American Journal of Public Health, vol. 96, no. 12, December 2006, pp. 2222-2227
Description
Study found that although birthweight-specific death rates declined in both groups and across all birthweight categories, American Indian/Alaska Native babies were still 1.7 times more likely to die before their first birthday.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 104, no. S3, Supplement 3, June 2014, pp. S446-S452
Description
Research shows improvements of infectious disease death rates are possible and suggests further studies to identify high-risk groups are needed to develop intervention strategies.
International Journal of the Sociology of Language, vol. 230, 2014, pp. 115-140
Description
Looks at the status of the Cree-speaking communities in Northern Alberta, which is argued is its own distinct dialect called Northern Cree, and the challenges they face ahead to maintain their language's relevance and prestige.
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 13, no. 3, 2006, pp. 70-93
Description
Looks at the development of a Native American Cultural Values and Beliefs Scale which assessed three dimensions of American Aboriginal values and beliefs: 1) the importance, 2) the frequency of practicing, and 3) distress caused by not practicing.
New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, vol. 2014, no. 142, Health and Wellness Concerns for Racial, Ethnic, and Sexual Minorities, Summer, 2014, pp. 37-47
Description
Looks HIV/Aids within the context of Canadian reserve system, effects of Indian Residential schools, and risky behaviors.
Injury-related health services usage (hospitalizations and visits to emergency rooms) and mortality were calculated and compared to the general population of Alberta
Lancet, vol. 368, no. 9535, August 12, 2006, p. 576
Description
Letter congratulates the The Lancet on the series dealing with the health of Indigenous people, but points out that coverage of injury is lacking considering it is the leading cause of death in Aboriginal Canadians.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 26, no. 4, Indigenous Performance 2, Winter, 2014, pp. 1-18
Description
Script for performative keynote address given at In the Balance: Indigeneity, Performance, Globalization symposium held at Royal Holloway College/University Notre Dame in London October 25, 2013.
Scroll down to page 1 to read performed essay.
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 9, Special Edition In Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the School of Indigenous Relations, February 2014, pp. 83-91
Description
Surveys provide key results to help improve the curriculum and the content of courses in the Aboriginal Native Social Work program.
Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll down to page 83 to read article.
Contemporary Nurse, vol. 22, no. 2, 2006, pp. 240-254
Description
Examines the need for cross-cultural education initiatives which stress an understanding of Indigenous views by medical staff as well as an understanding of cancer prevention and treatment by Indigenous peoples.
In Education, vol. 19, no. 3, [Indigenous Education] in Education, Pt. 2, Spring, 2014, pp. 3-16
Description
Study acknowledges the importance of Aboriginal education and notes the challenges involved with offering such programming in an urban educational environment.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 5, no. 1, Fall, 2006, pp. 26-39
Description
Comments on the Aboriginal Pipeline Group involvement with the Mackenzie Gas Project. The project is touted to transform the economy of the Northwest Territories.
[One or more images have been omitted from this article due to copyright restrictions. These images are accessible in the print version of this journal]
American Behavioral Scientist, vol. 50, no. 4, Ingenious Peoples: Canadian and U.S. Perspectives, December 2006, pp. 562-575
Description
Discusses changes to geography course to include more Canadian content, cultural values, heritage, and contemporary challenges. The differences in cultural regions are compared.
Looks at the "spirit and intent" of Treaty and that rules of interpretation should be in the context of current reality, e.g., 1993 Treaty Land Entitlement Agreement.
Chronic Diseases and Injuries in Canada, vol. 34, no. 2-3, July 2014, pp. 82-93
Description
Studied self-inflicted and assault-related injuries by age group, sex, and cause of injury. Used records from the Discharge Abstract Database in areas with more than 33% of residents reporting Aboriginal identity in the 2006 Census.
Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 14, no. 3-4, 2006, pp. 366-373
Description
Considers how the Mining Engineering Department at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is addressing the need to integrate sustainable development into mining engineering on behalf of industry and society.