Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
J.L. Rupert
K.K. Kidd
L.E. Norman
M.V. Monsalve
P.W. Hochachka
D.V. Devine
Annals of Human Genetics, vol. 67, no. 1, January 2003, pp. 17-25
Description
Study findings indicate no evidence for an over-representation of the Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS) alleles associated with cardiovascular fitness in the high-altitude population compared with the lowland population.
A Guide to STS Problem Solving and Informed Social Action in Indigenous Communities
Alternate Title
A Guide to Problem Solving and Informed Social Action in Indigenous Communities
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Ken Bryson
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 28, no. 1, Summer, 2017, p. [?]
Description
Guide developed using The Science, Technology and Society (STS) Panels to provide awareness and solve community issues where the three meet.
Healing Plants: Medicine of the Florida Seminole Indians
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Janie A. Hall
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 41, no. 4, Fall, 2017, pp. 396-398
Description
Book review of Healing Plants by Alice M. Snow and Susan E. Stans.
Health Culture Within the Context of the Northern Environment
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Hellevi Tervo
Ludger Müller-Wille
Merja Nikkonen
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 62, no. 2, 2003, pp. 167-181
Description
Attempts to understand health as perceived within the Sami culture.
The Health of Indigenous Peoples: Depends on Genetics, Politics, and Socioeconomic Factors
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mason H Durie
British Medical Journal, vol. 326, no. 7388, March 8, 2003, pp. 510-512
Description
Reasons for poor health among the Indigenous groups (about 200 million) around the world.
Hemoglobin, Iron, Nutrition and Life-Style Among Adolescents in a Coastal and an Inland Community in Northern Norway
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jan Brox
Eyvin Bjørnstad
Kirsten Olaussen
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 62, no. 2, 2003, pp. 130-141
Description
Results show that individuals from the inland community had a diet based on traditional foods which the coastal community did not have but both groups had a high intake of sugar and fat.
The Hot and the Cold: Ills of Humans and Maize in Native Mexico
Alternate Title
Anthropological Horizons
E-Books
Author/Creator
Jacques M. Chevalier
Andrés Sánchez Bain
How Does the Media Portray Drinking Water Security in Indigenous Communities in Canada?: An Analysis of Canadian Newspaper Coverage from 2000-2015
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Steven Lam
Ashlee Cunsolo
Alexandra Sawatzky
James Ford
Sherilee L. Harper
BMC Public Health, vol. 17, 2017, p. article no. 282
Description
Search performed in Windspeaker, Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, and National Post yielded 256 relevant results. Analysis of articles found limited coverage focused of government responses rather than preventative measures.
Identity and Disordered Eating in White, Hispanic, and American Indian Adolescents
Theses
Author/Creator
Erica Miller Finstad
Description
Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of New Mexico, 2003.
Improving Access to Specialists in Remote Communities: A Cross-sectional Study and Cost Analysis of the Use of eConsult in Nunavut
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Clare Liddy
Fanny McKellips
Catherine Deri Armstrong
Amir Afkham
Leigh Fraser-Roberts ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1323493
Description
Discusses the benefits of Chaplain BASE (Building Access to Specialists through eConsultation) service. eConsult provides advice instantly from specialists which otherwise patients would have to wait for.
Indigenous Food Insecurity in Canada: An Analysis Using the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey
Theses
Author/Creator
Melissa Subnath
Description
Epidemiology and Biostatics Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Western Ontario, 2017.
Indigenous Populations Healing Traditions: Culture, Community and Mental Health Promotion with Canadian Aboriginal Peoples
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laurence Kirmayer
Cori Simpson
Margaret Cargo
Australasian Psychiatry, vol. 11, Supplement, October 2003, p. 15
Description
Article attempts to identify issues and concepts to guide in developing culturally appropriate mental health strategies; argues the mental health problems have social origins that require social and political solutions.
Indigenous Research Methodology and the Indigenous Academic
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Satoru Nakagawa
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 37, no. 1, 2017, pp. 95-115
Description
Contrasts Indigenous and Western approaches to research in colonized communities. Stresses the need for research being done in Indigenous communities to serve Indigenous people. Highlights the importance of self-awareness on the part of the researcher and a commitment to community service.
Indigenous World 2017
E-Books
Author/Creator
Shankar Limbu
Albert K. Barume
José Aylwin
Johan Strömgren
Olga Murashko .. [et al.]
Intellectual Property, Traditional Knowledge and Bioprospecting: Searching for Efficient Balance of Rights
Theses
Author/Creator
Aman Gebru
Description
Juridical Sciences Thesis (JSD)--University of Toronto, 2017.
International Law, Plant Biodiversity and the Protection of Indigenous Knowledge: An Examination of Intellectual Property Rights in Relation to Traditional Medicine
Theses
Author/Creator
Chidi Vitus Oguamanam
Description
Law Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2003.
