Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council (TASSC)
Description
Provides summary of project activities and reports on themes which emerged from five individual discussion circles with women, men, seniors, youth, and 2-spirit community members.
Discusses using participatory action research (PAR) methodology, developing culturally appropriate research, communication and data protocols, and working with intermediary organizations to help build relationships. Concludes with a list of best practices.
Chapter from The Sage Handbook of Online Research Methods, 2nd edition, edited by Nigel G. Fielding, Raymond M. Lee, and Grant Blank.
Examines the historical, political, and social issues that affect the health outcomes of Métis; looks at Métis organizations directly involved in the areas of health policy, programs, or services; and discusses federal and provincial initiatives that deal with the health issues of Métis.
University of Saskatchewan Undergraduate Research Journal, vol. 3, no. 2, April 2017, pp. 1-10
Description
Looks at flow of foodstuffs between Hudson's Bay Company men and the James Bay Cree who lived near the Fort. Argues that traders were consistently reliant upon provisions supplied by Indigenous trappers, hunters, and fishers.
American Journal of Human Biology, vol. 14, no. 5, September 2002, pp. 649-658
Description
Of the three groups studied (Aboriginals, Inuit, non-Aboriginals) for obesity, blood pressure and lipid/glucose factors, Aboriginals had the highest scores with Inuit scores not much higher than non-Aboriginals.
Discusses the results of a cross-case study of 39 regional partnerships in the Great Lakes region. Found six factors influence willingness to stay engaged: respect for Indigenous knowledge, control of knowledge mobilization, intergenerational involvement, self-determination, cross-cultural education, and early involvement.
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 6, no. 1, 2017, pp. 63-81
Description
Discusses the experiences of members of the Hamilton-Halton Animal Liberation Team (HALT) while demonstrating in support of Haudenosaunee-negotiated hunting rights in Short Hills Provincial Park in Ontario which are being protested against by local property owners and animal rights activists.
Purpose of study was to identify barriers to filing and benefit uptake. Conducted 12 discussion groups with community and band council members in six Indigenous communities (Sunchild First Nation, Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation, Cree Nation of Mistissini, Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation, K’atl’odeeche First Nation, Fort Nelson First Nation); and 42 in-depth telephone interviews with intermediaries
Final revision date: July 28, 2017.
Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--Wilfrid Laurier University, 2017.
Focuses on the Six Nations of the Grand River, Oneida Nation of the Thames, and Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation.
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing - Te Mauri: Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 1, June 2017, pp. 76-96
Description
Interviews with five First Nations Elders to gain a better understanding of health, healthy eating and ideal body image and the relationship to the well-being of youth.
Information for four age groups: adults (over 18), youth (12-17), and parents or guardians of children age 0 to 5 and 6 to 11. Thirty First Nations from Ontario participated and survey was conducted between November 2013 and May 2015.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 37, no. 2, 2017, pp. 105-130
Description
Examines the reoccurring flooding in Kashechewan as a case study; finds that the repeated flooding and the corresponding damage to housing and community resources is a result of colonial practices, disregard for traditional knowledge, and forced relocations of First Nations people to flood zones.
The Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 3, no. 1, Special Issue on Sustainability, Summer, 2002, pp. 24-26
Description
Comments on the 5-year history of the First Nation's economic development achieved through various subsidiary companies.
[One or more images have been omitted from this article due to copyright restrictions. These images are accessible in the print version of this journal.]
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 24, no. 3, 2000, pp. 1-19
Description
Explains how to conduct land use research studies that meet the demands of academic requirements and simultaneously respects the Aboriginal communities participating. The article focuses on one specific example, that of the Long Lake First Nation.
Glass Half Empty? Year One Progress toward Resolving Drinking Water Advisories in Nine First Nations in Ontario
E-Books
Author/Creator
Jessica Lukawiecki
Description
Communities assessed: Constance Lake First Nation, North Spirit Lake, Slate Falls Nation, Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum, Shoal Lake 40, Obashkaandagaang, Wawakapewin First Nation, Northwest Angle No. 33, and Nibinamik First Nation.
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 24, no. 1, 2017, pp. 30-60
Description
Study conducted in collaboration with Anishnawbe Health Toronto involved six men and ten community healers. Discusses social constructions of masculinity and how they affect help-seeking behaviours and mental health outcomes.
Community-Linked Evaluation AIDS Resource; Working Papers Series; C01-4
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Basanti Majumdar
Dale Guenter
Gina Browne
Greg Robinson
Lori Flynn
Carl Orr
Stephanie Peltier
Description
Survey conducted in 43 communities. Goal was to gather information on current practices, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and make suggestions for future actions.