Theses
Author/Creator
Joanne R. Pereira
Description
Environmental Studies Thesis (M.E.S.)--Dalhousie University, 2000.
Prevalence and Determinants of Diabetes Mellitus among the Métis of Western Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sharon Bruce
American Journal of Human Biology, vol. 12, no. 4, July/August 2000, p. 542–551
Description
Looks at the study to determine the prevalence of diabetes among the Métis, to identify diabetes risk factors, and to test hypotheses related to diabetes etiology.
Prevalence of Anemia Among James Bay Cree Infants of Northern Quebec
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Noreen D. Willows
Johanne Morel
Katherine Gray-Donald
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 162, no. 3, February 8, 2000, pp. 323-326
Description
Discusses a screening program for anemia for 9 month old infants which was done between January 1995 and October 1998.
The Prevalence of Diabetes in the Cree of Western James Bay
Articles » General
Author/Creator
David A. L. Maberley
Will King
Alan F. Cruess
Chronic Diseases in Canada, vol. 21, no. 3, 2000, pp. 128-133
Description
Incidence and general demographic data on individuals with diabetes in Moose Factory, Ontario.
Scroll to p. 128.
Prevention Education Harm Reduction Report
Alternate Title
Circle of Eagles Lodge Society & Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network Harm Reduction Project: Dialogue and Gathering Report
[Circle of Eagles Lodge Society and Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network Harm Reduction Dialogue Report]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Sophia Vitalis
Sarah Wood
Kim van der Woerd
Amanda Card
Billie Joe Rogers]
Description
Divided into two parts: first section describes the Circle of Eagles Lodge Society's Circle of Care Harm Reduction for Indigenous Brothers and Sisters on Parole project aimed at addressing the opioid crisis among federal parolees; the second section describes the community dialogue and gathering report.
Principles, Approaches, and Methods for Evaluation in Indigenous Contexts: A Grey Literature Scoping Review
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kriti Chandna
Michelle M . Vine
Susan J . Snelling
Rachel Harris
Janet Smylie
Heather Manson
Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, vol. 34, no. 1, Spring, 2019, pp. [21]-47
Description
Review conducted to identify principles, approaches, methods, tools and frameworks reported from 2000-2015 in Canada, United States, New Zealand and Australia.
Proinsulin and Changes in Glucose Tolerance in a Native Canadian Community Experiencing an Epidemic of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Theses
Author/Creator
Anthony James Gordon Hanley
Description
Community Health Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2000.
Promising Practices in Suicide Prevention across Inuit Nunangat
Alternate Title
NISPS Research and Data Collection Project
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Firelight Research
Description
Study includes results of literature review, working group and key informant interviews, and an environmental scan of actions and interventions. Focus is on Inuit youth and report is organized around six topic areas: links between childhood adversity and suicide, and promising practices with respect to addressing child sexual abuse, social emotional development, safe shelters, current supports within the justice system, and parenting and family support programs.
Promising Practices in Suicide Prevention across Inuit Nunangat: NIPSPS Research and Data Collection Project
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Description
Reports results of environmental scan which involved a literature review of both grey and academic publications, a series of key informant interviews with 20 individuals working in the field. Six topic areas are covered: links between childhood adversity and suicide and promising practices for addressing child sexual abuse, social emotional development, safe shelters focusing on children and youth, current supports in the justice system, and parenting and family support programs.
Promising Practices in Timiskaming First Nation
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network Production
Ken Clement
Merv Thomas
Jason Lawrence
Description
Focuses on the community's efforts to deal with Hepatitis C through education, outreach, and healing.
Duration: 27:33.
Provincial Gang Strategy: Forum & Community Consultation Reports
Alternate Title
Building Healthier Communities: Final Report on Community Recommendations for the Development of the Saskatchewan Prevention / Intervention Street Gang Strategy
Saskatchewan Communities Speak: Provincial Gang Strategy Phase 2 Community Consultation Forums
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Robert Henry
Dave Shanks]
Description
Reports on Phase I and II of the project. Five overarching themes emerged: infrastructure and leadership; addressing trauma, colonization, and settler colonialism; knowledge translation and mobilization; addressing systemic oppression and structural issues of poverty and homelessness; and institutional supports. Consultations took place in communities throughout Saskatchewan.
