Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 88, no. 6, 1997, pp. 375-379
Description
Examines the use of harmful substances during pregnancy. Harmful substances include alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, and psychoactive drugs. The research shows the relationship between socio-economical conditions and substance use.
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 82, April 2013, p. 51–57
Description
Presents results of the study on the physical, sexual, or psychological harm of violence by a partner and the related socioeconomic and demographic variables.
Public Health Nutrition, vol. 12, no. 8, August 2009, pp. 1150-1156
Description
Uses data from the Canadian Community Health Survey, Cycle 2.2. Nutrition (CCHS 2.2) to compare characteristics of off-reserve Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal households.
Canadian Respiratory Journal, vol. 19, no. 6, November-December 2012, pp. e68-e74
Description
Study shows a lower prevalence of asthma in Aboriginal children but higher prevalence of asthma in Aboriginal adults compared to that of the general Canadian population.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 27, no. 2, March/April 2003, pp. 4-8
Description
Suggests that certain factors occur with a greater frequency in the Indigenous Australian population such as obesity, diabetes and a lack of physical activity.
Examines the gendered nature of gangs, risk factors that contribute to Aboriginal gang involvement; and prevention approaches needed to help young women to leave the gang lifestyle.
Excerpt from Exploring the Urban Landscape edited by Jerry P. White and Jodi Bruhn.
Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 9, no. 1, 2020, pp. 3-24
Description
Uses a victimization-criminalization-incarceration cycle concept to describe the various factors that impact Indigenous women and contribute to their overrepresentation in the prison system.
Provides statistics on key population, cultural, social and economic traits. Based on 2001 Canadian Census data.
Background paper for the Ipperwash Inquiry.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 5, no. 1, Fall, 2006, pp. 14-21
Description
Looks at Canada's first and largest major urban First Nations child and family support program in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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Study consisted of point-in-time homeless count, survey of those experiencing homelessness, consultations with key stakeholders, and information-gathering in gateway communities outside the territory.
Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on Monday, January 19, 1981 regarding actions taken to date and the progress made towards developing an Affirmative Action Program for the City by the City's Director of Personnel Services. Includes discussion of meetings with Native Outreach and Native Placing and Training-on-the-Job Units of the Canada Employment Centre, as well as feedback from civic Unions and women's groups.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 3, no. 1, 2007, pp. 46-64
Description
Study on the importance of identity in adoption cross-cultural and a list of recommendations from the perspective of First Nation adoptees to improve the process.
Not Strangers in These Parts: Urban Aboriginal People
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Terry Wotherspoon
pp. 147-165
Description
Discusses the concept of new middle classes and its implications in regards to the social interactions, economic possibilities, and political alignments that are affecting Aboriginal people and their relations with both one another and within Canadian society.
Chapter from Not Strangers in These Parts: Urban Aboriginal Peoples edited by David Newhouse and Evelyn Peters.
Literature review, consultations with the community and interviews with Aboriginal young adults were conducted to help identify emerging issues and understand the current situation in sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
A slide of two boys holding placards reading "Is Canada a Democracy?" and "Mulroney Balogna Blatant Racism" at a protest in Memorial Square, Prince Albert, in solidarity with the Mohawks during the Oka Standoff in Quebec, 1991.
Building Healthier Communities: Final Report on Community Recommendations for the Development of the Saskatchewan Prevention / Intervention Street Gang Strategy
Saskatchewan Communities Speak: Provincial Gang Strategy Phase 2 Community Consultation Forums
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Robert Henry
Dave Shanks]
Description
Reports on Phase I and II of the project. Five overarching themes emerged: infrastructure and leadership; addressing trauma, colonization, and settler colonialism; knowledge translation and mobilization; addressing systemic oppression and structural issues of poverty and homelessness; and institutional supports. Consultations took place in communities throughout Saskatchewan.
Research Reports and Notes: The Provision of Primary Health Care Services Under Bank Control: The Montreal Lake Case
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Meredith A. Moore
Heather Forbes
Lorraine Henderson
Native Studies Review, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 153-164
Description
Examines the structure and success of Band controlled health care services provided through new centre and the sense of community and health awareness that has been created.
Study examines the overall health status, the occurrence of mental distress, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) among Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.
Project involved collaboration with five First Nation communities: Sipekne’katik First Nation, Opitciwan First Nation, Eabametoong First Nation, Misipawistik Cree Nation, and T'it'q'et. Communities emphasized that they did not want to merely focus on poverty, but take a holistic approach which would build capacity and strengthen the entire community. Concludes with six recommendations for policy and program change.
Discusses how the Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota philosophies & spiritual belief strategies can be applied to promote a healthy path for Native families & communities.