Theses
Author/Creator
Bryanne Huston Young
Description
Communication Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2017.
Kimberley: AIDS
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Randolph Spargo
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 10, no. 4, December 1986, pp. 27-28
Description
Examines planning for the anticipated arrival of the AIDS virus among the Aboriginal population in this remote area of Western Australia.
Know Your Status: A Tool Kit for HIV Programs in Saskatchewan First Nations
Alternate Title
Know Your Status: A Toolkit for HIV Programs in Saskatchewan First Nations
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Saskatoon Tribal Council Health & Family Services?]
Description
Brief discussion of community engagement and readiness, education, harm reduction, testing, treatment, client support and case management, and surveillance.
A Land Not Forgotten: Indigenous Food Security and Land-Based Practices in Northern Ontario
E-Books
Author/Creator
Courtney W. Mason
Michael A. Robidoux
Joseph LeBlanc
Kristin Burnett
François Haman ... [et al.]
Language as a Facilitator of Cultural Connection
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Miigis B. Gonzalez
Benjamin D. Aronson
Sidnee Kellar
Melissa L. Walls
Brenna L. Greenfield
ab-Original, vol. 1, no. 2, 2017, pp. 176-194
Description
Study of 218 Anishinaabe (Ojibwe)-identified participants explores language as a unique aspect of culture through its relationship to other demographic and cultural variables. Findings indicate that fluent speakers Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe language) were most likely to be older than 65 years, and participants with higher value for cultural participation were more likely to be proficient in language use.
Living Tensions of Co-Creating a Wellness Program and Narrative Inquiry alongside Urban Aboriginal Youth
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lee Schaefer
Sean Lessard
Brian Lewis
LEARNing Landscapes , vol. 10, no. 2, Fostering Health and Well-Being in Education, 2017, pp. 271-285
Description
Discusses three-year study involving creation of an after school health and wellness program (Growing Young Movers) using the narrative inquiry methodology.
LTSS in Our Community: Assisted Living: Summary Report
Alternate Title
Long Term Services and Support in Our Community: Assisted Living: Summary Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kauffman & Associates
Description
Looks at three programs: Comanche Nation of Oklahoma, Pueblo of Isleta, and the Yukon Koyukuk Elder Assisted Living Consortium and discusses their experiences with program development and sustainability, state licensing, Medicaid certification, and regulations, resident payment policy, staff and training, and cultural considerations.
LTSS Research: Cognitive Assessment Tools
Alternate Title
Best Practices: Cognitive Assessment Tools
Long Term Services and Support Research: Cognitive Assessment Tools
Long Term Services and Support Research: Cognitive Assessments: Literature Review
LTSS Research: Cognitive Assessments: Literature Review
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Description
Discusses cultural considerations when testing Indigenous patients suffering from dementia and gives brief descriptions of six commonly used tests.
Related Material:
LTSS Research: Cognitive Assessments: Literature Review.
Making The Rheumatic Fever Video
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Barry Cedric
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 10, no. 3, September 1986, pp. 26-28
Description
Describes the process involved with the making of the video in Yarrabah, Queensland, Australia.
Māori Nurses' Experiences of the Nursing Entry to Practice Transition Programme
Alternate Title
Maori Nurses' Experiences of the Nursing Entry to Practice Transition Programme
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Donna Foxall
Rachel Forrest
Salome Meyer
AlterNative, vol. 13, no. 4, December 2017, pp. 246-255
Description
Discusses themes which emerged under work environment and experiences in the program categories.
Māori Women's Perspectives of Leadership and Wellbeing
Alternate Title
Maori Women's Perspectives of Leadership and Wellbeing
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Stacey Ruru
Maree Roche
Waikaremoana Waitoki
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing - Te Mauri: Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 1, June 2017, pp. 5-14
Description
Looks at how Māori female leaders maintain their wellbeing while involved in leadership roles.
