Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 28, no. 1, October 1988, pp. [1-8]
Description
College graduates responses to questionnaire indicated family motivation and encouragement were the most important factors contributing to academic success.
Native Studies Review, vol. 5, no. 1, Native Health Research in Canada, 1989, pp. 53-70
Description
Looks at an ecological approach, that incorporates environmental, cultural & historical data with biological data, to help understand the causes of acute ear infections [Text in French].
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 21, no. 4, July/August 1997, p. 6
Description
Describes a collaborative project involving three Queensland, Australia institutions striving to better support breastfeeding and improving infant nutrition practices.
Report includes: explanation of methodology (report largely based on surveys), review of services available, Canadian Justice system, community care and social workers, summary of the extent of the problem in Ontario, proposals for action.
Documentary from the report, Bringing Them Home: Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children From Their Families. Survivors speak about their experiences.
Duration: 32:29.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 21, no. 6, November/December 1997, pp. 23-24
Description
New series reports on various children's health issues. This installment reports on bed wetting solutions, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), and childhood immunization.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 17, no. 2, 1997, pp. 293-314
Description
Proposes that to meet the challenge of First Nations education, educators must understand historical relationships between First Nations and mainstream educational systems and identify effective strategies for building upon cultural identities.
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American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 13, no. 2, 1989, pp. 97-105
Description
Book reviews of:
The Abenaki by Colin G. Calloway.
The Catawbas by James H. Merrell.
The Narragansett by William S. Simmons.
The Pima-Maricopa by Henry F. Dobyns.
The Yuma by Robert L. Bee.
Water, Air, and Soil Pollution, vol. 97, no. 1-2, June 1997, pp. 107-118
Description
Study shows consumption of a typical quantity of fish, from Nechako Reservoir, Ogston Lake, or Tezzeron Lake, is not likely to elevate risks for neurologic disorders in children.
Native Studies Review, vol. 5, no. 1, Native Health Research in Canada, 1988, [1989], pp. 71-77
Description
Summary of an ecological approach, that incorporates environmental, cultural & historical data with biological data, to help understand the causes of acute ear infections.
Family Relations, vol. 46, no. 2, April 1997, pp. 113-121
Description
Studies found significant determinants were: psycho-social adjustment (self-esteem, school functioning); relationship with partner; total social support; and pregnancy and child characteristics (pregnancy risk, child mood and health risk).
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 88, no. 5, May 1988, pp. 781-786
Description
Argues that there is an apparent high prevalence of fetal alcohol syndrome in Alaska, cautions that use of a single data-source can lead to underestimates.