Toxic Legacies, Slow Violence, and Environmental Injustice at Giant Mine, Northwest Territories
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
John Sandlos
Arn Keeling
The Northern Review, no. 42, Northern Inequalities - Global Processes, Local Legacies, 2016, pp. 7-21
Description
Looks at the history of arsenic pollution from the mine and the present and future danger to Yellowknife's Dene First Nation.
Toxic Representions: Museum Collections and the Contamination of Native Culture
Alternate Title
Toxic Representations
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
S. Jordan Simms
John D. McIntyre
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 34, no. 1, 2014, pp. 151-169
Description
Discusses how use of poisonous preservatives in past conservation and curatorial practices have rendered objects hazardous to human health, thereby preventing their use in ceremonies. Communities are left with the responsibility of determining the chemicals used and mitigating their effects.
Toxic Stress: Linking Historical Trauma to the Contemporary Health of American Indians and Alaska Natives
Theses
Author/Creator
Tommy K. Begay
Description
Teaching, Learning and Sociocultural Studies (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 2012.
Toxic Talk at Walpole Island First Nation: Narratives of Pollution, Loss and Resistance
Theses
Author/Creator
Christianne V. Stephens
Description
Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--McMaster University, 2009.
Trachoma: Environmental Health and Prevention Issues
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Joan Winch
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 17, no. 2, March/April 1993, pp. 5-7
Description
Promotes a strong environmental health program to help control and eradicate blindness in the Aboriginal communities.
Trachoma in Australia: Eye to Eye With Reality
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Alp Atik
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 34, no. 5, September/October 2010, pp. 20-22
Description
Comments on the high prevalence of trachoma and the urgent need for health interventions to wipe out this treatable and preventable disease.
Tracing Historical Diffusion Patterns: The Case of the 1780-82 Smallpox Epidemic Among the Indians of Western Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jody F. Decker
Native Studies Review, vol. 4, no. 1 & 2, 1988, pp. 1-24
Description
Paper establishes the use of methodology that increases the accuracy in understanding historic infectious disease episodes.
Tracking Ancient Pathways to a Modern Epidemic: Diabetic End-Stage Renal Disease in Saskatchewan Aboriginal People
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Roland F. Dyck
Kidney International Supplement, vol. 97, August 2005, pp. S53-S57
Description
Author stresses that to reduce the disease rate, support must be given to measures that promote a healthier lifestyle.
Tradition and Culture: An Important Determinant of Inuit Women's Health
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Gwen K. Healey
Lynn M. Meadows
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 4, no. 1, Aboriginal Womens Health, January 2008, pp. 25-33
Description
Study explores Inuit women's perspectives on their health and well-being to support local efforts to identify priorities.
Tradition of Healing Gathering Continues
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, September 9, 2002, p. B1
Description
Outlines the success of the annual healing gathering hosted by the Nekaneet First Nation.
Traditional Aboriginal Diets and Health
Alternate Title
Factsheet Series. Social Determinants of Health
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lynda Earle
Description
Examines consumption patterns in Aboriginal communities and the benefits and challenges of supporting traditional diets.
Updated version.
Traditional Aboriginal Healing Practices: An Ethnographic Approach
Theses
Author/Creator
Linda M. Hunter
Description
Nursing Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Ottawa, 2004.
Traditional and Contemporary Approaches to Youth Suicide Prevention
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Fred Kelly
Description
Discusses prevention strategies for communities, schools, youth/families and addictions as a contributing factor, as well as culturally appropriate practices for dealing with the problem.
Traditional and Contemporary Lakota Death, Dying, Grief, and Bereavement Beliefs and Practices: A Qualitative Study
Theses
Author/Creator
Joseph B. Stone
Description
Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Utah State University, 1998.
Traditional and Market Food Access in Arctic Canada is Affected by Economic Factors
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jill Lambden
Olivier Receveur
Joan Marshall
Harriet V. Kuhnlein
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 65, no. 4, 2006, pp. 331-340
Description
Study evaluated the access available to Indigenous women in 44 communities across Arctic Canada.
Traditional and Non-Traditional Tobacco Use Among First Nations Persons Living on Reserve in Canada: Distinctions, Emotions, and Visions of Best-Case Future Realities
Theses
Author/Creator
Samuel E. Stevenson
Description
Public Health Thesis (MPH)--Lakehead University, 2013.
Traditional Animal Foods of Indigenous Peoples of Northern North America: the Contributions of Wildlife Diversity to the Subsistence and Nutrition of Indigenous Cultures
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Harriet V. Kuhnlein
Murray M. Humphries
Description
Web publication describes and references published literature. Presents data for 527 species, drawing from over 490 ethnographic sources, and additional 91 unique sources reporting nutritional information, and 357 sources containing basic biological information.
