Implementing the eGFR Study in a Remote Site: A Case Study
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jaqui Hughes
Maria Nickels
Suresh Sharma
Kerin O'Dea
Louise Tucker
Louise Maple-Brown
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 34, no. 2, March/April 2010, pp. 6-8
Description
Concludes a successful partnership between the research team and the community hospital, aids the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians by providing accurate reports of kidney function.
Implications of Gender and Household Roles in Indigenous Maya Communities in Guatemala for Child Nutrition Interventions
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Heather Wehr
Anita Chary
Meghan Farley Webb
Peter Rohloff
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 10, no. 1, Sharing Knowledge Across Nations, 2014, pp. 99-112
Description
Study uses focus group data from two communities to explore gender and intra-household power dynamics as they relate to child-rearing practices and nutritional decision-making.
The Importance of Older Maternal Age and Other Birth-Related Factors as Predictors for Diabetes in Offspring: Particular Implications for First Nations Women?
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Roland F. Dyck
Paul J. Cascagnette
Helena Klomp
Canadian Journal of Diabetes, vol. 34, no. 1, 2010, pp. 41-49
Description
Examines the association of high and low birth weight factors for diabetes. To do this First Nations diabetes cases with nondiabetic First Nations controls are compared to other Saskatchewan residents diabetes cases with nondiabetic Saskatchewan controls.
Improved Aboriginal Child Health Data Collection Urged
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ann Silversides
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 182, no. 1, January 12, 2010, p. E47
Description
Discussion on the initiatives and data needed to evaluate policies aimed at improving the health status of Indigenous children.
Improvements in Indicators of Diabetes-related Health Status Among First Nations Individuals Enrolled in a Community-driven Diabetes Complications Mobile Screening Program in Alberta, Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Richard T. Oster
Sandra Shade
David Strong
Ellen L. Toth
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 101, no. 5, September/October 2010, pp. 410-414
Description
Study looks at First Nations individuals with diabetes living on-reserve in Alberta, between 2001 and 2007, and notes improvements in their health status.
Improving Access to Fresh Vegetables: Home Gardening in a Remote First Nations Community
Theses
Author/Creator
Skye Charolette Vandenberg
Description
Environment and Resource Studies Thesis (MES)--University of Waterloo, 2014.
Improving Access to Indigenous Medicine for Patients in Hospital-based Settings: A Challenge for Health Systems in Northern Canada
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 2017 Northern, Rural, and Remote Health conference
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nicole Redvers
Justina Marianayagam
Be’sha Blondin
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 2, Collaborative approaches to wellness and health equity in the Circumpolar North..., 2019
Description
Commentary article argues that Indigenous patients in the Northwest Territories should have access to traditional health care practices and to self-determined wellness as part of a continuum of medical care. Authors address barriers to policy development and in implementation and make recommendations for the integration of traditional wellness practices.
Improving Access to Lung Cancer Treatment in Northern Canada: The Role of Oral Molecularly Targeted Agents
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Johanna N. Spaans
Timothy R. Asmis
G. Alvarez Gonzalo
D. Goss Glenwood
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 186, no. 7, April 15, 2014, pp. 485-486
Description
Authors advocate for molecularly targeted therapies as a tool toward better cancer care for northern residents.
Improving Access to Quality and Culturally Safe Health Care for Aboriginal Communities in Canada
Alternate Title
Dignitas International Feasibility Study Report ; February 2014
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mariette Sutherland
Marion Maar
Stéfanie Fréel
Description
Study explores the feasibility of the role that medical non-governmental organizations could play in improving health care.
Improving Accessibility of the Legal System for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Victims/Survivors of Family Violence and Sexual Assault
Alternate Title
Policy Paper Series (Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria (FVPLS Victoria)
Description
Looks at: family law, cultural awareness and services, child protection and the legal system, family violence law, victim assistance, impact of being a witness, police response and restorative justice.
