Evaluates sixteen communities in Alberta as part of initiative to assist Aboriginal communities prevent youth suicides through increasing cultural awareness activities and providing role models for youth.
Discusses principles to help address mental wellness in youth, socio-economic factors that increase the risk of suicide, and protective factors and strategies, services and programs offered to Indigenous youth.
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 23, no. 3, Strength-based Approaches to Wellness in Indian Country, 2016, pp. 117-133
Description
Reviews literature on intergenerational relationships, culture, self-identity and stories from American Indian Elders in the Urban AI Elders' Research Project about resilience and resilience strategies.
Improving the Provision of Home Care for First Nations Living on Reserve in Nova Scotia
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nova Scotia Aboriginal Home Care Steering Committee
Description
Looks at pilot program for handling First Nations clients living on reserve, themes arising from interviews about program, and gaps in services and challenges.
Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, vol. 19, no. 2, May 2, 2008, pp. 369-379
Description
Study proves screening to be effective in identifying tuberculin skin test (TST) reactive individuals and how this will not have much impact if barriers to receiving primary health care continue.
History and explanation of "Jordan's Principle", where the welfare of the child comes first and governments work together for the benefit of the weakest citizens.
National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health (NCCAH)
Description
Leaders and representatives from national Aboriginal organizations across Canada gather to discuss the health and well-being of all Aboriginal peoples in Canada.
Duration: 17:13.
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 40, no. 1, Inuit Health, 2016, pp. 23-41
Description
Looks at various collaborative care models and interviews administrators, clinicians, and Inuit families about expectations for mental health services and care.
Report looks at events surrounding the death of a two-and-a-half month old infant and the services provided to the infant and family. Concludes with recommendations for the Tribal Council Health and Family Services and provincial social agencies to change policies and processes when at-risk children have been identified.
Pimatisiwin, vol. 6, no. 2, Summer, 2008, pp. 181-186
Description
Interview between Carrielynn Lund and Cree Elder Ruth Gladue, a Community Health Representative and Licensed
Practical Nurse, on the topic of resilience.
Identifies prevalent health priorities, requirements, and challenges of Mi'kmaq people by looking at three groups: First Nations community members, youth, and health system partners.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Tool Kit for Aboriginal Families
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Tool Kit for Aboriginal Families
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jennifer Wemigwans
Description
Designed to help front-line workers identity issues with treatment and apply appropriate tools and supports. Uses four sections of medicine wheel: vision, relationship, reason, movement.
Revised version.
HealthCare Policy, vol. 4, no. 2, 2008, pp. 101-112
Description
Researches concepts, initiatives, common themes, regional differences, jurisdiction, and challenges faced by First Nations health management organizations.
FNQLHSSC [First Nation of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission] Research Department
Description
Topics included external environment, housing and infrastructure, nutrition, employment and economic development, education, justice and safety, health and social services, identity, and governance.
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 40, no. 1, Inuit Health, 2016, pp. 63-84
Description
Concerns over suicide in youth and the lack of access to outings on the land to learn traditional skills led to the pilot outreach program for youths 14 to 21.
Comments on the priorities of a health care workshop including fostering new working relationships and partnerships to generate ideas for improving health services in the north.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 7, no. 4, Social Determinants of Indigenous Well-Being: Building a More Complete Understanding, October 2016, pp. 1-32
Description
Looks at The Healthy Native Communities Fellowship (HNCF) program which is a mentorship and leadership program that is strengths based.
History and explanation of "Jordan's Principle" where the welfare of the child comes first, and governments work together for the benefit of the weakest citizens.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 75, Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program, 2016, p. article no. 33956
Description
Examines data about birth rate, fertility, infant and maternal mortality using official Russian statistics for the period 2003-2014 and compared them to the general population.
Multiplying and Dividing: Tuberculosis in Canada and Aotearoa New Zealand
RAL-e ; no.3, 2008
Research in Anthropology & Linguistics-e ; no. 3, 2008
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Tracy Farmer
Kristen Jacklin
Description
Shows that TB is continuing threat to Aboriginal populations, provides current information available and highlights need for culturally appropriate approaches .
Chapter 8 from: Multiplying and Dividing: Tuberculosis in Canada and Aotearoa New Zealand edited by Judith Littleton, Julie Park, Ann Herring and Tracy Farmer.
Scroll down to page 83 to read chapter.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 107, no. 4-5, 2016, pp. e342-e346
Description
Recommendations: to provide enough counselling and services for trauma recovery; community response teams to deal with victims, families and perpetrators; community led protection for families; specialized resource packages for families and service providers.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 9, September 2008, p. 20
Description
Introduces a service that will take health care to core areas, with a mobile health unit, and give primary care to patients who otherwise may not receive it, including those without health cards.
Article found by scrolling to page 20.
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 23, no. 3, Strength-based Approaches to Wellness in Indian Country, 2016, pp. 221-247
Description
Study looks at awareness of services and supports, privacy and confidentiality, initiation of services, importance of family and friends as supports, school support, and loss/lack of cultural practices.
Canadian Respiratory Journal, vol. 15, no. 3, April 2008, pp. 139-145
Description
When compared to non-Aboriginal children, results show Aboriginal children have a lower occurrence of diagnosis by a health professional but similar instances of asthma like symptoms.