Medicine Unbundled: A Journey through the Minefields of Indigenous Health Care
E-Books
Author/Creator
Gary Geddes
Medicine Unbundled: A Journey through the Minefields of Indigenous Health Care
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail
Canada's History, vol. 97, no. 4, August-September 2017, pp. 54-55
Description
Book review of Medicine Unbundled by Gary Geddes.
The Mental Health of Indigenous Peoples in Canada: A Critical Review of Research
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sarah E. Nelson
Kathi Wilson
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 176, March 2017, pp. 93-112
Description
Discusses the disproportionate burden of mental illness faced by Indigenous populations across the globe.
Mite Achimowin (Heart Talk): First Nations Women Expressions of Heart Health Study
Alternate Title
Voices from the Field Podcast Series ; 4
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lorena Fontaine
Annette Schultz
Lisa Forbes
Description
Transcript of podcast series, Voices from the Field, Episode 4.
Provides perspectives of First Nations women regarding heart health.
Full podcast.
Mite Achimowin (Heart Talk): [First Nations Women Expressions of Heart Health Study]
Alternate Title
Voices From the Field Series ; 4
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Lorena Fontaine
Annette Schultz
Lisa Forbes
Description
Podcast provides perspectives of First Nations women regarding heart health.
Duration: 14:35.
Full Transcript.
Miýo-pimatisiwin Developing Indigenous Cultural Responsiveness Theory (ICRT): Improving Indigenous Health and Well-Being
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
JoLee Sasakamoose
Terrina Bellegarde
Wilson Sutherland
Shauneen Pete
Kim McKay-McNabb
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 8, no. 4, Reconciling Research: Perspectives on Research Involving Indigenous Peoples-Part 2, 2017, pp. 1-16
Description
Examines using the Indigenous Cultural Responsiveness Theory as a decolonizing way to research health, education, governance and policies.
Mold in Housing: Information for First Nation Builders and Renovators
Alternate Title
Mold in Housing Series
Mould in Housing Series
Mould in Housing: Information For First Nation Builders and Renovators
E-Books
Author/Creator
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Description
Revised version. Originally published in 2011.
Mold in Housing: Information for First Nation Housing Managers
Alternate Title
Mold in Housing Series
Mould in Housing Series
Mould in Housing: Information For First Nation Housing Managers
E-Books
Author/Creator
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Description
Revised version. Originally published in 2011.
More Than Just Flesh: The Arts as Resistance and Sexual Empowerment
Theses
Author/Creator
Camille Usher
Description
Art History Thesis (M.A.)--Concordia University, 2017.
Motivation: A 'Disease' Worth Spreading
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Elaine Berlin
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 10, no. 3, September 1986, pp. 48-51
Description
Discusses some of the various health education promotion campaigns underway in Murgon, Queensland, Australia.
Moving Beyond Description: Closing the Health Equity Gap by Redressing Racism Impacting Indigenous Populations
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Annette J. Browne
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 184, July 2017, pp. 23-26
Description
Discusses the significantly higher morbidity and mortality rates for Indigenous populations compared to those of non-Indigenous.
National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards User Guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
E-Books
Author/Creator
Wardliparingga Aboriginal Research Unit
South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute
Native Life
Alternate Title
CANADIANHISTORY.CA: The Many Histories of Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
J .R. Miller
Description
Overview of Aboriginal history from the 1850s to 2000. Could be used as an educational resource for high school students.
Need for Equity in Treatment of Substance Use among Indigenous People in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Karen A. Urbanoski
CMAJ, vol. 189, no. 44, November 06, 2017, pp. e1350-e1351
Description
Briefly discusses how Cedar Project study findings show a need for tailored services and policies.
A Network Approach to Policy Framing: A Case Study of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jennifer Browne
Evelyne de Leeuw
Deborah Gleeson
Karen Adams
Petah Atkinson
Rick Hayes
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 172, January 2017, pp. 10-18
Description
Comments on the health inequalities between Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the non-Indigenous population.
