Human Immunology, vol. 59, no. 1, January 1998, pp. 48-55
Description
Genetic testing results suggest that Amerindian and Na-Dene populations have separate origins and are compatible with previous studies indicating the two populations are derived from different migrations from Asia.
Research Program of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Serpent River First Nation
Description
Purpose of research project was to develop a governance model based on consultation with the community carried out through both on- and off-reserve surveys and focus groups.
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND)
Description
Annual reference report on the demographic, social and economic conditions of First Nations people on and off-reserve. Topics include population, education, health and social conditions, housing, self-government and economic and labour force activity.
Information Quality and Research Directorate. Information Management Branch
Corporate Services
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND)
Description
Annual reference report on the demographic, social and economic conditions of First Nations people on and off-reserve. Topics include population, education, health and social conditions, housing, self-government, and economic and labour force activity.
Arctic, vol. 47, no. 3, September 1994, p. 207–221
Description
Reports the findings of a harvest survey on the quantities of bush resources harvested by villagers, over a one-year period, from April 1983 through March 1984.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 14, no. 1, 1994, pp. 1-46
Description
Surveys statistical data dealing with population, economy, health, family integrity and social conditions which demonstrate persistent inequalities and relationships among poverty, health and social structure.
Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics , vol. 64, no. 4, October 1998, pp. 378-383
Description
Study findings indicate that Canadian Aboriginal subjects differ from both Asian and Caucasian genotype patterns for these mutant alleles, which may have consequences for clinical drug use among Canadian Aboriginals.
Corrections and Conditional Release Act Five Year Review: Aboriginal Offenders
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Correctional Service Canada?]
Description
Looks at how the National Parole Board and Correctional Service Canada activities have complied with requirements laid out in the Corrections and Conditional Release Act. Includes statistics on regional distribution of offenders, offender status and characteristics, offence history, prior incarceration terms, parole grant and release rates, etc.
Demography, vol. 35, no. 1, February 1998, pp. 35-43
Description
Study used data from 1970, 1980, and 1990 census to test the hypotheses that the impact of identification was limited to metropolitan areas and states with a small Native American population.
Equity & Excellence in Education, vol. 31, no. 1, Special Issue, 1998, pp. 48-54
Description
Highlights chapters from the National Center for Education Statistics of the U.S. Department of Education report on school districts, schools, principals, teachers and students.
Canadian Bulletin of Medical History, vol. 15, no. 2, fa, 1998, pp. 251-276
Description
Looks at patterns of tuberculosis among different tribes living on the reservation and bands, and the link between tuberculosis to government policies, housing, food and sanitation.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 84, no. 10, October 1994, pp. 1631-1636
Description
Study examines the implications of annual screening mammography for cost and mortality in American Indian populations with differing baseline breast cancer rates.
Describes comprehensive, as well as more topic-specific, data sources. For each section provides, where applicable: definition of the population, characteristics, source methodology, frequency and historical series, and dissemination methods.
Technical Report (Department of Justice Canada) ; TR1998-9e
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Cree Trappers' Association
Description
Survey of 468 households administered between January and June of 1998. Conducted to determine number of firearms and owners, gun transactions, holders of valid Firearm Acquisition Certificate (FAC) and Canadian Firearms Safety Course Certificate (CFSCC), and safety practices regarding gun lockers and/or trigger locks.
Unedited.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 22, no. 1, January/February 1998, pp. 13-14
Description
Brief summary looked at changes in death rates for Indigenous Australians both overall and for specific diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
Provides information on background of the national survey, recommendations of feasibility study, development Manitoba survey and questionnaire, and presents results of key variables in graphic form.