Canadian Bulletin of Medical History, vol. 13, no. 2, Fall, 1996, pp. 1999-224
Description
Focuses on the efforts of the Chief Medical Officer of the Departments of the Interior and Indian Affairs on behalf of the Aboriginal population within the broader context of the public health movement.
Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, vol. 10, no. 3, Special Issue: Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Racial and Ethnic Minority Individuals, August 2004, pp. 387-301
Description
Comparison of sociodemographic characteristics, Native cultural participation, trauma, physical and mental health and substance use.
Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology, vol. 10, no. 3, August 2004, pp. 287-301
Description
Demonstrates that two-spirit people reported higher rates of childhood physical abuse, more historical trauma in their families, higher levels of psychological symptoms, more mental health service utilization as well as differences in patterns of alcohol use and were more likely to have used illicit drugs other than marijuana
Perspectives in Psychiatric Care , vol. 32, no. 4, October-December 1996, pp. 23-[30?]
Description
Discusses aspects of undergraduate psychiatric nursing practicums done in correctional facilities and implications of the co-existence of concepts of "custody and caring" in such institutions.
Justice as Healing, vol. 1, no. 4, Winter, 1996, p. [?]
Description
Perspective on maintaining or regaining balance discussed in relation to individual as well the relationship between tradition and the administration of justice in Canada.
Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.
Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, vol. 24, no. 3, June 1996, pp. 217-221
Description
Compares 1988 and 1980 data gathered by the Medical Services Branch, from the Pacific Region of Health Canada and the recent B.C. Children's Health Survey.
Journal of School Health, vol. 66, no. 9, November 1996, pp. 322-327
Description
Discusses culturally sensitive approach to curricula development based on three critical processes: selection of integrative theory, use of ethnographic methodology and use of process and outcome evaluations.
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, vol. 1, no. 8, March 29, 2004, p. [?]
Description
Looks at the development and testing of a physical activity computer program for Kanien'keh´ka (Mohawk) children and concludes it is suitable for children between the ages of nine and thirteen.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 87, no. 5, September/October 1996, pp. 325-328
Description
Investigates the prevalence of diabetes, finding adult females with Saulteaux or Sioux ancestry and living on southern reserves are more likely to run the risk of developing diabetes.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 28, no. 6, November/December 2004, pp. 14-16
Description
Evaluates the success of the Condom Social Marketing Initiative for Indigenous Australians. Results were positive with availability, accessibility and usage rates increased.
Summarizes key findings into the steps taken by three First Nations communities to provide culturally appropriate early childhood training and care programs.
Ethnicity and Health, vol. 9, no. 3, August 2004, pp. 253-266
Description
Results of study suggested how ethnicity and BMI may influence specific eating attitudes and behaviours among Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal girls in grades 5-12.