Arctic, vol. 59, no. 4, December 2006, pp. 370-380
Description
Studies the presence of contaminants in the Arctic food web and discusses how the contaminants pose a threat to human and environmental health and well-being.
Provincial government site providing links to Health and Wellness, Education and Employment, History and Culture, Northern Development Strategy (NDS), community demographics, publications and select agreements.
Maori Health Indicators: A Background Paper for the Project 'Action Oriented Indicators for Health and Health Systems Development for Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand'
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mihi Ratima
Will Edwards
Sue Crengle
Janet Smylie
Ian Anderson
Description
Outlines the Māori health indicator set development in context of the health sector.
Environmental Research, vol. 100, no. 3, March 2006, pp. 295-318
Description
Argues for vigilance for monitoring populations as 3% of Inuit women participants’ methylmercury (MeHg) exposure was in Health Canada's level of concern (20–99 μg/L), and 56% of Inuit cord samples exceeded the revised United States Environmental Protection Agency guidelines.
Evaluation of program aimed at developing effective methods of screening and assessing families during pregnancy, postpartum, and early childhood, For use by Family Visitors working with First Nations.
Focuses on the risk factors: socio-demographic, upbringing, social relations, lifestyle, school/leisure time, traumatic experiences, and physical and mental health.
Community Mental Health Journal, vol. 42, no. 6, December 2006, pp. 521-535
Description
Study conducted through interviews with a sample of 865 individuals found that adults strongly preferred traditional informal services; recommendations for integrating these services into current medical models.
Mental Health Care for Urban Indians: Clinical Insights From Native Practitioners
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Joseph P. Gone
Description
Speaks about American Indian identity and misconceptions.
Chapter from: Mental Health Care for Urban Indians: Clinical Insights from Native Practitioners edited by T. Witko.
Explains how the Federal government initially failed to inform people about the mercury poisoning of fish. Programs are now in place to say what species are most poisonous, and where it is safe to fish.
Duration: 5:15
Atherosclerosis, vol. 184, January 2006, pp. 121-129
Description
Presents metabolic syndrome which increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease. The study examines prevalence and genetic aspects of the syndrome in the Oji-Cree.
Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research
Description
List based on names taken from monument at Batoche National Historic Park, with further information from Lawrence J. Barkwell of the Manitoba Métis Federation.
Discusses the concerns, ideas and recommendations of Métis women regarding health and well-being, from their own perspectives as Métis women.The paper also discusses the making of policy and research to ensure that they are more relevant to Métis women, their families and communities.