Argues that there is no quick fix for long standing health problems, but the answer lies in a sustained effort to improve the standard of living and health care services for all Aboriginal peoples.
Aboriginal Horizontal Framework: Programs and Spending Overview
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Treasury Board Secretariat
Government of Canada]
Description
Overview of Aboriginal-direct programming and spending offered by the Government of Canada. The 360 programs and services are arranged under seven thematic headings: Health, Lifelong Learning, Housing, Safe and Sustainable Communities, Economic Opportunities, Lands and Resources and Governance and Relationships.
Contains links to background papers and summary of outcomes from sectoral sessions which covered the topics of: self-government, economic development, housing, education and health.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 95, no. 5, May 2005, p. 758
Description
Argues that the AIAN health policy hasn't kept pace with the demographic and social changes of the last 50 years, resulting in the needless suffering of people.
Demographics provided include health, education, social conditions, housing, self-government of First Nations and Canadians living north of the 60th parallel.
A national plan for closing the gap in health outcomes for the First Nation, Inuit and Métis people of Canada. Discussed at the meeting of the First Ministers and Leaders of National Aboriginal organizations, Strengthening Relationships and Closing the Gap, held November 24-25, 2005 in Kelowna, British Columbia.
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, Inaugural Edition, May 1997, pp. 87-101
Description
Brief historical background of the Nishnawbe-Aski Nation; looks at the social and economic change in remote hunting and trapping communities in Northwestern Ontario; and examines how the First Nations have increased the ability to address health and social service problems locally by assuming control of their health services.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 95, no. 5, May 2005, pp. 784-789
Description
Describes a collaborative approach to reducing health disparities affecting Montana and Wyoming tribal nations while promoting health-protective practices and interventions.
Overview of consultations held with the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community in May and June of 2005 to review new guidelines. Recommendations provided.
Journal of Rehabilitation, vol. 63, no. 4, October-December 1997, pp. 38-45
Description
Discusses satisfaction with community response to needs of persons with disabilities and compares response groups. Suggests empowerment is from local level up because solutions are driven by the people.
Sums up the priorities identified, by meeting participants, for inclusion in the Aboriginal Health Blueprint. The article also discusses concerns, potential solutions, and recommendations to improve the health status of all Aboriginal peoples.
Addresses the serious conditions that contribute to poverty among Aboriginal peoples and explores ways to ensure that they can fully benefit from and contribute to Canada’s prosperity.
Results of an independent assessment which analyzed expenditure and utilization trends for the time period 2000/01 to 2003/04. Studied impact of cost drivers and examined policy, service delivery and other administrative issues by conducting informant interviews.
Examines selected issues in health and social service fields and proposes a restructuring of service delivery to meet the needs of First Nations communities.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 21, no. 3, May/June 1997, p. 29
Description
Draft summary makes recommendations to increase efforts to record Indigenous health information accurately in a standardized method for meaningful comparisons.
Justice as Healing, vol. 2, no. 3, Fall, 1997, p. [?]
Description
Excerpt from the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Strategic Plan for Indian Justice; advocates a system that restores traditions, is community driven and promotes healing.
Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.
Includes speaking notes for president of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, text of partnership agreement between the Canadian government and the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, paper on Inuit-specific needs in the area federal government programming, and background papers on health, education, housing, economic development, etc.