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Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sharen Madden
Natalie St. Pierre-Hansen
Len Kelly
Helen Cromarty
Barbara Linkewich ... [et al.]
Canadian Family Physician, vol. 56, September 2010, pp. e331-e337
Description
Study confirms that menopause is not typically discussed by First Nations women with others including their health care providers.
First Nations Youth Smoking: Factors Associated with Resilience
Alternate Title
FNIGC Research Series
E-Books
Author/Creator
First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)
First Peoples Worldwide
Alternate Title
First Peoples Worldwide, an Indigenous-Led Development Organization
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Rebecca Adamson
Description
Website dedicated to equipping Indigenous Peoples with assets (physical, natural, financial, etc.), resources and strategies to help put an end to injustices. The website includes links to programs, grants, resources and more.
First Voices: An Aboriginal Women's Reader
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Judy Iseke
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 30, no. 2, 2010, pp. 429-430
Description
Book review of: First Voices edited by Patricia A. Monture, Patricia C. McGuire.
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 Insecurity among Inuit Preschoolers: Nunavut Inuit Child Health Survey, 2007–2008
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Grace M. Egeland
Angela Pacey
Zirong Cao
Isaac Sobol
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 182, no. 3, February 23, 2010, p. 243–248
Description
Looks at the results of a cross-sectional survey on the prevalence of inadequate food security among preschool-aged children.
Food Insecurity among Inuit Women Exacerbated by Socio-economic Stresses and Climate Change
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Maude C. Beaumier
James D. Ford
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 101, no. 3, May/June 2010, pp. 196-201
Description
Looks at a community-based study in Igloolik, Nunavut on food insecurity, and how it is influenced by social, economic, political and environmental conditions.
Food Security in Northern and Isolated Communities: Ensuring Equitable Access to Adequate and Healthy Food for All: Report of the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bob Bratina
Jamie Schmale
Sylvie Bérubé
Gary Anandasangaree
Jaime Battiste ... [et al.]
Description
Based on information gathered through 38 witness testimonies, eight meetings and 10 written briefs, report discusses causes of food insecurity, effects of climate change and food degradation, the Nutrition North Canada program, and the need for government support of community-based solutions.
"June 2021, 43rd Parliament, 2nd Session".
Food Security in Paulatuuk, NT - Opportunities and Challenges of a Changing Community Economy
Theses
Author/Creator
Zoe Sarah Croucher Todd
Description
Rural Economy Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Alberta, 2010.
“For Better or Worse, I am Canadian”: Demand for Ethnic Recognition in Green Grass, Running Water by Thomas King and Obasan by Joy Kogawa
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Rakel Sigurðardóttir
Description
Examines the discriminatory policies Canadian governments have imposed on Aboriginals and Japanese Canadians, and the way the two writers respond to those practices in their novels.
English Paper (B.A)-- University of Iceland, School of Humanities, 2010.
For the Children Taken: The Challenge to Truth Commissions in Building Digital Collections for Research and Long-Term Preservation
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Terry Reilly
Description
Looks at archival efforts to fulfill one of the primary goals of the Mandate of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
For the Good of Our Children and Youth: A New Vision, a New Direction
Alternate Title
Saskatchewan Child Welfare Review Panel Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Saskatchewan Child Welfare Review Panel
Description
Report of panel struck in 2010 to conduct a comprehensive review of the child welfare system in Saskatchewan and make recommendations for improvements.
Forced or Coerced Sterilization in Canada: An Overview of Recommendations for Moving Forward
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Chaneesa Ryan
Abrar Ali
Christine Shawana
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 16, no. 1, Honouring the Sacred Fire: Ending Systemic Racism toward Indigenous Peoples, 2021, pp. 275-290
Description
Looks at the underlining causes of and recommendations to address the forced or coerced sterilization of Indigenous women in Canada.
Forced Sterilization of Native Americans: Late Twentieth Century Physician Cooperation with National Eugenic Policies
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Gregory W. Rutecki
Description
Comments on lack of ethics and the shift from the Hippocratic doctrine of "do no harm".
Framework for Aboriginal Capacity-Building in the Forest Sector
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Harry M. Bombay
Description
Looks at the Aboriginal capacity in natural resources management involving issues that encompass governance, institutional arrangements with other levels of government, and human resource development and that promote forest sustainability, contribute to social and cultural well-being, and respond to major environmental matters such as climate change mitigation.
A Framework for Decolonization Interventions: Broadening the Focus for Improving the Health and Wellbeing of Indigenous Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bernard Guerin
Pimatisiwin, vol. 8, no. 3, Winter, 2010, pp. 61-83
Description
Study reviewed ten interventions that have been used, identified common and dissimilar themes, and looked at ways to continue decolonization efforts around the world.