Introduction
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Natale Zappia
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 41, no. 3, Indigenous Food Sovereignty, 2017, pp. 1-8
Description
Introduction to special issue on Indigenous food sovereignty.
The Inuit Food System: Ecological, Economic and the Environmental Dimensions of the Nutrition Transition
Theses
Author/Creator
Tiffannie Kenny
Description
Biology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Ottawa, 2017.
Isolation of Candida Dubliniensis in a Aboriginal Community in Ontario, Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laura Montour
Rovena Tey
Jianping Xu
Journal of Clinical Microbiology, vol. 41, no. 7, July 2003, pp. 3423-3426
Description
Study conducted on the Six Nations and New Credit reserves. Results suggest that yeast populations from Indigenous communities in North America may be unique and relatively rare.
"It's huge in First Nation culture for us, as a school, to be a role model": Facilitators and Barriers Affecting School Nutrition Policy Implementation in Alexander First Nation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kris Murray
Alexander Research Committee
Anna Farmer
Katerina Maximova
Noreen Willows
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 12, no. 2, 2017, pp. 43-63
Description
Comments on the importance of school nutrition policies to create a healthy learning environment for students and how to go about doing so.
A Land Not Forgotten: Indigenous Food Security and Land-Based Practices in Northern Ontario
E-Books
Author/Creator
Courtney W. Mason
Michael A. Robidoux
Joseph LeBlanc
Kristin Burnett
François Haman ... [et al.]
Low Incidence of Cardiovascular Disease Among the Inuit, What is the Evidence?
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Peter Bjerregaard
T. Kue Young
Robert A. Hegele
Atherosclerosis, vol. 166, no. 2, February 2003, pp. 351-357
Description
Looks at the evidence that suggests a low mortality from ischemic heart disease and a high mortality from stroke.
Measuring Social Capital: A Guide For First Nations Communities
E-Books
Author/Creator
Javier Mignone
The Medicine Way: Native American Women's Understanding and "Doing" of Medicine
Theses
Author/Creator
Doreen Elizabeth Martinez
Description
Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Syracuse University, 2003.
Métis Food and Diet
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Patrick Young
Todd Paquin
Leah Dorion
Darren R.Préfontaine
Description
Outlines traditional consumption patterns and the effects of a move away from them in modern times.
A Model for Managing Cold-Related Health and Safety Risks at Workplaces
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tanja Risikko
Tiina M. Mäkinen
Arvid Påsche
Liisa Toivonen
Juhani Hassi
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 62, no. 2, 2003, pp. 204-215
Description
Discusses the cold risk management model and strategy for assessment, management and practice.
Northern Food Prices Report 2003: Exploring Strategies to Reduce the High Cost of Food in Northern Manitoba
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Northern Food Prices Project Steering Committee [Manitoba]
Description
Options discussed include food self-sufficiency initiative, milk price review, food business development, community foods program, greenhouse pilot project, and food price survey program.
Nutrition and Food Security in Kugaaruk, Nunavut: Baseline Survey for the Food Mail Pilot Project
E-Books
Author/Creator
Judith Lawn
Dan Harvey
Nutrition North Canada: Real Change is Yet to Come
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Michael Fitzgerald
Fred Hill
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 5, no. 1, Food (In)security in Northern Canada, April 2017, pp. 44-48
Description
Examines what the Liberal government has done since coming into power, in October 2015, for the Nutrition North Canada program.
Nutritional Factors May Modify the Toxic Action of Methyl Mercury in Fish-Eating Populations
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Thomas W. Clarkson
J. J. Strain
Journal of Nutrition, vol. 133, no. 5, Supplement, May 2003, pp. 1539S-1543S
Description
Discussion of choline as a required nutrient for humans and the finding that this may protect against neurotoxicity.
Online Learning for Aboriginal Community Health Workers
Theses
Author/Creator
Jacqueline Barnett
Irene Buck
Description
Distributed Learning Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2003.
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Nine: Introduction and Directions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Seven: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Two: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
The Opinions of Ambulance Personnel Regarding Using a Heated Mattress for Patients Being Cared for in a Cold Climate - An Intervention Study in Ambulance Care
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jonas Aléx
Tom Uppstu
Britt-Inger Saveman
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1379305
Description
Ambulance personnel from northern Sweden rate their experiences as being positive for patient comfort.
Organochlorine Levels in Maternal and Umbilical Cord Blood Plasma in Arctic Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jody Butler Walker
Laura Seddon
Ed McMullen
Jan Houseman
Karen Tofflemire
André Corriveau
Jean-Phillipe Weber
Carole Mills
Samuel Smith
Jay Van Oostdam
The Science of the Total Environment, vol. 302, no. 1-3, January 20, 2003, pp. 27-52
Description
Discussion of the base line for exposure to organochlorine and metal contaminants, and the higher rates of exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT) for Inuit, Dene and Métis.
