Thematic findings included: impact of bullying and cyberbullying; lack of emotional support, physical safety, and activities; impact of substance misuse; and how these issues effect emotional and mental wellness. Includes calls to action for provincial and federal governments.
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 5, Articulating Aboriginal Paradigms: Implications for Aboriginal Social Work Practice, November 2003, pp. 270-286
Description
Looks at the broad spectrum of health and social determinants to come up with solutions that will improve the health and well being of Aboriginal people, including a holistic approach to be utilized when dealing with Aboriginal health issues.
Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, vol. 9, no. 6, January 2003, pp. 311-320
Description
Study of the literature reveals that socio-economic indicators have not been used consistently. Some of the benefits cited, however, include increased access, cost-effectiveness and better health outcomes.
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, vol. 35, no. 1, Morning Star Rising: Healing in Native American Communities, January-March 2003, pp. 63-70
Description
Examines common factors, coping and survival strategies, roles of extended family and friendships, and organizations offering services in the San Francisco Bay area.
Medical Anthropology, vol. 22, no. 2, April 2003, pp. 131-174
Description
Argues that there is a link between diabetes and distress noting that this disease occurs at a rate three to five times higher in Canada's First Nation populations.
Paediatrics and Child Health, vol. 22, no. 3, 2017, pp. 143-147
Description
Study looked at 49 cases of FASD diagnosed at Anishnawbe Health Toronto (AHT) between 2002 and 2012. Multidisciplinary team assessed neurodevelopmental abnormalities, facial features and growth abnormalities, and inquired about maternal alcohol consumption, current custody and involvement with the criminal justice system.
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing - Te Mauri: Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 1, June 2017, pp. 47-59
Description
"The purpose of this article is to explore how Indigenous people and community stakeholders in Canada understand terms such as self-determination and health and draw conclusions about collaborative efforts between the government and Indigenous communities to support community-controlled health care".
Towards Mauri Ora: Examining the Potential Relationship Between Indigenous-Centric Entrepreneurship Education and Maori Suicide Prevention in Aotearoa, New Zealand
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Catherine Love
Keri Lawson-Te Aho
Shamia Shariff
Jan McPherson
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing - Te Mauri: Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 2, September 2017, pp. 116-128
Description
Participants of the Ahikaa programme shared stories of hope and reported the programme as both life-changing and healing.
Comments on a group of Indigenous teenagers who use square dancing to help heal from the trauma of a suicide epidemic and bullying in their remote community.
Duration: 16:31.
Covers issues associated with provision of services to the visual and hearing impaired, and those with limited mobility and hidden disabilities. Content includes independent living, employment, assertive technology, housing, advocacy, and applicable federal laws.
Argues that Western individualized medical and social models are incongruent with the Mäori worldview, and that a wholistic, culturally appropriate approach is needed.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 41, no. 3, Indigenous Food Sovereignty, 2017, pp. 31-70
Description
Discusses how farmers and gardeners define food sovereignty and how the concept has been put into practice to attain the goals of promoting health and traditional culture.