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Anishinaabe Bimaadiziwin Research Program: A Joint Initiative of Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Wind Health Centre and Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
Anishnaabe Bimaadiziwin Research Program 2007 - 2017
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
Description
Outlines research findings in the areas of cross cultural care, infectious disease, social determinants of health, maternal-child care, and addiction medicine.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Adolescent and Youth Health and Wellbeing
E-Books
Author/Creator
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Aboriginal Youth Experiences with Cyberbullying: A Qualitative Analysis of Aboriginal e-mentoring BC
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Johanna Sam
Katherine Wisener
Nahannee Schuitemaker
Sandra A. Jarvis-Selinger
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 13, no. 1, A Barrier-free Health System for Indigenous Communities, August 27, 2018, pp. 5-19
Description
Reports results of survey of 189 mentees ( aged 11-17) and 199 mentors who had participated in the program. Four themes emerged: perceptions and use of technology; awareness of online safety and netiquette; cyberbullying prevalence; and prevention and coping skills.
Adverse Birth Outcomes and Infant Mortality According to Registered First Nations Status and First Nations Community Residence across Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gabriel D. Shapiro
Amanda J. Sheppard
Tracey Bushnik
Michael S. Kramer
Angela Mashford-Pringle ... [et al.]
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 109, no. 5-6, December 2018, pp. 692-699
Description
Used data from the 2006 Canadian Birth-Census Cohort for 13,506 pregnant First Nations women; found disparities in birth outcomes for those women living on compared to off reserve, and between those with status compared to those without.
Akwe:go Wholistic Longitudinal Study (AWLS): Phase II, 2015-2017
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
Description
Reports results from second phase of a twenty-year study on the impact of program designed to provide physical, mental, emotional and cultural supports to children between the ages of 7-12. Research sites were Red Lake, Timmins, Sudbury, Midland, and Niagara, Ontario.
Related Material: Phase I Baseline Report: Final Report.
At a Crossroads: The Roadmap from Fiscal Discrimination to Equity in Indigenous Child Welfare
E-Books
Author/Creator
Jennifer Charlesworth
Beyond the Patient: Lessons from Community Engagement in a Rural First Nation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nancy L. Young
Mary Jo Wabano
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 190, no. Suppl, November 7, 2018, pp. S16-S18
Description
Article examines a research partnership between health leaders in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory and a team of scientists at Laurentian University and highlights the lessons learned through community-engaged approach to research.
Child Protection Reports: Case Data and Trends [British Columbia, Fiscal 2017/18]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
Government of British Columbia]
Description
Data for Indigenous and general population: new reports; reports by caller; and reports with assessed safety concerns.
Child Welfare Practice Comparison: Early Intervention and Prevention for Aboriginal Children and Families: A Report for the Ministry of Children and Family Development
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Paulina Gornicki
Description
Literature review and cross-jurisdictional scan looks at programs and promising practices for reducing the risk of child removal.
Correlates of Participation in Sports and Physical Activities among Indigenous Youth
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Piotr Wilk
Alana Maltby
Martin Cooke
Janice Forsyth
Aboriginal Policy Studies , vol. 7, no. 1, 2018, pp. 62-83
Description
Used cross-sectional design and data from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey. Analysis was limited to those aged 12 to 17, who attended elementary or high school, lived off reserve, and identified as having a single Indigenous identity.
A Critical Analysis of the Overrepresentation of First Nations Children and Families in the Ontario Child Welfare System and Disparities in Providing Ongoing Child Welfare Services
Theses
Author/Creator
Jennifer Ma
Description
Social Work Thesis (PhD) -- University of Toronto, 2018.
Cultural Permanency Planning : Colonization and its Legislative Impacts on Historical and Current Trends in Indigenous Child Welfare Practice
Alternate Title
Cultural Permanency Planning: Colonization and its Legislative Impacts on Historical and Current Trends in Indigenous Child Welfare Practice
Theses
Author/Creator
Wilhelmina Kardux
Description
Social Work Major Paper (MSW) -- University of Fraser Valley, 2022.
