Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, November 18, 2005, p. A13
Description
Comments on how the late Vine Deloria Jr's books, which articulated the relationship between America and its First Peoples, still ring true today. One of Deloria books was Custer Died for Your Sins.
Democratic Equality and Responsibility: the Opportunity Costs of Primary Goods
Theses
Author/Creator
James Adair Hill
Description
Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--University of Waterloo, 2005.
Demographic Changes in Nunavik 2006-2016
Alternate Title
Nunivaat Analytics ; February 2019
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sébastien Lévesque
Gérard Duhaime
Description
Statics for general population and village growth, age of population, and distribution of population by five-year age groups.
Demographic Risk Factors for Fracture in First Nations People
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
William D. Leslie
Shelley A. Derksen
Colleen Metge
Lisa M. Lix
Elizabeth A. Salamon
Pauline Wood Steiman
Leslie L. Roos
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 96, no. Supplement 1, January/February 2005, pp. S45-S50
Description
Sample for study consisted of 31,557 Registered First Nations adults 20 or older selected using the Manitoba administrative health data (1987-1999). It concluded that while First Nations people are at higher risk for fracture, the causal factors were unclear, and further study was needed to evaluate possible explanatory variables.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
A Dene First Nation’s Community Readiness Assessment to Take Action against HIV/AIDS: A Pilot Project
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Linda Larcombe
Albert McLeod
Sarah Samuel
Jennifer Samuel
Michael Payne ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Northlands Denesuline First Nation (NDFN) identified the need to revisit their level of knowledge and preparedness for responding to the increasing rates of HIV; article describes the use of a community readiness assessment tool (CRA) to evaluate current readiness levels and guide planning for culturally appropriate interventions and programmes.
Dene Games
Web Sites » Personal
Author/Creator
Darren Wicks
Description
Contains instructions for the Finger Pull, Hand Games, Pole Push, Stick Pull, and Snowsnake.
Dene Laws = Mek’éé Dene Ts’ı̨lı
Alternate Title
Nahe Náhodhe – Our Way of Life
Documents & Presentations
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Dehcho First Nations
Description
Elders' brief descriptions of nine rules to live by.
Dene Medicine: An On-the-Land Healing Resource for Dene Communities
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Dene Nation
Description
Lists uses, location, harvesting, medicinal properties, preparation, and Elder's teachings for each plant.
Denésoliné (Chipewyan) Knowledge of Barren-Ground Caribou (Rangifer tarandus groenlandicus) Movements
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
A. Kendrick
P. O'B. Lyver
Lutsël K'é Dene First Nation
Arctic, vol. 58, no. 2, June 2005, pp. 175-191
Description
Study conducted interviews with Dene Elders and hunters in order to document past and present migration patterns and reasons for changes in those patterns.
Depression, Discrimination, Trauma, and American Indian Ethnic Identity
Theses
Author/Creator
Lisa G. Byers
Description
Social Work Thesis (Ph.D.)--Washington University in St. Louis, 2005.
Detecting Indianness: Gertrude Bonnin's Investigation of Native American Identity
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cari Carpenter
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 20, no. 1, Spring, 2005, pp. 139-159
Description
Discusses the complexities in determining identity , as revealed in personal correspondence of Chinquilla, Jones and Bonin regarding Native American organizations in the 1920s.
Determinants of Health and the Quality of Life in the Bella Coola Valley
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alex C. Michalos
Harvey V. Thommasen
Rua Read
Nancy Anderson
Bruno D. Zumbo
Social Indicators Research, vol. 72, no. 1, May 2005, pp. 1-50
Description
Reports on the results obtained from self-assessment questionnaires filled out by residents and then compared to other areas such as Prince George.
Determinants of Healthy Eating in Aboriginal Peoples in Canada: The Current State of Knowledge and Research Gaps
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Noreen D. Willows
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 96, no. Supplement 3, Understanding the Force that Influence Our Eating Habits, July/August 2005, pp. S32-S36
Description
Argues that most research has focused on epidemiological aspects and more studies should investigate the determinants of eating behaviour.
