American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 26, no. 1, 2019, pp. 63-78
Description
Uses qualitative interviews with healers to discuss the issues associated with maintaining the traditional uses of tobacco in Diné (Navajo) culture while discouraging use of commercial tobacco, and to suggest culturally informed solutions.
Discusses yearlong community-based project undertaken by Saskatchewan First Nations Family and Community Institute, QBOW Child and Family Services and Nechapanuk Centre Child and Family Services. Highlights the need for building a stronger continuum of care and core recommendation is that agencies focus on programming, partnerships, and building capacity before, during and after a child comes into care.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Study found that international research on climate sensitive infectious disease and zoonotic infections is impeded by incompatible reporting systems and differences in regulation; advises international standardization.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 10, no. 3, January 14, 2019
Description
Article presents findings of a research conducted in collaboration with Pinaymootang First Nation between 2015 and 2017; researchers use formal and informal interviews to detail the barriers and subsequent impacts faced by First Nation children with special needs and their caregivers in seeking healthcare services.
Describes six recommendations made by the National Aboriginal Health Organization regarding end-of-life and palliative care services for Aboriginal peoples and their families.
Post Script , vol. 29, no. 3, Indian Cinema, Summer, 2010, pp. 27-[?]
Description
Discusses impact two women filmmakers have had on the National Film Board of Canada's productions and their re-imagining of western cinematic traditions.
Pediatrics, vol. 109, no. 4, April 2002, pp. 627-641
Description
Retrospective cohort study of geographic variation rates in infant mortality, low birth weight, prenatal care, and the availability of maternal-child health care found considerable variation.
Disparities in Social Determinants of Health Outcomes and Behaviors between Older Adults in Alaska and the Contiguous US: Evidence from a National Survey
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Steven A. Cohen
Ana X. Talamas
Natalie J. Sabik
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Study uses data from 165 295 respondents from the 2016 Behavioural Risk Factor Surveillance System to assess how sociodemographic factors affect healthy ageing in Alaskan older adults. Findings suggest some significant differences between Alaska the continental U.S. exist and that programs designed to reduce disparities and promote healthy behaviours should be tailored to fit the target population.
Examines the structural factors behind disproportionality in the system and reviews approaches that go beyond traditional limits of social welfare systems.
Dissecting Internal Community Barriers and Subsequent Devaluation of Indigenous Graduates: A Discussion on Stereotypes, Knowledge, Power and Social Space Based on an
Suggests that wild fruits are an important component of Gwich’in diets and are an important component of their traditional land use.
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Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, vol. 25, no. 4, December 2010, pp. 303-316
Description
Examines the belief systems about diabetes in American Indian elders with two practice models, one an Indigenous model, valuing traditional American Indian culture, the other a mainstream model, aligned with western biomedicine.
Argues that First Nation communities must look beyond timber harvesting to develop strategies encompassing new and different approaches to forest-based development.
Transmotion, vol. 5, no. 2, December 5, 2019, pp. 1-22
Description
Article discusses the different ways that Something Inside is Broken brings attention decolonization and how the language and music in the piece are both made to serve this purpose.
Open Women's Health Journal, vol. 4, What We Have Known About Community Characteristics, Birth Outcomes and Infant Mortality among Aborig, 2010, pp. 39-45
Description
Presents a study to determine if there is a difference in birth outcomes among First Nations women living
on-reserve versus off-reserve in Manitoba.