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Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Morgan L. Ruelle
American Indian Culture and Research Journal , vol. 41, no. 3, Indigenous Food Sovereignty, 2017, pp. 113-125
Description
Discusses how colonization has disrupted communities' relationship with the land, efforts to restore the connection on the reservation, and how ideas about tradition and sustainability are linked to food sovereignty.
Educating Medical Students’ “Hearts and Minds”: A Humanities-Informed Cultural Immersion Program in Indigenous Experiential Community Learning
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sarah de Leeuw
Roseann Larstone
Bryndel Fell
Nicole Cross
Margo Greenwood ... [et al.]
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 16, no. 1, Honouring the Sacred Fire: Ending Systemic Racism toward Indigenous Peoples, 2021, pp. 87-107
Description
Examines the First Nations Community Education Program as a collaborative effort to address Indigenous health inequalities in Canada.
The Effect of a 12-Week Exercise and Lifestyle Management Programme on Cardiac Risk Reduction: A Pilot Using a Kaupapa Māori Philosophy
Alternate Title
The Effect of a 12-Week Exercise and Lifestyle Management Programme on Cardiac Risk Reduction: A Pilot Using a Kaupapa Maori Philosophy
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anna Rolleston
Robert N. Doughty
Katrina Poppe
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 12, no. 1, 2017, pp. 116-130
Description
Study concludes that a kaupapa Māori approach, within a structured lifestyle management programme, modifies cardiac risk parameters in Māori.
Effective Knowledge Translation Approaches and Practices in Indigenous Health Research: A Systematic Review Protocol
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Melody E. Morton Ninomiya
Donna Atkinson
Simon Brascoupé
Michelle Firestone
Nicole Robinson ... [et al.]
Systematic Reviews, vol. 6, 2017, p. article no. 34
Description
Proposed review will involve search of indexed databases and a comprehensive list of non-indexed and grey literature sources. Inclusion criteria to be: research studies related Indigenous health and wellbeing; include a majority of Indigenous people; documented intervention; and outcomes.
Eke panuku eke Tangaroa: Evaluation of Waka Hourua, Māori Community Suicide Prevention Projects. Part 2
Alternate Title
Eke panuku eke Tangaroa: Evaluation of Waka Hourua, Maori Community Suicide Prevention Projects. Part 2
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kahu McClintock
Rachel McClintock
Tio Sewell
Jade Sewell
Vicki Martin-Smith
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing - Te Mauri: Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 2, September 2017, pp. 77-104
Description
Looks at the achievements and immediate impacts of 47 Māori community projects funded by the Waka Hourua Māori and Pasifika Suicide Prevention fund.
Emerging LTSS Issues in Indian Country: Caregiver Training in Indian Country
Alternate Title
Emerging Long Term Services and Support in Indian Country: Caregiver Training in Indian Country
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kaufman & Associates
Description
Includes literature review focused on need for and benefits of training and assessment of existing programs, recommendations, and a profile of an innovative program.
Encountering Silence(s): Mitigating the Negative Social Impacts of Construction Camps With Lake Babine Nation
Theses
Author/Creator
Hannah Elizabeth Quinn
Description
Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 2017.
Entsisewata’karí:teke (You Will Be Healthy Again): Clinical Outcomes of Returning to a Traditional Haudenosaunee Diet
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Russell J. de Souza
Nicole M. Bilodeau
Kelly Gordon
A. Darlene Davis
Jennifer C. Stearns ... [et al.]
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 16, no. 2, Wisdom of the Elders: Honouring Spiritual Laws in Indigenous Knowledge, 2021, pp. 82-119
Description
Looks at the results of a 90-day dietary challenge, consisting of pre-contact food, by members of the Six Nations of the Grand River.
An Environmental Scan of Emergency Response Systems and Services in Remote First Nations Communities in Northern Ontario
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
E. J. Mew
S. D. Ritchie
D. VanderBurgh
J. L. Beardy
Gordon M. Fortune ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1320208
Description
Studies remote Nishnawbe Aski Nation communities and lack of response capacity and services to meet their needs.
