Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 33, no. 6, November/December 2009, pp. 24-26
Description
Presents highlights of the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services full report including suggestions for funding and long-term relationships between services and funders.
Historical data based on 1981 Census. Analysis of key demographic, social and economic indicators and comparison between on- and off-reserve population.
Historical data based on 1981 Census. Analysis of key demographic, social and economic indicators and comparison between on- and off-reserve populations.
Historical data based on 1981 Census. Analysis of key demographic, social and economic indicators and comparison between on- and off-reserve populations.
Historical data based on 1981 Census. Analysis of key demographic, social and economic indicators and comparison between on- and off-reserve populations.
Historical data based on 1981 Census. Analysis of key demographic, social and economic indicators and comparison between on- and off-reserve populations.
Historical data based on 1981 Census. Analysis of key demographic, social and economic indicators and comparison between on- and off-reserve populations.
Journal of the American Dietetic Association, vol. 95, no. 7, July 1995, pp. 800-802
Description
Studies children and adolescents from two Cree communities using a dietitian-administered questionnaire to obtain information on foods consumed and activity.
Uses a story to illustrate that every action counts. Speaker at the 2nd International Conference on Restorative Practices: Widening Our Lens, Connecting Our Practice, May 31st-June 5th, 2009 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Duration: 20:53.
Canadian Diversity=Diversitié canadienne, vol. 7, no. 3, One Path, Many Directions: The Complex and Diverse Nature of Contemporary Aboriginal Reality, Fall, 2009, pp. 85-92
Description
Discusses epidemiology, cost to society and individuals, government commitment, risk factors and socio-economic inequities.
Scroll down to page 85 to read article.
Pimatisiwin, vol. 7, no. 2, Winter, 2009, pp. 279-289
Description
Reports findings of a nation wide survey, of American Indian adults, to determine the correlation between food choices, obesity, diabetes, and other chronic conditions.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 7, July 2009, p. 10
Description
Looks at a coast to coast bike tour, by members of Peacekeepers Pedaling for Aboriginal Diabetes (PPAD), to raise awareness of Type 2 Diabetes.
Article located by scrolling to page 10.
Environmental Health Perspectives, vol. 117, no. 3, March 2009, pp. 481-487
Description
Contends that physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling is a useful tool in the assessment of exposure to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in infants.
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 1, no. 2, October 1987, pp. 4-15
Description
Study shows a triad of depressive disorders occurring in the Native American patients studied, including major depression, alcoholism and complicated depression.
Journal of Agromedicine, vol. 14, no. 2, Sixth International Symposium: Public Health and the Agricultural-Rural Ecosystem, 2009, pp. 90-96
Description
Looks at the challenges of planning and delivering culturally appropriate health care without knowing accurately health status and health service needs.
Chronic Diseases in Canada, vol. 16, no. 4, Autumn, 1995, pp. [175-177]
Description
Summarizes several large studies examining use of exercise in preventing non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) and describes a project for pregnant Aboriginal women in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Looks at links between increased educational attainment and better health, higher living standards, labourforce growth, and labour productivity growth for Aboriginal peoples.
Documentary looks at treatment centre in St. Albert, Albert, the despair of addiction as well as the strength, courage and healing that takes place.
Duration: 29.27.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 11, no. 3, September 1987, pp. 37-41
Description
Recommends treating and curing sexually transmitted disease (STD) like syphilis, gonorrhea, genital herpes and genital worts in the mother before passing it on to the child.
Healing Traditions: The Mental Health of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Laurence J. Kirmayer
Gail Guthrie Valaskakis
Description
Introduction to the book which is divided into four sections: an introduction to the mental health of indigenous peoples, origins and representations of social suffering, transformations of identity and community that contribute to resilience, and traditional healing and mental health services.
Preliminaries and Chapter 1 from Healing Traditions: The Mental Health of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada edited by Laurence J. Kirmayer and Gail Guthrie Valaskakis.
To locate article, scroll to page xiii.
Overview of the Aboriginal women's support centre, Minwaashin Lodge, a holistic treatment facility for victims of family violence and the residential school system.
Public Health Nutrition, vol. 12, no. 8, August 2009, pp. 1150-1156
Description
Uses data from the Canadian Community Health Survey, Cycle 2.2. Nutrition (CCHS 2.2) to compare characteristics of off-reserve Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal households.
Canadian Journal of Diabetes, vol. 33, no. 2, June 2009, pp. 105-113
Description
Discusses a study on high prevalence rates of obesity, particularly among females, in a Woodland Cree Community, and concludes that intervention programs are needed.
Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, vol. 63, no. 7, July 2009, pp. 546-551
Description
Examined outcomes from the 14 communities in Nunavik for the period of 1989 to 2000. Compared results from the Hudson Bay area, where Inuit midwives perform maternity care, to Ungava Bay area where western physicians performed the same function.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 26, no. 2, January 1987, pp. [18-28]
Description
Findings indicated adolescent Native American females had significant and unique problems when compared to Native American males and non-Native American girls.