Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Muriam Fancy
The First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 11, no. 1, 2016, pp. [7]-8
Description
Looks at the under funding of First Nations agencies and continuing discrimination against First Nations children.
New Engagement Programming with Youth
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Carnell Chosa
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 55, no. 3, Fall, 2016, pp. 12-29
Description
Examines the New Mexico Summer Youth Tribal Employment (NMSYTE) program as means of strengthening Indigenous youth's ties to and engaging in their own communities.
The New People: Reading for Peoplehood in Métis Literatures
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jennifer Adese
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 28, no. 4, Winter, 2016, pp. 53-79
Description
" ... this article proceeds by charting the valuable contribution of new shifts in the field of Métis studies to readings of Métis life stories ... "
New Programs Target Aboriginal and First Nations Youth for Mining Careers
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cecilia Jamasmie
Description
Discusses the latest initiatives targeting Aboriginal youth to attract them into mineral exploration and mining careers.
‘A New View of Body Image’: A School-Based Participatory Action Research Project with Young Aboriginal Women
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tara-Leigh F. McHugh
Kent C. Kowalski
Action Research, vol. 9, no. 3, 2010, pp. 220-241
Description
Using interviews with female Indigenous high school students to discuss body image and some suggestions to improve those perspectives.
The Newcomer Handbook: Indigenous People in Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
INBUILT-93 ((Indigenous-Newcomer Building Intercultural Learning on Treaties – 93)
Description
Excellent resource for providing an overview of a broad range of topics such as treaties, residential schools, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, the Sixties Scoop, traditional cultural teachings and protocols.
Based on the work of five focus groups located in Saskatoon, Regina, North Battleford, Prince Albert, and La Ronge.
"A Response to TRC's Call-To-Action 93".
Ngā Tāpiritanga: In What Ways Are Indigenous Māori Perspectives on Attachment Similar to and Different From Western Psychoanalytic Perspectives on Attachment and What Are the Implications for the Practice of Psychotherapy in Aotearoa New Zealand? A Kaupapa Māori Critical Literature Review
Alternate Title
Nga Tapiritanga: In What Ways Are Indigenous Maori Perspectives on Attachment Similar to and Different From Western Psychoanalytic Perspectives on Attachment and What Are the Implications for the Practice of Psychotherapy in Aotearoa New Zealand? A Kaupa
Theses
Author/Creator
Anna Hinehou Flemming
Description
Psychology Thesis (M.Psych.)--Auckland University of Technology, 2016.
Night: A Collective Creation by Human Cargo, Written and Directed by Christopher Morris: Study Guide
Alternate Title
National Arts Centre English Theatre Programme for Student Audiences ; 2009-2010 Season
Saqiyuq: Stories from the Lives of Three Inuit Women
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Pamela Levac
Christopher Morris
Description
Includes synopsis of the play, information of Indigenous peoples of the North, the Inuktitut language, Pond Islet, Baffin Island, and an interview with writer/director,
Nim-Bii-Go-Nini Ojibwe Language Revitalization Strategy: Families Learning Our Language at Home
Theses
Author/Creator
Rawnda Abraham
Description
Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--Lakehead University, 2010.
Nistawatsiman: Rethinking Assessment of Aboriginal Parents for Child Welfare Following the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gabrielle Lindstrom
Peter W. Choate
The First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 11, no. 2, Special Issue: The Sixties Scoop and Indigenous Child Welfare, 2016, pp. 45-59
Description
Looks at present child assessment practices that are based on western child rearing views and the differences with Aboriginal culture. References the Blackfoot in Alberta.
Nistawatsimin: Exploring First Nations Parenting: A Literature Review and Expert Consultation with Blackfoot Elders
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Leonard Bastien
Audrey Weasel Traveller
Stewart Breaker
Kathy Breaker
Wilton Good Striker
Evelyn Good Striker
Description
Argues that child and protective service assessments do not take into account cultural beliefs and world views.
No Action, No Progress
Alternate Title
No Action, No Progress: FAFIA’s Report on Canada’s Progress in Implementing the 2008
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canadian Feminist Alliance for International Action
Description
"Canadian Feminist Alliance for International Action Report on Canada's Progress in Implementing Priority Recommendations Made by the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women in 2008".
No More Excuses: Dene Elder's Words for Youth
Alternate Title
Residential School Separation Heartbreaking for Youngsters Coming From Large Dene Family
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Creeson Agecoutay
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 3, March 2010, p. 18
Description
Discusses youth making good choices such as staying away from drugs and alcohol.
