Public Health Reports, vol. 110, no. 1, January-February 1995, pp. 87-94
Description
Genetic predisposition, changes in diet and activity found to contribute to Navajo peoples susceptibility to diabetes, which is complicated by renal and cardiovascular disease.
Reports statistics on the number people per 100 between April 1, 2006 and March 31, 2009 with: acute coronary syndromes, congestive heart failure, cerebrovascular disease, atrial fibrillation, congenital heart disease, and rheumatic heart disease. Also includes number of hospital re-admissions and deaths.
Data sources: citizenship registry of the Métis Nation of Ontario (as of spring 2005), Ontario Health Insurance Plan, Discharge Abstract Database, and National Ambulatory Care Reporting System.
International Journal of Transitional Justice, vol. 6, no. 1, July 2012, p. 1–23
Description
Discusses how the Canadian Truth and Reconciliation Commission appears to have taken a “victim-centred” approach to truth, leaving Canadian institutions unaccountable for the injustices associated with the residential schools.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, vol. 52, no. 2, June 1996, pp. 85-94
Description
Field study based on interviews and information sessions aimed at gathering information about the use of medicinal plants by the Carrier people of northcentral British Columbia.
Book review of: Carvings and Commerce by Michael D. Hall and Pat Glascock, with contributions from Robert Davidson, Kate Duncan, Aaron Glass, Aldona Jonaitis, Christopher W. Smith and Charlotte Townsend-Gault.
Entire book review section on one pdf. To access this review scroll to p. 137.
Population and Public Health Ethics: Cases From Research, Policy, and Practice
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Mona Shum
Donna Atkinson
Chris Kaposy
Ted Shrecker
Description
Chapter in book: Population and Public Health Ethics: Cases From Research, Policy, and Practice by Canadian Institutes of Health Research - Institute of Population and Public Health.
Scroll down to page 92 to read article.
Looks at race and ethnicity, multiculturalism and diversity and the bases of Aboriginal relations within Canada. Uses case studies in each chapter.
Material accompanies book Unequal Relations: An Introduction to Race, Ethnic, and Aboriginal Dynamics in Canada, 7th edition.
Four main themes are covered: profile of mixed economy in the community; historical, political and cultural context; local views on barriers to economic success, and recommended strategies.
Overview of community's history and discussion of geographic, demographic, institutional, employment and other factors which impact the economic development of the Nimpkish Band. Concludes with recommendations.
Book reviews of:
Cattle Camp, Murrie Drovers and Their Stories by Herb Wharton.
Auntie Rita by Rita Huggins and Jackie Huggins.
Review located by scrolling to page 211.
Program relating to art work used in the newly-renamed The Centre at Circle and Eighth in Saskatoon, formerly the Circle Park and Wildwood malls. Aboriginal artists and themes are featured; project coordinator is Cecilia Cote.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 15, no. 8, August 2012, p. 11
Description
Comments on a guide book which lists people interred in marked and unmarked graves in the Saint Antoine-de-Padoue Cemetery, Batoche National Historic Site.
Article located by scrolling to page 11.