Diabetes Care, vol. 31, no. 9, September 2008, pp. 1837-1841
Description
Discusses the research conducted to ascertain the risk factors and prevalence for diabetic neuropathy among adult members of the Sandy Lake First Nation.
Canadian Journal of Diabetes, vol. 32, no. 1, March 2008, pp. 46-52
Description
Discusses a study of factors affecting the prevalence of diabetes among a Cree population in Northern Quebec and presents concerns from clinical and public health perspectives.
Canadian Journal of Diabetes, December 2003, pp. 464-475
Description
Discussion of diabetes in the Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) community of Kahnawake and the Oji-Cree community of Ne gaaw saga'igan (Sandy Lake) in Northwestern Ontario.
Sixty-Seven Nations and Counting: Proceedings of the Seventh Native American Symposium
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Shirley Frey
Description
Reviews the ethnological expedition of Prince Maximilian of Wied, and artist Karl Bodmer, and discusses how both men were crucial to preserving the Mandan tribe’s history, culture, and customs.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 28, no. 2, 2008, pp. 421-427
Description
A Response to Susan Campbell's "On 'Modest Proposals' to Further Reduce the Aboriginal Landbase by Privatizing Reserve Land" in The Canadian Journal of Native Studies vol. 27, no. 2, 2007 on pages 219 to 246; suggests that this article was inaccurate.
Looks at health determinants such as chronic illness and risky behaviors that effect well-being and social determinants that contribute to disadvantages in areas of education, income and employment.
Discusses specific partnerships from across British Columbia in numerous industry sectors including forestry, fisheries, renewable energy, and hospitality. Looks at how relationships were started and critical turning points that served as a catalyst for change.
Journal of the Southwest, vol. 45, no. 3, Autumn, 2003, pp. 437-518
Description
Discusses the cultural and historical background of Pueblo Indians and U.S. relations, the reasons for the trip to Washington, and key aspects of Pueblo identity and ethnicity.
Secret document giving Associate Deputy Minister's approval to draft a memorandum to Cabinet seeking both mandate and funding to consult First Nations peoples regarding the consolidation and redesign of support programs for core Indian government operations.
National Drug Early Warning System (NDEWS) Minnesota HotSpot Study
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Brenna Greenfield
Erin Russell
Hannah Youngdeer
Melissa Walls
Clinton Alexander
Description
Study conducted in collaboration with the Gaa-waabaabiganikaag (White Earth Nation) performed five fatality reviews and held four focus group discussions to identify risk and protective factors.
First Nations Human Resources Development Commission of Québec (FNHRDCQ)
Description
Collection of best practices used by companies. Provides information on context, workforce awareness, advantages to workforce diversity, employment challenges, and the elements of a successful integration strategy.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 32, no. 1, 2008, pp. 57-81
Description
Explores the political, social, and cultural significance the Chief raising ceremony had on the identity of the Oneida in 1925, as seen through the eyes of media.
Indian Claims Commission: Report of the Mediation of the Sturgeon Lake First Nation Treaty Land Entitlement Negotiations
E-Books
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
p. 19
Description
Summary of a ratified settlement of $10.4 million in compensation, with authorization to purchase 38 thousand acres of land. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]