Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, vol. 36, no. 6, 2008, pp. 503-516
Description
Study conducted in 20 communities in the Sioux Lookout Zone (Ontario) found treatment administered at least twice per year helped prevent early childhood caries and reduced oral health inequities between young Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children.
Paper developed as a result of the Crown-First Nations Gathering, January 23-24, 2012. Discusses general goals as well as those in specific areas: families and communities, rights, self-government, and economic and environmental interests.
Journal of Enterprising Communities, vol. 6, no. 3, Special Issue: Indigenous Communities, the Bioeconomy and Natural Resource Development, 2012, pp. 251-270
Description
Project involves studying medicinal plants from Aboriginal traditional pharmacopeia. Recommends protocols for researchers when making partnerships and personal relationships with Aboriginal people.
Site contains links to catalogue records and brief descriptions of publications held at the Edmonton Public Library that would be of interest to teens.
"This document aims to capture the work and the learnings of the Aboriginal Capacity Café, a community-based event that gives youth an opportunity to speak their truth so that adults can learn about the experience of Aboriginal youth."
Book review of: Aboriginal Child Welfare, Self-Government and the Rights of Indigenous Children by Sonia Harris-Short.
Review located by scrolling down to page 189.
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 9, no. 1, November 2012, pp. 7-14
Description
Contends that Aboriginal children and youth experience pain at higher rates than do non-Aboriginal children and discusses some of the historical and cultural perspectives that may be helpful to understand this issue.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 7.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 184, no. 8, May 15, 2012, p. 853
Description
Looks at a Nova Scotian teenager who has been denied disability benefits by the Government of Canada despite an agreement signed by federal and provincial governments.
Looks at racism and Aboriginal teachers and students, inclusive classrooms and schools, Aboriginal education employment equity, the Teachers' Federation education policy and several case studies.
Language Awareness, vol. 17, no. 2, 2008, pp. 131-138
Description
Looks at the disadvantages Indigenous Australians endure in the education system and the factors that need to be examined to improve educational outcomes.
Canadian Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice, vol. 50, no. 1, January 2008, pp. 59-82
Description
Explores the definition(s) of gangs, describes characteristics of several Aboriginal gangs in Canada, and outlines the risk factors of gang involvement for Aboriginal youth and young adults.
Reports on the history of the program, development of model evaluation and the 2008 longitudinal evaluation study on the communities of Fort Smith, Hay River, Fort Providence, Bechokò, Yellowknife/Ndilo, Inuvik, Paulatuk and Fort McPherson.
Site contains links to Edmonton Public Library catalogue records and brief descriptions of publications that would be of interest to Aboriginal children.
Resources are listed under the following headings: General readings, Statistical Overviews - Canada, Alcohol Issues, Policy & Health System Initiatives, Prevention & Education, Treatment & Recovery, Gambling, Solvent Abuse, Tobacco Use, Youth, Key Websites, Journals
Report designed to inform Ontario's Best Start Child and Family Centre model for delivering child and family services. Includes results of literature review, case study conducted at Regent Park and Scarborough sites which involved stakeholder interviews with 95 respondents and focus groups, and discussion of how the general model can be adapted to meet Indigenous early childhood and family services needs.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 6, June 2008, p. 8
Description
Looks at Saskatchewan recipients of scholarships awarded by the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation and showcases their achievements.
Article located by scrolling to page 8.
Looks at the pro-active projects that are contributing to the improvement of the health and wellness of Aboriginal youth and the Quebec communities they live in.
Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan
Description
Resource meant to assist teachers in giving an overview of law as a whole, as well as procedures, rights, meaning of custody, consequences and sentencing.