Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health, vol. 24, no. 1, 2005, pp. 19-33
Description
Findings suggest that clients health and social problems have increased over the years of operation while indicators of infant health have either improved or maintained steady rates.
Looks at a community survey of the Little Red River Cree Nation, and several socio-economic barriers that impede the ability to engage in subsistence harvesting.
In addition to usage statistics gathered from individuals in four geographic areas, study incorporated factors such as age, sexuality, education, and other demographic characteristics.
Research Connections Canada, no. 12, 2005, pp. 21-40
Description
Shows speech-language pathologists need to adapt and transform their professional behaviours for suitably partnerships with Aboriginal communities.
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Brief summary of study which involved interviews with 75 individuals representing First Nations, provincial and federal governments and industry. Discusses progress to-date, pressures, barriers, and recommendations. Includes case study of Saskatchewan.
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 05-026
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Policy Research Division]
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Description
Supportive housing is related to accessing medical care, education and other vital services. Summary of study which involved literature review, survey of users in four Ontario communities, and case studies of 12 providers.
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 05-026
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Chignecto Consulting Group
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Description
Study investigated why this type of accommodation was needed, challenges faced, whether needs were being met, and what improvements were desirable. Includes survey of users and twelve cases studies conducted in northwestern Ontario.
Includes research highlight and full report.
First National Aboriginal Injury Prevention Conference, June 9 - 12, 2004, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Indian & Inuit Community Health Representatives Organization (NIICHRO)
Description
A reference guide for Aboriginal health workers on strategies and available contacts, resource centres and organizations for networking in communities.
Statistics revealed the highest rate in Canada was in Nunavut and the lowest was in Nova Scotia; includes tabulations demographic and clinical factors.
Analysis on tuberculosis (TB) assessments in the Correctional Service of Canada from 1999 to 2001. The highest rates were observed among foreign-born and Aboriginal inmates.
Rural and Remote Health, vol. 5, no. 3, July-September 2005, pp. 1-18
Description
Study found that of the members of the Nuxalk Nation reported worse functional health status and sense of wellbeing than the rest of the rural population.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 25, no. 2, 2005, pp. 491-527
Description
Information collected supports the contention that Fort Albany First Nation residents were exposed to contaminants from the nearby abandoned radar site.
Report divided into two parts: Part one: Voices of Front-line AECD (Aboriginal Early Childhood Development) Workers in BC; Part 2: Communities Working Together for a Common Goal: Integration and Coordination of AECD Programs .
Reports results of interviews with 40 frontline workers about: characteristics of trafficking, victims' protection and prevention needs, agencies' responses to trafficking, and gaps and barriers in providing services. Aboriginals were one of the target populations in the study.