Determinants of Racial Misclassification in COVID-19 Mortality Data: The Role of Funeral Directors and Social Context
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Andrew Kalweit
Marc Clark
Jamie Ishcomer-Aazami
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 44, no. 3, COVID-19 and Indigenous Peoples: Tools to Promote Equity and Best Practices, 2020, pp. 15-36
Description
Describes the determinants of misidentification on death certificates, discusses them in relation to changes in the funeral industry, death registration process, and social context during the pandemic, and expected impacts of changes and opportunities for prevention.
Determinants of Well-Being in Iňupiat and Yupiit Eskimos: Do Communities Matter?
Theses
Author/Creator
Stephanie Lynne Martin
Description
Political Economy Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Texas at Dallas, 2005.
Developing a Cultural Safety Intervention for Clinicians: Process Evaluation of a Pilot Study in the Northwest Territories
Theses
Author/Creator
Karen Edohai Blondin Hall
Developing a More Culturally Appropriate Approach to Surveying Adverse Childhood Experiences among Indigenous Peoples in Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Alexander Luther
Description
Public Health and Health Systems Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Waterloo, 2019.
Developing a Policy of Non-Discrimination Including Aboriginal People Living with HIV/AIDS: Policy Guidelines for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Communities, Businesses, and Community-‐based Organizations
E-Books
Author/Creator
Tracey Prentice
Developing a Policy of Non-Discrimination: Including Aboriginal People Living with HIV/AIDS: Policy Guidelines for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Communities, Businesses, Community-based Organizations
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tracey Prentice
Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN)
Developing a Policy to Address Anti-Indigenous Racism in Health Care
Theses
Author/Creator
Michelle J. Buchholz
Description
Public Policy Thesis (MPP)--Simon Fraser University, 2019.
Developing a Symbiotic Relationship with a Remote First Nations Community Leading to a Collaborative School Based Oral Health Program
Alternate Title
Concurrent Mini-plenary Session and Oral Abstract Presentations: Oral Health
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Andrew Macnab
Description
Lecture given at the 1st IMICH (International Meeting on Inuit and Native American Child Health) and 17th Annual Indian Health Service Research Conference held April 29 to May 1, 2005 in Seattle.
Developing an Indigenous Cultural Values Based Emoji Messaging System: A Socio-Technical Systems Innovation Approach
Alternate Title
WebSci '20: 12th ACM Conference on Web Science Companion
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Chu Hiang Goh
Narayanan Kulathuramaiyer
Description
Discusses the socio-cultural technological challenges for Indigenous communities by examining the use of Emojis as means of communication that does not sustain Indigenous values.
Chapter from WebSci '20: 12th ACM Conference on Web Science Companion.
Developing an Indigenous goal-setting tool: Counting Coup
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Iitáa Dáakuash
Alma McCormick
Shannen Keene
John Hallett
Suzanne Held
Turtle Island Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 1, no. 1, Heartwork, October 12, 2020, pp. 49-57
Description
Article describes “Counting Coup” a culturally appropriate goal-setting tool that is rooted in Indigenous methods, knowledges, and paradigms of relationality and accountability.
Developing an Indigenous Measure of Overall Health and Well-being: The Wicozani Instrument
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Heather J. Peters
Teresa R. Peterson
Dakota Wicohan Community
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 26, no. 2, The Collaborative Research Center for American Indian Health’s Partnership River of Life, 2019, pp. 96-122
Description
Describes the Wicozani Instrument as a 9-item self-report measure that which assesses health and well-being using a holistic, Indigenous world view. Describes two studies in which the validity and reliability of the instrument is verified.
Developing Indigenous Visual Arts Transnationally and Across Genres
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Birgit Daewes
Transmotion, vol. 6, no. 1, Ralph Salisbury, June 21, 2020, pp. 263-271
Description
This review essay uses Visualities 2: More Perspectives on Contemporary American Indian Film and Art edited by Denise K. Cummings to discuss the recent developments in Indigenous films and visual texts.
Developing Leaders for the 21st Century
Articles » General
Author/Creator
John L. Phillips
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 17, no. 2, Sustainability, Winter, 2005, pp. 28-29
Description
Examines the Leadership Development for the 21st Century: Linking Research, Academics and Extension (LEAD21) program designed to enhance skills and knowledge in leadership competencies.
