings regarding the lack of a joint dispute and claims resolution process.
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Incidence and Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes in the First Nation Community of Kahnawá:ke, Quebec, Canada, 1986-2003

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ojistoh Kahnawahere Horn
Heather Jacobs-Whyte
Amy Ing
Amanda Bruegl
Gilles Paradis
et al.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 98, no. 6, November/December 2007, pp. 438-443
Description
Presents a study of diabetes in Kahnawá:ke and compares the incidence and prevalence of type 2 diabetes between Aboriginal and general Canadian populations.
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The Incidence of Helicobacter Pylori Acquisition in Children of a Canadian First Nation Community and the Potential for Parent-to-Child Transmission

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Samir K. Sinha
Bruce Martin
Benjamin D. Gold
Qunsheng Song
Michael Sargent
Charles N. Bernstein
Helicobacter, vol. 9, no. 1, February 2004, pp. 59-68
Description
Findings indicated that transmission is possible by this method but further study is recommended.
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Incident Diabetes, Hypertension and Dyslipidemia in a Manitoba First Nation

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Natalie D. Riediger
Virginia Lukianchuk
Sharon G. Bruce
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 74, 2015, p. article no. 27712
Description
Comments on the high incidence levels in young people and need for additional public health and primary care efforts to address this issue.
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The Increasing Burden of Diabetes in Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Muhammad Mamdani
Janet E. Hux
Canadian Journal of Diabetes, vol. 28, no. 2, June 2004, pp. 112-113
Description
Discusses Aboriginal populations who are at greater risk in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
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The Indian Act: A Northern Manitoba Perspective

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert Robson
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 11, no. 2, 1991, pp. 295-331
Description
Argues that the 1985 Bill C-31 amendments have failed to meet the intended objectives and do not adequately deal with the needs of the First Nations.
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Indian Agriculture in the Fur Trade Northwest

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
D. Wayne Moodie
Barry Kaye
Prairie Forum, vol. 11, no. 2, Fall, 1986, pp. 171-183
Description
Looks at the First Nations commitment to continue the tradition to hunt, fish and garden despite the introduction to modern farming by the government, European traders and missionaries.
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Indian Claims Commission Proceedings (1999) 11 ICCP

E-Books
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Report includes inquiries and responses regarding: Gamblers First Nation Treaty Land Entitlement Inquiry; Nekaneet First Nation Agricultural and Other Benefit Under Treaty 4 Inquiry; Moose Deer Point First Nation, Pottawatomi Rights Inquiry. Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde, P. E. James Prentice, Roger J. Augustine, Carole T. Corcoran, Elijah Harper, and Sheila G. Purdy. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
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Indian Migrations in Manitoba and the West

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Walter M. Hlady
Transactions of the Historical and Scientific Society of Manitoba, no. 17, Series 3, 1960-1961, p. [?]
Description
Survey of the movements of First Nations people who resided in Manitoba and the West, specifically the Cree, Assiniboine, Ojibwa, Chipewyan, Dakota, Blackfoot, Sarcees, Hidatsa and Gros Ventres.
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The Indian Pass System in the Canadian West, 1882-1935

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
F. Laurie Barron
Prairie Forum, vol. 13, no. 1, Spring, 1988, pp. 25-42
Description
Examines the aftermath of the North-West Rebellion and the consequences of a pass system established by Indian Affairs intended to control Native Peoples movements.
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Indian Record (Vol. 33, #11-12, Nov.-Dec. 1970)

Documents & Presentations
Description
"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.
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Indian Record (Vol. 33, No. 1-2, Jan.-Feb., 1970)

Documents & Presentations
Description
"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.
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Indian Record (Vol. 33, No. 3-4, March-April, 1970)

Documents & Presentations
Description
"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.
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Indian Record (Vol. 33, No. 9-10, Sept.-Oct., 1970)

Documents & Presentations
Description
"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.
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