Cultural Resources for Alaska Families: Traditional Health & Wellness Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
State of Alaska
Department of Health & Social Services
Developing a Tribal Health Sovereignty Model for Obesity Prevention
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Derek Jennings
Meg M. Little
Michelle Johnson-Jennings
Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research, Education, and Action, vol. 12, no. 3, Fall, 2018, pp. 353-362
Description
Examines how Indigenous communities can identify barriers and facilitators to lower American Indigenous childhood obesity.
Do Tripartite Approaches to Reform of Services for First Nations Make a Difference: A Study of Three Sectors
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jodi Bruhn
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 7, no. 1, 2018, pp. 3-33
Description
Examines the character of arrangements and their impact among the signatories through analysis of agreements in three areas: policing, child welfare, and primary/secondary education.
Editorial: It Takes All of Us to Enforce the Law
Alternate Title
It Takes All of Us to Enforce the Law: First Nations Child and Family Caring society of Canada et al. v. Attorney General of Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada
[Sarah Clarke
Sébastien Grammond
Anne Levesque
David Taylor]
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 13, no. 2, Special Audiovisual Edition, 2018, p. [5]
Description
Links to a short film which examines the history and significance of a case in which the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal found Canada guilty of racial discrimination against First Nations Children. It Takes All of Us ...
Duration 26:16.
Editorial: Jordan's Principle PSA in American Sign Language
Alternate Title
Editorial: Jordan's Principle Public Service Announcement in American Sign Language
Jordan's Principle Puts Children First!
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 13, no. 2, Special Audiovisual Edition, 2018, p. [4]
Description
Links to a short video which provides information on a legal rule (named for Jordan River Anderson) which attempts to ensure that services are available to First Nations children when they are needed.
Duration: 1:57
ASL Video
The Effect of the Colonialist Terms “Orphan” and “Adoption” on the Citizenship status of Indigenous Fijian Adoptees within Their own Community
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Erica Newman
AlterNative, vol. 14, no. 4, Special Issue: Adoption and Indigenous Citizenship Orders, December 2018, pp. 309-318
Description
Article interrogates the use of the terms “orphan” and “adoption” in contrast to traditional Fijian practices of kinship and caring for children; discusses the implications of colonial enforcement of these terms and systems on children and their status within their own communities.
Evaluating the Impact of a Culturally Sensitive Art Program on the Resilience, Perceived Stress, and Mood of Urban American Indian Youth
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Vesna Pepic
Suzanne McWilliams
Shaylynne Shuler
Heather J. Williamson
Aaron Secakuku
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 29, no. 1, 2022, pp. [37]-58
Description
An analysis of a culturally oriented art therapy program's impact on Indigenous youth's health.
Examining a Community-Based Theatre Program as a Source of Resilience and Well-being among Indigenous Youth in Saskatoon: Final Report
Alternate Title
Examining a Community-Based Theater Program as a Source of Resilience and Well-being among Indigenous Youth in Saskatoon
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Andrew R. Hatala
Description
Report on the Circle of Voices program at the Gordon Tootoosis Nīkābīwin Theatre. Includes discussion of program goals, explanation of research process and evaluation, and results and initial themes from interviews with eight youth participants.
Exploring the Addiction Recovery Experiences of Urban Indigenous Youth and Non-Indigenous Youth Who Use the Services of The Saskatoon Community Arts Program
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
John George Hansen
Chanda Hetzel
Aboriginal Policy Studies , vol. 7, no. 1, 2018, pp. 84-102
Description
Six Indigenous and four non-Indigenous youth were interviewed about what they thought would improve chances of success.
First Nations/Quebec Incidence Study of Child Maltreatment and Serious Behaviour Problems Investigated by Child Protection Services in 2019
Alternate Title
Report FN/QIS-2019
Author/Creator
Sonia Hélie
Description
Uses a weighted sample of 2,211 First Nations children and 34,575 non-Indigenous children extracted from administrative databases of institutions which provided child protection services.
