Rural and Remote Health, vol. 10, no. 2, Human Health at the Ends of the Earth, 2010, pp. 1-18
Description
Analysis of 22 interviews conducted with members of the First Nation indicated that residents are concerned with a variety of changes in the environment and their ability to use the land.
Rural and Remote Health, vol. 10, no. 3, August 6, 2010, p. article no. 1383
Description
Reviews current services, initiatives & challenges to the delivery of safe maternity services for Aboriginal women in rural and remote areas of Australia.
Focuses on educational reform for Indigenous children in remote and northern Australia to improve educational outcomes. Feedback from participants provides recommendations.
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 34, no. 2, March/April 2010, pp. 25-29
Description
Presents a speech, delivered by the Prime Minister of Australia, addressing narrowing the gap in life expectancy and life opportunities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
Extensive and detailed teacher's guide to accompany a graphic novel aimed at suicide prevention in youth and young adults. The comic book is produced by the Healthy Aboriginal Network.
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, vol. 8, no. 2, April 2010, pp. 135-144
Description
Discusses research in Indigenous studies using three themes: worldview and ethics, culturally based research methods and researching both the sources and symptoms of disadvantage.
Examines several aspects of knowledge systems including: food security, healing systems and medicinal plants. Paper presented at the Indigenous Knowledge Conference 2001 held at the University of Saskatchewan.
Power point presentation given at the Aboriginal Health Transition Fund Conference, Sharing of Wisdom Keepers: Translating the AHTF Experience, June 9 - 10, 2010.
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, vol. 8, no. 2, April 2010, pp. 258-270
Description
Outlines the research process, key challenges and lessons learned in a collaborative First Nations suicide prevention project conducted with eight north-western Manitoba First Nations communities.
Open Women's Health Journal, vol. 4, no. 1, What We Have Known About Community Characteristics, Birth Outcomes and Infant Mortality among Aborig, January 2010, pp. 32-38
Description
Determines there is a need for more effective perinatal and infant care programs in remote First Nations communities to reduce mortality rates.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 19, no. 5, September/October 1995, pp. 32-33
Description
Comments on topics for future priorities regarding policy development identified by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Standing Committee and the Emotional and Social Well Being working party's role in mental health well being.
Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, vol. 25, no. 4, December 2010, pp. 343-354
Description
Looks at a study identifing the most prevalent chronic conditions, indicating that older American Indians experience higher rates of hypertension, diabetes, back pain, and vision loss compared to national statistics of older adults.
Purpose of brief compilation is to provide historical and current context for Aboriginal health status. Lists significant legislation and events chronologically, as well as discusses benefits, social determinants of health, gaps in services, etc.
Psychiatric Services, vol. 52, no. 1, January 2001, pp. 68-74
Description
Study using a cross-sectional survey of 621 veterans living in the American Southwest and Northern Plains during the period 1992-1995 found that service use depended on need for health care, while choice of the services used depended on availability.
Abstracts of works in the Research Series.
Aboriginal Sexual Offending in Canada by John H. Hylton.
Mental Health Profiles for a Sample of British Columbia's Aboriginal Survivors of the Canadian Residential School System by Raymond R. Corrado, Irwin M.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 165, no. 6, September 18, 2001, pp. 749-755
Description
Study conducted to describe characteristics of those who had died, identify antecedents and correlates and determine if those at high risk could be identified by nonspecialist health care professionals.
International Dental Journal, vol. 60, no. 3 suppl.2, June 2010, pp. 245-249
Description
Comments on an intervention that did not produce any significant change in oral health behaviours, clinical measures of oral hygiene, or community programs promoting oral health.
Journal of Nursing Scholarship, vol. 33, no. 3, Fall, 2001, pp. 279-283
Description
Seven dimensions that provide a foundation for Native American nursing are identified: caring, traditions, respect, connection, holism, trust and spirituality.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 16, no. 1, Spring, 2001, pp. 125-133
Description
Discusses background research associated with the authors thesis and the importance of reflecting the cultural worldview of the researcher and the participants.
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 6, no. 1, Traditional Medicine, January 2010, pp. 6-17
Description
Examines the findings of a qualitative research study completed in Thunderchild First Nation, Saskatchewan and discusses an appropriate framework to implement changes to decrease the health disparities between Indigenous Peoples and the rest of Canada.
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Report. External Research Program
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bill Boles
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Description
Study based on investigation of five dwellings at Washagamis Bay First Nation. Identifies problems in energy efficiency and indoor air quality, provides lists of low, medium and higher cost solutions, and estimates savings from potential upgrades.
International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, vol. 7, no. 1, January 2010, p. article no. 22
Description
Examines pre- and post-survey study results of high school students attending a week long residency program by looking at student perception between those on reserve and those off reserve.
Provides examples for health and social service providers in Ontario to help pregnant women create a support system. Includes list of resources for programs and services.
Public Health Report Series 3 on Diabetes: Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Elena Kuzmina
Pierre Lejeune
David Dannenbaum
Jill Elaine Torrie
Description
Annual report discusses the goals of CDIS, methodology of data sources, definitions of terms, prevalence of diabetes, incidence of diabetes, and duration of the illness.