Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Maude C. Beaumier
James D. Ford
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 101, no. 3, May/June 2010, pp. 196-201
Description
Looks at a community-based study in Igloolik, Nunavut on food insecurity, and how it is influenced by social, economic, political and environmental conditions.
The Food Mail Program: "When Pigs Fly": Dispatching Access and Affordability to Healthy Food
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kashef Majid
Sonya Grier
Social Marketing Quarterly, vol. 16, no. 3, September 2010, pp. 78-95
Description
Looks at a program that subsidizes the cost of food transport to those in isolated communities.
Footprints in Time: The Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children: Report from Wave 4
Alternate Title
[Key Summary Report from Wave 4]
E-Books
Author/Creator
Department of Families
Housing
Community Services and Indigenous Affairs [Australia]
Description
Forced Sterilization of Native Americans: Late Twentieth Century Physician Cooperation with National Eugenic Policies
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Gregory W. Rutecki
Description
Comments on lack of ethics and the shift from the Hippocratic doctrine of "do no harm".
Forward
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dorothy Badry
Tara Hanson
Jennifer King
Andrea Auger
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 8, no. 1, 2013, p. 3
Description
Introductory article to themed issue on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) published in partnership between The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society and The
Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research (The Centre).
A Four-Stage Method for Developing Early Interventions for Alcohol Among Aboriginal Adolescents
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christopher J. Mushquash
M. Nancy Comeau
Brian D. McLeod
Sherry H. Stewart
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, vol. 8, no. 2, [Indigenous Health Special Issue], April 2010, pp. 296-309
Description
Comments on a novel methodology that has significance for future program development to meet the needs of at-risk adolescents.
A Framework for Decolonization Interventions: Broadening the Focus for Improving the Health and Wellbeing of Indigenous Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bernard Guerin
Pimatisiwin, vol. 8, no. 3, Winter, 2010, pp. 61-83
Description
Study reviewed ten interventions that have been used, identified common and dissimilar themes, and looked at ways to continue decolonization efforts around the world.
A Framework for Indigenous School Health: Foundations in Cultural Principles
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Shirley Tagalik
Description
Looks at re-designing Indigenous school-based health programs and practices to include indigenous ways of knowing, learning, traditions, and values of the community.
From the Inside Out: Spirituality as the Heart of Aboriginal Helping in [Spite of ?] Western Systems
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Nancy Stevens
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 7, Promising Practices in Mental Health: Emerging Paradigms for Aboriginal Social Work Practices, November 2010, pp. 181-197
Description
Looks at the challenges of incorporating Aboriginal spirituality into the helping process, and examines how to explore and integrate spirituality with individuals, families and communities.
FSIN Advocacy to Address Healthcare Complaints
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Christine Fiddler
Windspeaker, vol. 27, no. 11, February 2010, p. 22
Description
Discusses how a healthcare advocacy office for First Nations people will look at their concerns and complaints with the healthcare system.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.22.
Gambling: A Poison Chalice for Indigenous Peoples'
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lorna Dyall
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, vol. 8, no. 2, [Indigenous Health Special Issue], April 2010, pp. 205-213
Description
Discusses the long term effects for indigenous people who are exposed to gambling activities.
Gathering, Telling, Preparing the Stories: A Vehicle for Healing
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sandra Starks
Halaevalu F. Ofahengaue Vakalahi
M. Jenise Comer
Carmen Ortiz-Hendricks
Journal of Indigenous Voices in Social Work, vol. 1, no. 1, February 2010, pp. 1-18
Description
Summarizes lessons learnt from a project that facilitated the discussion on issues of survival in the academy and social work programs; and discusses experiences of personal and collective healing.
Gender and Indigenous Peoples
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Woman
Secretariat of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Ingenious Issues
Description
Briefing notes present key issues/challenges and implications of a gender perspective.