Psychological Distress Among the Cree of James Bay
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laurence J. Kirmayer
Lucy J. Boothroyd
Adrian Tanner
Naomi Adelson
Elizabeth Robinson
Transcultural Psychiatry, vol. 37, no. 1, March 2000, pp. 35-56
Description
Identified potential risk factors associated with psychological distress from a random general population health survey in 1991. The article states that gender and generational differences should be considered when planning strategies.
Public Health Should Promote Co-operative Housing and Cohousing
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Amy Lubik
Tom Kosatsky
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 110, no. 2, April 2019, pp. 121-126
Description
Advocates models of housing based on First Nations’ Longhouses in order to promote social cohesion and combat social isolation. Argues that this strategies would be especially helpful to seniors.
Public Inquiry Commission on Relations between Indigenous Peoples and Certain Public Services in Québec: Listening, Reconciliation and Progress: Final Report
Alternate Title
Commission d'enquête sur les relations entre les Autochtones et certains services publics
Viens Commission
E-Books
Author/Creator
Jacques Viens
Description
Public Inquiry Commission on Relations between Indigenous Peoples and Certain Public Services in Québec: Listening, Reconciliation and Progress: Summary Report
Alternate Title
Commission d'enquête sur les relations entre les Autochtones et certains services publics
Viens Commission
E-Books
Author/Creator
Jacques Viens
Description
"Put on the Kettle": Study on Identifying Theoretical Premises of Muskego and Asini Cree Counselling Methods
Theses
Author/Creator
Shirley Ida Brass
Description
Educational Psychology and Special Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2000.
Quebec First Nations' Health and Social Services Governance Process: Effective Governance for the Wellness of First Nations
E-Books
Author/Creator
Georges A. Legault
The Rationale for Developing a Programme of Services by and for Indigenous Men in a First Nations Community
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Julie George
Melody Morton Ninomiya
Kathryn Graham
Sharon Bernards Samantha Wells
AlterNative, vol. 15, no. 2, June 2019, pp. 158-167
Description
Article summarizes the results of the mixed-methods research conducted in Kettle & Stoney Plain First Nation that focused on the mental health needs of Indigenous Men. Research examines the factors that contribute to mental health issues, the experience of men seeking supports and services, and identifies ways to address mental health in this community.
Re-Imagining Aboriginality: An Indigenous Peoples’ Response to Social Suffering
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Naomi Adelson
Transcultural Psychiatry, vol. 37, no. 1, March 2000, pp. 11-34
Description
Explores "the pain of being Aboriginal", specifically Cree and from Whapmagoostui, Quebec.
Reclaiming Power and Place: Executive Summary of the Final Report
E-Books
Author/Creator
National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: Volume 1b
E-Books
Author/Creator
National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Recommendations re Inquest Report for Brian Lloyd Sinclair
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Marc Cormier]
Description
Sinclair was a 45-year-old Aboriginal man who died after sitting for 34 hours waiting for medical attention at Winnipeg's Health Sciences Centre's emergency department.
Reconciling Epistemological Orientations: Toward a Wholistic Nishaabe (Ojibwe/Odawa/Potowatomi) Education
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alan Ijiig Corbiere
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 24, no. 2, 2000, pp. 113-119
Description
Article asserts a holistic approach that addresses intellectual, spiritual, emotional and physical needs of the child.
Red Women Rising: Indigenous Women Survivors in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Carol Muree Martin
Harsha Walia
Description
A comprehensive report on the participatory research project funded by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG, MMIW) facilitated through the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC). Project engaged 113 Indigenous and 15 non-Indigenous women drawing on their experience and expertise as survivors of gendered colonial violence.
Regina Health District Aboriginal Health Initiative Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Regina Health District
Description
Information gathered from databases and extensive community consultation was to be used in strategic planning for health delivery systems in the district.