Improving Health Data for Indigenous Populations: The International Group for Indigenous Health Measurement
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Michelle Chino
Ian Ring
Lisa Jackson Pulver
John Waldon
Malcolm King
Statistical Journal of the IAOS, vol. 35, no. 1, Special Issue, 2019, pp. 15-21
Description
Discusses the group's formation, composition, accomplishments and activities, challenges for health measurement, related efforts, and future directions.
Improving Human Health in the Arctic: The Expanding Role of the Arctic Council's Sustainable Development Working Group
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alan J. Parkinson
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 69, no. 3, 2010, pp. 304-313
Description
Discussion of the role of the Arctic Human Health Expert Group (AHHEG), including identifying human health priorities in the Arctic.
Improving Kindergarten and Grade One Indigenous Students' On-Task Behavior With the Use of Movement Integration
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Serene Kerpan
M. Louise Humbert
Carol D. Rodgers
Alexandra L. Stoddart
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 58, no. 1/2, Spring/Summer, 2019, pp. 84-107
Description
Looks at the benefits of Movement Integration, or physically activity, for young Indigenous students.
Improving the Health of Indigenous Peoples: What's in a Partnership?
Alternate Title
Indigenization Speaker Series
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Evan Adams
Description
Presentation by the Deputy Provincial Medical Officer, Dr. Evan Adams, whose mandate is to improve and monitor the health of the British Columbia's First Nations people.
Duration: 1:13:23.
Improving the Health Status of Aboriginal People in Canada: New Directions, New Responsibilities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Vincent F. Tookenay
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 155, no. 11, December 1, 1996, pp. 1581-1583
Description
Editorial discusses the findings of a study done by Dr. Hariet MacMillan and associates, which is published in the same issue (CMAJ: Vol. 155, Issue 11, 1996, pages 1569-1578).
Improving the Identification of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in Mainstream General Practice
E-Books
Author/Creator
Margaret Kelaher
Amy Parry
Susan Day
Yin Paradies
Jenny Lawlor ... [et al.]
Improving the Reach of Early Childhood Education for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children
E-Books
Author/Creator
Jessica Ball
In Conversation With Dr. Esther Tailfeathers
Alternate Title
1 in 3: Cancer View Digest
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Esther Tailfeathers
Description
Looks at healthcare, including cancer screening, western medicine, traditional medicine, and palliative care in a remote community.
Duration: 11:24.
In Support of Call for Improvement in Aboriginal Child Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robin Moore-Orr
Victor C. Goldbloom
Janet Smylie
Mary Simon
Betty Ann Lavallée
Arne Ohlsson
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 101, no. 5, September/October 2010, p. 426
Description
Looks at a letter to the editor regarding postneonatal mortality rates between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians and a response to the letter.
In the Kitchen with the Laughing Chef
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Margo Pfeiff
Up Here , January/February 2010, pp. 28-31
Description
Short article about Rebecca Veevee, a cooking-show guru, who teaches Inuit to cook and eat better.
Incidence of Daytime Sleepiness and Associated Factors in Two First Nations Communities in Saskatchewan, Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Chandima P. Karunanayake
James A. Dosman
Donna C. Rennie
Joshua A. Lawson
Shelley Kirychuk
Mark Fenton
Vivian R. Ramsden
Jeremy Seeseequasis
Sylvia Abonyi
Punam Pahwa
The First Nations Lung Health Project Research Team
Clocks & Sleep, vol. 1, no. 1, March [2019], pp. 13-25
Description
Study involved 317 individuals aged 18 years and older participated in baseline and follow-up evaluations (after 4 years) conducted in 2012-2013 and 2016. Showed association between incidence of subjective excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and less money left over at end of month, house in need of repairs, having water or dampness in the last 12 months, and damage caused by dampness.
Incidence of Hospital Admissions and Severe Outcomes During the First and Second Waves of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Melissa Helferty
Julie Vachon
Jill Tarasuk
Rachel Rodin
John Spika
et al.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 182, no. 18, December 14, 2010, pp. 1981-1987
Description
Comments on the H1N1pandemic including noting that, although the second wave was more severe, fewer Aboriginal people were admitted to hospital or died though they were at an increased health risk.
