International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 11, no. 1, Wellness-Based Indigenous Health Research and Promising Practices, 2016, pp. 159-176
Description
Introduces a peer-led pilot intervention that takes a strengths-based approach to promoting Indigenous youth sexual health in a culturally safe context.
Looks at the work of a leading Australian historian Patrick O'Farrell, and delves into why the offspring of Irish and Aboriginal parents are prouder of their heritage than those of other European ethnic groups.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 28, no. 1, 2008, pp. 196-197
Description
Book review of: Sharing Our Stories of Survival edited by Sarah Deer, Bonnie Clairmont, Carrie A. Martell and Maureen L. White Eagle.
Scroll to page 196 to read review.
Investigation into the death of a sixteen year old youth who became ill while incarcerated at a Youth Residence and was denied entitlement to healthcare services and reasonable accommodation based on a hearing impairment.
Native Studies Review, vol. 17, no. 2, 2008, pp. 99-113
Description
Examines how sport and recreation were constructed in the Public Use Facilities Study and the Winnipeg Free Press, and how these events reinforced the boundaries between those who do not have access to sport and those who do.
The Northern Review, no. 42, Northern Inequalities - Global Processes, Local Legacies, 2016, pp. 109-129
Description
Identifies schools issues including: student attendance, the legacy of residential schools, lack of resources to promote the Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun language and transient teachers.
Looks at the forced removal of Aboriginal children from their families and its effects and discusses the shifts in child welfare policy, and amendment to adoption laws.
Critical Social Work, vol. 11, no. 1, Special Indigenous Issue, 2010, pp. [53]-61
Description
Discusses the impact of residential schools and the forced removal of children for the purposes of foster care or adoption. Argues that current practices and training must take into account the damage inflicted by the drive for assimilation and incorporate the Aboriginal worldview when dealing with clients.
Futureplay '10: Proceedings of the International Academic Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology
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Author/Creator
Beth Aileen Lameman
Jason E. Lewis
Skawennati Fragnito
Description
Examines the integration of Indigenous cultural framework within video game design. The pilot project was introduced at the Mohawk Kahnawake Survival School.
Chapter from Futureplay '10: Proceedings of the International Academic Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology.
Purpose of report is to provide update on the planning and activities undertaken by government that would indicate progress was being made in implementing each recommendation.
Phoenix Sinclair was a five-year-old First Nations child who was beaten to death by her mother and her boyfriend. Inquiry specifically investigated whether the child welfare system had been negligent.
Looks at the success, implementation and relevance of an initiative developed in response to an increasing rate of suicide among First Nations and Inuit youth.
Project purpose was to increase understanding of the current accessibility and availability of speech-language pathology and audiology services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis heritage in Canada.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 8, August 2008, p. 8
Description
Looks at the correlation between organized sport, healthier lifestyles, better self-esteem and academic success.
Article located by scrolling to page 8.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 75, Sexual and Reproductive Health Promotion in Circumpolar North, 2016, p. article no. 31812
Description
Looks at access to care and intervention support for youth through interviews and using the Piliriqatigiinniq Partnership Community Health Research Model for data.
Looks at the child removal policy of the Australian government and the consequences at the time and for future generations.
Bachelor's diploma towards (B.A.)--Masaryk University, 2008.
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 23, no. 3, Strength-based Approaches to Wellness in Indian Country, 2016, pp. 206-220
Description
Reviews literature using a relational worldview as a framework for Indigenous well-being in American Indians and Alaskan Natives, First Nations, Native Hawaiians, Māori, Aboriginal Australians and Sámi.
Policy Paper Series (Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria (FVPLS Victoria)
Description
Looks at key law and justice issues: funding services in rural areas; national women's legal program; and women's law and justice policy development and funding issues.
Policy Paper Series (Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria (FVPLS Victoria)
Description
Reports on current legal and associated services offered in the state, government initiatives addressing family violence, and results from consultations about experiences with the legal system.
International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction, vol. 8, no. 2, April 2010, pp. 160-173
Description
Looks at how providing culturally relevant opportunities for youth to build healthy relationships and leadership skills has the potential to increase youth engagement.
Post Script, vol. 29, no. 3, Indian Cinema, Summer, 2010, pp. 58-[?]
Description
Studies four films to compare practices used to preserve Inuit architectural knowledge: Qallunajatut/Urban Inuk; episode 3 from Nunavut/Our Land series, Qarmaq/Stone House, and Qaggiq/Gathering Place .
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 3, March 2008, p. 18
Description
Comments on the Intercultural Leadership Program offered by the First Nations University of Canada aimed towards youth who want to meet people and explore other cultures.
Article located by scrolling to page 18.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 6, June 2008, p. 7
Description
Comments on an indigenous vegetable garden, planted near the First Nations University of Canada in partnership with the Street Culture group, designed to engage youth in an activity that would promote healthy lifestyle choices.
Article located by scrolling to page 7.
Argues that the Federal government has failed to provide adequate support to First Nations children (both on and off-reserve) in terms of programs for birth and adoptive parents, has not implemented Jordan's principle, and does not monitor international adoption placements.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 107, no. 1, 2016, pp. 100-105
Description
A sample of 5,340 students from 109 schools in the Saskatoon Health Region revealed that 340 (6.4%) had considered suicide at least once in the past 12 months.