Alternate Title
Emerging Priorities
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Regine Halseth
Description
Looks at the demographic profile of the Northwest Territories and summarizes literature relevant to nutritional health of the Déne and Métis populations.
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.
Observing the Changing Health of Circumpolar Peoples
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kue Young
Susan Chatwood
Peter Bjerregaard
Arctic, vol. 68, no. 5, Supplement 1: Arctic Observing Summit 2013, 2015, pp. 1-5
Description
Ties together the elements associated in observational health analysis in circumpolar regions. Results are hoped to aid in further refinement of monitoring systems.
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.
Older Men Gardening on the Marae: Everyday Practices for Being Mãori
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Pita King
Darrin Hodgetts
Mohi Rua
Tiniwai Te Whetu
AlterNative, vol. 11, no. 1, 2015, pp. 14-28
Description
Describes how gardening helps these elders find a reconnection and a sense of belonging through gardening.
On Being Two-Spirited in Eeyou Istchee
Theses
Author/Creator
Patrice Larivée
Description
Nursing Thesis (MScN)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2019.
One Health: A Strategy for Resilience in a Changing Arctic
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bruce A. Ruscio
Michael Brubaker
Joshua Glasser
Will Hueston
Thomas W. Hennessy
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 74, 2015, p. article no. 27913
Description
Comments on the impact of climate change on the health of Arctic inhabitants and looks at ways of assessing the interface between human-animal-environment.
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.
One Little, Too Little: Counting Canada's Indigenous People for Improved Health Reporting
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brenda Elias
Karen Busby
Pat Martens
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 138, August 2015, pp. 179-186
Description
Looks at an approach which demonstrates a feasible, inclusive way to report on the health of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
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 Oral Health Survey: Summary Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Chiefs of Ontario
Description
Reports on data gathered from eight communities: Constance Lake, Lac Seul, Mohawks of Akwessasne, North Caribou Lake, Six Nations of the Grand River, Walpole Island, Webequie, and Wunnumin.
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 Native Women's Association (ONWA)
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Ontario Native Womens Association
Description
Website provides information about the organization. Includes links to programs, policies, resources, and publications to empower and support Aboriginal women and their families.
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.
Ontological Security, Movement, and Well-Being: Teetł'it Gwich'in Experiences of Life Transformations
Theses
Author/Creator
Thea Luig
Description
Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2015.
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.
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
Orthodontic Treatment Need of Adolescents in the Island Community of Haida Gwaii, Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Asef Karim
Jolanta Aleksejuniene
Edwin H. K. Yen
Mario Brondani
Arminee Kazanjian
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 10, no. 2, Valuing Indigenous Peoples in Health Research, 2015, pp. 51-65
Description
Assesses need for orthodontic treatment in elementary schools in Skidegate and Masset.
"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: Access to Health Risk Factors and Its Relationship to Diabetes in an Urban First Nations Population
Theses
Author/Creator
Michael Willard Beckett
Description
Health Sciences Thesis (MSc) -- York University, 2015.
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 Health, Our Way Conference Keynote Address]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Pat Anderson
Description
Keynote speaker at AMSANT's 'Our Health Our Way' conference in Alice Springs, November 2014. Conference celebrated 40 years of Aboriginal community-controlled health services in the Northern Territory.
Duration: 31:55.
Our Hearts on Our Street: Neechi Commons and the Social Enterprise Centre in Winnipeg
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tyler Pearce
Wanda Wuttunee
Universitas Forum, vol. 4, no. 2, April 2015, pp. 1-11
Description
Looks at two undertakings using community economic development principles that have sought to change an area.
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 Men, Our Healing: Creating Hope, Respect and Reconnection. Evaluation Report
E-Books
Author/Creator
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation
Our Men, Our Healing: Creating Hope, Respect and Reconnection. Evaluation Report. Executive Summary
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation
Description
Evaluates the implementation and early development of three pilot healing programs for men from 2013 to 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.
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.
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.
Overweight in Cree Schoolchildren and Adolescents Associated With Diet, Low Physical Activity, and High Television Viewing
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Luce Bernard
Claudette Lavallée
Katherine Gray-Donald
Hélène Delisle
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.
Paige's Story: Abuse, Indifference and a Young Life Discarded
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond
Description
Years of neglect by professionals and the social care system led to the death of a young Aboriginal woman from a drug overdose in Vancouver's downtown eastside. This report is her story.
Related documentary A Life Discarded.
Palliative Care for First Nations People in British Columbia
Theses
Author/Creator
Miranda Falk
Description
Nursing Thesis (MSN)--University of British Columbia (Okanagan), 2019.
Pap Test Use and Cervical Cancer Incidence in First Nations Women Living in Manitoba
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kathleen M. Decker
Alain A. Demers
Erich V. Kliewer
Natalie Biswanger
Grace Musto ... [et al.]
Cancer Prevention Research, vol. 8, no. 1, January 2015, pp. 49-55
Description
Used data from Federal Indian Register, Manitoba Health Population Registry, CervixCheck registry, Manitoba Cancer Registry, and Medical Claims Hospital Abstracts databases. Concluded screening for women had to be increased due higher cancer incidence.
Paraprofessional-Delivered Home-Visiting Intervention for American Indian Teen Mothers and Children: 3-Year Outcomes From a Randomized Controlled Trial
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Allison Barlow
Britta Mullany
Nicole Neault
Novalene Goklish
Trudy Billy ... [et al.]
American Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 172, no. 2, February 01, 2015, pp. 154-162
Description
Comments on an intervention which promoted effective parenting, reduced maternal risks and improved child developmental outcomes.
A Participant's Response to: Recreating the Circle With We Al-Li: A Program for Sharing and Regeneration
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Bronwyn Fredericks
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 19, no. 2, March/April 1995, pp. 22-23
Description
Author shares personal experience in the We Al-Li workshops.
Participation and Support - Associations with Swedish Pupils' Positive Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Maria Warne
Kristen Snyder
Katja Gillander Gådin
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1373579
Description
Looks at health-promoting influences on school environments like peer, teacher and parental support, affluence and classroom participation.
Participation in Extracurricular Activities and High School Completion among Off-reserve First Nations People
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paula Arriagada
Insights on Canadian Society, May 13, 2015, pp. 1-12
Description
Reports on predictors of high school completion by age 18 among males and females aged 18 to 24. Source for statistics is 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey
Participatory Action Research with a Group of Urban First Nations Grandmothers: Decreasing Inequities through Health Promotion
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Carla S. Ginn
Judith C. Kulig
The International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 6, no. 1, January 2015, pp. 1-16
Description
Aboriginal grandmothers discuss innovative ways to promote and maintain healthy lifestyles.