Epidemiological and Health Services Indicators of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease among Métis in Alberta
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Maria B. Ospina
Brian H. Rowe
Ambikaipakan Senthilselvan
Malcolm King
Michael K. Stickland ... [et al.]
Description
Data gathered using administration health databases from 2002-2010.
Evaluating the Outcomes of Programs for Indigenous Families and Communities
Alternate Title
CFCA Practice Resource
E-Books
Author/Creator
Stewart Muir
Adam Dean
Evaluation of the Effects of the Quebec First Nations and Inuit Faculties of Medicine Program (QFNIFMP): Final Report 2019-2020
E-Books
Author/Creator
Patricia Montambault
Evaluation of the Health and Social Services System in Nunavik: The User’s Perspective
E-Books
Author/Creator
Annie Baron
Amélie Breton
Sébastien Dubé
Description
Related Material: Executive Summary.
An Evaluation of the National Empowerment Project Cultural, Social, and Emotional Wellbeing Program
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tjalaminu Mia
Pat Dudgeon
Carolyn Mascall
Glenis Grogan
Bronwyn Murray
Roz Walker
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing - Te Mauri: Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 2, September 2017, pp. 33-48
Description
Participant interviews describe how the Program significantly changed their lives in constructive and positive manners.
Everyone Has a Place in the Circle: Strategy & Toolkit
Alternate Title
Everyone Has a Place in the Circle: 2020 Gender Equity Toolkit
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP)
Description
Discussion of the pre-colonial and current context of women and girls, boys and men, and Two-Spirit people and offers suggestions for taking action, as well as mental health and lateral violence. Includes timeline for "Queering Indigenous Canadian History".
Evidence Brief: Wise Practices for Indigenous-specific Cultural Safety Training Programs
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mackenzie Churchill
Michèle Parent-Bergeron
Janet Smylie
Cheryl Ward
Alycia Fridkin ... [et al.]
Description
Surveyed peer-reviewed and grey literature for information regarding designing and implementing training for non-Indigenous healthcare professionals.
An Examination of the Integration Processes of Anishinaabe Smudging Ceremonies in Northeastern Ontario Health Care Facilities
Theses
Author/Creator
Amy Shawanda
Description
Indigenous Relations Thesis (MIR)--Laurentian University, 2017.
Examining the Climate for Aboriginal Mothers in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs): An Exploratory Qualitative Study About Views of Health Care Professionals
Theses
Author/Creator
Minette Marcotte
Description
Health Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Northern British Columbia, 2017.
Executive Summary: The Impacts of COVID-19 on the Indigenous Workforce
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Deloitte Access Economics
An Exploration of the Effects of Mentor-Apprentice Programs on Mentors' and Apprentices' Wellbeing
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Barbara Jenni
Adar Anisman
Onowa McIvor
Peter Jacobs
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 12, no. 2, 2017, pp. 25-42
Description
Comments on the link between language, health and wellbeing.
Exploring the Complex Content of Indigenous Women's Maternity Experiences in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia by Expanding on Aboriginal Women's Responses to the Canadian Maternity Experiences Survey
Theses
Author/Creator
Jennifer Lynn Leason
Description
Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2017.
Exploring Water Insecurity in Canadian Indigenous Communities: A Literature Review
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ayotumde Omosule
Description
Focuses on challenges and proposed and implement/attempted policy responses.
External Review: Tubal Ligation in the Saskatoon Health Region: The Lived Experience of Aboriginal Women
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Yvonne Boyer
Judith Bartlett
Description
Report confirms allegations of coerced tubal ligations with consent being sought from Indigenous women during labour.
Facebook Usage among Urban Indigenous Youth at Risk
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Channarong Intahchomphoo
André Vellino
Odd Erik Gundersen
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 45, no. 2, 2021, pp. 103-130
Description
Examines the Facebook posts of at risk Indigenous youth from Ottawa, Ontario and how the platform is used a means to vent to or each out to their peers.
Factors Affecting COVID-19 Vaccination among Indigenous Peoples in Canada: A Behavioral Analysis
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Gisell Castillo
Stephanie Montesanti
Danika Goveas
Jacob Crawshaw
Maureen Smith ... [et al.]
