Our Schools, Our Selves, vol. 18, no. 2, Sex Ed and Youth: Colonization, Sexuality and Communities of Colour, Winter, 2009, pp. 11-16
Description
Looks at workshops designed to increase knowledge in youth about the risks associated with sex and sexuality and how to reduce the risk in their own lives.
Indigenous Law Bulletin, vol. 8, no. 30, July-Sept 2017, pp. 6-10
Description
"This article will provide an overview of the context surrounding the national crisis, as well as outline the bottom-up initiatives which have provoked a political response".
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 33, no. 3, Summer, 2009, pp. 352-423
Description
Discusses the prevalence of HIV and AIDS among Native American women, and outlines some of the social, cultural and psychological risks for becoming infected.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 21, no. 1, Spring, 2009, pp. 69-77
Description
Presents a brief essay that will become the introduction to Ralph Salisbury's latest book of poetry.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 69.
Comments by the director of operations for the Alberta Indian Health Care Commission that the proposed cuts are immoral; article also mentions the Medicine Chest clause.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 37, no. 1, 2017, pp. 1-28
Description
Article examines some of the barriers to the engagement and participation of urban Indigenous communities in municipal policy-making. Author asserts that racial and cultural stereotyping and discrimination against Aboriginal peoples and communities are key issues.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 17, no. 1, January/February 1993, pp. 11-13
Description
Summarizes workshop sessions and addresses the next challenge in mental health, nutrition, cancer and men's health at the New Directions in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Education workshop held in Brisbane, October 22-23, 1992.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 17, no. 1, January/February 1993, pp. 14-16
Description
Looks at working party established to develop a framework for health workers, nurses and doctors that defines their roles in remote communities and how they should work together.
Canadian Social Work Review , vol. 26, no. 1, 2009, pp. 25-41
Description
Compares coverage of the deaths of two children, one Aboriginal and one non-Aboriginal. Four newspapers were surveyed: Globe and Mail, National Post, Winnipeg Free Press and Telegram (St. John's).
Article explores the process of integrating ethical research frameworks for engaging Indigenous communities into academic institutions. Authors use five personal vignettes to examine the potential pitfalls related to integrating Indigenous values knowledge systems with Western legal practices.