Hand in Hand for First Nations Little Ones: Activities Booklet
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC)
Implementation of Jordan's Principle in Manitoba: Final Report
E-Books
Author/Creator
Vandna Sinha
Meghan Sangster
Alison J. Gerlach
Marlyn Bennet
Josée G. Lavoie ... [et al.]
Indigenous Doulas: Prototype Implementation and Learning
Alternate Title
Indigenous Doulas Prototype
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
The Winnipeg Boldness Project
Description
Discusses ways to provide Indigenous children from the Point Douglas section of Winnipeg with the best opportunities to succeed in life.
Indigenous Knowledge Network for Infant Child & Family Health: Final Community Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Rebeka Tabobondung
Janet Smylie
Laura Sense
Description
The Network was a five-year Knowledge Translation project designed to gather, apply and share information on infant/toddler health promotion and parenting in the context of programs in Ontario and Saskatchewan. Report includes overview of project, research methods and findings, and implications for health policy and research.
Indigenous Well-Being in Schools: Understanding, Promoting and Supporting Indigenous Learners: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Ontario Native Education Counselling Association (NECA)]
Description
Reports on discussions which took place during a gathering of 99 participants which included Indigenous counsellors, teachers, student support workers and directors of education.
Companion Document: Indigenous Well-Being in Schools: Web-Based Resource Guide.
Indigenous Well-Being in Schools: Web-Based Resource Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario Native Education Counselling Association (ONECA)
Description
Topics include: identity and worldview; culture and ceremonies; cultural competency; health and well-being; healing; services; and implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action.
Companion to: Indigenous Well-being in Schools: Understanding, Promoting and Supporting Indigenous Learners: Final Report.
International Perspectives on the Role of Indigenous Fathers in Caring for Their Infants: A Scoping Study
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Amy L Wright
Rachel VanEvery
David Johnson
Landon Martin
Clare McGall ... [et al.]
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 13, no. 3, 2022
Description
A literature review on Indigenous fathers and their impact on the health of Indigenous children.
isihcikêwinihk kâkî nâtawihon: Healing through Ceremony
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ralph Bodor
Terri Cardinal
Kristina Kopp
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 17, no. 1, 2022, pp. 39-50
Description
An audio-visual learning tool about the use of Indigenous knowledge and customs by social workers as a means of healing for Indigenous populations.
Link included to the accompanying video on Youtube. (23:32)
Jordan's Principle : Subversive or Subjugation
Theses
Author/Creator
Raymond Cauchi
Description
Social Work Major Paper (MSW) -- University of Fraser Valley, 2022.
Ka Nikanitet: pour une pratique culturellement sécuritaire de la protection de la jeunesse en contextes autochtones
Alternate Title
Collection Problèmes sociaux & interventions sociales
E-Books
Author/Creator
Christiane Guay
Lisa Ellington
Nadine Vollant
Key Health Inequalities in Canada: A National Portrait
E-Books
Author/Creator
Public Health Agency of Canada
Learning from Mothers, Grandmothers & Great-Grandmothers about Breastfeeding in the Northwest Territories
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Pertrice Moffitt
Description
Study consisted of sharing circles with five groups of grandmothers in four regions, semi-structured interviews conducted with 24 mothers, chart audit of 597 babies born in 2016, and examination of practices reported during well-baby visits.
Let's Get It Right: Creating a Culturally Appropriate Training Module and Identifying Local Urban Resources for Non-Aboriginal Caregivers of Aboriginal Children in New Brunswick: Final Report
Alternate Title
Appendix C: Discussion with On-Reserve Child Welfare Directors
Appendix D; Discussion with Off-Reserve Child Welfare Managers
Appendix E: Analysis of Discussion with Directors and Managers
Discussions with Child Welfare Agencies on Reserve Communities in New Brunswick: An Effort to Better Understand the Needs of Aboriginal Children in Care
Let's Get It Right: A Literature Review of Cultural Considerations, Tools and Programs for Aboriginal Children in Care
Towards a Better Understanding of the Needs of Aboriginal Children in Care: An Analysis of Discussions with Directors and Managers Working in Child Welfare Agencies Located On- and Off-Reserve
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marilyn Dupré
Patsy McKinney
Elizabeth Blaney
Anne Caverhill
Verlé Harrop
Description
Overview of project's three overarching goals: research and create culturally appropriate support materials; identify community-based supports and establish processes for accessing them; and determine community-driven, culturally appropriate advocacy for children and families.
