Our Aboriginal Relations: When Family Doctors and Aboriginal Patients Meet
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Catherine T. Elliott
Sarah N. De Leeuw
Canadian Journal of Optometry, vol. 72, no. 4, August 2010, pp. 26-28
Description
Comments on Aboriginal patients' desire for doctors to be interested in them as individuals.
Entire issue on one pdf. Article located by scrolling to page 26.
Our Babies, Our Future: Aboriginal Birth Outcomes in British Columbia
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Janet Smylie
Description
Examines birth data.
Our Health Counts Urban Aboriginal Health Database Research Project: Community Report: First Nations Adults and Children, City of Hamilton
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Janet Smylie
Michelle Firestone
Leslie Cochran
Conrad Prince
Sylvia Maracle
Marilyn Morley
Sara Mayo
Trey Spiller
Bella McPherson
Description
Project gathered health information that would enhance policy planning, delivery of programs, and measurement of outcomes.
Out of Hours: A Lesson from Lapland: What the Snowmobile Did to One Lapland Community Illustrates What Medicine Is Doing to Us. Why Don't We Take Notice?
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christopher Martyn
BMJ, vol. 341, no. 7783, November 27, 2010, p. 1137
Description
Author studies introduction of snowmobile concurrent to the medical interventions in an isolated Skolt Sami community which sometimes produced questionable results.
Overcoming Adversity: The Stories of Four Resilient Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Theses
Author/Creator
Lyndsay Knorr
Description
Educational Psychology and Special Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2011.
Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage: Key Indicators 2011: Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service Provision
Description
Measures the well-being against indicators across a range of areas including health, education and employment, and identifies programs and policies which appear to be improving outcomes.
An Overview of Demographic, Social and Economic Conditions among Alberta's Registered Indian Population
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Andrew Siggner
Chantal Locatelli
Description
Historical data primarily sourced from Indian Affairs Program's records. Covers time period 1966-1976.
An Overview of Demographic, Social and Economic Conditions among Manitoba's Registered Indian Population
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Andrew Siggner
Chantal Locatelli
Description
Historical data primarily sourced from Indian and Inuit Affairs Program's records.
Covers time period 1966-1976.
Pan-Arctic TV Series on Inuit Wellness: A Northern Model of Communication for Social Change?
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rhonda Johnson
Robin Morales
Doreen Leavitt
Catherine Carry
Dianne Kinnon
Denise Rideout
Kath Clarida
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 70, no. 3, 2011, pp. 236-244
Description
Highlights from the evaluation of the innovative series which was broadcast live in Alaska and Canada in May 2009.
Pap Test Follow-up Pattern Among American Indian Women in Arizona
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Merrill Eisenberg
Kathryn Coe
Charlton Wilson
Kathleen Evans
Elizabeth Brewer
Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice, vol. 4, no. 1, Summer, 2010, pp. 42-51
Description
Identifies barriers to follow up consultation when abnormal results are found.
Parallel Information Concerning the Situation of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of Indigenous Small-numbered Peoples of the North, Siberia and the Far East of the Russian Federation
Alternate Title
The Fifth Periodic Report of the Russian Federation to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
IWGIA
Description
Submitted at the 46th Session of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, May 2-20, 2011.
Parenting Booklet for Native Youth: Be the Parent Every Child Wishes They'd Have
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Urban Native Youth Association
Description
Informative tips to help new parents before and after birth.
Parenting With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Deborah Rutman
Marilyn Van Bibber
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, vol. 8, no. 2, [Indigenous Health Special Issue], April 2010, pp. 351-361
Description
Comments on issues associated with parenting and living with FASD.
Participation in Sports and Cultural Activities Among Aboriginal Children and Youth
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kristina Smith
Leanne Findlay
Susan Crompton
Canadian Social Trends, no. 90, Winter, 2010, pp. 49-56
Description
Study examines factors that may be associated with participation in extracurricular activities. Data taken from the children and youth section of the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS).
A Participatory Case Study of Primary Healthcare for Aboriginal Peoples in an Urban Setting
Theses
Author/Creator
Nelly D. Oelke
Description
Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Calgary, 2010.
Past Human Health and Migration: The Analysis of Microbial DNA Associated With Human Remains Recovered From a Glacier in Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Treena Swanston
Description
Archaeology and Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2010
Patient Navigators Becoming the Norm in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Erin Walkinshaw
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 183, no. 15, October 18, 2011, pp. E1109-E1110
Description
Looks at the need for peer navigators to help patients with special language needs such as First Nations patients.
