International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 66, no. 3, 2007, pp. 264-275
Description
Presents a set of recommendations which are related to research opportunities to help give the development of future health research in circumpolar neuroscience and behaviour.
Provides overview of Aboriginal health and outlines strategic plan to better serve the population through education, cultural accommodation and by partnering with health providers.
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Description
Demographics provided include, health, education, social conditions, housing, self government of First Nations and Canadians living north of the 60th parallel.
Study conducted using interviews with 62 Alaska Native individuals who had attended schools or had parents who had experienced them. Looked at: disruption of family, multiple losses, coping strategies, and resilience.
Showed mental health outcomes for those attending boarding school fell in to five categories: severely impacted, ambivalent, positive, activated and driven.
Project Report (Sustainable Forest Management Network) ; September 30. 2007
[SFMN Project: Professional Forestry Certification in the New Millennium: Opportunities and Constraints for Forestry Curriculum Change]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Naomi Krogman
Kendra Isaac
Trena Allen
Peggy Smith
Description
Looks at a study which illustrates the importance of Aboriginal consultation in regards to the appropriateness of their undergraduate forestry training and continuing educational opportunities.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 66, no. 3, 2007, pp. 226-240
Description
Argues that prevention and treatment programs are urgently required in Vancouver and Prince George as both have elevated HIV and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) prevalence.
Looks at tribal area cases and other area cases to determine if there are any differences. Reports cases are similar in most respects but did find some statistically significant variances.
Results found that programing was adequate for the Aboriginal community but there were barriers to the overall delivery of sports and recreation programs.
Presents the methodology and results of a survey conducted in Saskatoon's five core neighbourhoods. Report forms part of the Bridges and Foundations Project on Urban Aboriginal Housing.
Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education; Measurement, Evaluation, and Research Methodology Program Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2004.
Presents a comparative review of the similarities of some of the issues and challenges related to community health workers in indigenous communities across four countries.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 63, Supplement 2, 2004, pp. 107-113
Description
Paper presented at the 12th International Congress on Circumpolar Health discussion on what constitutes health and well-being from the perspective of adult and elder Métis women. Also looks at how these views should be incorporated into Métis designed health surveys.
Goal of consultation was to gain a picture of student and trainee experiences using a sample that included students, educators, administrators, and others involved in the delivery of programs.
JustResearch, no. 14, Victims of Crime Research, 2007, pp. 36-41
Description
Findings show that Northerners experience higher levels of criminal victimization and spousal violence than their provincial counterparts.
Article located by scrolling to page 36.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Social Suffering, 2007, pp. 12-15
Description
Reports on the threat of diabetes to First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in all age groups. Recommends action be taken by NGOs, government, Indigenous organizations and families.
To access this article, scroll down to page 12.
Summarizes, that along with other Canadian provinces, Alberta observes rates of diabetes mellitus incidence among First Nations people to be twice as high as non-First Nations people and treatment and prevention efforts should be directed at younger age groups and women.
Chapter nine of: Alberta Diabetes Atlas 2007.
Study used a sample of 434,972 adults fifty or older and evaluated data from the 2003-2005 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, then compared results to those for the general population.
Cultural Diversity and Education: Interface Issues
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
David Philpott
Wayne Nesbit
Mildred Cahill
Gary Jeffrey
Description
Topics covered include culturally appropriate practices, academic achievement, blending qualitative and quantitative approaches, cognitive ability, current practices in First Nations schools, and the Nunavut model.
Excerpt from Cultural Diversity and Education: Interface Issues by David F. Philpott, Wayne C. Nesbit, Mildred F. Cahill, and Gary H. Jeffrey.