Traditional Anishinabe Healing in a Clinical Setting: The Development of an Aboriginal Interdisciplinary Approach to Community-Based Aboriginal Mental Health Care
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Marion A. Maar
Marjory Shawande
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 6, no. 1, Traditional Medicine, January 2010, pp. 18-27
Description
Focuses on development of the Noojmowin Teg Health Access Centre from 1998 to 2008.
Traditional Approach Solves New Problems
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Pamela Sexsmith
Windspeaker, vol. 17, no. 8, December 1999, p. 22
Description
Discussion with Margaret Wapass, who intends to utilize traditional holistic counseling in order to address residential school syndrome, intergenerational impacts, crime prevention, corrections services and addictions.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.22.
Traditional Art In The Health Worker Training Program
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Dayalan Devanesen
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 7, no. 3, September 1983, pp. 4-8
Description
Describes how artwork can play a role in health worker training in the Northern Territory, Australia.
Traditional Cree Philosophy: Death, Bereavement and Healing
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Linda Jaine
Louise Halfe
Saskatchewan Indian, March 1989, p. 11
Description
Principles and ceremonies of Cree spirituality.
Traditional Diet Leaves Film-Maker With a Bounce in His Step
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jennifer Ashawasegai
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 5, August 2012, p. 20
Description
Describes the weight loss of an obese man when he ate like his ancestors for over a year.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.32.
Traditional Diet of the Saalish, Kootenai, and Pend D'Oreille Indians in North West Montana and Contemporary Diet Recommendations, A Comparison
Alternate Title
Traditional Diet of the Salish, Kootenai, and Pend D'Oreille Indians
Theses
Author/Creator
Margit Elisabeth Groessler
Description
Nursing Thesis (M.Sc.)--Montana State University, 2008.
Traditional Elders in Post-Secondary STEM Education
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Maria Pontes Ferreira
Betty McKenna
Fidji Gendron
International Journal of Health, Wellness, and Society, vol. 3, no. [4], November 2014, pp. [1-11]
Description
Looks at STEM (Western science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) trained faculty partnering with Elders to learn about natural health products (NHP) at the First Nations University of Canada.
Traditional First Nations and Métis Healing Methods: Do They Foster Emotional, Mental and Spiritual Healing?
Theses
Author/Creator
Sarah L. Binsfeld
Description
Educational Psychology Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2016.
Traditional Food and Monetary Access to Market-Food: Correlates of Food Insecurity Among Inuit Preschoolers
Alternate Title
Food Insecurity in Nunavut
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Grace M. Egeland
Laakkuluk Williamson-Bathory
Louise Johnson-Down
Isaac Sobol
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 70, no. 4, 2011, pp. 373-383
Description
Uses data from the Nunanvut Child Health Survey to assess household and nutritional characteristics, as well as reliance on traditional foods.
Traditional Food Consumption, Anthropometry, Nutrient Intake and the Emerging Relationship Between Inuit Youth and Traditional Knowledge in a Baffin Island Community
Theses
Author/Creator
Sennait Yohannes
Description
Dietetics and Human Nutrition Thesis (M.Sc.)--McGill University, 2009.
Traditional Food Consumption is Associated With Higher Nutrient Intakes in Inuit Children Attending Childcare Centres in Nunavik
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Doris Gagné
Rosanne Blanchet
Julie Lauziére
Émilie Vaissiére
Carole Vézina
Pierre Ayotte
Serge Déry
Huguette Turgeon O'Brien
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 18401
Description
Results indicate that traditional food (TF) intake has a disproportionate positive impact on the overall nutritional total.
Traditional Food Security and Diet Quality in Alaska Native Women
Theses
Author/Creator
Amanda Walch
Description
Biology and Wildlife Thesis (Ph.D)--University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2016.
Traditional Foods and 25(OH)D Concentrations in a Subarctic First Nations Community
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sudaba Mansuri
Alaa Badawi
Sheena Kayaniyil
David E. Cole
Stewart B. Harris ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 75, 2016, p. article no. 31956
Description
Results of a study suggest that the consumption of traditional food, especially wild fish, contributes to better vitamin D levels.
Traditional Foods and Indigenous Recipes in B.C.'s Public Institutions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Queenswood Consulting Group
Description
Looks at barriers and facilitators to serving traditional foods with a focus on the health care system and post-secondary institutions, and current programs and initiatives. Qualitative study based on interviews with 60 individuals.
Traditional Foods and Physical Activity Patterns and Associations with Cultural Factors in a Diverse Alaska Native Population
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Diana G. Redwood
Elizabeth D. Ferucci
Mary C. Schumacher
Jennifer S. Johnson
Anne P. Lanier
et al.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 67, no. 4, September 2008, pp. 335-348
Description
Argues that efforts to promote and sustain traditional foods in Alaska Native populations will lead to improved health outcomes.
Traditional Foods Are Healthy Foods
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Chelsey Andrews
Description
Includes colouring pages, nutritional information, tips for preparation and recipes using plants and animals found in the Northwest Territories.
