Evidence-based Practice Knowledge, Use, and Factors that Influence Decisions: Results from an Evidence-based Practice Survey of Providers in American Indian / Alaska Native Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Angela Sheehan
Christine Walrath-Greene
Sylvia Fisher
Shannon Crossbear
Joseph Walker
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 14, no. 2, 2007, pp. 29-48
Description
Found that providers affiliated with American Aboriginal communities were similar to their non-Aboriginal counterparts in terms of familiarity, knowledge and use of evidence-based practices.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 29, no. 3, 2005, pp. 81-100
Description
Describes a study done to achieve an understanding of the bi-cultural (tribal and non tribal) ethnic identity of northeastern adolescents, with special emphasis of their unique history and experience.
Early Education and Development, vol. 18, no. 3, Special Issue: The Early Development Instrument, 2007, pp. 473-495
Description
Presents research using the 2001 Canadian Census to measure neighborhood environment and the Early Development Instrument (EDI) to measure school readiness in British Columbia.
An Exploration of Housing Options for Aboriginal People in Edmonton, Alberta and Winnipeg, Manitoba: Final Report
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 05-034
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Policy and Research Division]
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
[R. A. Malatest & Associates]
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Description
Includes both full report and summary of study which involved literature review, examination of statistical data, and 20 key informant interviews conducted with representatives of service providers and professionals with knowledge of the issues.
Full report starts at p. 21.
Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, vol. 11, no. 6, November/December 2005, pp. 537-541
Description
Suggests that high risk populations, including American Indians, should look at ways to increase blood glucose screening to identify those at risk for diabetes or metabolic syndrome.
American Journal of Health Behavior, vol. 29, no. 5, September/October 2005, pp. 413-422
Description
Assesses the feasibility of using a portion of the Family Environment Scale (FES) with American Indian families and to describe the mean family profile exhibited by one Native community.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 2, February 2007, p. 3
Description
Discusses government funding that will be used by four communities, Cole Bay, Jans Bay, Beauval, and Île-à-la-Crosse, to promote regional economic development and infrastructure.
Article located by scrolling to page 3.
Looks at data on issues and challenges faced by First Nations agencies, difficulties with defining learning and/or behavioural disabilities, and identifies service gaps and barriers.
Aboriginal Affairs, no. 4, Social Suffering, January 2007, pp. 44-50
Description
Looks at the success of the Yarrabah Family Life Promotion Program to understand community engagement and empowerment.
To access this article, scroll down to page 44.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 3, no. 4, 2007, pp. 8-12
Description
Author reflects on three years of teaching at the First Nations University of Canada. Discusses what she learned about herself and in the academic setting, by applying an Aboriginal model of social work education.
Research Paper (National Centre for First Nations Governance)
Research Paper for the National Centre for First Nations Governance
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Warren I. Weir
Description
Discusses Aboriginal organizations and how they play an active role in supporting movements by Aboriginal peoples in regaining control and authority over their own economic, social and political affairs.
Belonging? Diversity, Recognition and Shared Citizenship in Canada
The Art of the State Series ; no. 3
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Evelyn J. Peters
Description
Chapter from the book Belonging? Diversity, Recognition and Shared Citizenship in Canada edited by Keith Banting, Thomas J. Courchene and F. Leslie Seidle.
Canadian Journal of Law and Society, vol. 22, no. 1, 2007, pp. 109-121
Description
Examines the fiduciary obligations between band councils and band members and argues that the current municipal model of band government is inadequate.
Illustrates the correlation between First Nations lifelong learning and community well-being and how it can be used as a framework for measuring success.
Plan includes both short and long-term recommendations to alleviate problems with quantity and quality of housing and community infrastructure. Six elements: sustainable funding, institutional development, information and research capacity, financing, land management, and human resources.
Uses four examples to illustrate how European-style and Aboriginal-run museums are dealing with issues surrounding the presentation of identity.
Paper presented at Hybrid Entities: Intersections 2005 conference hosted by the Joint York University/ Ryerson College Graduate Programme in Communication and Culture.
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.