Patterns of Hopelessness Among American Indian Adolescents: Relationships by Levels of Acculturation and Residence
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Teresa D. LaFromboise
Karen Albright
Alex Harris
Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, vol. 16, no. 1, January 2010, pp. 68-76
Description
Reports American Indians living on reservations and those who have bicultural competence have less hopelessness than those living in non-reservation areas.
Patterns of Psychoactive Substance Use Among Youths in Nunavik
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Natacha Brunelle
Chantal Plourde
Michel Landry
Annie Gendron
Louise Guyon ... [et al.]
INDITERRA, no. 2, [Trajectoires plurielles des Premiers], 2010, pp. 15-27
Description
Looks at drug use patterns of 405 Inuit students aged 11 to 21.
People in Poorer Countries at Great Cancer Risk
Alternate Title
Sandee Sez
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sandra Ahenakew
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 9, October 2011, p. 27
Description
Suggests that the world will never be breast cancer free but that fewer people will die from the disease.
Article located by scrolling to page 27.
Perceived Medical Discrimination in American Indian Women: Effect on Health Care Decisions, Cancer Screening, Diabetes Services and Diabetes Management
Theses
Author/Creator
Kelly L. Gonzales
Description
Public Health Thesis (Ph.D.)--Oregon State University, 2010.
Perception of the Importance of Traditional Country Foods to the Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Health of Labrador Inuit
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Erica L. Pufall
Andria Q. Jones
Scott A. McEwen
Charlene Lyall
Andrew S. Peregrine
Victoria L. Edge
Arctic, vol. 64, no. 2, June 2011, pp. 242-250
Description
Study gathered information through focus groups and key informants; reported that while all agreed on the various benefits of the food, there was growing concern about its safety due to environmental contamination.
The Performance of Body, Space, and Place: Creating Indigenous Performance
Alternate Title
Healing Collective Trauma: Using Sociodrama and Drama Therapy
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Thomas Riccio
Description
Discusses strategies and exercises used to promote individual and community healing.
Chapter seven from Healing Collective Trauma: Using Sociodrama and Drama Therapy edited by Eva Leveton.
Persistence Pays Off: Healthy Lives More Than Just a Dream to La Perouse!
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Lisa Merrison
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 35, no. 3, May/June 2011, pp. [18-20]
Description
Looks at preventative health education and a mobile breast screening program in a small community.
Personality and Motives for Alcohol Use in Aboriginal Adolescents: A Culturally Relevant Approach to Alcohol Abuse Early Intervention
Theses
Author/Creator
Christopher John Mushquash
Description
Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Dalhousie University, 2011
Perspectives of Front Line Staff on Health Issues and Community Service Needs for First Nations Seniors
E-Books
Author/Creator
First Nations Centre at the National Aboriginal Health Organization
Petrol Sniffing: Part 1 - What Health Workers Should Know About It
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Maggie Brady
Rod Morice
Helen Swift
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 4, no. 3, September 1980, pp. 34-38
Description
Describes factors leading to petrol (gas) sniffing abuse and impacts on individual health and well-being.
Petrol Sniffing: Part 2 - What Some Communities Have Done About It
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Maggie Brady
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 4, no. 4, December 1980, pp. 4-11
Description
Discusses some of the factors contributing to petrol (gasoline) sniffing by Australian Aboriginal children and measures taken to prevent abuse.
A Photonarrative of Living with HIV: A Métis Woman's Experience
Graduate Research Projects & Papers
Author/Creator
José Pruden
Description
Applied Psychology Project (M.C.)--Athabasca University, 2010.
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Physical Activity Among First Nations People Off Reserve, Métis and Inuit
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Leanne C. Findlay
Health Reports, vol. 22, no. 1, March 2010, pp. 1-8
Description
Compares participation rates using data from a 2005 Canadian Community Health Survey. Also studied three health indicators: self-perceived health, self-perceived mental health, and the presence of chronic conditions.
Physical Activity Approaches at the Ground-Level: Promising Practices Targeting Aboriginal Children and Youth: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Johnston Research
Description
Provides case studies of one program from each of the provinces and territories, as well as examples from the United States and New Zealand.
Physical Activity Experiences of Aboriginal Youth
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tara-Leigh F. McHugh
Native Studies Review, vol. 20, no. 1, 2011, pp. 7-26
Description
Surveyed eight high school students for their attitudes toward physical activity. Five themes developed: unstructured participation, relationships, expense, community support, and benefits.
