Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 3, no. 1, August 2014, pp. 1-15
Description
Examine the findings and results of a review to identify commonalities between obesity prevention and oral health interventions relevant to Native American children, their families, and their communities.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 3, March 2010, p. 12
Description
Comments on the disproportionate number of First Nations women developing Type 2 diabetes and the need for early preventative measures.
Article found by scrolling to page 12.
Describes a Fetal Alcohol Syndrome prevention program in lab mice that had a significant effect on increasing Alaska Native students comprehension of the negative impacts of drinking during pregnancy.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 34, no. 2, 2014, pp. 19-40
Description
Looks at factors which contribute to educational gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students: history, political organization, socio-economic status, and health.
American Literature, vol. 86, no. 2, June 2014, pp. 217-243
Description
Sets the work in the context of the rise of print culture and Aboriginal concerns about using it to convey accounts which had traditionally been delivered orally.
In the Matter of the Joint Review Panel ("Joint Panel" ) Established to Review the Site C Clean Energy Project ("Project") Proposed by British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority ("BC Hydro").
Research Report (Correctional Service of Canada) ; no. R-321
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Shanna Farrell MacDonald
Description
Examined the characteristics, institutional behaviour (disciplinary charges, random urinalysis testing, time spent in segregation, and institutional incidents), and post-release outcomes for two offender populations: in-custody and under community supervision on April 1, 2012.
Looks at health determinants such as chronic illness and risky behaviors that effect well-being and social determinants that contribute to disadvantages in areas of education, income and employment.
Study consisted of point-in-time homeless count, survey of those experiencing homelessness, consultations with key stakeholders, and information-gathering in gateway communities outside the territory.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 11, November 2010, p. 21
Description
Describes an articulation agreement between the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan and the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada which announces the organizations' goal to establish academic programs to support Aboriginal Peoples.
Article found by scrolling to page 21.
Overview of the actions taken by the Government of Canada with respect to Aboriginal issues of education, reconciliation, governance and self-government, economic development, empowering citizens and protecting the vulnerable, and resolution of land issues.
Website's purpose is to examine legacy and history of Residential Schools, commemorate lives of children who died, and promote social justice endeavours.
Contains links to general news and information about the initiative, social justice campaigns and educational resources.
International Dental Journal, vol. 60, no. 3, suppl.2, June 2010, pp. 216-222
Description
"This report will review caries trends among American Indian children and describes promising approaches that take into account culturally defined responses of AI/AN tribes and communities".
Assessed institutions' programs focused on access, healthcare, teacher education, and Aboriginal studies as well as student services. Site visits were conducted at Carleton University, Negahneewin College, Sault College, Shingwaulk Knoomaage Gamig, Trent University, and University of Toronto.
Highlights contemporary challenges facing Indigenous peoples including American Indians and Alaskan Natives.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page vii.
Manual takes a systematic approach to developing a well-written and well-organized proposal with all the necessary elements that most funding agencies require.
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 3, no. 2, Indigenous Knowledges: Resurgence, Implementation, and Collaboration in Social Work, December 2014
Description
Overview of program design, foundational themes and description of courses.
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 22, no. 1, Native Activism, Fall, 2010, pp. 1-11
Description
Reports findings from the Native Peoples Homelands Workshop which was held in Prior Lake, MN, including the issuing of the Mystic Lake Declaration document that addresses climate change.