Appendix A: Literature Review
Appendix B: Podcast
Life Skills Journey: Measuring the Impact of a Resilience-based Intervention for Métis Children in Alberta
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alicia Hibbert
Fay Fletcher
Brent Hammer
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing: Te Mauri - Pimatisiwin, vol. 3, no. 1, July 2018, pp. 30-44
Description
Discusses a summer day-camp program conducted as part of a community-based participatory research project developed in collaboration four different Métis Settlements. Researchers considered inner strength, a mental toughness, and the capacity to bounce back, learn and thrive when faced with challenges at both the individual and community levels.
[Life Skills Journey Program Impact Reports]
Alternate Title
Community Reports: Life Skills Journey Program
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
[Kyla Fisher
Alicia Hibbert
Fay Fletcher]
Description
Program consisted of summer day-camps aimed at building resiliency in youth from four Métis Settlements in Alberta (Buffalo Lake, Elizabeth, Fishing Lake, and Kikino). Includes links to Infographics for aggregate data as well as data for the communities of Buffalo Lake and Kikino, and extension showcase handout.
Live-In Family Enhancement (LIFE): A Comprehensive Program for Healing and Family Reunification
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lawrence Deane
Jenna Glass
Inez Vystrcil-Spence
Javier Mignone
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 13, no. 1, 2018, pp. [35]-49
Description
Summarizes the evaluation report of program run by Métis Child, Family, and Community Services in Winnipeg. Aimed at family reunification, the program involves parents and children moving into a full-time foster home with comprehensive support including parenting skills, household management, social support, sobriety, financial stability and employability. Paper briefly describes outcomes, relates these to literature review, describes innovative funding model, and discuses program's potential as prevention tool.
Milo Pimatisiwin Project: Healthy Living for Mushkegowuk Youth
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Janice Cindy Gaudet
Carmen Chilton
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 13, no. 1, A Barrier-free Health System for Indigenous Communities, August 27, 2018, pp. 20-40
Description
Describes an initiative in the Moose Cree First Nation community which focused on the Cree philosophy milo pimatisiwin (good and healthy living). Discusses program elements which included land-based initiatives, sharing teachings over the local radio, and feedback from youth.
Northern and Indigenous Health and Healthcare
E-Books
Author/Creator
Heather Exner-Pirot
Bente Norbye
Sisko Honkala
Eino Honkala
Gert Mulvad
Lalita Bharadwaj
Lori Bradford
Angela Bowen ... Geoffrey Maina ...
Lois Berry ... [et al.]
