Native Social Work Journal, vol. 6, no. 1, Resistance and Resiliency: Addressing Historical Trauma of Aboriginal Peoples, March 2007, pp. 57-77
Description
Looks at the life story of resistance and resiliency of a First Nations woman against multiple forms of oppression and her concern for the improved well-being of Aboriginal people with disabilities.
Qaujigiartiit Arctic Health Research Network Nunavut (AHRN)
Description
Contains a review of the literature, summary of programs and initiatives, list of individuals working to address food insecurity, media reports, and references and resources.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 4, no. 2, 2009, pp. 18-29
Description
Looks at the challenges of revitalization for Aboriginal helpers, elders, counsellors, social workers, police and teachers to change destructive and abusive patterns to healing, and revitalize Aboriginal identity and culture.
Gender, Place & Culture: A Journal of Feminist Geography, vol. 16, no. 2, April 2009, pp. 201-223
Description
Presents a study that looks at health and environmental risk perspectives associated with gender and place in two sets of northern Canadian Aboriginal communities.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 4, no. 1, 2009, pp. 10-19
Description
Looks at how Building A Nation (BAN), a program located in the core neighbourhood of Saskatoon, provides therapy services using the medicine wheel as a learning and teaching tool in dealing with unhealthy life choices and managing healthy lives.
Section three looks at Aboriginal health policy covering priority areas, programs and services, First Nations and territorial transfers, mandates and health gaps.
Scroll down to page 7 for relevant materials.
Discusses First Nations peoples relationship with lands, waters, plants and animals, and how the erosion of biodiversity has impacted traditional food systems.
Second Annual First Health Managers Conference, January 27-29, 2009
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
John Graham
Jodi Bruhn
Description
Discusses governance in general, models of governance policies, characteristics of high-performing aboriginal boards, rating boards, and identifying high quality board members .
Identifies key performance indicators across six thematic areas: health and well-being, environment, education, economy, governance and infrastructure.
Indian Tribes and Statehood: A Symposium in Recognition of Oklahoma's Centennial
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Ann Murray Haag
Tulsa Law Review, vol. 43, no. 1, Fall, 2007, pp. 149-168
Description
Discusses: history of the schools, consequences of removal for individuals and their families, impact of child placement services and welfare programs, and potential remedies.
Lancet, vol. 374, no. 9683, July 04, 2009, pp. 76-85
Description
Looks at Indigenous notions of health and identity, mental health and addictions, urbanization and environmental stresses, whole health and healing, and reconciliation.
Health Promotion Practice, vol. 10, no. 3, July 2009, pp. 436-446
Description
Presents a research study that looks at the pathways of health information dissemination and use by community members in an urban Inuit community, urban Métis community, and semi-rural First Nations community in Ontario.
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 31, no. 4, July/August 2007, pp. 8-9
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Describes the formation of the Yaba Men's Group with programming geared to healing victims of the, "stolen generation" of people that were relocated to Yarrabah, Queensland.
Centre for Indigenous Peoples' Nutrition and Environment (CINE)
Description
Links to videos, which present highlights from indigenous communities in nine countries, aimed at contributing to the evidence base used to make global policies to protect Indigenous Peoples' food resources and promote good health.
Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, vol. 39, no. 3, 2007, pp. 126-148
Description
Contends nursing practice in remote Aboriginal communities is broad and complex and requires formal knowledge and skills that are beyond basic nursing education.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 100, no. 4, July/August 2009, pp. 258-262
Description
Presents a study that compares injuries severe enough to require a hospital admission among First Nations communities and those living in small northern and southern communities in Ontario.
International Journal of Mental Health Systems, vol. 3, no. 27, December 17, 2009, pp. 1-12
Description
Model provides positive outcomes including improved quality of care, cultural safety and integration of traditional Aboriginal healing with clinical approaches.
Canadian Issues, Journeys of a Generation: Broadening the Aboriginal Well-Being Policy Research Agenda, Winter, 2009, pp. 73-78
Description
Research shows Aboriginal Friendship Centres are effective in providing service towards the preservation of culture and identities and matters relating to wellness but less effective in employment services.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 73.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Social Suffering, 2007, pp. 6-11
Description
Looks at the links between historical impact of trauma and present behaviors, beliefs and dysfunctional socio-cultural norms.
To access this article, scroll down to page 6.
Information on language, housing conditions, health indicators, perceptions of water quality, harvesting and country food, education, employment, and use of communication technology.
Examines the self-determination, governance, and development issues facing Indian Country, including building effective governments, developing strong economies, solving difficult social problems, and balancing cultural integrity and change.
Duration: 1:02:39. Includes textual transcript.
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Mamow Sha-way-gi-kay-win North-South Partnership for Children in Remote First Nations Communities
Description
Assessment focuses on six key areas: livelihoods, infrastructure, community participation, education/recreation, children and parents and mental and physical health.
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 31, no. 1, January/February 2007, pp. 3-5
Description
Article advocates placing dialysis treatment options as close as possible to people's homes. Relocation can result in cultural isolation and can have an enormous negative impact.