Pediatrics, vol. 115, no. 2, February 2, 2005, pp. 127-134
Description
Analysis of multi chemical exposure among adolescent girls suggests that the attainment of the first menstrual period may be sensitive to relatively low levels of lead and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) congeners.
Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP
Description
Investigation examined conduct relating to policing of pubic intoxication, cross-gender searches, missing persons and domestic violence reports, use of force, and handling of files involving youth.
Includes links to complaint, interim and final report, and Commissioner's response.
Results of community consultation process and literature review focus on incorporation of both Aboriginal and western perspectives for health improvement as well as current strengths and weaknesses.
Science Education, vol. 89, no. 4, July 2005, pp. 595-613
Description
Found that students having a larger number of protective factors were more likely to learn science in the way described by the collateral learning theory.
Canadian Journal of Education, vol. 29, no. 1, 2006, pp. 265-286
Description
Summarizes research project, Traditional Pathways to Health developed in partnership with teachers to help Aboriginal youth identify factors impacting their health and wellness using video as a tool of understanding.
Describes one part of an innovative Canadian research project in which Aboriginal high school students engaged with an interdisciplinary team of researchers from First
Nations University of Canada and the University of Regina.
American Indian and Alaska Native Health Research, vol. 24, no. 3, 2017, pp. 63-87
Description
Describes how a sample of adolescents interpreted and acted upon disclosures of depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation on Facebook or Twitter and what resources they felt were needed.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 95, no. 11, November 2005, pp. 1982-1988
Description
Examines culturally appropriate interventions to increase use of restraints such as infant, child and booster seats, as car crashes are the leading cause of death of children in the United States.
Found that 60% of unexpected deaths were accidental (motor vehicle crashes, overdose, downing and fire), 33% were due to suicide, and 5% were the result of homicide. Identified three key areas to prevent deaths and support wellness and well-being: connectedness to peers, family, community and culture; access to services; and culturally safe and trauma-informed care.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 29, no. 4, 2005, pp. 121-172
Description
Book reviews of:
1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann.
American Indian Themes in Young Adult Literature by Paulette F. Molin.
Black, White, and Indian: Race and the Unmaking of an American Family by Claudio Saunt.
Chaco Canyon: Archaeologists Explore the Lives of an Ancient Society by Brian Fagan.
Cherokee Medicine Man: The Life and Work of a Modern-Day Healer by Robert J. Conley.
The Cherokee Nation: A History by Robert J.
Canadian Journal of Aboriginal Community-Based HIV/AIDS Research, vol. 1, Inaugural Edition, Summer, 2006, pp. 17-28
Description
Interviews were conducted with 13 two-spirit youths and 8 key informants to gather information on the effect of migration on vulnerability to HIV. (Article found on p. 17 of the first issue of Canadian Journal of Aboriginal Community-Based HIV/AIDS Research.
Anthropology & Education Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 1, Indigenous Epistemologies and Education: Self-Determination, Anthropology, and Human Rights, March 2005, pp. 73-87
Description
Examines the concept of self determination used in the Ramah Navajo community and gives a Navajo perspective on self-determination and education.
Journal of Cultural Diversity, vol. 12, no. 2, Summer, 2005, pp. 62-68
Description
Study conducted through interviews indicated that the role of cultural conservator was carried out through storytelling, support of children taking part in cultural activities and transference of traditions and values.
[General Day of Discussion: Group 1: The Child’s Right to be Heard in Judicial and Administrative Proceedings]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Saskatchewan Children's Advocate Office]
p. 10
Description
Explores the limitations of participation under the Child and Family Services Act and makes recommendations for improvement.
Submission to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child.
Issue Analysis, no. 72, June 21, 2006, pp. [1]-[12]
Description
Comments on the educational under-achievement of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander children in remote communities and discusses the option of school autonomy in remote area communities.
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 17, no. 4, Reforming Our Schools, Native Style, Summer, 2006
Description
Discusses ideas set forth by American Indian educators in Alaska and Montana, including a set of culturally based standards to supplement the state standards, to improve education for American Indian students.
Declaration of the 2nd International Indigenous Youth Conference, 17-21 June 2005, Vancouver British Columbia, Canada
Articles » General
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3-4, Indigenous Youth, 2005, pp. 24-27
Description
Highlights from conference bringing together indigenous youth representatives from all over the world to define the roles and tasks of a youth network.
To access this article, scroll down to page 24.
Discusses provincial government program which promoted adoption and fostering of Indigenous children in non-Indigenous homes as a response to increasing child welfare interventions which placed children into care.
Resource manual created for resource providers, to address risks and support for families with young children. Includes current research, case scenarios, strategies and recommendations.