Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 6, June 2008, p. 13
Description
Comments on three First Nation journalists who cover a variety of stories, including First Nation issues, on the radio, television and newspaper.
Article located by scrolling to page 13.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 7, July 2008, p. 19
Description
Introduces an art program that involves displaying art and sharing stories door to door in Regina's north end with the hope of engaging the residents in the arts.
Article located by scrolling to page 19.
Includes results of literature review and interviews with 22 key informants and four case studies: Kootenay Lodge in Calgary, Alberta, The Ni-Apin Program at the Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre of Winnipeg Ltd., Manitoba, Lu’ma Native Housing Society in Vancouver, British Columbia, and My Aunt’s Place at the YWCA in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Study included developing a database organizations providing housing services and their policies, procedures, and practices, case studies of effective organizations, and identification of best practices.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 2, no. 1, Health and Well-being, 2011, pp. 1-16
Description
Discusses unique health care challenges facing status and non-status seniors and recommends considerations in 4 areas; socioeconomic conditions, under use of health services, jurisdiction and elder abuse.
From Truth to Reconciliation: Transforming the Legacy of Residential Schools
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Beverley Jacobs
Andrea J. Williams
Description
Describes the findings of the Sisters in Spirit initiative and work with grieving families.
Chapter from From Truth to Reconciliation: Transforming the Legacy of Residential Schools edited by Marlene Brant Castellano.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 3, March 2011, p. 3
Description
Comments on the award winning play, the performance of famous Métis author Maria Campbell, the variety of emotions felt while watching the performance, and the show's profits being advanced to a women's shelter.
Article found by scrolling to page 3.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 12, December 2008, p. 29
Description
Looks at the First Nation and Métis Awareness Night, hosted by the Regina Pats hockey team, including highlights such as the national anthem being sung in Cree and a ceremonial puck drop.
Article located by scrolling to page 29.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 6, June 2008, p. 7
Description
Comments on an indigenous vegetable garden, planted near the First Nations University of Canada in partnership with the Street Culture group, designed to engage youth in an activity that would promote healthy lifestyle choices.
Article located by scrolling to page 7.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 5, May 2011, p. 12
Description
Introduction to the elders-in-residence program, in place in the Regina Public School system, designed to enhance aboriginal content in the curriculum.
Article found by scrolling to page 12.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 5, May 2011, p. 11
Description
Looks at a system used by a group of pre-teens to solve personal problems, increase grades, and develop into strong women using traditional First Nations teachings.
Article found by scrolling to page 11.
Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, vol. 40, no. 1, In-home and Community Care for Seniors / Le soin des ainés à la maison et dans la communauté, 2008, pp. 112-125
Description
Based on interviews with 103 women, study supports need for primary health professionals to offer postnatal screening for women who may be at risk for postpartum depression .