Our Identities as Civic Power
Alternate Title
2017 State of Native Youth Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute
[Erik R. Stegman
Amber Richardson
Josie Raphaelito
Aaron Slater
Bettina Gonzalez]
Description
Reports on the results of the Generation Indigenous (Gen-I) Online Roundtable Survey of Native American youth between the ages 18-24. Respondents were asked about their three top priorities, what they are doing to tackle their challenges, and some of the ways they are partnering with their community to build resilience.
Particulate Matter and Gaseous Contaminants in Indoor Environments in an Isolated Northern Community
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael Guggisberg
Patrick A. Hessel
Dennis Michaelchuk
Martin Atiemo
Dip Th
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 62, no. 2, 2003, pp. 120-129
Description
Report recommends that measures should be taken to reduce indoor smoke exposure in order to achieve better health outcomes.
Petite Ville: A Spatial Assessment of a Métis Hivernant Site
Theses
Author/Creator
Kimberley D. Weinbender
Description
Archaeology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2003.
Phenytoin-Diazepam Interaction
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Andrea Murphy
Kerry Wilbur
The Annals of Pharmacotherapy, vol. 37, no. 5, May 2003, pp. 659-663
Description
Study reports on a case involving a 44 year old First Nations man who was admitted to hospital with headache, nystagmus, diplopia and ataxia.
Prenatal Dietary Reflections Among Two Generations in a Southern First Nations Community
Theses
Author/Creator
Hannah Tait Neufeld
Description
Community Health Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 2003.
Profiling the eNuk Program
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Alexandra Sawatzky
Ashlee Cunsolo
Oliver Cook
Dan Gillis
Inez Shiwak ... [et al.]
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 5, no. 2, Innovations in Community Health and Wellness, July 2017, pp. 18-22
Description
Looks at Inuit strategy for monitoring and responding to the impacts of environmental change on health and wellbeing in Rigolet, Nunatsiavut.
Protective Association of Genetic Variation in Alcohol Dehydrogenase With Alcohol Dependence in Native American Mission Indians
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tamara L. Wall
Lucinda G. Carr
Cindy L. Ehlers
The American Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 160, no. 1, 2003, pp. 41-46
Description
Examines the relationship between ADH2, ADH3, and ALDH2 polymorphisms and alcohol dependence in a certain group of people.
Psychological Effects of Technological/Human-Caused Environmental Disasters: Examinations of the Navajo and Uranium
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Carol A. Markstrom
Perry H. Charley
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 11, no. 1, 2003, pp. 19-45
Description
Reviews the history of uranium and discusses efforts for compensation.
Qaqamiigux "to hunt for food and collect plants; subsistence": Head Start Traditional Foods Preschool Curriculum
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Moses Dirks
Julia Sargent
Tracy Stewart
Suanne Unger
Description
Provides series of lessons and activities to teach nutritional value of local, traditional foods. Structured into six units according to animals and plants found in the region.
Relation of Waist Circumference and Glycemic Status to C-Reactive Protein in the Sandy Lake Oji-Cree
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
P. W. Connelly
A. J. Hanley
S. B. Harris
R. A. Hegele
B. Zinman
International Journal of Obesity, vol. 27, 2003, pp. 347-355
Description
Study conducted to determine the prevalence of elevated c-reactive protein and the association between obesity and diabetes in a community with very high prevalence of type II diabetes.
The Relationship of Caregiver and Household Factors to Weight Status of American Indian Preschool Children
Theses
Author/Creator
Jessica Jon Noel
Description
Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Johns Hopkins University, 2003.
Responding to Concerning Posts on Social Media: Insights and Solutions from American Indian and Alaska Native Youth
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jesse Gritton
Stephanie Craig Rushing
David Stephens
Thomas Ghost Dog
Bradley Kerr ... [et al.]
American Indian and Alaska Native Health Research, vol. 24, no. 3, 2017, pp. 63-87
Description
Describes how a sample of adolescents interpreted and acted upon disclosures of depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation on Facebook or Twitter and what resources they felt were needed.
Risks and Impacts to First Nation Health and the Mount Polley Mine Tailings Dam Failure
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Janis Shandro
Laura Jokinen
Alison Stockwell
Francesco Mazzei
Mirko S. Winkler
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 12, no. 2, 2017, pp. 84-102
Description
Describes findings from the Mount Polley Mine Health Impact Assessment including which communities were impacted by the breached dam.
Science and Spirituality
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
R. Cruz Begay
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 93, no. 3, March 2003, p. 363
Description
Examines Navajo religion and medicine and the lack of division between the two.