Off-Reserve Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged 0-17 in Canada in 2019
Alternate Title
First Nations/Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect 2019
FN/CIS 2019
FN/CIS 2019: Off-Reserve Investigations
Investigation And Placement Types In Off Reserve Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged 0-17 In Canada In 2019
Child Characteristics in Off-Reserve Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged 0-17 in Canada in 2019
Caregiver Characteristics in Off Reserve Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged 0-17 in Canada in 2019
CWRP Information Sheet ; no. 236
Child Welfare Research Portal Information Sheet ; no. 236
CWRP Information Sheet ; no 234
Child Welfare Research Portal Information Sheet ; no. 234
CWRP Information Sheet ; no. 232
Child Welfare Research Portal Information Sheet ; no. 232
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Barbara Fallon
Nicolette Joh-Carnella
Marie Saint-Girons
Eliza Livingston
Description
On-Reserve Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged 0-17 in Canada in 2019
Alternate Title
Caregiver Characteristics in On-Reserve Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged 0-17 in Canada in 2019
Child Characteristics in On-Reserve Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged 0-17 in Canada in 2019
Investigation and Placement Types in On-Reserve Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged 0-17 in Canada in 2019
Child Welfare Research Portal Information Sheet ; no. 232
CWRP Information Sheet ; no. 232
First Nations/Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect 2019
FN/CIS 2019
FN/CIS-2019: On-Reserve Investigations
Child Welfare Research Portal Information Sheet ; no. 233
CWRP Information Sheet ; no. 233
Child Welfare Research Portal Information Sheet ; no. 235
CWRP Information Sheet ; no. 235
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Barbara Fallon
Nicolette Joh-Carnella
Marie Saint-Girons
Eliza Livingston
Description
Perceived Racial/ethnic Discrimination and Depressive Symptoms among Adolescents Living in the Cherokee Nation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Caroline M. Barry
Brady A. Garrett
Melvin D. Livingston
Terrence K. Kominsky
Bethany J. Livingston ... [et al.]
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 29, no. 1, 2022, pp. [22]-36
Description
Looks at the connection between racial discrimination and mental health among Cherokee youth.
Planting Seeds of Change: Voices of Indigenous Youth on Wholistic Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kathy Moscou
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 13, no. 2, 2022
Description
Using photovoice to examine food sovereignty to engage urban Indigenous youth to contribute to their communities and reconnect with their culture.
Promising Child Welfare Practices for Inuit Children, Youth and Families
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Ottawa Inuit Children's Centre?]
Description
Discusses practices developed by the Ottawa Inuit Children's Centre and the Ottawa Children's Aid Society. They fall into the categories of: recognition of the uniqueness of the Inuit community; institutional commitment and leadership; partnerships with local service providers, cultural competency; hiring Inuit staff; clinical practices; admission-prevention services; and practices for children in care.
Protective and Risk Factors for Suicide among Indigenous Australians
E-Books
Author/Creator
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Quebec First Nations Regional Health Survey [2015]: Maternal and Child Health
Alternate Title
First Nations Regional Health Survey (RHS): Phase 3
Health Status and Wellness
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Matthieu Gill-Bougie]
Rekindling the Sacred Fire for Children and Families = Giitwaami-zaka'aman Manidookaadeg Ishkode: Giniijaanisimaanig zhigwa Gidinawenaaganag onji
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sun Lodge Village
Peguis Child and Family Services
Garry McCorrister (Ogimaa Kinew)
Dwayne McCorrister (Giizis Ininew)
Louise McCorrister (Piitwan Aki Doog)
Maurice Brubacher (Mkode-Binesi-Nini) ... [et al.]
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 13, no. 2, Special Audiovisual Edition, 2018, p. 4
Description
Links to a video that describes the programming which creates opportunities for families to participate in ceremonial and land-based ways of knowing and healing.
Rekindling the Sacred Fire...
Duration: 21:19
Remote Presence Robotic Technology Reduces Need for Pediatric Interfacility Transportation from an Isolated Northern Community
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tanya Holt
Nazmi Sari
Gregory Hansen
Matthew Bradshaw
Michael Prodanuk ... Veronica McKinney ... Ivar Mendez ... [et al.]
Telemedicine and e-Health , vol. 24, no. 11, 2018, pp. 927-933
Description
Looks at the impact of Remote Presence Robotic Technology in expediting treatment and reducing the need for transport for Indigenous youth in remote communities.
Research Report: Better Understanding the Phenomenon of Child Neglect in the Context of First Nations in Quebec: Component 4 of the Analysis of the Trajectories of First Nations Youth Subject to the Youth Protection Act
Alternate Title
[Analysis Project on the Trajectories of First Nations Youth Subject to the Youth Protection Act]
E-Books
Author/Creator
Karina Castonguay
Mélanie Courtois
Tonino Esposito
Richard Gray
Patricia Montambault ... [et al.]