Gender Gaps in Indigenous Socioeconomic Outcomes: Australian Regional Comparisons and International Possibilities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mandy Yap
Nicholas Biddle
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 1, no. 2, 2010, pp. 1-27
Description
Analyzes the effects of inequality on populations based on three aspects of socioeconomic inconsistencies: Indigeneity, gender and geography.
Getting to Know O’Connor: Experiencing the Ecosystemic Play Therapy Model With Urban First Nations People
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Wanda Boyer
The Family Journal, vol. 18, no. 2, 2010, pp. 202-207
Description
Looks at the history of Ecosystemic Play Therapy (EPT) and its compatibility to help Indigenous youth.
Global Indigenous Health: An Opportunity for Canadian Leadership
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jeff Reading
Danielle Perron
Namaste Marsden
Robynne Edgar
Description
Comments on the health disparities and inequities suffered by Indigenous peoples.
Goreen Narrkwarren Ngrn-toura = Healthy Family Air: A Literature Review to Inform the VACCHO Smoking amongst Pregnant Aboriginal Women Research Project
E-Books
Author/Creator
Anke van der Sterren
Gov't Stonewalling on Child Welfare Case
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Star-Phoenix, May 28, 2010, p. A13
Description
Discusses the inequity of federal funding to First Nations Child and Family Services Program in comparison to provincial agencies and off reserve child welfare programs.
The Grandmother Spirit Project Resource Booklet: Safety and Well-Being for Senior Aboriginal Women
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
Description
Based on information gathered from Grandmothers in research circles. Participants were asked about traditional practices, what was happening in their communities, and what was needed to move forward.
Growing Our Children Up Strong and Deadly: Healing for Children and Young People
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Healing Foundation
Description
Looks at developing new approaches to the healing needs of children.
Growing Up Healthy: A Resource Booklet About Healthy Children For First Nations and Métis Parents in BC
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Collaborating Centre For Aboriginal Health (NCCAH)
Description
Resource for parents. Looks at physical activity and eating traditional and healthy foods on a budget.
Growing Up Kāpo Māori: Whānau, Identity, Cultural Well-Being and Health =
E tipu kāpo Māori nei: Whānaungatanga, Māramatanga, Māoritanga, Hauoratanga
E-Books
Author/Creator
Nancy Higgins
Hazel Phillips
Christine Cowan
Benita Wakefield
Kelly Tikao
Guardian of the Earth: A Portrait of the Environmentalist as a Young Man
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Erin McArdle
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 37, no. 2, The Seventh Generation: Spotlight on Indigenous Youth, June 2013, p. [?]
Description
Discusses Earth Guardians, the organization devoted to youth environmental activism, and their current work advocating for a statewide ban on fracking in Colorado. Highlights activist, Xiuihtezcatl Martinez.
Guest Editorial
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rachel Eni
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 4, no. 1, Indigenous Early Parenthood, 2013, pp. 1-4
Description
Introductory article to themed issue on teen pregnancy and parenthood in Canadian First Nation and urban Aboriginal communities.
Hapū Ora: Wellbeing in the Early Stages of Life
E-Books
Author/Creator
Helen Moewaka Barnes
Angela Moewaka Barnes
Joanne Baxter
Sue Crengle
Leonie Pihama
Mihi Ratima
Bridget Robson
Harmful Alcohol Use and Frequent Use of Marijuana among Lifetime Problem Gamblers and the Prevalence of Cross-Addictive Behaviour among Greenland Inuit: Evidence from the Cross-Sectional Inuit Health in Transition Greenland Survey 2006-2010
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christina Viskum
Lytken Larsen
Tine Curtis
Peter Bjerregaard
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, 2013, p. article no. 19551
Description
Findings revealed that gambling problems were more often than not combined with alcohol and/or marijuana use, particularly among men.
The Harmful Psychological Effects of the Washington Football Mascot
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Michael A. Friedman
Description
Discusses the mental health consequences to Native Americans caused by the derogatory use of the Washington football team's name.
