First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 6, no. 1, 2011, pp. 114-125
Description
Looks at the relationship between cannabis use in aboriginal youth and a positive identification with their CPS (Child Protection Services) caseworker.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal , vol. 183, no. 10, July 12, 2011, pp. 1147-1154
Description
Discusses various factors associated with injection drug use and the transition to injection drug use to inform the development of prevention programs and policies.
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, vol. 43, no. 4, Growing Roots: Native American Evidence-Based Practices, October-December 2011, pp. 331-336
Description
Looks at partnership offering a holistic approach to Indigenous values and traditions and provide a community-based system of care for substance abuse and mental health.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 102, no. 2, March/April 2011, pp. 103-107
Description
Looks at ways underage smokers access contraband cigarettes and how to use this information for implementing tobacco control policies and activity programming.
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 56, no. 2, February 2011, pp. 75-83
Description
Looks at how psychiatry can best capitalize on its growing debate regarding the role of culture in care offered to First Nations and Inuit youth who abuse substances.
Child & Youth Care Forum, vol. 40, no. 4, August 2011, pp. 319-336
Description
Discusses the Nimkee NupiGawagan Healing Centre's program for youth who abuse solvent. Includes results of 15 interviews with male and female participants and six staff, review of facilitator and staff reflections, participants' journals, and observations of the program.
AIDS and Behavior, vol. 15, no. 1, January 27, 2011, pp. 214-227
Description
Literature review shows Aboriginal populations who use illicit drugs and are street youth or female sex trade workers have higher HIV occurrences and frequency when compared to non-Aboriginal drug users.
Journal of Rural Community Psychology, vol. 14, no. 2, 2011, p. [?]
Description
Looks at a community research project where students were funded by the California Native American Research Center for Health (CA-NARCH) initiative to assist with research.
Aboriginal and Islander health Worker Journal, vol. 16, no. 5, September/October 1992, pp. 4-7
Description
Comments on various topics by different speakers at The Healing Our Spirit Worldwide Indigenous Conference Promoting Addiction Free Lifestyles held in Edmonton, July 1992.
Journal of Community Psychology, vol. 39, no. 4, May 2011, pp. 452-477
Description
Looks at the behavioural health disparities experienced by American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) 15-24 year-olds compared with the overall United States Population of 15-24 year olds.
Overview of program started by Vancouver Parks Board in partnership with the Vancouver Native Health Society and Board of Education to promote physical activity.
Substance Use & Misuse, vol. 46, 2011, pp. 107-113
Description
Outlines the role of Indigenous culture and its intersection with Western approaches to recovery in YSAP’s (Youth Solvent Addiction Program) operation of nine residential treatment centers for youth.
RCAP 33 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Samson Bingo Hall, Hobbema, Alberta. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations on a variety of subjects such as post-secondary education, health care, child and family welfare, and substance abuse. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.
File contains an individual presentation by Alice Frost relating to the necessity of elders teaching the Vuntut Gwitch'in language to youth and to social problems in Old Crow. Frost states that her community's social problems must be solved before "land claims is settled because we need educated people to run our self-government." A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.
File contains an individual presentation by Marion Nukon focusing on the ineffective alcohol ban in Old Crow. She states the ban cannot work if there are no youth workers, organized sports programs and community activities for adults. Nukon believes unemployment is a large contributing factors to the social problems in Old Crow. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.
File contains an individual presentation by Rhoda Karetak of Rankin Inlet. Karetak discusses social and health issues facing the people of her community, including the cost of travelling to facilities in the south, problems with fatigue among elders, sniffing activity, and suicide concerns. Following her presentation Michael Kugak asks a question on childcare which Kartak answers. Following this, Facilitator Paul Kaludjak makes some comments and welcomes the next presenter.
File contains an individual presentation by Vickey Josie relating to alcohol and drug abuse in Old Crow, Yukon. She states that the youth of her community are unable to view adults as role models when a significant portion of the adult population has substance abuse problems. Josie believes the community ban on alcohol is not working and calls on the Commission for help to battle these social problems. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains a presentation by the Aboriginal Youth Group of the Miawpukek Band. The seven members present discuss a variety of youth concerns such as sporting and recreational facilities, alcohol and drug abuse, and education with the assembled Commissioners.