A Framework for Indigenous School Health: Foundations in Cultural Principles
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Shirley Tagalik
Description
Looks at re-designing Indigenous school-based health programs and practices to include indigenous ways of knowing, learning, traditions, and values of the community.
The Frog Lake Reader
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Mary Horodyski
Prairiefire Review of Books, vol. 10, no. 3, 2010, p. [?]
Description
Book review of: The Frog Lake Reader by Myrna Kostash.
From Breath to Beadwork: Lessons Learned From a Trauma- Informed Yoga Series With Indigenous Adolescent Girls Under Youth Protection
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jessica W. G. Barudin
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 16, no. 1, Honouring the Sacred Fire: Ending Systemic Racism toward Indigenous Peoples, 2021, pp. 21-37
Description
Examines the use of culture with yoga and meditation as means to help at-risk Indigenous youth.
From Homeland to Oil Sands: The Impact of Oil and Gas Development on the Lubicon Cree of Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Amnesty International
Description
Reports on the consequences of oil development to the Lubicon livelihood and society.
From Noble Savage to Righteous Warrior: [Regenerating and Reinscribing Indigenous Presences]
Alternate Title
Global Encounters Initiative Symposium
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Taiaiake Alfred
Description
Video of speech given by professor from the University of Victoria's Indigenous Governance Program. He argues that Aboriginals must regain their authentic cultural identity in order to truly decolonize themselves.
Duration: 01:02:12.
From Oka to Caledonia: Assessing the Learning Curve in Intergovernmental Cooperation
Alternate Title
Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference; 82nd, 2010
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kathy L. Brock
From Protestant and Roman Catholic Missions to Public Schools: Educating Métis and Settler Children in the West to be Citizens of Modern Canada, 1866-1939
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jonathan Anuik
Saskatchewan History, vol. 62, no. 1, Spring, 2010, pp. 22-35
Description
Examines the history, structure, and practice of the missionary schools (and the later public schools) and their role in providing colonial education to Métis and settler students with the intent to civilized them, and by extension their families.
Entire Issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 22.
From Reserves to Cities (And Back): The Significance of Reserves in Registered Indian Women's Migration
Theses
Author/Creator
Pamela Rose Irvine
Description
Geography and Planning Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2010.
From the Inside Out: Spirituality as the Heart of Aboriginal Helping in [Spite of ?] Western Systems
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Nancy Stevens
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 7, Promising Practices in Mental Health: Emerging Paradigms for Aboriginal Social Work Practices, November 2010, pp. 181-197
Description
Looks at the challenges of incorporating Aboriginal spirituality into the helping process, and examines how to explore and integrate spirituality with individuals, families and communities.
From the Past Into the Future: Manitoba Métis Policy
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Government of Manitoba
Description
Based on five principles: recognition, partnership, comprehensiveness, capacity and accountability. Developed as a result of the findings of the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry.
FSIN Advocacy to Address Healthcare Complaints
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Christine Fiddler
Windspeaker, vol. 27, no. 11, February 2010, p. 22
Description
Discusses how a healthcare advocacy office for First Nations people will look at their concerns and complaints with the healthcare system.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.22.
Gambling, Internet and Media Use: Qanuilirpitaa? 2017: Nunavik Inuit Health Survey
Alternate Title
Nunavik Inuit Health Survey 2017: Qanuilirpitaa? = How are we now?
E-Books
Author/Creator
Richard E. Bélanger
Gina Muckle
Yohann Courtemanche
Natalia Poliakova
Christopher Fletcher
Marie-Claude Lyonnais
Description
Gambling Problems in First Nations and Inuit Communities of Québec: A Brief Status Report
E-Books
Author/Creator
Élisabeth Papineau
Gathering, Telling, Preparing the Stories: A Vehicle for Healing
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sandra Starks
Halaevalu F. Ofahengaue Vakalahi
M. Jenise Comer
Carmen Ortiz-Hendricks
Journal of Indigenous Voices in Social Work, vol. 1, no. 1, February 2010, pp. 1-18
Description
Summarizes lessons learnt from a project that facilitated the discussion on issues of survival in the academy and social work programs; and discusses experiences of personal and collective healing.
The Gehl Report: Indigenous Women and Girls with Disabilities and Gender-Based Violence
E-Books
Author/Creator
Lynn Gehl
Description
Intersectional analysis of key literature and research projects.
Gender and Indigenous Peoples
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Woman
Secretariat of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Ingenious Issues
Description
Briefing notes present key issues/challenges and implications of a gender perspective.
