Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 25, no. 2, Fall, 2010, pp. 11-28
Description
Introduction to the Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN), the work the network does internationally and domestically, and the challenges faced to help protect North America.
International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction, vol. 8, no. 2, April 2010, pp. 160-173
Description
Looks at how providing culturally relevant opportunities for youth to build healthy relationships and leadership skills has the potential to increase youth engagement.
Post Script, vol. 29, no. 3, Indian Cinema, Summer, 2010, pp. 58-[?]
Description
Studies four films to compare practices used to preserve Inuit architectural knowledge: Qallunajatut/Urban Inuk; episode 3 from Nunavut/Our Land series, Qarmaq/Stone House, and Qaggiq/Gathering Place .
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 25, no. 2, Spring, 2001, pp. 270-273
Description
Author discusses teaching students to perceive ideas from a different perspective in an introductory American Thought and Language class at Michigan State University.
Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, vol. 25, no. 4, December 2010, pp. 385-396
Description
Examines the concept of successful aging from an Alaska Native perspective that is designated when an individual has demonstrated wisdom because of the experiences he or she has gained throughout life.
Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, vol. 31, no. S1, Spring, 2001, pp. 132-149
Description
Framework identifies the following areas of need: data development, risk factors for youth suicide, evaluation of interventions to prevent youth suicide, suicide prevention services, public information and education, and broader approaches to preventing youth suicide.
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 34, no. 5, September/October 2010, pp. 26-29
Description
Overview of the health condition of women in the Torres Strait Islanders community, including statistical information about population, mortality, birth rates and health risk factors.
Children and Youth Services Review, vol. 32, no. 12, December 2010, pp. 1796-1802
Description
Results from 83 interviews identified five themes: system supports, specialists, education through sharing, cultural and community supports, and recreational resource support. Compares results to available literature.
The Forestry Chronicle, vol. 78, no. 1, January/February 2001, pp. 112-114
Description
Looks at the Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) Network and how it develops networks of researchers, industry, government and Aboriginal partners, and offers innovative approaches in order to transfer knowledge.
Journal of Sustainable Tourism, vol. 18, no. 4, May 2010, pp. 539-556
Description
Discusses tourists' motivations and satisfaction in participating in authentic Mi'kmaw tourism activities; findings regarding the Mi'kmaw perspective; and recommendations for the future success and sustainability of the Mi'kmaw cultural tourism sector.
International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, vol. 24, no. 2, June 2010, pp. 163-179
Description
Presents research that looks into the characterization of social capital and the use of community-indicators to forecast specific social and economic outcomes for new mining projects.
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 52, no. 3, February 2001, pp. 467-480
Description
Examines obstacles in recruitment, retention and professional development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health managers in Queensland, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory.
Journal of Nursing Education, vol. 40, no. 6, September 2001, pp. 282-284
Description
Explains one approach to developing cultural sensitivity and competence through study of five phenomena: communication, space, social organization, time, environmental control and biological variation.