Network Patient Health Survey: Aboriginal People's Health Report 2015
E-Books
Author/Creator
Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network
Description
Surveyed prison population in New South Wales, Australia.
Niiwin Wendaanimak Four Winds Wellness Program Evaluation Report
Alternate Title
Niiwin Wendaanimak Four Winds Wellness Program: Enhanced Health & Community Services for Homeless and At-Risk Aboriginal Populations
Four Winds Wellness Program Evaluation Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Michelle Firestone]
[Amy Katz]
[Tessa Jourdain]
[Janet Smylie]
[Jessica Syrette]
Description
Program designed for homeless and under-housed Indigenous peoples living in the downtown mid-west Toronto area. Evaluation consisted of environmental scan, developing a client profile, key informant interviews and focus groups.
Nobody Here Will Harm You: Mass Medical Evacuation from the Eastern Arctic, 1950-1965
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Joanne DeCosse
Canada's History, vol. 97, no. 4, August-September 2017
Description
Book review of Nobody Here Will Harm You by Shawn Selway.
Northern Nishnawbe Education Council & Dennis Franklin
Cromarty High School’s First Annual Joint Report on the
Status & Implementation of Jury Recommendations from
the Inquest into the Deaths of Seven First Nations Youth [2017]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Northern Nishnawbe Education Council
Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School
Description
The youths had relocated from remote communities to Thunder Bay in order to attend high school.
2018 Report.
2019 Report
Nunavut and Canada Live Births by Birth Weight, 2000 to 2014
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Source: Statistics Canada, CANSIM (Canadian Socio-economic Information Management System) table #102-4509. Data for 2014 are preliminary.
Nurses Taking the Lead: A Community Engagement and Knowledge Exchange Forum on Substance Abuse and Addiction in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Geoffrey Maina
Brenda Mishak
Anthony de Padua
Gillian Strudwick
Angelica Docabo
Hira Tahir
Nursing Leadership, vol. 30, no. 3, Nursing Leadership: Making a Difference in Mental Health & Addictions, 2017, pp. 80-92
Description
Describes the process and outcomes, and role of nurse scholars in one-day event which involved community leaders, people and families living with addiction, service providers, local stake holders, health professionals, researchers and Indigenous Elders.
Nursing Practice in Rural and Remote Canada II: Registered Nurse National Survey Report
Alternate Title
Nursing Practice in Rural and Remote Canada Two
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Martha MacLeod
Norma Stewart
Judith Kulig
Description
Contains statistics on Aboriginal health worker/community health worker and Aboriginal healers. Rural and remote is defined as areas with less than 10,000 core population.
A Nutrient Evaluation of Selected Nuxalk Salmon Preparations
Theses
Author/Creator
Anthea Christine Kennelly
Description
Human Nutrition Thesis (M.Sc.)--The University of British Columbia, 1986.
Nutrition North Canada: Real Change is Yet to Come
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Michael Fitzgerald
Fred Hill
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 5, no. 1, Food (In)security in Northern Canada, April 2017, pp. 44-48
Description
Examines what the Liberal government has done since coming into power, in October 2015, for the Nutrition North Canada program.
Obesogenic Behaviors, Self-Efficacy, and Depressive Symptoms in American Indian Children
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michelle Dennison-Farris
Susan B. Sisson
Lancer Stephens
Amanda S. Morris
R. D. Dickens
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 24, no. 2, 2017, pp. 18-39
Description
Depressive symptoms, beverage intake, fruit and vegetable intake, meal frequency, physical activity, and screen time were self-reported. Sixty-four percent of the 121 youths involved in study were obese. Depressive symptoms were associated with dieting and screen time.
Of the Heart: Scoping Review of Indigenous Youth Suicide and Prevention
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Rita Henderson
Lindsay Crowshoe
Brittany Johnson
Naomi Parker
Stephanie Perrin ... [et al.]
