Études Inuit Studies, vol. 40, no. 1, Inuit Health, 2016, pp. 23-41
Description
Looks at various collaborative care models and interviews administrators, clinicians, and Inuit families about expectations for mental health services and care.
Measures cost of a nutritious diet for a family of four for one week using standard food items. Used by Nutrition North Canada to determine subsidies. Prices from March 2011 to March 2016.
Measures cost of a nutritious diet for a family of four for one week using standard food items. Used by Nutrition North Canada to determine subsidies. Table has been modified to show only the comparison with the base year, March 2011, and the yearly differences from March 2016 and March 2017.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 7, no. 4, Social Determinants of Indigenous Well-Being: Building a More Complete Understanding, October 2016, pp. 1-24
Description
Study looks at cultural relationships and educational engagement of Inuit parents, families, students, educators and community members in order to increase student retention.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 37, no. 1, 2017, pp. 29-47
Description
Research summary of a study of an Innu school-based drug and alcohol prevention program intended to identify barriers and facilitators for substance use prevention strategies and education. Major barriers identified include: overloaded staff and difficulty scheduling training.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 75, 2016, p. article no. 30583
Description
Results show fatty acid composition is consistent with a beneficial diet and traditional foods should be promoted to provide better health, social, and spiritual benefits.
Investigates types of models that could be used to successfully devolve First Nations Inuit Health Branch programs and services to First Nations. Provides overview of existing models of control over federal health resources in Canada and internationally as well as models that exist in other service areas.
Includes links to program, summary, speeches, and audio of two panel discussions.
Part 1: Community Radio speech by Jack Anawak.
Part 2: Panel discussion: Regional Radio: Taqramiut Nipingat Inc.(TNI) and CBC North featuring Claude Grenier, Salome Avva and Patrick Nagle.
Part 3: Speech by George Hickes, Nunavut Minister responsible for Health and Suicide Prevention.
Part 4: Panel discussion: Inuit Broadcasting Corporation, CFRT-FM, and TV Nunavut featuring Fanny He, Madeleine d'Agencourt, and Charlotte DeWolff.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 107, no. 3, 2016, pp. e251-e257
Description
Study found risk factors to wellness included not being able to participate in traditional activities, over crowding in a household, and high rates of violence.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1291868
Description
Studies the linguistic and cultural differences among medical institutions that challenge interpreters who know many of their clients at a personal level.
The First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 11, no. 1, 2016, pp. [24]-37
Description
Looks at parenting practices in Rapid Lake, Quebec and the use of screening for developmental delays in children using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 75, 2016, p. article no. 30361
Description
Study shows n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids levels measured low in the red blood cells in the study group and the levels may be insufficient to offset the prevalence of cardiometabolic risk factors.
Makes general and specific recommendations about the Federal program, as well as broader issues related to health, nutritional status and household food insecurity of people living in isolated northern communities.
Author comments on attending 3 learning experiences in North America and the information he gained from each one.
"A Winston Churchill Memorial Trust funded learning experience to Canada and the United States, June 2015".