E-Books
Progress towards Hepatitis C Elimination among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in Australia: Monitoring and Evaluation Report, 2021
E-Books
Author/Creator
Sahar Bajis
Gregory Dore
Promising Practices in Suicide Prevention across Inuit Nunangat
Alternate Title
NISPS Research and Data Collection Project
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Firelight Research
Description
Study includes results of literature review, working group and key informant interviews, and an environmental scan of actions and interventions. Focus is on Inuit youth and report is organized around six topic areas: links between childhood adversity and suicide, and promising practices with respect to addressing child sexual abuse, social emotional development, safe shelters, current supports within the justice system, and parenting and family support programs.
Promising Practices in Suicide Prevention across Inuit Nunangat: NIPSPS Research and Data Collection Project
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Description
Reports results of environmental scan which involved a literature review of both grey and academic publications, a series of key informant interviews with 20 individuals working in the field. Six topic areas are covered: links between childhood adversity and suicide and promising practices for addressing child sexual abuse, social emotional development, safe shelters focusing on children and youth, current supports in the justice system, and parenting and family support programs.
Promising Practices in Timiskaming First Nation
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network Production
Ken Clement
Merv Thomas
Jason Lawrence
Description
Focuses on the community's efforts to deal with Hepatitis C through education, outreach, and healing.
Duration: 27:33.
Promoting Healthy Medication Use Through Indigenous Knowledge Sharing: A Coyote Story
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gina Gaspard
Carrie Gadsby
Cindy Preston
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 16, no. 2, Wisdom of the Elders: Honouring Spiritual Laws in Indigenous Knowledge, 2021, pp. 166-176
Description
Looks at the creation of a traditional Coyote story as a strategy to address Polypharmacy, "when multiple medications are being taken and the benefits no longer outweigh the risks", for Indigenous patients.
Protecting and Defending our People: Nakni tushka anowa (The Warrior's Path) Final Report. APA Division 45 Warrior’s Path Presidential Task Force (2020)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Michelle Aiello
Danna Bismar
Saskias Casanova
Jesus Manuel Casas
Doris Chang ... [et al.]
Journal of Indigenous Research, vol. 8, 2021, pp. 1-47
Description
A Report on the need for changes in the psychology field when dealing with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) citizens.
Provincial Gang Strategy: Forum & Community Consultation Reports
Alternate Title
Building Healthier Communities: Final Report on Community Recommendations for the Development of the Saskatchewan Prevention / Intervention Street Gang Strategy
Saskatchewan Communities Speak: Provincial Gang Strategy Phase 2 Community Consultation Forums
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Robert Henry
Dave Shanks]
Description
Reports on Phase I and II of the project. Five overarching themes emerged: infrastructure and leadership; addressing trauma, colonization, and settler colonialism; knowledge translation and mobilization; addressing systemic oppression and structural issues of poverty and homelessness; and institutional supports. Consultations took place in communities throughout Saskatchewan.
Psychiatric Research in the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1986: A Systematic Review
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jouko Miettunen
Marianne Haapea
Lassi Björnholm
Sanna Huhtaniska
Teija Juol ...[et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Systematic literature search of PubMed and Scopus reveals 94 articles on psychiatric research conducted on the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1986. Research includes information on early predictors of several psychiatric diagnoses, and novel findings related to brain imaging and cognition.
Psychological First Aid for COVID-19 Frontline Workers in American Indian/Alaska Native Communities
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health
Public Health Research in Eeyou Istchee: Report, Current Projects and a Summary of Research on Diabetes
E-Books
Author/Creator
Jill Torrie
Public Health Should Promote Co-operative Housing and Cohousing
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Amy Lubik
Tom Kosatsky
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 110, no. 2, April 2019, pp. 121-126
Description
Advocates models of housing based on First Nations’ Longhouses in order to promote social cohesion and combat social isolation. Argues that this strategies would be especially helpful to seniors.