Description
Sources of data: Indigenous advisors, academic and grey literature review, and environmental scan. Includes information on general context, promising practices, and knowledge gaps around service provision.
An Offering: Lakota Elders Contributions to the Future of Food Security
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joseph Paul Brewer II
Mary Kate Dennis
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 6, no. 2, 2017, pp. 1-22
Description
Study works with 25 Elders living on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation to explore narratives surrounding food and food production over their lives. Four themes emerged: family homestead, food as security, food preservation, and generational gardening. Discusses potential implications for future programming to improve food security.
Ontario's History of Tampering and Re-Tampering With Birth Registration Forms
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lynn Gehl
The First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 12, no. 1, 2017, pp. 24-33
Description
Looks into governmental interference with the long form birth registration for unmarried or separated mothers.
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Nine: Introduction and Directions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Seven: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Two: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
The Opinions of Ambulance Personnel Regarding Using a Heated Mattress for Patients Being Cared for in a Cold Climate - An Intervention Study in Ambulance Care
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jonas Aléx
Tom Uppstu
Britt-Inger Saveman
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1379305
Description
Ambulance personnel from northern Sweden rate their experiences as being positive for patient comfort.
Opioid Use in Pregnancy and Parenting: An Indigenous-Based Collaborative Framework for Northwestern Ontario
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Naana Afua Jumah
Lisa Bishop
Mike Franklyn
Janet Gordon
Len Kelly ... [et al.]
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 108, no. 5-6, 2017, pp. e616-e620
Description
Describes two workshops that looked at issues from the perspectives of research, health care, social service provision and supportive care.
Opioids and Substances of Misuse among First Nations People in Alberta
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Analytics and Performance Reporting Branch
Alberta Health
Description
Data for: mortality (apparent accidental deaths from fentanyl/non-fentanyl opioids), confirmed drug and alcohol toxicity deaths (both accidental and suicides), opioid dispensing, emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and emergency medical response.
Our Health Counts: Urban Indigenous Health Database Project: Community Report: Inuit Adults, City of Ottawa
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Janet Smylie
Michelle Firestone
Description
Project gathered information on health, well-being and access to health services that would inform policy planning, delivery of programs, and measurement of outcomes.
Our Identities as Civic Power
Alternate Title
2017 State of Native Youth Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute
[Erik R. Stegman
Amber Richardson
Josie Raphaelito
Aaron Slater
Bettina Gonzalez]
Description
Reports on the results of the Generation Indigenous (Gen-I) Online Roundtable Survey of Native American youth between the ages 18-24. Respondents were asked about their three top priorities, what they are doing to tackle their challenges, and some of the ways they are partnering with their community to build resilience.
"Our Next Generation": Moving Towards a Surveillance and Prevention Framework for Youth Suicide in Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Populations
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Caroline L. Tait
Peter Butt
Robert Henry
Roger Bland
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health, vol. 36, no. 1, 2017, pp. 55-65
Description
Report reviews suicide data for Saskatchewan's Indigenous populations.
Out of Sight: A Summary of the Events Leading Up to Brian Sinclair's Death and the Inquest That Examined It and the Interim Recommendations of the Brian Sinclair Working Group
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Annette J. Browne
Emily Hill
Barry Lavalee
Josée Lavoie
Mary Jane Logan McCallum]
Description
Group formed to examine the role of racism in Sinclair's death and the subsequent inquest. The 45-year-old Aboriginal man died while awaiting treatment in the Health Sciences Centre Emergency Department. He had been in the department for 34 hours.
Overdose Data and First Nations in BC: Preliminary Findings
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations Health Authority
Description
Statistics for overdose events from January 31, 2015 - November 30, 2016 and for overdose deaths from January 31, 2015 - July 31, 2016.
Sources: BC Coroners Service, Drug and Poison Information Centre, BC Emergency Health Services/Ambulance Service and emergency department visits at hospitals; supplemented by information from Centre for Disease Control.