File contains a presentation by the Alcohol Related Birth Defects Committee by Betsy Jackson and Lorraine Stick. Jackson and Stick discuss FAS/FAE related issues as they pertain to Aboriginal communities in Yukon. They discuss the composition of their committee and its mandate, as well as their activities and contacts with other organizations across Canada and in Alaska. Following their presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss some of these issues with them.
File contains a presentation by Bertram Maksagak, Kim Tologanak, Vicky Palviolok and Michelle Gillis relating to the difficulties of keeping the Cambridge Bay youth away from drug and alcohol abuse. The group proposes a recreational facility as the young children and teenagers "have nothing to do and nowhere to go." A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.
File contains a presentation by Cathy Adcock focusing on troubled Aboriginal youth who move to Thunder Bay from reserves without a support system. These youth may have experienced hardship in their family life and are on their own once they arrive in the city, looking for employment, continuing with their education or leaving a troubled family situation. Adcock calls on the Commission to help secure more funding for programs and services to assist youth in the transition from reserve life to city life. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Cheryl Sibbeston
Description
File contains a presentation by Cheryl Sibbeston discussing four areas of concern: having educational facilities closer to home, alcohol and the negative effects on families, more health care facilities in settlements, and land claims and self-government. Following the presentation is a discussion with the Commissioners.
File contains a presentation by Cheryl Starr whose organization working in conjunction with the National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Prevention Program. She is a strong advocate of the numerous Aboriginal youth conferences happening more frequently in Saskatchewan and Canada, and feels this forum is critical for youth to speak for themselves and lobby for positive changes affecting them and their families. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.
File contains a presentation by Chief Katie Rich detailing the effects of relocation, substance abuse and hopelessness that the Innu of Davis Inlet suffer from. She describes the early history and relocation of Davis Inlet and feels that the only hope for residents is to relocate again, due to the lack of proper housing, sewer and water in their present location. The mortality rate of children is very high, and Rich calls on the Commission to assist Innu people with resources to regain control of their lives through culture, traditions, values and spirituality.
File contains a presentation by Daniel Daniels and Delilah Young speaking about the need for concerned adults becoming involved in the lives of Aboriginal youth. Without positive adult role models, Aboriginal youth may fall prey to alcohol, drug and solvent abuse and youth centres would allow Aboriginal youth to spend free time constructively. A discussion with the Commissioners follow the three The Pas Youth Project Committee speakers.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Dawn Campbell
Karen Scout
Description
File contains a presentation by Dawn Campbell and Karen Scout, two Native Studies students at North Battlefords Comprehensive High School. The two present on a point by point basis identifying problems in the spheres of racism, drug and alcohol abuse, suicide, teen pregnancy, loss of culture, boredom and lack of motivation, crime, violence and abuse, education and job training. They also offer solutions for each point. Following the presentation is a discussion between the two presenters and Commissioner Erasmus and Blakeney on some of the ideas put forth.
File contains a presentation by Diane Ludwig and Elaine Boucher relating to educational issues concerning Aboriginal students in Lac La Biche and area. Both women address a number of concerns with students, such as assisting those in unstable family situations or those who are abusing drugs and alcohol. Ludwig feels that if a co-ordinator was hired, then the small groups and committees within the Native Education Program would be streamlined and thus serve the students better. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.
File contains a presentation by Edith Gull expressing deep frustration with the drop-out rate of students and the apathy of parents. A new school was built in 1989 but attendance is poor and Gull feels that drug and alcohol abuse, among other social issues, are common roadblocks for getting an education. Gull introduces the next speaker, John Kitchen, chairman of the Elementary School Committee.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Fabian Morrisseau
Harold Fontaine
Description
File contains a presentation by Fabian Morrisseau and Harold Fontaine. Morrisseau presents on the impact of drug and alcohol abuse on First Nations communities. Fontaine, as an Aboriginal social worker, offers some observations on what he deems unequal citizenship in Canada with regard to drug and alcohol treatment care. Following the presentation is a discussion between the Fontaine and Commissioners Chartrand and Sillet on treatment issues.