Public Inquiry Commission on Relations between Indigenous Peoples and Certain Public Services in Québec: Listening, Reconciliation and Progress: Final Report
Alternate Title
Commission d'enquête sur les relations entre les Autochtones et certains services publics
Viens Commission
E-Books
Author/Creator
Jacques Viens
Description
Public Inquiry Commission on Relations between Indigenous Peoples and Certain Public Services in Québec: Listening, Reconciliation and Progress: Summary Report
Alternate Title
Commission d'enquête sur les relations entre les Autochtones et certains services publics
Viens Commission
E-Books
Author/Creator
Jacques Viens
Description
Public Opinion on the Health Benefits of Moderate Drinking: Results From a Canadian National Population Health Survey
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alan C. Ogborne
Reginald G. Smart
Addiction, vol. 96, no. 4, April 2001, pp. 645-649
Description
Findings indicated a majority of respondents believed that moderate drinking has health benefits. This view was more common among males, 45 years or older, and frequent drinkers.
Public Participation in Health Policy: A Case Study of the Region 4 Aboriginal Community Health Council
Theses
Author/Creator
Darryl Quantz
Description
Community Health Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Calgary, 2001.
Putting Indigenous Harm Reduction to Work: Developing and Evaluating “Not Just Naloxone”
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sarah Levine
Andrea Medley
Alexa Norton
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 16, no. 2, Wisdom of the Elders: Honouring Spiritual Laws in Indigenous Knowledge, 2021, pp. 244-266
Description
Evaluates the use of more traditional holistic culturally sensitive approaches to address harm reduction for Indigenous people and communities.
Qikiqtamiut Cookbook
Alternate Title
Occasional Publication Series (Canadian Circumpolar Institute) ; no. 51
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Lisi Kavik
Miriam Fleming]
Qualitative Identification and Characterization of Self-reported Symptoms Arising in Humans during Experimental Exposure to Cold Air
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rita Sjöström
Lars Söderström
Carolina Klockmo
Alexander Patrician
Thomas Sandström ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Study aims to describe and categorize symptoms experienced by people exposed to cold air. 50 distinct symptoms were reported by 34 participants, symptoms were grouped into ten sub-categories and two major categories; airway versus whole body symptoms.
A Qualitative Study on Stigma and Discrimination Experienced by Indigenous Peoples Living with HIV or Having TB at Work
E-Books
Author/Creator
Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN)
Secretariat of the International Indigenous HIV and AIDS Working Group
Quantification of Interplaying Relationships between Wellbeing Priorities of Aboriginal Peoples in Remote Australia
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rosalie Schultz
Stephen J. Quinn
Tammy Abbott
Sheree Cairney
Jessica Yamaguchi
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 10, no. 3, June 25, 2019
Description
Study examines the priorities that Indigenous people living in remote communities in Australia have for defining their own well-being and how they rank those priorities in their own understandings of health.
Quebec First Nations' Health and Social Services Governance Process: Effective Governance for the Wellness of First Nations
E-Books
Author/Creator
Georges A. Legault
Quilting Allyship in a Time of COVID
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Andrea Mellor
Journal of Indigenous HIV Research, vol. 11, Soft Launch, Summer, 2021, pp. 3-21
Description
Discusses how the COVID pandemic provided the opportunity to establish a community of allies to provide access to health services. This discussion could be used to help Indigenous people living with HIV and AIDS.
Rapid Qualitative Assessments of COVID-19 Health Needs in Three Aboriginal Communities in NSW
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
[Megan Blaxland
Joanne Bryant
Mitchell Beadman
Kristy Gardner]
Description
Participating communities were in the Campbelltown, Cranebrook and LIthgow areas of New South Wales, Australia.