He Kohikohinga Rangahau: A Bibliography of and Māori Psychology Research
Alternate Title
He Kohikohinga Rangahau: A Bibliography of and Maori Psychology Research
E-Books
Author/Creator
Hinekura Hollis
Erana Cooper
Virginia Braun
Pikihuia Pomare
Healing Aboriginal Family Violence Through Aboriginal Storytelling
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Donna Lester-Smith
AlterNative, vol. 9, no. 4, 2013, pp. 309-321
Description
Comments on an organization, Warriors Against Violence Society, and their model for healing.
[Healing Histories: Stories from Canada's Indian Hospitals]
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Michael Hankard
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 33, no. 2, 2013, pp. 181-183
Description
Book review of: Healing Histories by Laurie Meijer Drees.
Healing of the Canoe Curriculum Training Manual
Alternate Title
HOC Curriculum Training Manual
Healing of the Canoe: A Life Skills Curriculum Training for Native Youth
Culturally Grounded Life Skills for Youth Curriculum
Three-site Healing of the Canoe Survey Results, 2018-2019
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Suquamish Tribe
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute, University of Washington
Description
Developed to address problems of youth suicide and substance abuse through a sense of cultural belonging and revitalization.
Health Advocacy: Counting the Costs
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lorna Dyall
Maria Marama
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, vol. 8, no. 2, [Indigenous Health Special Issue], April 2010, pp. 190-204
Description
Comments on the discrimination faced by the Indigenous population of New Zealand within the health services.
Health and Health Care of Alaska Native Older Adults
Alternate Title
Ethno Med
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kathleen Graves
Rosellen Rosich
Melen McBride
George Charles
James LaBelle
Description
Curriculum module designed to give healthcare providers an understanding of specific cultural, racial, ethnic and tribal influences on wellbeing of elders. Topics include information about the population, patterns of health risk, culturally appropriate doctor-patient communication and assessment, access and utilization of healthcare, and instructional strategies.
Health and Health Care of American Indian Older Adults
Alternate Title
Ethno Med
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Levanne Hendrix
Description
Curriculum module designed to give healthcare providers an understanding of specific cultural, racial, ethnic and tribal influences on wellbeing of elders. Topics include information about the population, patterns of health risk, culturally appropriate doctor-patient communication, assessment, and delivery of care, access and utilization of healthcare, and instructional strategies, and learning activities.
Health and Health Care of Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Older Adults
Alternate Title
Ethno Med
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marjorie K. Mau
Description
Curriculum module designed for health care providers discusses demographics, patterns of health risk, and cultural competency in assessment and treatment.
Health and Society in Chukotka: An Overview
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alexey A. Dudarev
Valery S. Chupakhin
Jon Øyvind Odland
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Special Issue: Arctic Health in Russia, 2013, p. article no. 20469
Description
Study states that since the breakup of the Soviet Union, the population shrunk by two thirds with corresponding increases in mortality due to younger emigration.
The Health and Well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native Children: Parental Report From the National Survey of Children's Health, 2007
Alternate Title
The National Survey of Children's Health 2007: American Indians/Alaska Natives
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal and Child Health Bureau
Description
Looks at data for parental perceptions of health from unique communities and environments in seven states and presents indicators in the family environment that may support or threaten families and children.
The Health and Well-Being of Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Workers: Results from a National Australian Survey
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ann M. Roche
Vinita Duraisingam
Allan Trifonoff
Amanda Tovell
Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, vol. 44, January 2013, pp. 17-26
Description
Findings highlight the importance of implementing workforce development strategies that focus on achieving culturally appropriate, equitable and supportive organizational conditions for Indigenous drug workers.
