Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
CREATE Foundation
Description
Identifies current strengths and weakness in child protection system and makes recommendations for improvements.
Family Matters Report 2017: Measuring Trends to Turn the Tide on the Over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children in Out-of-Home Care in Australia
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Natalie Lewis
John Burton
Peter Lewis
Joanne Lau
Claire Stacey ... [et al.]
Description
Looks at shortcomings of the current system, provides statistical data, and advocates for changes that will reduce the number of children in care.
Follow-up to the 2016 report.
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.
Farming Muskoxen for Qiviut in Alaska: A Feasibility Study
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laura Starr
Joshua Greenberg
Janice Rowell
Arctic, vol. 70, no. 1, March 2017, pp. [77]-85
Description
Examines principal economic variables of a hypothetical, established farm in order to evaluate its sustainable economic potential.
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.
FBI Resources in Missing Person Cases
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christina Bedford
Alethea Duncan
Christina Palazzolo
Joseph P. Shevlin
Department of Justice Journal of Federal Law and Practice, vol. 69, no. 1, Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons: Law Enforcement and Prevention, January 2021, pp. 149-158
Description
A description of Federal Bureau of Investigation specialized units that can be invaluable in cases of missing, abducted, or murdered victims. They are: Child Abduction Rapid Deployment, the Behavioral Analysis Units dealing with crimes against children, and crimes against adults, and the Violent Criminal Apprehension Program.
Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to page 149.
Feast: Growing Indigenous Food Tourism in Ontario
Alternate Title
Indigenous Food Tourism: Standards and Best Practices Checklist
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Trevor Jonas Benson
Caroline Morrow
Camilo Montoya-Guevara
James Arteaga
Description
Explains the development and key features of a five-year strategic plan designed to increase business opportunities in the sector.
Related material:
Indigenous Food Tourism: Standards and Best Practices Checklist.
Feasts of the Full-Moon: The Distribution of Rations to Aborigines in South Australia, 1836-1861
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert Foster
Aboriginal History, vol. 13, no. 1, 1989, pp. 63-78
Description
Looks at rationing providing support while at the same time being a system of control.
Feathers, Furs and Fringes: A Semiological Analysis of Powwow Regalia
Theses
Author/Creator
Michele Kerisit
Description
Sociology and Anthropology Thesis (M.A.) -- Carleton University, 1989.
Federal Sexual Crimes
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Leslie A. Hagen
United States Attorney's Bulletin, vol. 69, no. 2, Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons: Legal, Prosecution, Advocacy and Healthcare, March 2021, pp. 189-208
Description
Describes Chapter 109A of the US federal criminal code regarding sexual crimes and the need for tribal sexual violence guidelines created with cooperation between tribal and legal authorities.
Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to page 189.
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.
Feed the People And You Will Never Go Hungry: Illuminating Coast Salish Economy of Affection
Theses
Author/Creator
Darlene Kelly
Description
Commerce Thesis (PhD) -- University of Auckland, 2017.
[Female Inuk Child]
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Hans Dommasch
Description
Side view of child. Caption by Dommasch: "Tuktoyaktuk (NWT) April 1989".
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.
Final Report: Qualitative Research: The Experiences of Indigenous Communities with Tax Filing
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Phoenix Strategic Perspectives
Description
Purpose of study was to identify barriers to filing and benefit uptake. Conducted 12 discussion groups with community and band council members in six Indigenous communities (Sunchild First Nation, Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation, Cree Nation of Mistissini, Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation, K’atl’odeeche First Nation, Fort Nelson First Nation); and 42 in-depth telephone interviews with intermediaries
Final revision date: July 28, 2017.
"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.
Financing Post-Secondary Education
Alternate Title
Indspire Knowledge Research Nest
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indspire
Description
Looks at how students enrolled in undergraduate degree programs were funding their education by using information from Indspire's Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards (BBF) and 2020 National Education Survey (NES).
Finding Indigenous Discourse Survivance And Sending It Forward
Theses
Author/Creator
Gail Ann MacKay
Description
Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2017.
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.
