Adult Education, Community Development and Counselling Psychology Studies in Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--Ontario Institute of Studies in Education of the University of Toronto, 2005.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 64, no. 1, February 2005, pp. 5-15
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Study concludes that health care personnel need to be informed about traditional knowledge and practices in order improve treatment and prevention of middle ear disease.
Links to historical information, maps, newspaper articles, photographs and video clips documenting Aboriginal title and rights in British Columbia. Includes documents relating to the McKenna McBride Royal Commission (1913-1916).
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 95, no. 7, July 2005, pp. 1238-1244
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Describes a public-health-oriented suicidal-behavior prevention program among youths living on an American Indian reservation, and the success in achieving less suicide attempts.
Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service Provision
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Measures the well-being against indicators across a range of areas including health, education and employment, and identifies programs and policies which appear to be improving outcomes.
Covers the topics of: collective ownership of group information, control over research and information, management of access to and physical possession of data, history of research relations and ethical guidelines.
illustrated and reformatted version of a paper published in the Journal of Aboriginal Health, Vol. 1, no. 1, 2004.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 25, no. 1, 2005, pp. 289-310
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Article evaluates current Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) scholarship, and then examines some past uses and interpretations. Options for adressing concerns with inclusion of Aboriginal peoples in resource management participation are explored.
International Journal of Nursing Practice, vol. 11, no. 5, October 2005, pp. 237-241
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Contends innovative leadership and clinical practices can benefit the design and delivery of mental health services as well as the individuals for whom it is intended.
Study results show several themes: staff work to live positive assumptions and beliefs; invitation and hospitality are based on ownership; trust and relationship are addressed by the individual, the school team and broader school community.
Section from Portraits of Canada 2004. Annual survey of public opinion on improving the quality of life of Aboriginal people.
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Presents the results of a Canada-wide survey, which attempts to address a gap in the knowledge of partnerships by gathering data directly from the companies and First Nations involved in them.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 4, no. 2, Special Edition: The State of the Aboriginal Economy: 10 Years After RCAP, Fall, 2005, pp. 109-119
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Discusses the importance of understanding the northern cultural context before embarking upon initiatives.
Whispering Wind, vol. 35, no. 2, March-April 2005, pp. 4-6
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Overview of artist Patrick Scott's life and discussion of his art work. Focuses on the construction of and materials used in his feather fans. Includes photographs.
New England Journal of Medicine, vol. 353, no. 18, November 3, 2005, pp. 1884-1886
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Discusses difficulties faced by Native Americans wanting to enter medical school and a program offered through Harvard Medical School which meant to address some of these challenges.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 25, no. 1, 2005, pp. 35-50
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Profiles Francis Pegahmagabow, a decorated World War I veteran Ojibwa from Parry Island who acted as chief informant for anthropologist Diamond Jenness who wrote, The Ojibwa of Parry, Their Social and Religious Life.