Canadian Woman Studies, vol. 32, no. 1-2, Violence in Education: Transnational, Global and Local Perspectives, 2017-2018
Description
Focuses of the National Operational Overview on Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women (NOOMMIW) to demonstrate how state-produced and supported documents, and narratives around gender and sexual violence against Indigenous girls and women constitute a form of public education which sustains rather than prevents these crimes.
A group photograph of Day School students at Moose Woods reserve in the early 20th century (nd). Part of series LH-4080b to LH-4080d which were together in a home-made scrapbook. The 17 students are identified in the photo as Baker, Jackie; Buffalo, Sam; Chunen, Joseph; Eagle, Charles; Eagle, Dan; Hawk, Charlie; Hawk, David; Hawk, Joe; Hawk, Lizzie; Littlecrow, Emma; Littlecrow, Harry; Littlecrow, Lucie; Poordog, John; Whitecap, Beck; Whitecap, Eddie; Whitecap, Jim; Whitecap, Nellie.
People standing on rocks. The figures on the right are likely the McKay family, with Angus McKay holding up a fish. To the left are some Cree men, apparently working with a sail. Taken during the journey of Christina Bateman and Annie McKay from Prince Albert to La Ronge, SK in 1919.
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 23, no. 3, Strength-based Approaches to Wellness in Indian Country, 2016, pp. 221-247
Description
Study looks at awareness of services and supports, privacy and confidentiality, initiation of services, importance of family and friends as supports, school support, and loss/lack of cultural practices.
Literature review and results of survey of 37 professionals regarding emerging drug epidemic, implications for permanency outcomes and effect on agency workloads.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 17, no. 2, 1997, pp. 329-350
Description
Reviews the research project developed to examine the attitudes of both incarcerated Aboriginal youth and senior management on the issue of racism in British Columbia's youth correctional facilities.
[Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
Government of British Columbia]
Description
Data for Indigenous and general population on: caseloads, reasons for care and court orders for protection; breakdown of 'neglect', care plan current and complete rate; residential placement types; hotel placements; trend for numbers in care; and youth agreements.
An Intersectionality-Based Policy Analysis Framework
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Natalie Clark
Description
Argues that to address root causes it is necessary to foreground the knowledge of affected communities and support researchers and policy processes that focus on Indigenous world views. Uses case study of the experiences of a girl living on a small reserve who has been sexually abused by a relative.
Chapter from An Intersectionality Based Policy Analysis Framework edited by Olena Hankivsky.
Entire book on one pdf. To access chapter scroll to p. 133.
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 3, no. 1, The Health of Urban Aboriginal People: From Woundedness to Resilience, September 2006, pp. 26-33
Description
Study involving the Abegweit and Lennox First Nations examined youth perceptions of health related behaviours and the need for active, healthy lifestyles.
Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development ; vol. 68, no. 2
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Michael J. Chandler
Christopher E. Lalonde
Bryan W. Sokol
Darcy Hallett
Description
Brief overview of findings from a set of five studies dealing with the problems which arise when youth do not have a sense self-continuity.
Synopsis of book of the same title.
The Canadian Geographer, vol. 61, no. 2, Summer, 2017, pp. 178-195
Description
Looks at the use of photovoice and postervoice to connect with and provide a voice to Indigenous youth in regards to water and health issues on their reserves.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 8, no. 2, June 1984, pp. 20-22
Description
Article describes the pattern of petrol (gas) sniffing abuse that takes place in Australian Aboriginal communities along with the negative health outcomes.
New story about Manitoba Grand Chief Phil Fontaine being under fire for hiring Brian Contois, leader of the Manitoba Warriors, to keep Aboriginal youth out of street gangs. Includes synopsis.
Duration: 2:13.
Photovoice methodology shows how Indigenous children view health and furthers the discussion for culturally relevant health education and prevention programs.