Physician and Nurse Perspectives on Implementation of Universal Adult HIV Screening Guidelines in the Indian Health Service: Results of a Randomized Survey
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brigg Reilley
John T. Redd
Scott Giberson
Juanita K Lee
Don Haverkamp
James Cheek
Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, vol. 16, no. 5, September/October 2010, pp. 450-456
Description
Survey results of four facilities, which implemented HIV screening on persons 13 to 65 years old, concluded that more information and training is needing on HIV screening guidelines, execution of strategies and state regulations.
Pibloktoq - A Study of a Culture-Bound Syndrome in the Circumpolar Region
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rachel D. Higgs
The Macalester Review, vol. 1, no. 1, Spring, 2011, pp. 1-9
Description
Discusses potential causes of a mysterious illness that only effects Indigenous people.
A Pilot Study: Improving Indigenous Worker Safety in Agriculture
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Antonia Hawkins
John Temperley
Candice Dahlstrom
Lyn Fragar
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 34, no. 6, September 2010, pp. 14-17
Description
Studies enhancing the health and safety of agricultural workers in two pilot regions of Australia.
Piloting the CANRISK Tool in Vancouver Coastal Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
D. Papineau
M. Fong
Chronic Diseases and Injuries in Canada, vol. 32, no. 1, December 2011, pp. 12-18
Description
Looks at a Canadian pilot study to screen and assess urban ethnic groups for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes and to promote healthy lifestyles.
Pink Stick Scores for Cancer
Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 2, February 2011, p. 1
Description
Introduces a young man, Dana Gamble, and his unique way of raising funds for breast cancer research.
Article found on front page.
Planting a Seed and Watching it Blossom: Koori Community Kitchen Making a Difference
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sophia Malié
Lyndey Robertson
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 35, no. 6, October 2011, pp. 4-7
Description
Comments on a program aimed at addressing one aspect of food insecurity in low-income families.
Playing Number Games With Indigenous Australians' Health
Articles » General
Author/Creator
David Paul
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 35, no. 4, June 2011, pp. 27-28
Description
Comments on the inequity of health care expenditure between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
Poisoning the Body to Nourish the Soul: Prioritising Health Risks and Impacts in a Native American Community
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jamie L. Donatuto
Terre A. Satterfield
Robin Gregory
Health, Risk & Society, vol. 13, no. 2, April 2011, pp. 103-127
Description
Study examined local meanings of health in reference to seafood where contamination of their aquatic natural resources has been found.
Police Launch Criminal Investigation into Actions of Emergency Department
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dan Lett
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 182, no. 18, December 14, 2010, pp. E817-E818
Description
Comments on the investigation into the death of a homeless man as a result of being left untreated in a Winnipeg hospital emergency room.
Policy Issues in American Indian Health Governance
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Donald Warne
The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics, vol. 39, no. s1, Supplement , Spring, 2011, pp. 42-45
Description
Overview of tribally managed health services.
Population-Specific HIV/AIDS Status Report: Aboriginal Peoples
E-Books
Author/Creator
Public Health Agency of Canada
Porcupines and China Dolls
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Jonquil Covello
The Northern Review, no. 34, fall, 2011, pp. 83-86
Description
Book review of: Porcupines and China Dolls by Robert Arthur Alexie.
Positive Impact of a Long-Running Urban Aboriginal Medical Service Midwifery Program
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Raphael Wong
Ana Herceg
Carolyn Patterson
Louise Freebairn
Ann Baker ... [et al.]
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 51, no. 6, December 2011, pp. 518-522
Description
Looks at the Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service Aboriginal Midwifery Access Program (AMAP) in terms of access to antenatal care, behavioural risk factors and birth outcomes. Compares results to those for other women delivering in the Australian Capital Territory.
Potential Years of Life Lost at Ages 25 to 74 Among Métis and Non-Status Indians, 1991 to 2001
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael Tjepkema
Russell Wilkins
Sacha Senécal
Éric Guimond
Christopher Penney
Health Reports, vol. 22, no. 1, March 2011, pp. 1-10
Description
Study found that population had twice the risk of dying before age 75 compared to non-Aboriginals.
Potential Years of Life Lost at Ages 25 to 74 Among Status Indians, 1991 to 2001
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael Tjepkema
Russell Wilkins
Jennifer Pennock
Neil Goedhuis
Health Reports, vol. 22, no. 1, March 2011, pp. 1-12
Description
Concluded that socio-economic factors and injuries played an important role in premature mortality rates.