A Rare Case of Warrdenburg Syndrome with Unilateral Hearing Loss Caused by Nonsense Variant c.772C>T (p.Arg259*) in the MITF Gene in Yakut Patient from the Eastern Siberia (Sakha Republic, Russia)
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nikolay A. Barashkov
Georgii P. Romanov
Uigulaana P. Borisova
Aisen V. Solovyev
Vera G. Pshennikova ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Study confirm the association of pathogenic variants in the MITF gene with WS type 2 and expanded data on the variability of audiological features of the WS.
The Rationale for Developing a Programme of Services by and for Indigenous Men in a First Nations Community
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Julie George
Melody Morton Ninomiya
Kathryn Graham
Sharon Bernards Samantha Wells
AlterNative, vol. 15, no. 2, June 2019, pp. 158-167
Description
Article summarizes the results of the mixed-methods research conducted in Kettle & Stoney Plain First Nation that focused on the mental health needs of Indigenous Men. Research examines the factors that contribute to mental health issues, the experience of men seeking supports and services, and identifies ways to address mental health in this community.
Rationalizing Epidemics: Historical Accounts of American Indian Health Disparities
Theses
Author/Creator
David Shumway Jones
Description
History of Science Thesis (Ph.D.)--Harvard University, 2001.
Recent Dissertations
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 25, no. 4, Autumn, 2001, pp. 651-653
Description
A list of Indigenous-related theses and dissertations 1999-2001, alphabetical by author.
Reclaiming Indigenous Voice and Vision
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Jeanette Villeneuve
BC Studies, no. 130, Summer, 2001, pp. 125-126
Description
Book review of: Reclaiming Indigenous Voice and Vision edited by Marie Battiste.
To access this review, scroll to page 125.
Reclaiming Indigenous Voice and Vision
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
John W. Firesen [sic]
John W. Friesen
Canadian Ethnic Studies , vol. 33, no. 1, January 2001, pp. 137-139
Description
Book review of: Reclaiming Indigenous Voice and Vision edited by Marie Battiste.
Reclaiming Power and Place: Executive Summary of the Final Report
E-Books
Author/Creator
National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: Volume 1b
E-Books
Author/Creator
National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Recommendations re Inquest Report for Brian Lloyd Sinclair
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Marc Cormier]
Description
Sinclair was a 45-year-old Aboriginal man who died after sitting for 34 hours waiting for medical attention at Winnipeg's Health Sciences Centre's emergency department.
Red Women Rising: Indigenous Women Survivors in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Carol Muree Martin
Harsha Walia
Description
A comprehensive report on the participatory research project funded by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG, MMIW) facilitated through the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC). Project engaged 113 Indigenous and 15 non-Indigenous women drawing on their experience and expertise as survivors of gendered colonial violence.
Reducing Opioid Overdose Deaths in Minnesota: Insights from One Tribal Nation
Alternate Title
National Drug Early Warning System (NDEWS) Minnesota HotSpot Study
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Brenna Greenfield
Erin Russell
Hannah Youngdeer
Melissa Walls
Clinton Alexander
Description
Study conducted in collaboration with the Gaa-waabaabiganikaag (White Earth Nation) performed five fatality reviews and held four focus group discussions to identify risk and protective factors.
Reflections of a Native Hawaiian Physician: Hawaiian Cultural Values in Western Medical Practice
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Momi E. Ka'ano'i
Pacific Health Dialog, vol. 8, no. 2, Health of the Hawaiians, 2001, pp. 375-379
Description
Looks at the challenges of working within a western educational system while remaining true to self and cultural values.
Reflections on Acts of Allyship from a Collaborative Pilot of Dried Blood Spot Testing
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Danielle Atkinson
Rachel Landy
Raye St. Denys
Kandace Ogilvie
Carrielynn Lund ... [et al.]
Journal of Indigenous HIV Research, vol. 11, Soft Launch, Summer, 2021, pp. 153-169
Description
Looks at a Métis perspective of allyship through the dried blood spot testing (DBST) pilot in Métis communities.