Regional Consultation Process on the Reform of the Income Assistance: Final Report: Quebec Region
Alternate Title
Placing Client Wellness at the Heart of Services
E-Books
Author/Creator
First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC)
Report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
Alternate Title
Background Paper (Parliamentary Research Branch) ; PRB 99-24E
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mary C. Hurley
Jill Wherrett
Description
Overview prepared by Research Services, Library of Parliament of the seven-volume Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Report (RCAP).
"Revised 2 August 2000."
Report on Trends in First Nations Communities, 1981 to 2016
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indigenous Services Canada
Description
Looks changes in the Community Well-Being (CWB) index, which is comprised of four components (education, labour force activity, income and housing).
The Residential School Project
Alternate Title
Pressure Point
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Brad Newcombe
Bob Joseph
Shane Pointe
Sharon Thera
Description
Discussion on the history of residential schools and the impact of the abuse on the children, their families, and the community.
Duration: 27:38.
Responding to Intimate Partner Violence: Challenges Faced Among Service Providers in Northern Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Melissa A. Wuerch
Kimberley G. Zorn
Darlene Juschka
Mary R. Hampton
Journal of Interpersonal Violence, vol. 34, no. 4, February 2019, pp. 691-711
Description
Discusses results from interview with focus group of services providers in northern Saskatchewan. Identifies lack of safe shelters, transportation, and available services as barriers affecting women survivors.
Results of a Culturally Relevant, Physical Activity-Based Wellness Program for Urban Indigenous Women in Alberta, Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sonja Wicklum
Megan Sampson
Rita Henderson
Shelley Wiart
Grace Perez ... [et al.]
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 14, no. 2, Growing Roots of Indigenous Wellbeing, October 31, 2019, pp. 169-204
Description
Study evaluates the impact of an eight week wellness program designed to support Indigenous women’s efforts to increase physical activity levels, improve nutrition, and develop support systems for improved health. Results show that program was well-received and has potential for wider implementation.
A Review of the Research on the Health of Low-Income Canadian Women
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Linda Reutter
Anne Neufeld
Margaret J. Harrison
Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, vol. 32, no. 1, 2000, pp. 75-97
Description
Looks at the higher risk of poverty for women than men and the even higher risk for First Nations women and visible minority women.
The RIPPLES of Meaningful Involvement: A Framework for Meaningfully Involving Indigenous Peoples in Health Policy Decision-Making
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alycia J. Fridkin
Annette J. Browne
Madeleine Kétéskwēw Dion Stout
The International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 10, no. 3, September 2019
Description
Study interviews 20 Indigenous and non-Indigenous medical leaders in health and health policy to determine what constitutes meaningful involvement of Indigenous peoples in health policy making. Results suggest that attention to the underlying power dynamics and decolonization of the system itself is a necessary step. Authors use the results to develop a framework for meaningful involvement.
The Role of Mother Earth in Shaping the Health of Anishinabek: A Geographical Exploration of Culture, Health and Place
Theses
Author/Creator
Kathleen Joan Wilson
Description
Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--Queen's University, 2000.
The Role of Traditional Healers in the Treatment of Aboriginal Sexual Offenders
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Lawrence A. Ellery
Jonathan H. Ellerby
FORUM on Corrections Research , vol. 12, no. 1, Aboriginal People in Corrections, January 2000, pp. 40-44
Description
Evaluation of program administered by Correction Service Canada which integrates Elders and traditional practices into the treatment of sex offenders.
Running Ahead: First Nations and Inuit Older Adults and Aging Well in Ottawa, Canada
Alternate Title
First Nations and Inuit Older Adults and Aging Well in Ottawa, Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Lauren Alexandra Brooks
Description
Human Kinetics Thesis (PhD) -- University of Ottawa, 2019.
Rural360: Incubating Socially Accountable Research in the Canadian North
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Shabnam Asghari
Thomas Heeley
Anna Walsh
James Rourke
Cheri Bethune
Wendy Graham
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Article describes Rural360 as a research incubator which provides funding and support for Northern Newfoundland and Coastal Labrador (NNCL) physicians to design and conduct research which improves accessible and culturally relevant healthcare in NNCL.