Description
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Falls in Older Aboriginal People: Risk Factors, Burden, and Development of a Culturally Appropriate Fall Prevention Intervention
Theses
Author/Creator
Caroline Lukaszyk
Description
Medicine Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Sydney, 2017
Family-Centred Interventions by Primary Healthcare Services for Indigenous Early Childhood Wellbeing in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States: A Systematic Scoping Review
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Janya McCalman
Mario Heyeres
Sandra Campbell
Roxanne Bainbridge
Catherine Chamberlain ... [et al.]
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, vol. 17, 2017, pp. [1]-21
Description
Review suggests promise for generating diverse healthcare outcomes for Indigenous children and their parents.
Family Networks and Health among Métis Aged 45 or Older
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Pamela L. Ramage-Morin
Evelyne Bougie
Health Reports, vol. 28, no. 12, December 2017, pp. 12-20
Description
Used data from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey. Found that older age, lower education and non-participation in the labour force were associated with strong networks, and those who reported strong networks were more likely to report positive mental health.
Family Violence in Canada: A Statistical Profile, 2015
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Marta Burczycka
Shana Conroy
Juristat, vol. 37, no. 1, February 16, 2017, pp. [1]-77
Description
Statistics from the General Social Survey, Incidence-based Uniform Crime Reporting Survey and its Trend Database, and the Homicide Survey.
Fasting Triglycerides as a Predictor of Incident Diabetes, Insulin Resistance and B-Cell Function in a Canadian First Nation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Natalie D. Riediger
Kirsten Clark
Virginia Lukianchuk
Joanne Roulette
Sharon Bruce
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1310444
Description
Looks at fasting serum triglycerides and incident diabetes, changes in insulin resistance in Sandy Bay First Nation.
The Fatality of Bias
Alternate Title
Global Policy Review
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Edith Denny
Description
Discusses how colonialism and systemic racism have produced women's negative experiences in the Canadian healthcare system and their poor health outcomes.
Federal Spending on First Nations and Inuit Health Care
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Robert Behrend
Jamie Forsyth
Description
Analysis of federal and provincial/territorial government health spending between 2011-2012 and 2018-2019 for First Nations and Inuit as well as for the general Canadian population.
Final Report: Cost Analysis of Current Housing Gaps and Future Housing Needs in First Nations
E-Books
Author/Creator
Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy
Description
Includes 10 case studies.
"Finally when I started falling down": Indigenous Tuberculosis Patient Experiences of Health and Illness on the Canadian Prairies
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sylvia Abonyi
Maria Mayan
Jody Boffa
Carmen Lopez
Kathleen McMullin ... [et al.]
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 12, no. 1, 2017, pp. 3-23
Description
Paper attempts to understand the disproportionate occurrence of tuberculosis in Indigenous populations of Canada.
Findings Associated With a Novel Program Designed to Support Indigenous Faculty Members of U.S. Health Professions Schools
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Patricia A. Carney
Cynthia Taylor
Allison Empey
Dove Spector
Amanda Bruegl ... [et al.]
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 16, no. 1, Honouring the Sacred Fire: Ending Systemic Racism toward Indigenous Peoples, 2021, pp. 54-71
Description
Looks at the development of a program created to address the challenges of Indigenous faculty at American colleges.
Findings From a Process Evaluation of an Indigenous Holistic Housing Support and Mental Health Case Management Program in Downtown Toronto
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michelle Firestone
Jessica Syrette
Teyohá:te Brant
Marie Laing
Steve Teekens
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 16, no. 2, Wisdom of the Elders: Honouring Spiritual Laws in Indigenous Knowledge, 2021, pp. 139-150
Description
Looks at the Mino Kaanjigoowin (MK) program at Na-Me-Res (Native Men’s Residence) as model to provide help for the health of urban Indigenous people.
First Nation Elders Who Use Wheeled Mobility: An Exploration of Culture and Health
Theses
Author/Creator
Lindsay Croxall
Description
Health Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Ottawa, 2017.
