A section of this survey is an analysis of responses broken down into First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Questions centered around knowledge, sexual behaviour, stigma/discrimination, typology, etc.
Access the 2 page summary here.
Goal is to help staff working in hospital settings to provide culturally responsive services grounded in values, practices, concepts and views of health common to Indigenous peoples the region.
Provides census data by age, gender and heritage group and assesses economic development outcomes for First Nations on and off reserve, Inuit and Métis and implementation of the Federal Framework for Aboriginal Economic Development.
Discusses case studies of successful Aboriginal engagement in environmental monitoring and management in northern Canada to develop best practices and find new approaches for Aboriginal participation.
Portal "brings together inter-disciplinary sources and information relating to Indigenous Studies and Native-newcomer relations at the University of Saskatchewan".
Contains links to library & archive holdings, other collections, scholarly output, etc.
Study conducted with the women and children of the Miccosukee and Seminole tribes of Florida and reports that a traditional group had higher positive self-regard than the more integrated group.
Developed to equip First Nations administrative authorities with the tools, programs and services to support their communities and improve the overall quality of life on the reserve through income assistance.
Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, vol. 44, no. 2, Indigenous Peoples Health and Health-Care Equity, 2012, pp. 109-122
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Discusses disproportionate burden of poor health and social suffering on Indigenous peoples and the rational for why the involvement of Indigenous peoples in health policy is essential for addressing health disparities.
Adrian Hope has been active in Metis politics since the 1920s. He was involved in the organization of the Metis Association of Alberta, the Ewing Commission hearings, and the development of Metis colonies in Alberta.
The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, vol. 38, no. 5, September 2012, p. 371
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Introduction to issue highlighting articles from findings presented at, Building Bridges: Advancing American Indian/Alaska Native Substance Abuse Research: A State of the Science and Grant Development Workshop conference held in 2010.
National Congress of American Indians Policy Research Center
[LeManuel Lee Bitsoi
Jessica Bardill
Lynne T. Bemis
Linda Burhansstipanov ... [et al.]
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Sections include: frequently asked questions, summary tools, basics of genetics, decisions about research, case studies, regulating research, and use of DNA for purposes of determining tribal enrollment.
Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, vol. 8, April 2012, pp. 131-160
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Presents review of mental health disparities: identifies and defines American Indian/Alaskan Natives, summarizes mental health disparities, looks at available psychosocial interventions and alternatives to fixing mental health problems.
Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, vol. 26, no. 4, July/August 2020, pp. 371-377
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Study looked at household characteristics most closely associated with variations in incidence in 287 reservations and tribal homelands which had a total of 861 cases. Found that lack of complete indoor plumbing and access to potable water could be an important determinant, as well as relevant information communicated in the language spoken by most tribal members, but that household overcrowding did not appear to be associated with spread of the disease.
The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, vol. 38, no. 5, September 2012, pp. 498-504
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Studied client characteristics, drug use patterns, and treatment needs in an urban treatment centre and the South Central Plains Tribal program. Compares data between clients.
Report card for provinces and territories with respect to implementation of Jordan's Principle appears on p. 28. None have shown improvement since 2009 report.. Recommended actions are included as well.
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 9, no. 1, November 2012, pp. 23-28
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Study results did not support a definition for a First Nations-specific TB outbreak but a response protocol would be useful with a preamble providing the unique circumstances of an on-reserve outbreak.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 23.
Conducted to provide assurance that the funding provided by the Federal government was being spent in accordance with agreements, specifically with respect to housing, infrastructure, education and administration.