Sacred Smokes in Circumboreal Countries: An Ethnobotanical Exploration
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Marie-Françoise Guédon
The Northern Review, no. 22, Winter, 2000, pp. 29-42
Description
Explores the more than 150 plants that are or were used ritually or medicinally smoked or smudged in northern North America.
La Sécurité Alimentaire des Inuit au Nunavik: analyse de la Sécurisation du Régime Foncier issu de la Convention de la Baie James et du Nord Québécois
Theses
Author/Creator
Simon Picard
p. 176
Description
Law Thesis (LL.M.)--Université Laval, 2000.
Self-Location and Ethical Space in Wellness Research
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cindy Peltier
Louela Manankil-Rankin
Karey D McCullough
Megan Paulin
Phyllis Anderson
Kanessa Hanzlik
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 14, no. 2, Growing Roots of Indigenous Wellbeing, October 31, 2019, pp. 39-53
Description
Authors discuss the need for researchers to acknowledge and examine their own positionality in relation to health and wellness narratives; suggest that being mindful about the privilege implicit to the position of “researcher” is essential in working respectfully and reciprocally within the community.
Sexual Exploitation of Youth in British Columbia
Alternate Title
E-Books
Author/Creator
Assistant Deputy Ministers' Committee on Prostitution and the Sexual Exploitation of Youth
Description
Discusses concerns Aboriginal communities have about sexual exploitation of their children and youth and the need for this issue to be addressed by the community and the government.
Sexually Transmitted Infections in Northern Saskatchewan From 1990-1998
Theses
Author/Creator
Andrea Alaine Ferris Schubert
Description
Community Health and Epidemiology Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2000.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Saskatchewan First Nations Communities
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch - Saskatchewan
Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority
Description
Infographic provides statistics on infectious syphilis, gonorrhea, and Chlamydia.
Shame and Criminal Justice
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
John Braithwaite
Canadian Journal of Criminology, vol. 42, no. 3, July 01, 2000, pp. 281-298
Description
Describes how concept of reintegrative shaming differs from that of stigmatization or disintegrative shaming and the implications for crime rates.
Sharing Medicines
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Stanford Parenteau
Description
Knowledge Keeper from Pine Creek, Manitoba talks about harvesting and associated protocols, preparation, and uses of balsam and poplar bark, sage, sweet grass, and wihkes (Black flagstaff root).
Duration: 46:14.
Sixties Scoop, Historical Trauma, and Changing the Current Landscape about Indigenous People
Theses
Author/Creator
Shandel Valiquette
Description
History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Windsor, 2019.
The Social Determinants of Healthy Ageing in the Canadian Arctic
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Marie Baron
Mylène Riva & Christopher Fletcher
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Uses data from the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey to examine several different social determinants of health for Inuit living in northern regions.
Social Determinants of Indigenous Health and Indigenous Rights in Policy: A Scoping Review and Analysis of Problem Representation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Emma George
Tamara Mackean
Fran Baum
Matt Fisher
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 10, no. 2, June 18, 2019
Description
Scoping review of literature on Aboriginal health, rights, and health policy highlights issues including the impact of ongoing colonialism, the role of government in rights realization, tokenism, and policies of assimilation. Notes an ongoing failure to move from rights recognition to implementation.
Social Isolation of Indigenous Seniors
E-Books
Author/Creator
Sandra Ngo
Alexa Byrd
Heather Curtis
Socioeconomic Inequalities in Psychological Distress and Suicidal Behaviours among Indigenous Peoples Living Off-reserve in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mohammad Hajizadeh
Amy Bombay
Yukiko Asada
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 191, no. 12, March 25, 2019, pp. E325-E336
Description
Study uses data from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey to measure income-related inequalities in the experience of psychological distress and suicidal behaviors in Aboriginal adults living off-reserve. Findings indicate that higher income and especially food security serve as a protective factor against mental health issues. Recommends policy that attends to these socioeconomic determinants of health.