Health Determinants for First Nations in Alberta 2010
E-Books
Author/Creator
[N. Lachance
N. Hossack
C. Wijayasinghe
W. Yacoub
T. Toope]
Health Hardware Design: A Design Research Journey Towards a Healthier Australian Indigenous Living Environment
E-Books
Author/Creator
Christian Tietz
Health Indicators of Inuit Nunangat within the Canadian Context 1994-1998 and 1999-2003
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Description
Uses data from Statistics Canada's mortality database to compare statistics for the two time periods.
Health Inequities Experienced by Aboriginal Children with Respiratory Conditions and Their Parents
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Miriam Stewart
Malcolm King
Roxanne Blood
Nicole Letourneau
Jeffrey R. Masuda ... [et al.]
Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, vol. 45, no. 3, Vulnerable Populations, 2013, pp. 6-27
Description
Findings based on interviews with 46 Aboriginal children/adolescents and 51 parents or guardians.
The Health of Canada’s Aboriginal Children: Results From the First Nations and Inuit Regional Health Survey
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Harriet L. MacMillan
Ellen Jamieson
Christine Walsh
Michael Boyle
Allison Crawford
Angus MacMillan ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 69, no. 2, April 2010, pp. 158-167
Description
Discusses the data from a survey conducted on the health of First Nations and Inuit children and youth living in Canada.
The Health of First Nations Living Off-Reserve, Inuit, and Métis Adults in Canada: The Impact of Socio-Economic Status on Inequalities in Health
Alternate Title
Health Research Working Paper Series
Working Paper (Statistics Canada); no. 4
E-Books
Author/Creator
Rochelle Garner
Gisèle Carrière
Claudia Sanmartin
Longitudinal Health and Administrative Data Research Team
Health of Young Aboriginal Children Living Off Reserve
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christine M. Werk
Xinjie Cui
Suzanne Tough
Pimatisiwin, vol. 11, no. 2, 2013, pp. 197-213
Description
Study used the data from the 2006 Aboriginal Children's survey and the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth to analyze current status and social determinants of health.
Health Professionals Working With First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Consensus Guideline
Alternate Title
Consensus Clinical Practice Guideline ; no. 293, June 2013
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Don Wilson
Sandra de la Ronde
Simon Brascoupé
Alisha Nicole Apale
Lucy Barney ... [et al.]
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, vol. 35, no. 6, Supplement 2 - Health Professionals Working With First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Consensus Guideline, June 2013, pp. S1-S52
Description
Gives Canadian professionals knowledge to better provide culturally safe and improved health care.
Health Status of Native People Living in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tatiana Burtseva
Tatiana Uvarova
Maya Savvina
Viktor Shadrin
Sergei Avrusin
Vyacheslav Chasnyk
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21166
Description
Findings from the study on over 1,000 people revealed that disease prevalence among Natives living in the Republic is very high compared to the overall population. Further study is needed.
Health, Time and Doing Time: Potential Impacts of the Safe Streets and Communities Act (Former Bill C-10) on the Health and Well-being of Aboriginal People in BC
Alternate Title
Office of the Provincial Health Officer Special Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
P.R.W. Kendall
Description
Looks at the interrelationships between social determinants of health, risk and protection factors and the multi-generational impact of residential school experiences and argues that the Bill will worsen the over-representation of Aboriginal peoples in the correctional facilities. Concludes with nine recommendations which focus on relationships, crime prevention and diversion, and monitoring and evaluation.
Health Transitions in Arctic Populations
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Darlene Perkins
Northern Review, no. 32, Spring, 2010, pp. 195-197
Description
Book review of, Health Transitions in Arctic Populations edited by T. Kue Young and Peter Bjerregaard.
Healthy Aboriginal Child Development and Health Promotion/Chronic Disease Prevention: Prospects for Integration and Intersectoral Coordination
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ken Moselle
Jessica Ball
Description
Focuses on how Healthy Child Development programs can be integrated with health promotion in entire communities.
Companion document: Contributions of Culture and Language in Aboriginal Head Start in Urban and Northern Communities to Children’s Health Outcomes: A Review of Theory and Research.