Regional Analysis of Health Statistics for Status Indians in British Columbia 1991-1999: Birth Related and Mortality Summaries for British Columbia and 20 Health Regions
Alternate Title
Birth Related and Mortality Summaries for British Columbia and 20 Health Regions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
British Columbia Vital Statistics Agency
Description
Explains the need for accurate First Nations health statistics and population estimates and looks at the usefulness of these statistics.
Regional Consultation Process on the Reform of the Income Assistance: Final Report: Quebec Region
Alternate Title
Placing Client Wellness at the Heart of Services
E-Books
Author/Creator
First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC)
Rekindling Family Relationships
Articles » General
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 25, no. 4, July/August 2001, pp. 16-18
Description
Reports on the findings of the conference held in Adelaide, Australia which examined some of the work being done on the issue of Indigenous family violence.
Relation Entre le Point de Services, les Déterminants de la Santé et l'Utilisation du Test de Papanicolaou Aupres de Femmes Autochtones et Métis
Theses
Author/Creator
Suzanne Lynn Lebeau
Description
Nursing Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Ottawa, 2001.
The Relationship Between Leisure Lifestyle and Risk: Native American Youth and Alternative School Students
Theses
Author/Creator
Stephen R. Yanni
Description
Park, Recreation, and Tourism Resources Thesis (Ph.D.)--Michigan State University, 2001.
Report of the Brigade Surgeon of the state of the column under command of Major General Middleton, from the formation at Troy until arrival At Prince Albert. - George T. Orton. - 1885.
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
George T. Orton
Description
This report, by George T. Orton, Brigade Surgeon, lists the number of injuries, illnesses, deaths and other medical problems associated with battle action from 25 April of the 90th Battalion of Winnipeg Rifles during the Northwest Resistance.
Report on Implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
E-Books
Author/Creator
Aboriginal Affairs
Government of New Brunswick
Report on Trends in First Nations Communities, 1981 to 2016
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indigenous Services Canada
Description
Looks changes in the Community Well-Being (CWB) index, which is comprised of four components (education, labour force activity, income and housing).
Reproductive Justice and Indigenous Women in Saskatchewan: Overview and Recommendations
Alternate Title
Policy Brief (Johnson Shoyoma Graduate School of Public Policy)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alana Cattapan
Samantha Moore
Karen Lawford
2021
Description
An examination of Indigenous coerced sterilization, forced evacuations for pregnancies, and child apprehension in Saskatchewan.
Research and Policy Priorities for Addressing Prenatal Exposure to Opioids in Alaska
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rosalyn Singleton
Amanda Slaunwhite
Mary Herrick
Matthew Hirschfeld
Laura Brunner ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Article summarizes main themes of a Symposium with health care providers, researchers, elders and public health officials. Focuses on identifying emerging challenges, trends and potential solutions for the increasing number of infants and children affected by prenatal opioid use.
Research Governance in NunatuKavut: Engagement, Expectations, and Evolution
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 2017 Northern, Rural, and Remote Health conference
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Julie Bull
Amy Hudson
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 2, Collaborative approaches to wellness and health equity in the Circumpolar North..., 2019
Description
Case study report examines the evolution of NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) research governance from 2006 to 2018, highlighting community consent contracts and ethical review processes and protocols.
Residential School Syndrome
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Charles R. Brasfield
British Columbia Medical Journal, vol. 43, no. 2, March 2001
Description
Looks at how many residential school survivors present symptoms that are similar to those of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Resilience among Two-Spirit Males Who Have Been Living with HIV Long Term: Findings from a Scoping Review
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David J. Brennan
Georgi Georgievski
Randy Jackson
Chavisa Horemans
Art Zocole ... [et al.]
Journal of Indigenous HIV Research, vol. 12, Capacity Bridging, Winter, 2021, pp. 5-28
Description
Using a scoping review to look at how health research literature examines the resilience of long-term two-spirit men living with HIV.