Developing Reservation Economies: Native American Teamsters, 1857-1921
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
J. Diane Pearson
Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, vol. 18, no. 2, Spring, 2005, pp. 153-170
Description
Looks at the freight moved by Native American entrepreneurs for government contractors, federal agencies, traders, the military and for private individuals.
Developing the Tribal Resource Guide and the Poverty and Culture Training: The We RISE (Raising Income, Supporting Education) Study
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rae O’Leary
Lacey A. McCormack
Corrine Huber
Christine W. Hockett
Alli Moran
Jamie Pesicka
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 26, no. 2, The Collaborative Research Center for American Indian Health’s Partnership River of Life, 2019, pp. 134-150
Description
Describes the transdisciplinary approach used to improve social determinants of health for young Indigenous mothers; includes information about the development of the Tribal Resource Guide and the Poverty and Culture Training that was offered to programming staff to increase the capacity to empathize with and serve clients from lower socioeconomic backgrounds or Indigenous communities.
The Development and Implementation of Gathering Grounds, a Virtual Community of Practice Rooted in Indigenous Praxis
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Danielle Lucero
Rachel Scott
Christina E. Oré
Myra Parker
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 44, no. 3, COVID-19 and Indigenous Peoples: Tools to Promote Equity and Best Practices, 2020, pp. 45-63
Description
The community is a place where people from diverse backgrounds can share knowledge and commitment to improving Indigenous health. Original meeting was cancelled and moved to online due to COVID.
Development Communication and the Paradox of Choice: Imposition and Dictatorship in Comparing Sámi and the SanBushmen Experiences of Cultural Autonomy
Theses
Author/Creator
Øyvind Edman Mikalsen
Description
Culture, Communication and Media Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Kwazulu-Natal, 2005.
The Development of Aboriginal Language Programs: A Journey Towards Understanding
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Barbara Graham
Canadian Journal of Education , vol. 28, no. 3, 2005, pp. 318-338
Description
Looks at Cree and Ojibwe language program development with community liaisons in school districts.
The Development of an Indigenous Knowledge Program in a New Zealand Maori-Language Immersion School
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Barbara Harrison
Rahui Papa
Anthropology & Education Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 1, Indigenous Epistemologies and Education: Self-Determination, Anthropology, and Human Rights, March 2005, pp. 57-72
Description
Looks at the development of a traditional knowledge program, background of the community and self-determination for schools.
Development of an UNDRIP Compliance Assessment Tool: How a Performance Framework Could Improve State Compliance
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jackson A. Smith
Terry L. Mitchell
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 11, no. 2, 2020, pp. 1-23
Description
Looks at how the the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) tool reflects the status of Indigenous rights by its compliance.
The Development of Drinking in Urban American Indian Adolescents: A Longitudinal Examination of Self-Derogation Theory
Theses
Author/Creator
Sandra Marie Radin
Description
Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Washington, 2005.
Development on the Margin: Development Orthodoxy and the Success of Lax Kw'alaams, British Columbia
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ralph Matthews
Nathan Young
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 4, no. 2, Special Edition: The State of the Aboriginal Economy: 10 Years After RCAP, Fall, 2005, pp. 100-108
Description
Discusses the economic revival and predominant theories of rural development, specifically the traditional approach of staples and dependency theory, as well as perspectives grounded in theories of globalization.
The Developmental Support to Aboriginal Theatre Organizations: Study
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marie Clements
Description
Purpose of the study was to identify successes, challenges and recommendations for action in both Aboriginal and greater Canadian theatre communities.
Developments in First Nations Policing Governance: Presentation to the Canadian Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (CACOLE)
Documents & Presentations
Description
Discusses the First Nation Policing Policy (FNPP) since its inception in 1991 and various provincial Aboriginal policing models.
Devolution and Post-Secondary Education: Challenging First Nations Geo-Legal Spatiality
Theses
Author/Creator
Melissa Louise Baxter
Description
Natural Resources and Environmental Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Northern British Columbia, 2005.
Diabetes amongst the Métis Nation of Alberta
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jason R. Randall
Larry Svenson
Dean Eurich
Amy Colquhoun
Marie Varughese ... [et al.]
Description
Reports statistics for occurrence, treatment, complications, prevalence, incidence, and distribution of diabetes-related medications.