Article found by scrolling to page 18.
North Carolina Minority Health Facts: American Indians
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
State Center for Health Statistics And Office Minority Health and Health Disparities
Description
Facts about mortality, chronic diseases, HIV and sexually transmitted diseases, access to health and health of children from infant to adolescent in the American Indian population.
A Northern Plains Style Doll
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Henri van de Esschert
Whispering Wind, vol. 45, no. 1, 2016, p. 16
Description
Directions on how to construct a doll made of hide with beadwork.
Nothing to Report: A Report on Progress in Implementing Priority Recommendations made by the Committee in its 2008 Concluding Observations on Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
B.C. CEDAW [Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women] Group
Description
Contends that the Government of British Columbia stands in violation of its obligations under Articles 2 and 3 of the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women.
Now Is the Time: Our Data, Our Stories, Our Future: The National Report of the First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education, and Employment Survey
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Kyla Marcoux
Katherine Wood
Jarret Laughlin
Margo Greenwood
Esther Usborne
Eric Crighton
Martin Cooke
Norm Lavallee]
Description
Nowhere to Go: Homeless in Saskatoon [Part One]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Marjorie Beaucage
Description
Interviews with homeless and former homeless people as part of a campaign to give a voice to the homeless. Part 1 of 2.
Duration: 23:21.
Nunavut and Canada Live Births by Birth Weight, 2001 to 2018
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical table.
Source: Statistics Canada, CANSIM (Canadian Socio-economic Information Management System) table #13-10-0422-01. Data for 2018 is preliminary.
Nunavut Live Birth Rates by Age of Mother and Total Fertility Rate, 2000 to 2018
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Source: Statistics Canada, Demography Division, CANSIM (Canadian Socio-economic Information Management System) table #13-10-0416-01. Data for 2018 is preliminary.
Nunavut Live Births 2001 to 2018 (8 tables)
Alternate Title
Nunavut Live Births and Fetal Deaths (Stillbirths) by Type (Single or Multiple), 2001 to 2018
Nunavut Live Births and Fetal Deaths by Weeks of Gestation, 2001 to 2018
Nunavut Live Births by Age of Mother, 2001 to 2018
Nunavut Live Births by Marital Status of Mother, 2001 to 2018
Nunavut Live Births by Month, 2001 to 2018
Nunavut Live Births by Place of Occurrence, 2001 to 2018
Nunavut Live Births by Sex, 2001 to 2018
Nunavut Live Births by Sex, Mean and Median Birth Weights in Grams, 2001 to 2018
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Data from Canadian Vital Statistics, Birth Database, and CANSIM (Canadian Socio-economic Information Management System) tables. Data for 2018 is preliminary.
[Nunavut Youth 12 to 17 Charged by Select Violations by Region and Sex, 1999 to 2015 (8 tables)]
Alternate Title
Number of Youth Aged 12 to 17 Charged by Select Violations and Sex: Baffin, 1999 to 2015
Number of Youth Aged 12 to 17 Charged by Select Violations and Sex: Keewatin, 1999 to 2015
Number of Youth Aged 12 to 17 Charged by Select Violations and Sex: Kitikmeot, 1999 to 2015
Number of Youth Aged 12 to 17 Charged by Select Violations and Sex: Nunavut, 1999 to 2015
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistics. Includes definitions and notes on first tab.
Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, Uniform Crime Reporting Survey.
Nunavut Youth Court Statistics, 1999-2000 to 2014-2015
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Lists total charges and cases by age.
Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, Table: 35-10-003801.
Nurturing the Seeds of Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care in Canada
Alternate Title
Early Years Education and Care in Canada: A Historical and Philosophical Overview
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Jessica Ball
Description
Discusses the importance of early childhood services tailored to Indigenous children and their families, gives examples of government and community initiatives, identifies barriers to establishing and maintaining programs, and strategies for supporting and furthering development in the sector.
Chapter from Early Years Education and Care in Canada: A Historical and Philosophical Overview edited by Susan Jagger.
Obesity, Physical Activity and Lifestyle Perceptions in Alberta First Nations Children
Theses
Author/Creator
Ashlee-Ann Elise Pigford
Description
Nutrition and Metabolism Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Alberta, 2010.
Ochapan: Perspectives of Elders and Students on the Elders in Residence Program
Alternate Title
McDowell Foundation Research Project ; no. 196
Teaching and Learning Research Exchange
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Russell Fayant
Linda Goulet
Joanne Pelletier
Calvin Racette
Sarah Longman ... [et al.]
