Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Geoffrey Maina
Brenda Mishak
Anthony de Padua
Gillian Strudwick
Angelica Docabo
Hira Tahir
Nursing Leadership, vol. 30, no. 3, Nursing Leadership: Making a Difference in Mental Health & Addictions, 2017, pp. 80-92
Description
Describes the process and outcomes, and role of nurse scholars in one-day event which involved community leaders, people and families living with addiction, service providers, local stake holders, health professionals, researchers and Indigenous Elders.
Nurses: The First and Last Line of Defence for Not Only Patients by Physicians as Well
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laurie N. Gottlieb
Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, vol. 44, no. 2, Indigenous Peoples Health and Health-Care Equity, 2012, pp. 3-6
Description
Comments on the value of competent, knowledgeable, experienced nurses.
Nursing Practice in Rural and Remote Canada II: Registered Nurse National Survey Report
Alternate Title
Nursing Practice in Rural and Remote Canada Two
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Martha MacLeod
Norma Stewart
Judith Kulig
Description
Contains statistics on Aboriginal health worker/community health worker and Aboriginal healers. Rural and remote is defined as areas with less than 10,000 core population.
Nutrition North Canada: Real Change is Yet to Come
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Michael Fitzgerald
Fred Hill
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 5, no. 1, Food (In)security in Northern Canada, April 2017, pp. 44-48
Description
Examines what the Liberal government has done since coming into power, in October 2015, for the Nutrition North Canada program.
Obesity Among Off-Reserve First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples in Canada's Provinces: Associated Factors and Secular Trends
Theses
Author/Creator
Carmina Ng
Description
Medical Science Thesis (Ph.D)--University of Toronto, 2012.
Obesity Studies in the Circumpolar Inuit: A Scoping Review
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tracey Galloway
Hilary Blackett
Susan Chatwood
Charlotte Jeppesen
Kami Kandola
Janice Linton
Peter Bjerregaard
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 18698
Description
Purpose of study was to examine extent of research, representation of populations and geographic areas, methodologies used and associated health outcomes.
Obesogenic Behaviors, Self-Efficacy, and Depressive Symptoms in American Indian Children
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michelle Dennison-Farris
Susan B. Sisson
Lancer Stephens
Amanda S. Morris
R. D. Dickens
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 24, no. 2, 2017, pp. 18-39
Description
Depressive symptoms, beverage intake, fruit and vegetable intake, meal frequency, physical activity, and screen time were self-reported. Sixty-four percent of the 121 youths involved in study were obese. Depressive symptoms were associated with dieting and screen time.
Occurrence of Pancreatic, Biliary Tract, and Gallbladder Cancers in Alaska Native People, 1973-2007
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Steven R. Alberts
Janet J. Kelly
Ramkumar Ashokkumar
Anne P. Lanier
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 17521
Description
Concludes that there are elevated rates of pancreaticobiliary cancers in Alaska Natives. Possible risk factors that are modifiable are tobacco use and obesity.
Of the Heart: Scoping Review of Indigenous Youth Suicide and Prevention
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Rita Henderson
Lindsay Crowshoe
Brittany Johnson
Naomi Parker
Stephanie Perrin ... [et al.]
Description
Sources of data: Indigenous advisors, academic and grey literature review, and environmental scan. Includes information on general context, promising practices, and knowledge gaps around service provision.
An Offering: Lakota Elders Contributions to the Future of Food Security
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joseph Paul Brewer II
Mary Kate Dennis
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 6, no. 2, 2017, pp. 1-22
Description
Study works with 25 Elders living on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation to explore narratives surrounding food and food production over their lives. Four themes emerged: family homestead, food as security, food preservation, and generational gardening. Discusses potential implications for future programming to improve food security.
Old Keyam: A Framework for Examining Disproportionate Experience of Tuberculosis among Aboriginal Peoples of the Canadian Prairies
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kathleen McMullin
Sylvia Abonyi
Maria Mayan
Pamela Orr
Carmen Lopez-Hille ... [et al.]