Incidence, Persistence, and Determinants of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection in a Population of Inuit Women in Nunavik, Quebec
Theses
Author/Creator
Rachel Bennett
Description
Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health Thesis (M.Sc.)--McGill University, 2010.
Inclusiveness and Health Economics: Reflections on the Work of Gavin Mooney (1943–2012)
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cam Donaldson
Stephen Birch
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 108, Mini Special Issue to celebrate the work of Gavin Mooney , May 2014, p. 246–247
Description
Discusses an inclusive approach to equity in health and health care.
Inclusiveness in the Health Economic Evaluation Space
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mandy Ryan
Karen Gerard
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 108, Mini Special Issue to celebrate the work of Gavin Mooney , May 2014, p. 248–251
Description
Discusses Gavin Mooney's contributions to the growth of evaluative space in health economics including ideas of valuing not just health outcomes and doctor/economist's values, but patient values as well.
Inclusiveness in the Value Base for Health Care Resource Allocation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Virginia L. Wiseman
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 108, Mini Special Issue to celebrate the work of Gavin Mooney , May 2014, p. 252–256
Description
Discusses an alternative health economics paradigm in which a community-based approach is used to allocating health care resources.
Income Assistance Receipt among Off-reserve Indigenous Peoples in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jungwee Park
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 8, no. 1, October 28, 2019, pp. 47-77
Description
Uses data from the 2012 Aboriginal peoples survey to assess several socio-demographic characteristics of Indigenous people living off-reserve and receiving income assistance (IA). Findings indicate that 12% of Indigenous people living off-reserve receive IA, and that receipt of IA is highly associated with precarity of work, being female, having less than a high school education, and having significantly poorer mental and physical health.
Incorporating Intersectionality Theory into Population Health Research Methodology: Challenges and the Potential to Advance Health Equity
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Greta R. Bauer
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 110, June 2014, p. 10–17
Description
Discusses a quantitative research methodology that challenges incorporation of intersectional theory into health population research and promotes the creation of evidence that is useful in population-level interventions.
Increasing Employment Rates for Indigenous People with a Disability
Alternate Title
Resource Sheet (Closing the Gap Clearinghouse) ; no. 29
E-Books
Author/Creator
Closing the Gap Clearinghouse
Increasing Nunavut Housing Ventilation Rates with HRVs
Alternate Title
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Technical Series ; 10-102
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Description
Project looked for correlations between poor indoor air quality and frequency of respiratory infections in children. This phase looked at whether installation of heat recovery ventilators, by providing more fresh air, would result in better health.
Index Author and Subject 1995: The Aboriginal Health Worker Journal, Vol. 19, 1995
Articles » General
Aboriginal Health Worker Journal, vol. 20, no. 6, November/December 1996, pp. 25-26
Index Author and Subject 1996: The Aboriginal Health Worker Journal, Vol. 20, 1996
Articles » General
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 20, no. 6, November/December 1996, pp. 27-29
Indian Health Focus: Women
E-Books
Indian Health Service: Select Issues and Developments
Alternate Title
Health Care Issues, Costs, and Access
E-Books
Author/Creator
United States Government Accountability Office
[Indian Health Service STD Literature and Resources]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Indian Health Service?]
Description
Also covers sources dealing with pregnancy, substance use, mental health, and HIV/AIDS.
Indian Hospitals and Aboriginal Nurses: Canada and Alaska
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laurie Meijer Drees
Canadian Bulletin of Medical History, vol. 27, no. 1, Spring, 2010, pp. 139-161
Description
Discusses the structure and function of two hospitals within the Indian Health and Alaska Native Health Services. The article also looks at the historic training and role of Aboriginal nurses and caregivers within those systems.
The Indian Residential School System of Canada: The Search for Truth, the Need for Reconciliation
Alternate Title
[ISID Conference 2014: Whose Truth? What Kind of Reconciliation?]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Murray Sinclair
Description
Presentation by the Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada on the history of residential schools, treaty promises, abuse in the schools and more.