Gender-Based Analysis of Inuit Women-Owned Businesses: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada
Description
Reports on quantitative and qualitative survey data from interviews conducted with 30 Inuit women business-owners, 15 Economic Development Officers and other service providers.
[Gender, Culture and Northern Fisheries]
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Martha Dowsley
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 34, no. 2, Technologies Créatives / Creative Technologies, 2010, pp. 190-192
Description
Book review of: Gender, Culture and Northern Fisheries edited by Joanna Kafarowski.
Gender Discrimination and Indian Status: Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right: A Review of the McIvor Decision and Bill C-3
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Christopher Devlin
Carly Chunick
Description
Reports discrimination remains in the registration provision of the Indian Act and is found in the second generation cut-off rule which was not looked at in the McIvor case.
Gender Gaps in Indigenous Socioeconomic Outcomes: Australian Regional Comparisons and International Possibilities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mandy Yap
Nicholas Biddle
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 1, no. 2, 2010, pp. 1-27
Description
Analyzes the effects of inequality on populations based on three aspects of socioeconomic inconsistencies: Indigeneity, gender and geography.
Gendered Wage Gap Even More Pronounced for Aboriginal Women
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
L.A. (Lisa) Lambert
Pimatisiwin, vol. 8, no. 2, Fall, 2010, pp. 5-7
Description
Discusses wage disparities between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women and men.
Gendering Self-Determination: Human Rights and the Violence against Indigenous Women
Alternate Title
Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference ; 82nd, 2010
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Rauna Kuokkanen
Description
Looks at the ways in which Indigenous women and men are differently situated in relation to processes of self-determination.
Generating Social Capital in First Nations: Learning from the USIC Project
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gayle Broad
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 7, no. 1, Fall, 2010, pp. 42-54
Description
Presents research from Understanding the Strengths of Indigenous Communities project which focused on strengths of the First Nation communities and the processes used to develop that strength from a holistic approach .
Getting the Indians Out of Town: Race and Space in Victoria's History
Alternate Title
City TalksLecture
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
John Lutz
Description
Scholar, teacher and historian looks at the mystery of the vanishing Aboriginals and how colonialism affected Indigenous space in urbanizing Victoria.
Duration: 1:17:58
Giving Voice to Cultural Safety of Indigenous Wildland Firefighters in Canada: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Turtle Island Consulting Services
Description
Reports results from an online survey (102 respondents) and four virtual circle sessions. Findings grouped under organizational characteristics, work-related illnesses/injuries, and work experiences. Concludes with areas for future research and program and policy recommendations.
The Gladue Principles: A Guide to the Jurisprudence
E-Books
Author/Creator
Benjamin A. Ralston
Global Indigeneities Views From Near and Far
Alternate Title
Global Encounters Initiative
Itineraries of Exchange: Cultural Contact in a Global Frame
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Linc Kesler
Larry Grant
Coll Thrush
Neil Safier
Shaunee Casavant
Nika Collison
Tirso Gonzaez
Sheryl Lightfoot
Description
Webcast of Global Encounters Initiative Symposium called Itineraries of Exchange: Cultural Contact in a Global Frame held at the University of British Columbia, March 4-6, 2010. Panel discussion begins at 36:41.
Duration: 2:24:18.
Global Indigenous Health: An Opportunity for Canadian Leadership
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jeff Reading
Danielle Perron
Namaste Marsden
Robynne Edgar
Description
Comments on the health disparities and inequities suffered by Indigenous peoples.
Global Transitions: Implications for a Regional Social Work Agenda
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mason Durie
Journal of Indigenous Voices in Social Work, vol. 1, no. 2, December 2010, pp. 1-9
Description
Discusses the challenges facing the social work profession.
Good Building Practice Guidelines for Healthy and Sustainable First Nations Housing in Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Patrick Gloux
Description
Civil Engineering Thesis (PhD) -- University of Manitoba, 2021
Goreen Narrkwarren Ngrn-toura = Healthy Family Air: A Literature Review to Inform the VACCHO Smoking amongst Pregnant Aboriginal Women Research Project
E-Books
Author/Creator
Anke van der Sterren
Governor General Hears Concerns of Youth
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andréa Ledding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 9, September 2010, p. 3,5
Description
Comments on Governor General Michaëlle Jean's tour through Saskatchewan during the International Year of Youth.
Article found by scrolling to pages 3 and 5.
The Grandmother Spirit Project Resource Booklet: Safety and Well-Being for Senior Aboriginal Women
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
Description
Based on information gathered from Grandmothers in research circles. Participants were asked about traditional practices, what was happening in their communities, and what was needed to move forward.