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 9, no. 1, November 2012, pp. 30-40
Description
Explores the concept of keyam (to give up) in relation to tuberculosis transmission.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 30.
Old Wounds, New Beginnings: Challenging the Missionary Paradigm in Native-White Relations; A Cross-Cultural Perspective on Sexual Abuse Service Development in a Yukon Community
Theses
Author/Creator
Terry Leigh Mitchell
Description
Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 1993.
On and Off the Reservation: A Discussion of the Social, Physical, and Mental Health Indicators of Suicide in the Native American Community
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nicholas A. Guittar
Sociology Compass, vol. 6, no. 3, March 2012, pp. 236-243
Description
Looks at possible explanations for the alarming rates of suicide within the Native American community.
On Being Two-Spirited in Eeyou Istchee
Theses
Author/Creator
Patrice Larivée
Description
Nursing Thesis (MScN)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2019.
On-Farm Conservation of Neglected and Underutilized Species: Status, Trends and Novel Approaches to Cope With Climate Change
Alternate Title
[Bioversity International] Proceedings of the International Conference, Frankfurt, 14-16 June, 2011
E-Books
Author/Creator
Stefano Padulosi
Nadia Bergamini
Ehsan Dulloo
Paul Bordoni
Matthias Jäger ... [et al.]
On the Move: Active After School Programs for Girls and Young Women: Success Stories from Five Friendship Centres
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS)
Description
Overview of the key learnings from Centres to support the creation of similar programs elsewhere.
One Health in the Circumpolar North
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Karsten Hueffer
Mary Ehrlander
Kathy Etz & Arleigh Reynolds
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Article examines historical, environmental and cultural factors that relate to health disparities in Northern Canada and Alaska; discusses the One Health framework as a model with the potential to engage the world-view of Indigenous peoples and improve resilience in communities facing effects of climate change.
Ontario First Nations Aging Study: Overview & Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jennifer Walker
Kristen Jacklin
Melissa Andrew
Susan Bronskill
Janey Smylie ... [et al.]
Description
Highlights findings from three sources of information: conversations about aging well with Anishinaabemowin language speakers and older Anishinaabeg from Manitoulin Island, First Nations Regional Health Survey, Phase 2, and health services data for all First Nations people with status and listed in the Indian Register with federal government.
Ontario First Nations Environmental Scan on Injuries and Injury Prevention: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Chiefs of Ontario
Description
Includes literature review and results of scan conducted with the purpose of identifying the most common types of injury and the contributing factors, current community initiatives, needs, issues, and barriers, priorities, and best practices.
Ontario First Nations Regional Health Survey Phase III: People's Report
Alternate Title
Ontario First Nations Regional Health Survey Phase 3: People's Report
RHS Phase III Peoples' Report
E-Books
Author/Creator
Chiefs of Ontario
Ontario's History of Tampering and Re-Tampering With Birth Registration Forms
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lynn Gehl
The First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 12, no. 1, 2017, pp. 24-33
Description
Looks into governmental interference with the long form birth registration for unmarried or separated mothers.
Operation Water Spirit
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
Description
Collection of K-12 thematic units and lesson plans which focus on Aboriginal culture and perspectives on water and water quality issues faced by reserves.
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Nine: Introduction and Directions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Seven: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Two: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
The Opinions of Ambulance Personnel Regarding Using a Heated Mattress for Patients Being Cared for in a Cold Climate - An Intervention Study in Ambulance Care
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jonas Aléx
Tom Uppstu
Britt-Inger Saveman
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1379305
Description
Ambulance personnel from northern Sweden rate their experiences as being positive for patient comfort.
Opioid Use among First Nations in Ontario: A Report of Current Findings
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Institute of Clinical Evaluative Sciences
Description
Statistical information on number of prescriptions, number of prescriptions by type, rates of opioid-related hospitalization and emergency department visits, and mortality
Opioid Use in Pregnancy and Parenting: An Indigenous-Based Collaborative Framework for Northwestern Ontario
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Naana Afua Jumah
Lisa Bishop
Mike Franklyn
Janet Gordon
Len Kelly ... [et al.]
