American Indian and Alaska Native Health Research, vol. 24, no. 3, 2017, pp. 63-87
Description
Describes how a sample of adolescents interpreted and acted upon disclosures of depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation on Facebook or Twitter and what resources they felt were needed.
Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
Description
Discusses areas needing attention in order to provide services tailored to the care of Indigenous seniors in the urban context. Looks at relevant social determinants of health outcomes such as racism and discrimination, poverty, housing food security, transportation, urban and off-reserve migration, and the residential school experience.
Justice as Healing, vol. 8, no. 1, Spring, 2003, p. [?]
Description
Comments on developments and how the YCJA is intended to be inclusive by shifting from the power to punish to the power to heal.
This sample article appears courtesy of the Native Law Centre; subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre of Canada.
Journal of College Student Retention, vol. 5, no. 2, 2003-2004, pp. 175-203
Description
Study surveyed students about the use and quality of their experiences with the NASARI (Native American Studies Academic and Retention and Intervention) Program, as well as other Native and non-Native programs.
Journal of Enterprising Communities, vol. 6, no. 3, Special Issue: Indigenous Communities, the Bioeconomy and Natural Resource Development, 2012, pp. 271-283
Description
Looks at value based economics in Indigenous business.
Hypatia, vol. 18, no. 2, Special Issue: Indigenous Women in the Americas, May 2003, pp. 32-57
Description
Analyzes effects of western ideas of self, other and feminism on women who migrate between altered states of consciousness in order to heal and mediate with the spirit world (Machi).
Western Social Science Association Meeting, San Francisco, April 12-15, 2017
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Stephen M. Sachs
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 28, no. 2, Fall 2017, p. [?]
Description
Provides suggestions for repairing fractured communities: reinstating traditional inclusiveness, help to heal tribal member from historical trauma and destructive behaviors, renew traditional knowledge, support tribal development and inclusive communication.
Alberta History, vol. 65, no. 1, Winter, 2017, pp. 2-12
Description
Discusses the Methodist minister, his close relationship with the Stoney Nakoda and their participation in Banff Indian Days, and describes the Duke's adoption ceremony.
Research Report (Correctional Service of Canada) ; no. R-273
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Geoffrey Barnum
Renée Gobeil
Description
Scale consists of twelve items divided into subscales measuring institutional adjustment and security risk. Evaluation focused on 628 ratings completed between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010.
Looks at changing the health disparities, felt by Aboriginal peoples when compared to non-Aboriginal peoples, by developing an understanding of culture.
Describes the establishment of the organization and the environment of the development of broadband telecommunications in northern Saskatchewan.
Chapter sixteen from Connecting Canadians: Investigations in Community Informatics edited by Andrew Clement, Michael Gurstein, Graham Longford, Marita Moll, Leslie Regan Shade.
American Review of Canadian Studies, vol. 33, no. 2, Summer, 2003, pp. 261-272
Description
Books reviewed:
A People's Dream: Aboriginal Self-Government in Canada by Dan Russell,
Aboriginal Autonomy and Development in Northern Quebec edited by Colin H. Scott,
Prospering Together: The Economic Impact of the Aboriginal Title Settlements in B.C. edited by Roslyn Kunin,
Aboriginal Education in Canada: A Study in Decolonization edited by K.P.
Focuses on funding agreements used in different levels of government including: land claims/modern treaties, territorial formula financing, international agreements and treaties, block funding, transfer payments, municipal transfer payments, and institutional authorities.
Found that 60% of unexpected deaths were accidental (motor vehicle crashes, overdose, downing and fire), 33% were due to suicide, and 5% were the result of homicide. Identified three key areas to prevent deaths and support wellness and well-being: connectedness to peers, family, community and culture; access to services; and culturally safe and trauma-informed care.
BMJ, vol. 327, no. 7412, August 23, 2003, pp. 419-422
Description
Medical journal articles were studied to determine whether there had been adequate research into Aboriginal health needs. Findings revealed research coverage lacking in several areas.
Reviews existing services available for Aboriginal students who are pregnant or parenting, family gathering locations and service programs, and early pregnancy prevention and intervention supports. Offers recommendations for the program.
Western Folklore, vol. 62, no. 3, Summer, 2003, pp. 228-230
Description
Book review of: Karl Bodmer's Art: The Newberry Library Bodmer Collection by W. Raymond Wood, Joseph C. Porter, and David C. Hunt, Reimagining Indians: Native Americans Through Anglo Eyes, 1880-1940 by Sherry L. Smith, Selling the Indian: Commercializing and Appropriating American Indian Cultures edited by Carter Jones Meyer and Diana Royer.
Revisiting the Native Land Question / Commentaries / Reply
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Cole Harris
Jo-Anne Fiske
Gordon Gibson
BC Studies, no. 138/139, Native Geographies, Summer, 2003, pp. 137-163
Description
Review of Cole Harris's recent book, Remaking Native Space paying particular attention to the reserve system, dispossession and land issues.
To access this review, scroll to page 137.