Culture, Medicine and Psychiatry, vol. 12, no. 4, 1988, pp. 459-477
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Cause of death studies show that First Nations people are undergoing epidemiological and demographic transitions, different from French and British population who have higher risks of cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
Health Reports, vol. 20, no. 4, December 2009, pp. 1-21
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Compares statistical patterns to those found in the non-Aboriginal population. Follow-up study to the 1991 Census. Data was tracked from June 4, 1991 to December 13, 2001.
Our Schools, Our Selves, vol. 18, no. 2, Sex Ed and Youth: Colonization, Sexuality and Communities of Colour, Winter, 2009, pp. 11-16
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Looks at workshops designed to increase knowledge in youth about the risks associated with sex and sexuality and how to reduce the risk in their own lives.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 33, no. 3, Summer, 2009, pp. 352-423
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Discusses the prevalence of HIV and AIDS among Native American women, and outlines some of the social, cultural and psychological risks for becoming infected.
Website contains media news, the Gigmanag newsletter, and related links and resources. The website also has information about programs on diabetes, drugs & alcohol, employment & training, youth, and general information on Grandmother's house, Nanegkam housing, L'nu fisheries, Ikanawtiket and the Kelewatl Commission.
Program is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of Diabetes Translation. Contains links to Diabetes Projects, National Diabetes Education Program, Publications, Diabetes Education in Tribal Schools, K-12 Curriculum, references, and more.
File contains 2 negatives from a ceremony held at the Prince Albert Indian Metis Friendship Centre to commemorate the official opening of the Iskwew program for abused women.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3-4, Pastoralism, 2009, pp. 48-53
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Focuses on the Duroobe in Burkina Faso, the vulnerability of nomadic pastoralists and negative stereotypes and makes recommendations for improvement.
To access this article, scroll down to page 48.
Presents the fourteenth annual report prepared by the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch of Health Canada on the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program.
European Journal of Human Genetics, vol. 17, no. 2, February 2009, pp. 205-212
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Study identified a third immunological mutation in this isolated population, which points to the need for newborn screenings in this high-risk population.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 4, no. 1, 2009, pp. 57-65
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Looks at a personal narrative about a community-based project that explores perceptions, beliefs and experiences regarding mental health and healing from an Indigenous perspective.
Canadian Diversity=Diversité canadienne, vol. 7, no. 3, One Path, Many Directions: The Complex and Diverse Nature of Contemporary Aboriginal Reality, Fall, 2009, pp. 3-4
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Introductory article to themed issue.
Scroll down to page 3 to read article.
Compilation of resources about improving oral health in children from various organizations and perspectives. Reports that a shocking number of children still suffer extensive tooth decay in both urban and remote First Nations and Inuit communities.
Pediatric Clinics of North America, vol. 56, no. 6, Health Issues in Indigenous Children: An Evidence Based Approach for the General Pediatrician, December 2009, pp. 1481-1499
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Looks at decay of the primary teeth in infants and pre-school children.
Pediatric Clinics of North America, vol. 56, no. 6, Health Issues in Indigenous Children: An Evidence Based Approach for the General Pediatrician, December 2009, pp. 1239-1242
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Discusses different factors to consider when addressing health inequities.
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 33, no. 6, November/December 2009, pp. 24-26
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Presents highlights of the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services full report including suggestions for funding and long-term relationships between services and funders.