Traditional Foods: Are They Safe For First Nations Consumption?
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Assembly of First Nations Environmental Stewardship Unit
no. 11
Description
Discusses potential health risks by contamination of traditional foods and the economic and socio-cultural impacts.
Traditional Foods in Native America: A Compendium of Traditional Foods Stories from American Indian and Alaska Native Communities. Part III
Alternate Title
Traditional Food Stories
Traditional Foods in Native America: A Compendium
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Chelsea Wesner
Native Diabetes Wellness Program
Description
Looks at nine programs with innovative approaches to promoting traditional foods and the promising practices which were developed.
Traditional Foodways in Two Contemporary Northern First Nations Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
M.A. Robidoux
M. Batal
P. ImbeauIt
T. Seabert
J.M. Blais
S. Pal
E.M. Krümmel
F. Haman
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 32, no. 1, 2012, pp. 59-77
Description
Results of a study on the socio-cultural, environmental, and lifestyle changes associated with harvesting, preparation and consumption of food by Aboriginal peoples.
Traditional - From The Ancestral Times
Alternate Title
Traditional - From The Ancestral Times: The Greedy Boy: The Djert Myth
Articles » General
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, March 1977, pp. 44-49
Description
Presents an aboriginal myth in order that health workers may better learn the thoughts, values and ideas of the clients that they interact with.
Traditional - From the Ancestral Times The Happy Spirit: The Murayana Myth
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Louis A. Allen
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 1, no. 2, June 1977, pp. 41-44
Description
Provides context for non-Aboriginal heath workers on how Aboriginal clients process death emotionally.
Traditional Healing: A Review of Literature
Alternate Title
Working Paper (Covaluator Network). Series 2: Evaluation and Policy ; no.2
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Emma Williams
John Guenther
Allan Arnott
Description
Covers material dealing with definitions, objectives of the process and methods used.
Traditional Healing among Alaska Natives
Alternate Title
Candidacy Essay # 3
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Michele Riley Kramer
Description
Literature review.
Traditional Healing And Indigenous Sovereignty: Assessment and Evaluation of Current Potential, Development and Deficits of Indigenous Mental Health Care Provision in Washington State, USA
Theses
Author/Creator
Mirjam Hirch
Description
Mathematics and Science Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Cologne, 2011.
Traditional Healing Circle of Elders
Alternate Title
Traditional Healing Circle of Elders, Elsipogtog First Nation, September 19th, 2007
Documents & Presentations
Description
Comments on the First Nations Centre's Traditional Healing Circle of Elders event held to discuss needs and priorities related to traditional health, healing and related knowledge.
Traditional Healing Methods With First Nations Women in Group Counselling
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Carrie L. Heilbron
Mary Alice Julius Guttman
Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, vol. 34, no. 1, Counselling First Nations People in Canada, 2000, pp. 3-14
Description
Examines the Healing Circle ceremony and other Aboriginal beliefs for their effect on the counselling operations and the healing process.
Traditional Healing Practices Among First Nations Students
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nina C. Wyrostok
Barbara L. Paulson
Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, vol. 34, no. 1, Counselling First Nations People in Canada, 2000, pp. 14-24
Description
Surveyed First Nations adult volunteers to appraise attitudes towards traditional healing regarding interest, value of, and participation.
Traditional Healing & Suicide Prevention in Native American Communities: Research & Policy Considerations
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Joseph P. Gone
Carmela Alcántara
Description
Conference participants collectively formulated a research and program policy agenda for addressing the disproportionately high rates of suicide in Native North American communities.
Traditional Indian Healers in Northern Manitoba: An Emerging Relationship with the Health Care System
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David Gregory
Native Studies Review, vol. 5, no. 1, Native Health Research in Canada, 1989, pp. 163-174
Description
Examines the relationship between non-Native nurses with traditional healers and elders in northern communities and discusses the relevance of traditional healing approaches to medicine for Aboriginal people.
Traditional Indian Medicine Treatment of Chronic Illness: Development of an Integrated Program with Conventional Medicine and Evaluation of Effectiveness
Alternate Title
Traditional (Native American) Indian Medicine Treatment of Chronic Illness
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lewis Mehl-Madrona
Description
Discusses an approach that was developed for bridging cultures to facilitate the interaction of non-Natives with traditional healers.
Traditional Indigenous Approaches to Healing and the Modern Welfare of Traditional Knowledge, Spirituality and Lands: A Critical Reflection on Practices and Policies Taken From the Canadian Indigenous Example
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Julian A. Robbins
Jonathan Dewar
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 2, no. 4, Traditional Knowledge, Spirituality and Lands, 2011, pp. 1-17
Description
Discusses issues impacting spiritual revitalization of Indigenous communities and policies to support development and maintenance of traditional knowledge.
Traditional Knowledge For Health
Theses
Author/Creator
Nancy Elizabeth MacPherson
Description
Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of British Columbia (Vancouver), 2009.