Diabetes and Glimpses of a 21st Century Eeyou (Cree) Culture: Local Perspectives on Diet, Body Weight, Physical Activity and 'Being' Eeyou Among an Eeyou Youth Population of the Eeyou (Cree) Nation of Wemindji, Quebec
Theses
Author/Creator
Stan Louttit
Description
Sociology and Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2005.
Diabetes Care in the Dispersed Population of Greenland. A New Model Based on Continued Monitoring, Analysis and Adjustment of Initiatives Taken
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael Lynge Pedersen
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. Suppl. 1, Diabetes in Greenland, January 30, 2020, p. Article 1709257
Description
Article reviews the ongoing effectiveness of a national Diabetes monitoring program implemented in Greenland in 2008. Findings indicate that the program improved diagnosis and care; authors suggest model might be effective for use in other settings with widely distributed populations.
Diabetes Care in the Dispersed Population of Greenland. A New Model Based on Continued Monitoring, Analysis and Adjustment of Initiatives Taken
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael Lynge Pedersen
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. Suppl. 1, Diabetes in Greenland; Article 1709257, January 30, 2020
Description
Article reviews the ongoing effectiveness of a national Diabetes monitoring program implemented in Greenland in 2008. Findings indicate that the program improved diagnosis and care; authors suggest model might be effective for use in other settings with widely distributed populations.
The Diabetes Experiences of Aboriginal People Living in a Rural Canadian Community
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sylvia S. Barton
Nancy Anderson
Harvey V. Thommasen
Australian Journal of Rural Health, vol. 13, no. 4, August 2005, pp. 242-246
Description
Substantiated the necessity of having an Aboriginal perspective in order to effectively assist those with the condition.
Diabetes Outcomes in the Indian Health System During the Era of the Special Diabetes Program for Indians and Government Performance and Results Act
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Charlton Wilson
Susan Gilliland
Theresa Cullen
Kelly Moore
Yvette Roubideaux
Lorraine Valdez
William Vanderwagen
Kelly Acton
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 95, no. 9, September 2005, pp. 1518-1522
Description
Estimates the quality of care in the (United States) Indian Health Service (IHS) health care delivery system.
Diabetes Prevalence, Incidence and Mortality in First Nations and Other People in Ontario, 1995–2014: A Population-based Study using Linked Administrative Data
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jennifer D. Walker
Morgan Slater
Carmen R. Jones
Baiju R. Shah
Eliot Frymire ... [et al.]
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 192, no. 6, February 10, 2020, pp. E128-E135
Description
Study uses health services and population data from Ontario for the 20-year period between 1995 and 2014. Data analysis indicates that while prevalence of diabetes has decreased overall, First Nations people and especially First Nations women continue to see higher rates than others. Authors recommend the implementation of culturally relevant prevention and treatment strategies
A Diabetes Prevention Assessment Tool for American Indians
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christopher A. Taylor
Kathryn S. Keim
Dale R. Fuqua
Christine A. Johnson
Preventing Chronic Disease, vol. 2, no. 4, October 2005
Description
Study of surveys from 185 adult American Indians not living on reservations to identify perceptions related to health and diabetes.
Diagnosing the Discursive Indian: Medicine, Gender, and the "Dying Race"
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mary Ellen Kelm
Ethnohistory, vol. 52, no. 2, Spring, 2005, pp. 371-406
Description
Looks at writing, in medical journals, on the health of aboriginal people in the early twentieth century.
Dialogue- Assimilation- Subversion: Contemporary New Media Native Art in Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
María Victoria Guglietti
Description
Study focuses on two Aboriginal artistic on-line projects CyberPowWow and Speaking the Language of Spiders.
The Diary of Abraham Ulrikab: Text and Context
E-Books
Author/Creator
Abraham Ulrikab
Hartmut Lutz
Description
Includes English translation of article originally written in German: "Eskimos at the Berlin Zoo" by Dr. Rudolf Virchow.
Diet Quality in Canada: Policy Solutions for Equity
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dana Lee Olstad
Norman R.C. Campbell
Kim D. Raine
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 191, no. 4, January 28, 2019, pp. E100-E102
Description
Authors note that Canada’s new Healthy Eating Strategy does not address social determinants of health (childhood environments, gender, Indigenous status, income, education and occupation) as root causes of poor diet quality; they suggest that a reduction of diet inequities will require policy change.