McDowell Foundation Research Project
Description
Uses data from talking circles and focused conversations with students from elementary and high schools.
Odeminiwin: Understanding and Supporting Childhood Stimulation in an Algonquin Community
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rebecca Marian Thorne
May Ellen Macdonald
Christine Thivierge
Georgina Whiteduck
Serge Vignola
The First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 11, no. 1, 2016, pp. [24]-37
Description
Looks at parenting practices in Rapid Lake, Quebec and the use of screening for developmental delays in children using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)
Off-Reserve Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged 0-17 in Canada in 2019
Alternate Title
First Nations/Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect 2019
FN/CIS 2019
FN/CIS 2019: Off-Reserve Investigations
Investigation And Placement Types In Off Reserve Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged 0-17 In Canada In 2019
Child Characteristics in Off-Reserve Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged 0-17 in Canada in 2019
Caregiver Characteristics in Off Reserve Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged 0-17 in Canada in 2019
CWRP Information Sheet ; no. 236
Child Welfare Research Portal Information Sheet ; no. 236
CWRP Information Sheet ; no 234
Child Welfare Research Portal Information Sheet ; no. 234
CWRP Information Sheet ; no. 232
Child Welfare Research Portal Information Sheet ; no. 232
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Barbara Fallon
Nicolette Joh-Carnella
Marie Saint-Girons
Eliza Livingston
Description
On Cultural Commons and Commoning in Aboriginal Street Art Murals: The Case of 7th Generation Image Makers
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Patrick Wade MacInnis
Political Economy of Communication, vol. 4, no. 1, 2016, pp. 102-125
Description
Focuses on a Toronto-based arts organization which, every summer, produces murals centred on Aboriginal teachings and stories and connected with communities and the local environment.
On-Reserve Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged 0-17 in Canada in 2019
Alternate Title
Caregiver Characteristics in On-Reserve Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged 0-17 in Canada in 2019
Child Characteristics in On-Reserve Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged 0-17 in Canada in 2019
Investigation and Placement Types in On-Reserve Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged 0-17 in Canada in 2019
Child Welfare Research Portal Information Sheet ; no. 232
CWRP Information Sheet ; no. 232
First Nations/Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect 2019
FN/CIS 2019
FN/CIS-2019: On-Reserve Investigations
Child Welfare Research Portal Information Sheet ; no. 233
CWRP Information Sheet ; no. 233
Child Welfare Research Portal Information Sheet ; no. 235
CWRP Information Sheet ; no. 235
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Barbara Fallon
Nicolette Joh-Carnella
Marie Saint-Girons
Eliza Livingston
Description
On the Edge between Two Worlds: Community Narratives on the Vulnerability of Marginalized Indigenous Girls
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marlyn Bennett
Description
Reports on responses to 13 questions about experiences of Indigenous girls, consultations with community members about what is happening, and what is needs to be done, and concludes with four recommendations based on research.
Opening Many Doors: A Final Report on Creating Conditions for Success of First Nation, Métis and Inuit Students in the Simcoe County District School Board
Alternate Title
Internal Evaluation: the Urban Aboriginal Education Pilot Project Simcoe County District School Board
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Haig-Brown Research & Consulting
Description
"Internal Evaluation: The Urban Aboriginal Education Pilot Project Simcoe County District School Board."
Addresses three central questions: How true to the guiding principles has this project been? How successful was the project team in implementing the aspects laid out in the original plan? and What is the model that results from assessment and analysis of this pilot project?
Opikinawasowin: The Life Long Process of Growing Cree and Metis Children
Graduate Research Projects & Papers
Author/Creator
Leah Marie Dorion
Description
Integrated Studies Project (M.A.)--Athabasca University, 2010.
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Oral Health Beliefs and Oral Hygiene Behaviours among Parents of Urban Alaska Native Children
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Vanessa Y. Hiratsuka
Jamuir M. Robinson
Robert Greenlee
Amany Refaat
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Study of 100 parents of AI/AN children 71 months or younger attending outpatient paediatric primary care appointments found that the odds of regular child toothbrushing were 49.10 times higher when the parent brushed their own teeth regularly.
"Our Connection Makes Us Stronger": Inuit Youth's Strategies to Feel Comfortable in Ottawa
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Stéphanie Vaudry
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 40, no. 1, Inuit Health, 2016, pp. 127-146
Description
Looks the history of the Inuit communities in Ottawa and coping strategies Inuit youth use to adjust to urban living.
