Outlines the history of alcoholism in Aboriginal communities, and looks at combining western medicine and traditional healing methods to help Aboriginal people rebuild and sustain a healthy lifestyle.
Research Report (Correctional Service of Canada) ; no. R-217
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
David D. Varis
Dan Kunic
Description
Cohort consisted of Program participants who were released to the community on day parole, full parole, and statutory release. Study assessed whether taking part in program reduced the risk of returning to substance abuse and results were compared to Aboriginal offenders who had been enrolled in the moderate and high intensity National Substance Abuse Programs.
Discusses project background and the gathering that reviewed the data gathered, findings, and future directions (further analysis, knowledge translation and dissemination).
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 2, February 2009, p. 8
Description
Looks at Health Canada statistics that reveal much higher suicide rates for First Nations youth and what type of programs could be put in place to reduce this statistic.
Article located by scrolling to page 8.
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 4, no. 2, Aboriginal Womens Health, December 2009, pp. 35-43
Description
Illustrates and reviews how three First Nations women's stories contribute to a national research project and how this method differs from a conventional western scientific approach.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 4, no. 1, 2009, pp. 80-88
Description
Discusses the need to address underlying causes of child welfare cases and physical neglect such as poverty, alcohol or substance abuse, emotional disorders and inadequate social support systems.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 100, no. 1, January/February 2009, pp. 51-54
Description
Looks at a study to determine the independent effects of Aboriginal income and cultural status on the smoking prevalence in the Saskatoon Health Region.
Effectiveness of a Quitline for Alaska Native People
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Myde Boles
Kristen Rohde
Haiou He
Julie E. Maher
Michael J. Stark
Andrea Fenaughty
Tari O’Connor
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 68, no. 2, April 2009, pp. 170-181
Description
Looks at a comparative study of the acceptability and effectiveness of a tobacco cessation quitline (QL) among Alaska Native people and non-Alaska Native people.
Justice as Healing , vol. 14, no. 1, 2009, pp. [1]-8
Description
Argues the disease is a result of social problems and that punishment is inappropriate because those affected experience intellectual and cognitive deficiencies which leave them unable to learn from consequences.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 4, no. 1, 2009, pp. 47-56
Description
Discusses the practice standards for children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and examines the issues and efforts in child welfare services to address concerns for the complex needs of the children.
Focuses on future research priorities: prenatal prevention and culturally appropriate education; frequency tracking of new cases in all populations; evaluation of programs offered to FASD children; social and economical costs in later life.
Reports on commitments made by the federal and provincial government to address suicide and substance abuse in the communities of Sheshatshiu Innu and Mushuau Innu, Labrador.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 12, December 2009, p. 1,31
Description
Profiles Métis hockey player, Theo Fleury, and his new book which reveals his abuse, addictions, and fight for sobriety.
Article found on page 1 and scrolling to page 31.
Presents a music video that was developed from the findings of a CIHR Project that examined the role of identity and stigma in Aboriginal women's healing from illicit drug abuse in Canada.
Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice, vol. 3, no. 2, 2009, pp. 59-66
Description
Goals of study were to differentiate diagnoses of infection, determine the comprehensiveness of patient assessment and treatment, and identify patient care in need of improvement.
A compilation of materials in the areas of social sciences, epidemiology, and clinical and basic sciences for people living with HIV and those at risk.
Honoring Life: Aboriginal Youth and Communities Empowerment Strategy (AYCES)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alberta Health Services
Description
Looks at protective factors and building community capacity to address Aboriginal youth issues such as suicide prevention, mental wellness, educational achievement, and healthy lifestyle.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 4, no. 2, 2009, pp. 106-117
Description
Discusses relationships between exposure to violence, post-traumatic stress and alcohol misuse among Mi'kmaq youth in Nova Scotia, and looks at the collaborative work which is being done in the community to identify ways to respond to some of these problems.
Canadian Diversity=Diversitié canadienne, vol. 7, no. 3, One Path, Many Directions: The Complex and Diverse Nature of Contemporary Aboriginal Reality, Fall, 2009, pp. 85-92
Description
Discusses epidemiology, cost to society and individuals, government commitment, risk factors and socio-economic inequities.
Scroll down to page 85 to read article.