Children & Youth

Study investigated the prevalence of, and risk factors (gender, age, vitamin D intake, and socioeconomic status) for low vitamin D in 16 Arctic communities.

Looks at vitamin D deficiency in Canadian children and adults, especially among Aboriginal people living in Arctic regions.

Modified speech by Chief Wayne Christian talking about the history of his community, and how state policies, legislation and laws have affected a way of life for his people. The article also illustrates, through narrative, the importance of re-­learning cultural practices.

Presents some of the author's personal life experiences.

City Planning Thesis (M.C.P.)--University of Manitoba, 2005.

Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Waikato, 2016.

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of New Mexico, 2001.

Highlights the presentations of Indigenous youth sharing their stories and knowledge on life challenges.

Research indicates that the reasons for students to leave school include academic challenges, family responsibilities, drugs and alcohol and crime.

Looks at the plan of care structure, what is important to the child, and the importance of a good relationship with the worker.

Presentation by the United Church General Council Officer for Residential Schools in British Columbia on taking responsibility for the forced assimilation of First Nations through residential schools.

Argues that the proposed program is an off-loading, cost saving exercise for the Department of Indian Affairs and will hurt already underfunded reserve schools.

Presents the third installment in a webinar series on social paediatrics which focuses on vulnerable populations, including inner city and aboriginal children and youth Duration: 1:26:36.

Autobiographical essay focuses on the oral history of a local river, the Waitohu Stream in New Zealand.

Commentary from the interviewee about life on the Waitohu Stream, in New Zealand, from a childhood perspective and, later, his adult observations of the same stream.

Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2012.

Comments on the need for Native American heroes and role models for youth to look up to and follow in their footsteps.

Accompanies the Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis. Together the two documents provide the context for understanding the case for support of the Walking the Path Together strategy and plan.

Information on funding and new initiatives in six areas: supporting children, youth and families, community safety and healing, policing and justice, leadership, collaboration, alignment and accountability, and improved data and research.

Comments on the educational programs available at the park which include Tipi Raising, Bison Jump and guided trail walks that tie into school curriculums. Article found by scrolling to page 2.

Discusses the travelling production unit which has visited 19 Aboriginal communities with the goal of inspiring creativity in youth through involvement in filmmaking and multimedia production skills.

Teaches the importance of listening to Elders and taking responsibility for your actions in episode 5 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: A Time to Learn: Study Guide. Duration: 24:00

Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: A Time to Learn. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains an episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.

Community hosts a talent contest and a cousin comes for a visit in episode 10 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: All Access: Study Guide. Duration: 23:59.

Youth learn a valuable lesson after not giving credit where credit is due in this episode of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: As Long as the River Flows: Study Guide. Duration: 23:59.

Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: As Long as the River Flows. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.

An ill youth develops an overactive imagination from watching too many soap operas on television and the carnival comes to Wapos Bay in episode 8 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: As the Bannock Browns: Study Guide. Duration: 23:59.

Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: As the Bannock Browns.Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background informations, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.

Two boys battle it out in a break dance challenge and kids in town start developing inappropriate behaviours in episode 25 of a stop-motion animation series. Duration: 24:00.

Adults are taught a valuable lesson by their boys in episode 30 of a stop-motion animation series. Duration: 21:59.

Young boy faces a dilemma: he would rather dance than wrestle, but doesn't want to disappoint his father in episode 18 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: Dance, Dance: Study Guide. Duration: 23:59.

Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: Dance Dance. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.

Two boys ask the same girl to their class dance and must find a way to resolve their romantic conflict in episode 21 of a stop-motion animation series. Duration: 24:00.

A talking dog in a dream urges a boy to try to win a golf championship in episode 15 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: Going for the Gold: Study Guide. Duration: 24:02.

Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: Going for the Gold. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.

A boy videotapes what he believes is Bigfoot and a young girl learns about helping out the elders in her community in episode 9 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: Guardians: Study Guide. Duration: 23:59.

Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: Guardians. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode descriptions, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.

Three boys believe they have seen a UFO and take it upon themselves to investigate in episode 26 of a stop-motion animation series. Duration: 24:00.

Two youths discover the importance of honesty, patience and courage in episode 2 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: Journey Through Fear: Study Guide. Duration: 24:00.

Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: Journey Through Fear. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.

Three youth make a video to celebrate Treaty Days in episode 17 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: Lights, Camera, Action! Study Guide. Duration: 23:59.

Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: Lights, Camera, Action!. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.

Community members take part in a scheme to help keep a family from moving to the big city in this feature length stop-motion animation film. Duration: 72:11.

Two community members make it their mission to help slim down the town people in episode 31 of a stop-motion animation series. Duration: 21:59.