Manual designed to help Indigenous women and service providers address key aspects of violence, as well as understand Indigenous women’s legal rights on matters related to leaving a violent relationship.
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 6, no. 1, 2017, pp. 1-20
Description
Asserts that spirituality is central to Aboriginal approaches to social work and discusses four aspects of the relevance of other-than-human animals in spirituality: as part of kinship systems, sources of wisdom and protection, ceremonial significance and historical importance. Considers the Judeo-Christian focus of most scholarship on spirituality in social work and calls for a more decolonial, anti-oppressive practice.
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 10, no. 1, Sharing Knowledge Across Nations, 2014, pp. 3-15
Description
Looks at process which challenged policies and procedures of provincial research ethics system and the consequent changes to governance of health research involving Indigenous communities.
Anishinaabe Bimaadiziwin Research Program: A Joint Initiative of Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre and Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority: Research Compilation, vol. 4
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
Description
Material is full text of peer-reviewed literature.
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing: Te Mauri - Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 3, December 2017, pp. 90-104
Description
Three themes emerged in interviews with seven Indigenous women: personal empowerment and confidence; wellbeing for themselves, family and community; and the importance of group mentorship. Author argues that they are applying the concept of gwesayjitodoon indo bimaadiziiwin, transforming oneself into a better life.
Looks at a global strategy recommended to control TB and discusses weakness of current eradication initiatives and strategy limitations in controlling TB in First Nations populations in Canada.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 105, no. 4, July/August 2014, pp. e251-257
Description
Findings indicate similar outcomes for foreign born and Canadian born non-aboriginal patients but Canadian born aboriginal patients had poorer results. More research is recommended.
Rural and Remote Nursing Practice: An Analysis of Policy Documents
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Judith C. Kulig
Elizabeth Thomlinson
Fran Curran
Deana Nahachewsky
Description
Defines "remote", discusses transfer of health services control, impact on nursing, band-employed nurses, and educational preparation.
Scroll to p. 126.
BC Studies, no. 196, Perspectives on the Gold Rush, Winter, 2017/2018, pp. 67-87
Description
Brief overview of Kwantlen Polytechnic University's Applied Archaelogy Project at four sites that were significant in hostilities between American miners and the Nlaka'pamux.
British Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 30, no. 2, 2017, pp. [163]-182
Description
"This article addresses the challenges associated with present-day usage of residential school photographs, the ways in which these photographs can contribute to ongoing discussions about healing and reconciliation, and the use of archival photographs within the residential school survivor community".
Speakers discuss polar policies of United States, Russia, Canada, Nordic states, China, and Japan, Korea and Singapore. Followed by question and answer among presenters and with audience.
Speakers discuss polar policies of United States, Russia, Canada, Nordic states, China, and Japan, Korea and Singapore. Followed by question and answer among presenters and with audience.
Boston University International Law Journal, vol. 32, no. 2, Summer, 2014, pp. 101-160
Description
Looks at some of the challenges associated with energy development in the Arctic which include environment, underdeveloped infrastructure and legal issues surrounding consultation.
Teacher's resource for adult students includes learning activities, instructor notes and handouts to help strengthen literacy and communication skills using the book of Inuit legends.
Inside the Issues (Centre for International Governance Innovation) ; [4.25]
Inside the Issues: A Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) Online Podcast
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
John Higginbotham
Andrew Thompson
Description
Topics include consequences of polar icecap melting, devolution of responsibilities to territorial governments, significance of Russian actions, and importance of the Northwest Passage as an international seaway. Argues that federal government should be treating Arctic as maritime economy.
Duration: 25:34.
International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, vol. 206, no. 4-5, 2003, pp. 351-362
Description
States that scientific findings from research have influenced government policy, including those issues that involve Arctic Indigenous health and the disparities that exist in this region.
Transcultural Psychiatry, vol. 51, no. 5, Indigenous Youth Resilience in the Arctic, 2014, pp. 735-756
Description
Looks at factors affecting resilience of Indigenous youth in five communities across the arctic including the Inuit in Canada, the Sámi in Norway, the Yup'ik and Inupiaq in Alaska, and the Eveny in Siberia.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 23, no. 1, 2003, pp. 113-133
Description
Argues that gender specific strategies must be used, looks at the frequency of local health care visits and finds three major problems in the health care system including lack of confidentiality.