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.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 33, no. 2, 2009, pp. 67-87
Description
Study brings into greater clarity the end of life (EOL) wishes of American Indians residing in South Dakota and compares those perspectives with non-Indian residents.
The First Hawthorn Report, The Indians of British Columbia: A Survey of Social and Economic Conditions
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Byron King Plant
BC Studies, no. 163, Autumn, 2009, pp. 5-31
Description
Discusses the historical development, operation and implications of the project which was a comprehensive survey of Aboriginal life, society and economy.
Undertaken to identify food safety issues and assess effectiveness of programs aimed at decreasing the number of food-borne illnesses associated with traditional foods.
Northern Review, no. 30, Spring, 2009, pp. 119-150
Description
Focuses on census and post-census surveys such as the Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) and the related Survey of Living Conditions in the Arctic (SLiCA).
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 54, no. 9, September 2009, pp. 589-595
Description
Looks at data collected on suicidal indicators including demographics, socio-economic status, cultural status, behaviours, life stress, and health care use.
'Messages From the Heart': A Showcase on Aboriginal Childrearing – Caring for Our Children and Families
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kathryn Irvine
Description
Discusses the crisis facing Aboriginal parents in Canada and the need to create more culturally appropriate and relevant programs, resources and services.
American Antiquity, vol. 62, no. 2, April 1997, pp. 273-284
Description
Discusses lack of consensus on settlement patterns based on wide variation in number of dwellings. Study of a site at Porden Point, N.W.T. found structures were not all constructed or occupied at the same time.
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 5, no. 1, First Nations Communities in Crisis, November 2009, pp. 26-42
Description
Explores literature that suggests traditional medicine and indigenous knowledge as protective factors for at risk Aboriginal communities and populations.
Topics examined in report are: demographics, data sources, health status, determinants of health, jurisdictional issues, trends in research, and suggested topics for future research.
Study involved interviews, observations, written surveys, meetings, and other consultations. Sample drawn from residents of Wabasca, Fox Lake, Ft. Mckay, and Fort Chipewyan in 2007-2008.
Canadian Issues, Journeys of a Generation: Broadening the Aboriginal Well-Being Policy Research Agenda, Winter, 2009, pp. 85-92
Description
Compares the educational levels, labour levels, and the income and housing quality and quantity levels in Métis communities to other aboriginal communities.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 85.