Duration: 44:59.
The Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement's Common Experience Payment and Healing: A Qualitative Study Exploring Impacts on Recipients
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Healing Foundation Research Series
E-Books
Author/Creator
Gwen Reimer
Aboriginal Healing Foundation Research Series
The Indian Status Card as Regulator of Traditional Healer Access
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael Hankard
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 34, no. 1, 2014, pp. 73-85
Description
Uses the example of applying for travel funding through Health Canada's Non-Insured Health Benefits program to illustrate how the Indian Act controls actions and produces artificial categories of identity.
Indigenizing Academia: Student Reflections on Aboriginal Health Research in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Allison Reeves
Julia Bull
Ashley Heaslip
Gladys Rowe Muskego Inninew Iskwew
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 34, no. 1, 2014, pp. 185-196
Description
Four former graduate students discuss their experiences in the Network Environments for Aboriginal Health Research (NEAHR) program.
Indigenous Australians and Physical Activity: Using a Social-Ecological Model to Review the Literature
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alison Nelson
Rebecca Abbot
Doune Macdonald
Health Education Research, vol. 25, no. 3, 2010, pp. 498-509
Description
Looks at current levels of and involvement factors for physical activity, as well as areas that need further research..
Indigenous Birth Outcomes in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States - an Overview
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Janet Smylie
Sue Crengle
Jane Freemantle
Maile Taualii
Open Women's Health Journal, vol. 4, no. 4, What We Have Known About Community Characteristics, Birth Outcomes and Infant Mortality among Aborig, 2010, pp. 7-17
Description
Reviews Indigenous infant mortality, stillbirth, birth weight, and preterm birth outcomes in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States.
Indigenous Ceremony and Traditional Knowledge: Exploring Their Use as Models For Healing the Impacts of Traumatic Experiences
Theses
Author/Creator
Sheila An. Nyman
Description
Social Work Thesis (MSW))--University of Victoria, 2014.
Indigenous Child Safety
E-Books
Author/Creator
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Indigenous Comics and Graphic Novels: An Annotated Bibliography
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Taylor Daigneault
Amy Mazowita
Candida Rifkind
Camille Callison
Jeunesse: Young People, Texts, Cultures, vol. 11, no. 1, Summer, 2019, pp. i-xxxvi
Description
Focuses on material with self-identified Indigenous creators and publishers published as of March 2019. Divided into anthologies, series, and individual works.
Indigenous Communities Connect Over Land Exploitation at Quechua-Maya Intercambio
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jessie Cherofsky
Matilde Chocooj Coc
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 38, no. 1, From the Heart of the Earth, March 2014, p. [?]
Description
Discusses the effectiveness of monitoring programs that assess environmental damage caused by unwanted resource extraction projects.
Indigenous Community Based Participatory Research and Health Impact Assessment: A Canadian Example
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Roy E. Kwiatkowski
Environmental Impact Assessment Review, vol. 31, no. 4, July 2010, pp. 445-450
Description
Examines the reasons why Indigenous community engagement is important due to climate change and discusses barriers to western-based health impact assessment and Indigenous traditional knowledge integration.
Indigenous Cultural Festivals: Evaluating Impact on Community Health and Wellbeing
E-Books
Author/Creator
Peter Phipps
Lisa Slater
Indigenous Data Sovereignty in Action: The Food Wisdom Repository
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michelle Johnson-Jennings
Derek Jennings
Meg Little
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing: Te Mauri - Pimatisiwin, vol. 4, no. 1, Data and Digital Sovereignty, July 28, 2019, pp. 26-38
Description
Article describes the development of the online digital repository of wise food practices that is grounded within Indigenous knowledges (IK) and in Indigenous Data Sovereignty (IDS). Authors stress the need for IDS given the effects it can have on policy creation and the well-being of Indigenous peoples. Done in collaboration with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux community.