Well-being

Discusses the process of learning from permanence of objects, permanence of feelings and cognitive development. Follows a boy named Peter from infancy to preschool.

Examines culturally based mentoring for youth from western and Aboriginal perspectives of professionals, Elders, youth and community members.

Discusses the revival of traditional midwifery among Aboriginal communities across Canada.

Asserts that the British legal system cannot be successfully transfer to Indigenous people, due to philosophical differences. Excerpt from chapter four of Tough on Kids: Rethinking Approaches to Youth Justice.

Developed to assist British Columbia's First Nations in the delivery and evaluation of child and family services. Revised edition.

2nd edition

Summary report from roundtable held in Ottawa March 3rd and 4th, 2011.

Describes development of holistic framework using four themes: strong culture, strong child, strong environment, strengths and challenges.

Results of focus groups indicated that several inter-connected themes are necessary for appropriated social-emotional skill development.

Examines changes in control in child and family services in Northern Manitoba.

Focusing on the youth centre, overview of plan for promoting a healthy, active lifestyle and improving self-esteem and self confidence.

Guidelines designed create resources to support community driven initiatives and services that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal children with special needs.

Provides resources to support community driven initiatives and services for children with special needs.

Assessment of the requirements for shelters and the current capacity in Saskatoon to deal with these women. Report forms part of the Bridges and Foundations Project on Urban Aboriginal Housing.

Nursing Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of British Columbia, 2012.

Only issue published.

Discusses a learning circle held to share knowledge and information, evaluate lessons learned, and gather community-level insight on violence issues and determine a direction for the future.

Using a two eyed seeing approach looks at how Aboriginal women shape sports around them and presents findings from interviews held at an Aboriginal women in Canadian sport national roundtable held in 2008.

Reports results of survey of 189 mentees ( aged 11-17) and 199 mentors who had participated in the program. Four themes emerged: perceptions and use of technology; awareness of online safety and netiquette; cyberbullying prevalence; and prevention and coping skills.

Analyzes the relationship between child welfare and the rates of youth gang participation.

Examines the changing realities facing today’s youth and their implications for public policy.

Main goal of the project was to build research capability within urban Indigenous community based on 13 community members aged 16-29 years of age.

Discusses the­ psycho-social, economic, educational and environmental factors and the impact they have on the socialization experiences of Aboriginal youth. The article also examines the factors that contribute to risk and resiliency.

Looks at how three agencies and one First Nation came together to plan a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual camping experience for the youth of these agencies/organizations.

Radio clip on how the trauma from residential schools was passed from one generation to the next. Includes synopsis and "Did You Know?" section. Duration: 4:45.

Findings indicate that traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a frequently underreported cause of infant mortality.

Sample of 335 students across six schools was evaluated using Fisher's R to Z transformations.

Study looks at safety and side effects of using iron supplement sprinkles to help address iron deficiency anaemia in Canadian aboriginal children. Article located by scrolling to page 114.

College graduates responses to questionnaire indicated family motivation and encouragement were the most important factors contributing to academic success.

Indigenous Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Tromsø, 2012.

Analyzes and assigns grades to the Bill in five areas: national standards, accountability, funding, jurisdiction, and data collecting and reporting. Related material: Factsheet: Overview and Recommendations

Examines why gang activity exists and how to combat their growth and existence.

Reports on health and social plan delivery in the remote Aboriginal community in south eastern Queensland, Australia.

Looks at upper respiratory tract infection and treatment options in children.

Looks this common disease infecting aboriginal children living on reservations and remote locations where adequate sanitation is lacking.

Discusses the fact that a traditional diet is 20 mg per day well below the national standard but dietary calcium absorption was more efficient.

Study conducted over five years consulted with over 150 Mi'kmaq through interviews, focus groups, and community forums in order to develop strategies to address violence.

Public Health Thesis (MPH)--Simon Fraser University, 2010.

Chronicles the history and impact on the estimated 150,000 First Nation, Inuit and Métis children that attended schools in Canada.

Looks at income, employment levels, education, housing and food security and their impacts on Aboriginal communities and children's health.

Based on survey data gathered from 388 children living in 16 communities. Concludes risks factors are weight, obesity, and tooth decay and recommends emphasis on traditional diet and quality food.

Argues that Aboriginal youth have acculturation pressures, that do not exist for other adolescent populations, and discusses how community workers can effectively intervene and support youth during this vulnerable developmental period.

Discusses a research project where strategies from literacy education were used to improve sexual health behaviours.

A mentoring program, which had success in African American and Latino communities, could have some value in the Greenlandic setting.

Nursing Thesis (M.N.)--University of Manitoba, 2005.

Focus on the issues of Aboriginal cross-cultural adoption.

"Argues that the resurgence of Indigenous peoples' citizenship orders can be informed in part by tenets of Indigenous customary adoption."

Bibliography reflects scholarly and research interests of Canadian authors as well as usefulness for professionals working with Native children.