First Nations and Inuit Health: Health Status of First Nations On-Reserve in Atlantic Canada 2016
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch - Atlantic Region
Health Canada
Description
Data sources: 2011 to 2016 First Nations and Inuit Health Branch program reports and the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Pharmacy Claims database. Data from the First Nations Information Governance Centre, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), Statistics Canada and the Public Health Agency are also included.
First Nations Community Well-Being Research and Large Data Sets: A Respectful Caution
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alexandra S. Drawson
Aislin R. Mushquash
Christopher J. Mushquash
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 12, no. 2, 2017, pp. 15-24
Description
Paper offers a cautionary note on the importance of understanding culture and context when conducting First Nations health research with large data sets and outlines some approaches to research that can ensure appropriate development of research questions and interpretation of research findings.
First Nations COVID-19 Performing Arts Wellbeing Survey: Summary of Findings
Documents & Presentations
Description
Brief description of results about area of practice, impact of the pandemic on finances and well-being, future plans and avenues of support.
First Nations Elders in Northwestern Ontario's Perspectives of Health, Body Image and Eating Disorders
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Taslim Alani-Verjee
Peter Braunberger
Tina Bobinski
Christopher Mushquash
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing - Te Mauri: Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 1, June 2017, pp. 76-96
Description
Interviews with five First Nations Elders to gain a better understanding of health, healthy eating and ideal body image and the relationship to the well-being of youth.
First Nations Food, Nutrition and Environment Study: Results from the Atlantic Region 2014
Alternate Title
FNFNES Results from the Atlantic Region 2014
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Laurie Chan
Olivier Receveur
Malek Batal
William Batal
Description
Study involves five components: household interviews collecting information on dietary patterns, lifestyle and general health status; environmental concerns and food security; sampling traditional foods for contaminants; sampling water for trace metals; hair sampling for mercury; and surface water sampling for pharmaceuticals
First Nations Health and Wellness Colouring Book
Alternate Title
First Nations Health and Wellness Coloring Book
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mackenzie Anderson
Erin Anderson-Bruce
Leo Beam
Cliff Bear
Emma Jane Bedard ... [et al.]
First Nations Population Health & Wellness Agenda
E-Books
Author/Creator
Office of the Provincial Health Officer British Columbia
First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Description
Related material: Summary of Findings.
First Nations Youth Smoking: Factors Associated with Resilience
Alternate Title
FNIGC Research Series
E-Books
Author/Creator
First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)
FNLED: Quebec First Nations Labour and Employment Development Survey = EDMEPN: Enquête sur le développement de la main-d’œuvre et de l’emploi chez les Premières Nations
Alternate Title
Booklet 1: Sociodemographic Profile and Life Course
Booklet 2: Culture, Identity, Language and Wellness
Booklet 4: Education, Skills and Aspirations
Booklet 5: Occupation and Employment
Booklet 6: Income and Needs Satisfaction
Booklet 7: Methodology
Highlights
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Mathieu-Olivier Côté]
[Jasmine Sawadogo]
[Nicolas Couet]
Follow-up Report to the Canadian Human Rights Commission on the Human Rights of the Innu of Labrador
E-Books
Author/Creator
Celeste McKay Consulting
Donald McRae
Description
Related material: 2002 Report.
Food (In)Security: Food Policy and Vulnerability in Kugaaruk, Nunavut
Theses
Author/Creator
Merissa Daborn
Description
Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 2017.
Food Insecurity among Inuit Living in Inuit Nunangat
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Peoples Survey, 2012
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paula Arriagada
Insights on Canadian Society, February 1, 2017, pp. 1-12
Description
Statistics for adults aged 25 and over from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey.
Food Security and Mining in Nunatsiavut
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Suzanne Mills
Johanna Tuglavina
Deborah Simmons
Russell Claus
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 5, no. 1, Food (In)security in Northern Canada, April 2017, pp. 39-41
Description
Comments on Statistics Canada data reporting 42% of adult Inuit in Nunatsiavut had experienced food insecurity in the previous 12 months.