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 108, no. 5-6, 2017, pp. e616-e620
Description
Describes two workshops that looked at issues from the perspectives of research, health care, social service provision and supportive care.
Opioids and Substances of Misuse among First Nations People in Alberta
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Analytics and Performance Reporting Branch
Alberta Health
Description
Data for: mortality (apparent accidental deaths from fentanyl/non-fentanyl opioids), confirmed drug and alcohol toxicity deaths (both accidental and suicides), opioid dispensing, emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and emergency medical response.
Oral Health Beliefs and Oral Hygiene Behaviours among Parents of Urban Alaska Native Children
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Vanessa Y. Hiratsuka
Jamuir M. Robinson
Robert Greenlee
Amany Refaat
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Study of 100 parents of AI/AN children 71 months or younger attending outpatient paediatric primary care appointments found that the odds of regular child toothbrushing were 49.10 times higher when the parent brushed their own teeth regularly.
Oral Health in a First Nations and a Non-Aboriginal Population in Manitoba
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Andrea Katryn Blanchard
Xikui Wang
Hani El-Gabalawy
Qier Tan
Pam Orr
Brenda Elias
Patricia Rawsthorne
Donna Hart
Shirley Chubey
Charles N. Bernstein
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, no. 1, 2012, p. article no. 17394
Description
Smoking and oral-health related behaviours were determined to be the chief factors of poor oral health of First Nations compared to Caucasians.
Oral Health of Adults in Northern Norway: A Pilot Study
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sarah M. Adekoya
Magritt Brustad
Norsk Epidemiologi, vol. 22, no. 1, Oral Helse, 2012, pp. 31-38
Description
Presents results of pilot study to develop and test tools for a larger epidemiological study of oral health.
Oranga and Māori Health Inequities, 1769–-1992
Alternate Title
Wai 2575, #B25
E-Books
Author/Creator
Fiona Cram
Beverly Te Huia
Tracee Te Huia
Melissa Matutina Williams
Nathan Williams
The Origin of Alcohol-Related Social Norms in the Saami Minority
Alternate Title
The Origin of Alcohol-Related Social Norms in the Sami Minority
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Svein Larsen
Addiction, vol. 88, no. 4, April 1993, pp. 501-508
Description
Reports alcohol-related social norms came from the Laestadian (Lutheran) revival movement.
Our Healing, Our Solutions: Volume 3
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Healing Foundation
Description
Comments on 17 healings that continue to be successful for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
"Our Healing Starts with Our Women": Wolamsotuwakonol of the Indian Residential School Experience
Theses
Author/Creator
Amanda E. Reid
Description
Nursing Thesis (MN)--University of New Brunswick, 2019.
Our Health Counts: Urban Indigenous Health Database Project: Community Report: Inuit Adults, City of Ottawa
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Janet Smylie
Michelle Firestone
Description
Project gathered information on health, well-being and access to health services that would inform policy planning, delivery of programs, and measurement of outcomes.
Our Identities as Civic Power
Alternate Title
2017 State of Native Youth Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute
[Erik R. Stegman
Amber Richardson
Josie Raphaelito
Aaron Slater
Bettina Gonzalez]
Description
Reports on the results of the Generation Indigenous (Gen-I) Online Roundtable Survey of Native American youth between the ages 18-24. Respondents were asked about their three top priorities, what they are doing to tackle their challenges, and some of the ways they are partnering with their community to build resilience.
Our Land, Our Language: Connecting Dispossession and Health Equity in an Indigenous Context
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Helen J. Brown
Gladys McPherson
Ruby Peterson
Vera Newman
Barbara Cranmer
Canadian Journal of Nursing Research , vol. 44, no. 2, Indigenous Peoples Health and Health-Care Equity, 2012, pp. 44-63
Description
Discusses how neoliberal ideologies sustain medical colonialism and inequities and the implications for nursing actions.