Our People's Stories
Alternate Title
Nobody Wants to Die. They Want the Pain to Stop: The Mushkegowuk Inquiry into Our Suicide Pandemic
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mushkegowuk Council
Description
Personal narratives gathered during a First Nations' inquiry into high number of suicides in Northern Ontario.
Our Stories: First Peoples in Canada
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Jodie Adams
Liz Clarke
Dani Kwan-Lafond
Meera Mather
Natalie Thornhill ... [et al.]]
Description
eTextbook is a multi-media resource developed in collaboration with Indigenous peoples from across Canada. Covers both historical and contemporary topics.
Can be downloaded as iBook, ePub, or PDF.
Our Stories: First Peoples in Canada
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Jodie Adams
Liz Clarke
Dani Kwan-Lafond
Meera Mather
Natalie Thornhill ... [et al.]]
Description
eTextbook is a multi-media resource developed in collaboration with Indigenous peoples from across Canada. Covers both historical and contemporary topics.
Can be downloaded as iBook, ePub, or PDF.
Our Way of Life: Importance of Indigenous Culture and Tradition to Physical Activity Practices
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Keren Tang
Community Wellness Program
Cynthia G. Jardine.
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 11, no. 1, Wellness-Based Indigenous Health Research and Promising Practices, 2016, pp. 211-227
Description
Research project participants highlighted aspects of culture, tradition, participation and the land in defining physical activity.
Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage: Key Indicators 2016
E-Books
Author/Creator
Productivity Commission for the Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service Provision
Overdose Response Project Knowledge Translation Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Metro Vancouver Aboriginal Executive Council (MVAEC)
Description
Report highlights insights gathered from focus group discussions with youth, men and women and summarizes recommendations in the areas of response, harm reduction, culture as treatment, and accessing services for each group.
Overview of Ongoing Cohort and Dietary Studies in the Arctic
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Pál Weihe
Peter Bjerregaard
Eva Bonefeld-Jøgensen
Alexey Dudarev
Jónrit Halling ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 75, Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program, 2016, pp. 1-12
Description
Overview of primary results from several research studies on population health from Russia, Norway, Greenland, Finland, Sweden and Canada.
Pacific Pathways to the Prevention of Sexual Violence: Full Report
E-Books
Author/Creator
Teuila Percival
Robert Robati-Mani
Elizabeth Powell
Pefi Kingi
Maiava Carmel Peteru … [et al.]
Description
Related material: Overview Report.
[Parenting After Separation for Indigenous Families: Full Course Transcript]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Colin J. McMechan
Kristine Heaney
Elizabeth Araujo
Peter Sperling]
Description
Transcript of presentations for free online course (approx. 3 to 4 hours) designed to give general information on issues such as family law, going to court, access to children, and child support.
Parenting Support Programs in Nunavut: A Review
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Myste Anderson
Description
Looks at development of past and current programs, initiatives in other jurisdictions, content of programs, parent needs, and effective program elements, and provides key recommendations.
Parenting With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Deborah Rutman
Marilyn Van Bibber
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, vol. 8, no. 2, [Indigenous Health Special Issue], April 2010, pp. 351-361
Description
Comments on issues associated with parenting and living with FASD.
"Part of That Whole System": Maritime Day and Residential Schooling and Federal Culpability
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Martha Walls
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 30, no. 2, 2010, pp. 361-385
Description
Comments on the flawed day school system which compelled students' attendance at residential school.
Participation in a Culturally Grounded Program Strengthens Cultural Identity, Self-Esteem, and Resilience in Urban Indigenous Adolescents
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Amanda Hunter
Mikah Carlos
Felix B. Muniz
Velia Leybas Nuño
Mary Jo Tippeconnic Fox ... [et al.]
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 29, no. 1, 2022, pp. [1]-21
Description
Examines the Native Spirit after-school program that focuses on Indigenous cultural values and activities to improve the health of Indigenous youth.
Participation in Sports and Cultural Activities Among Aboriginal Children and Youth
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kristina Smith
Leanne Findlay
Susan Crompton
Canadian Social Trends, no. 90, Winter, 2010, pp. 49-56
Description
Study examines factors that may be associated with participation in extracurricular activities. Data taken from the children and youth section of the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS).
Paternal Involvement in a First Nations Community in Canada: The Effects of Perceived Positive Father Relationships on Adolescent Adjustment
Theses
Author/Creator
Alexandra D'Arisso
Description
Psychology Thesis (PhD) -- McGill University, 2019.