"The Fire That is Beginning to Stand": Teaching Historical Trauma at Stone Child College
Articles » General
Author/Creator
V. P. Allery
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 28, no. 3, Indigenous Peoples History, Spring, 2017, p. [?]
Description
Discusses a comprehensive curriculum on historical trauma with the ultimate goal being individual and community healing.
The First American Women
Alternate Title
Born for Liberty: A History of Women in America
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Sara Evans
Description
Comments on the many and various roles Native American women played in their societies.
Chapter from Born for Liberty: A History of Women in America by Sara M. Evans.
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 Adaptive Water Governance in Southern Ontario, Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Thomas Dyck
Description
Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--Wilfrid Laurier University, 2017.
Focuses on the Six Nations of the Grand River, Oneida Nation of the Thames, and Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation.
First Nations and First Nations Persons with Disabilities Engagement on Federal Accessibility Legislation: March 2017 Report (Draft)
E-Books
Author/Creator
Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
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' Data Governance: Measuring the Nation-to-Nation Relationship
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marcia Nickerson
Description
Reports results of document search and interviews with representatives from regional First nations data governance centres. Focus of environment scan and research included: state and history of initiatives, regional considerations around the government-First Nation relationship, and regional data sovereignty, Nation building and intergovernmental relationships.
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, Métis and Inuit Growth Chart Literacy Prompts: K-8
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario
Description
Includes book summaries, literacy prompt questions, and enrichment activities for books appropriate to each grade. Revised Version.
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 Regional Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey (FNREEES): Peoples Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Chiefs of Ontario
Description
Information for four age groups: adults (over 18), youth (12-17), and parents or guardians of children age 0 to 5 and 6 to 11. Thirty First Nations from Ontario participated and survey was conducted between November 2013 and May 2015.
First Nations Rental Policy and Programs: Addressing Key Issues and Challenges
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations National Building Officers Association
Description
Provides information on incentives, pricing options, engaging in community consultation (includes example of 13 slides which could be used in a presentation), and mechanisms for dispute resolution.
First Nations Reserves and Métis Settlements [Map]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Government of Alberta
Description
Province of Alberta.
First Nations Women Advocating Responsibility Mining (FNWARM): Interview with Jacinda Mack, Coordinator
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jacinda Mack
BC Studies, no. 196, Perspectives on the Gold Rush, Winter, 2017/2018, pp. 5-9
Description
Brief discussion of organization's formation and activities.
First Nations Youth Inquest: 2017 Report Card on Recommendations
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Aboriginal Legal Services]
Description
Inquest investigated the deaths of seven youths who had relocated to Thunder Bay, Ontario to complete their high school education.
Grading Formula
First Nations Youth Inquest: 2017 Report Card on Recommendations [Detailed]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Aboriginal Legal Services]
Description
Inquest investigated the deaths of seven youths who had relocated to Thunder Bay, Ontario to complete their high school education.
Grading Formula
First Nations Youth Smoking: Factors Associated with Resilience
Alternate Title
FNIGC Research Series
E-Books
Author/Creator
First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)
Five Ways Indian Country Can Challenge the Policies of the Trump White House
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mark Trahant
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 28, no. 1, Summer, 2017, p. [?]
Description
Republished from Trahant Reports, January 28, 2017.
'A Flag that Knows No Colour Line': Aboriginal Veteranship in Canada, 1914-1939
Alternate Title
'A Flag that Knows No Color Line': Aboriginal Veterans in Canada, 1914-1939
Theses
Author/Creator
Brian R. MacDowall
Description
History Thesis (Ph.D.)--York University, 2017.
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 - A Balance to Life': A Response to the Food and Nutrition Needs of Native Men in Toronto
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Carol Farkas
Gord Johnston
Native Studies Review, vol. 5, no. 1, Native Health Research in Canada, 1989, pp. 137-144
Description
Looks at an agency designed to a provide service for Aboriginal men on achieving a healthy self-sufficient lifestyle.
Food (In)security and Food Sovereignty in the North
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Philip Loring
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 5, no. 1, Food (In)security in Northern Canada, April 2017, pp. 56-59
Description
Researchers look at food security in the North since the turn of the 21st century and identify four areas of focus.
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.