International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 7, no. 4, Social Determinants of Indigenous Well-Being: Building a More Complete Understanding, October 2016, pp. 1-24
Description
Study looks at cultural relationships and educational engagement of Inuit parents, families, students, educators and community members in order to increase student retention.
Report combines information gathered from in-depth qualitative interviews in three case study communities and quantitative data about patterns of non-prescription substance use and non-insured health benefits prescribed medications.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 75, 2016, p. article no. 30583
Description
Results show fatty acid composition is consistent with a beneficial diet and traditional foods should be promoted to provide better health, social, and spiritual benefits.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 88, no. 5, May 1988, pp. 781-786
Description
Argues that there is an apparent high prevalence of fetal alcohol syndrome in Alaska, cautions that use of a single data-source can lead to underestimates.
Tells the story of Peter Bryce, Chief Medical Office for the Department of Indian Affairs who reported health abuses and high death rates in Residential Schools as early as 1907, drawing attending to the overcrowding, poor sanitation and ventilation. Concludes with middle school children speaking about their feelings.
Duration 14:12.
Qualitative Inquiry, vol. 22, no. 8, 2016, pp. 636-650
Description
Describes methodology and results of project involving 14 youth from Treaty 4 and 6 territories and Métis communities from across Saskatchewan which was hosted by the Fred Sasakmoose Aboriginal Youth Leadership and Wellness Program.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 17, no. 3, May/June 1993, pp. 7-10
Description
Topics for discussion at conference included HIV/AIDS, the effects of infectious diseases on children, and Aboriginal community controlled service delivery.
Data sources: First Nations and Inuit Health program reports, Non-Insured Health Benefits Pharmacy Claims, First Nations Regional Health Survey, First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), and Statistics Canada. Covers period from 2010 to 2014.
Investigates types of models that could be used to successfully devolve First Nations Inuit Health Branch programs and services to First Nations. Provides overview of existing models of control over federal health resources in Canada and internationally as well as models that exist in other service areas.
Study involves five components: household interviews collecting information on dietary patterns, lifestyle and general health status; environmental concerns and food security; sampling traditional foods for contaminants; sampling water for trace metals; hair sampling for mercury; and surface water sampling for pharmaceuticals.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 188, no. 9, June 14, 2016, pp. E165-E166
Description
Family physician from Sioux Lookout, Ontario testifies before the House of Common's Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development in April 2016.
First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)
Description
Information on organization which conducts surveys with.on-reserve and northern First Nations communities. Surveys include the First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey, First Nations Community Survey, and the First Nations Regional Health Survey.
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 27, no. 4, Good Medicine, Summer, May 1, 2016, pp. [34-37,7]
Description
Briefly discusses the historical connection between plains cultures and the horse, and looks at mental health programs that are incorporating horse therapy.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 17, no. 4, July/August 1993, pp. 5-6
Description
Discusses workshop for health workers on eye care awareness covering visual development, home care, work and play, discharge planning, and rehabilitation services.
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 11, no. 1, Wellness-Based Indigenous Health Research and Promising Practices, 2016, pp. 228-243
Description
Comments on a community-based participatory research study, conducted in collaboration with Anishinaabe Elders, to explore ideas about potential strategies for environmental repossession in communities.
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 40, no. 1, Inuit Health, 2016, pp. 63-84
Description
Concerns over suicide in youth and the lack of access to outings on the land to learn traditional skills led to the pilot outreach program for youths 14 to 21.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 17, no. 5, September/October 1993, pp. 22-23
Description
Streetwize conducted a series of visual art workshops with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to make posters on HIV/AIDS that would be meaningful to Aboriginal youth.