Our Living Ecosystem: What Are the Interconnections among the Elements Surrounding Us? A Classroom-Based Activity in Nunavik
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mélanie Lemire
Mylène Riva
Maria Ruiz-Castell
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 9, no. 2, Inuit Health and Well-Being, 2012, pp. 25-37
Description
Comments on an environmental education activity designed to promote an ecosystem approach to health.
NOTE: Also published as Journal of Aboriginal Health, Summer, 2015.
"Our Next Generation": Moving Towards a Surveillance and Prevention Framework for Youth Suicide in Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Populations
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Caroline L. Tait
Peter Butt
Robert Henry
Roger Bland
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health, vol. 36, no. 1, 2017, pp. 55-65
Description
Report reviews suicide data for Saskatchewan's Indigenous populations.
Our Sacred Land: Indigenous Peoples' Community Land Use Planning Handbook in BC
Alternate Title
Our Sacred Land: Indigenous Peoples' Community Land Use Planning Handbook in British Columbia
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Beringia Community Planning Inc.]
Description
Related Material:
Toolkit Resources.
Our Stories: How We Became Doctors
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Evan Adams
Marci Anderson-DeCoteau
Cheryl Barnabe
Judith G. Bartlett
Nadine Caron
Nichelle Desilets
Thomas Dignan
Michael Dumont
Peter Eppinga
Latisha Hewton-Backfat
Karen Hill
Darlene Kitty
Alika Lafontaine
Barry Lavallee
Rose Lesner
James Makokis
David Marsh
Veronica McKinney
Lisa Monkman
Janet Smylie
Denis Wardman
Sarah Williams
Jay Wortman
Description
Brief personal narratives of 23 physicians practicing across Canada.
Out of Sight: A Summary of the Events Leading Up to Brian Sinclair's Death and the Inquest That Examined It and the Interim Recommendations of the Brian Sinclair Working Group
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Annette J. Browne
Emily Hill
Barry Lavalee
Josée Lavoie
Mary Jane Logan McCallum]
Description
Group formed to examine the role of racism in Sinclair's death and the subsequent inquest. The 45-year-old Aboriginal man died while awaiting treatment in the Health Sciences Centre Emergency Department. He had been in the department for 34 hours.
Overcoming a Culture of Low Expectations
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jessica Brown
Issue Analysis, no. 131, March 28, 2012, pp. [1]-[4]
Description
Comments on the attitude of disadvantaged Australians as well as the governments and the communities attitudes.
Overdose Data and First Nations in BC: Preliminary Findings
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations Health Authority
Description
Statistics for overdose events from January 31, 2015 - November 30, 2016 and for overdose deaths from January 31, 2015 - July 31, 2016.
Sources: BC Coroners Service, Drug and Poison Information Centre, BC Emergency Health Services/Ambulance Service and emergency department visits at hospitals; supplemented by information from Centre for Disease Control.
Overdose Response Project Knowledge Translation Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Metro Vancouver Aboriginal Executive Council (MVAEC)
Description
Report highlights insights gathered from focus group discussions with youth, men and women and summarizes recommendations in the areas of response, harm reduction, culture as treatment, and accessing services for each group.
Overincarceration of Indigenous People: A Health Crisis
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Davinder Singh
Sarah Prowse
Marcia Anderson
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 191, no. 18, May 06, 2019, pp. E487-E488
Description
Authors argue that incarceration is a social determinant of health and that it disproportionately affects Indigenous people because of disparities in rates of incarceration; cite statistical analysis that indicate the specific effects of incarceration and notes historic and contemporary calls to address the situation.
Oxidative Stress as a Cardiovascular Risk Factor in Canadian Inuit
Theses
Author/Creator
Dalal Usamah Zaid Alkazemi
Description
Dietetics and Human Nutrition Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2012.
Palliative Care for First Nations People in British Columbia
Theses
Author/Creator
Miranda Falk
Description
Nursing Thesis (MSN)--University of British Columbia (Okanagan), 2019.