Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Twelfth Session New York, 20-31 May 2013
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Economic and Social Council
United Nations
Description
Overview of issues discussed focusing on recommendations for increased involvement of youth, support for the revitalization of Indigenous languages, education reforms and Indigenous youth suicide.
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Valery V. Gafarov
Dmitry O. Panov
Elena A. Gromova
Igor V. Gagulin
Almira V. Gafarova
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21210
Description
Study findings reveal that the majority of Russian women have a low level of social support which is associated with poorer health and increased risks.
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Linda O'Neill
Serena George
Corinne Koehn
Blythe Shepard
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21203
Description
Study identifies the challenges and local solutions found by building capacity to support health care providers, whether they were mental health specialists or not.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 25, no. 4, July/August 2001, pp. 34-35
Description
Brief description of an awareness campaign to ensure that Aboriginal Australians utilize the Heath Care Complaints Commission with their complaints and concerns.
Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, vol. 10, no. 3, 2001, pp. 1-20
Description
Study used data gathered from the National Breakthrough Inhalant Program case files to profile participants and assess variables which might predict relapse after discharge.
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David L. Driscoll
Tenaya Sunbury
Janet Johnston
Sue Renes
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21405
Description
Results from 91 participants in a one-year study showed that the community-based system is an effective study method and should be expanded nationally.
Authors examine the ways that the radio show Inside Out helps to connect imprisoned Aboriginal Australians with their families, their communities and each other. Article also discusses the access to Indigenous culture the public radio show provides to non-Indigenous people.
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 24, no. 3, 2017, pp. 88-110
Description
Search was conducted using Medline, ERIC, and PsychInfo databases to identify studies of interventions which could have a positive effect on health care delivery and health-related outcomes.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 4, no. 1, Indigenous Early Parenthood, 2013, pp. 1-32
Description
Explores the unique challenges of teen reproductive health by studying international health programs and determining what may be applicable to the Canadian situation.
Results of a systematic literature review on effective interventions aimed to support healthier lifestyle choices and improved health for Indigenous people.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 4, no. 1, Indigenous Early Parenthood, 2013, pp. 1-3
Description
overview of themes including relationship between economics and high fertility rates, consequences of early parenting and the need for support systems.
Looks at the project goal of supporting Inuit Tapirisat of Canada in working on children and family issues by consulting with six Inuit regions about policy and programs. Shares results from interviews with Elders.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1291868
Description
Studies the linguistic and cultural differences among medical institutions that challenge interpreters who know many of their clients at a personal level.
Discusses health care needs for Inuit women and how the federal government should consult directly with the women regarding health policy discussions and planning.
Investigating Maori Approaches to Trauma Informed Care
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Leonie Pihama
Linda Tuhiwai Smith
Tessa Evans-Campbell
Hinewirangi Kohu-Morgan
Ngaropi Cameron ... [et al.]
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing - Te Mauri: Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 3, December 2017, pp. 18-31
Description
Provides an overview of the three-year Health Research Council funded research project, He Oranga Ngākau: Māori Approaches to Trauma-Informed Care, and its intended outcomes.
Website provides overview, background, video, photo gallery, researcher information and context of the photovoice project.
Part of a larger project "The Cultural and Visual Context of Healthy Body Weight and Body Image Among Aboriginal Women in the Battlefords Tribal Council Region". Full report.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 41, no. 2, Spring, 2017, pp. 101-124
Description
Looks at factors leading to poorer health outcomes, historical context for health care provision, and ongoing litigation with respect to which government, federal or provincial, is responsible for special services.
The Journal of the Canadian Rheumatology Association: Focus on Aboriginal Health and Rheumatology
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Henry L. Averns
Cheryl Barnabe
Joyce Greene
Harold Boudreau
Alka Bhalla ... [et al.]
Description
Entire journal issue discusses rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis in the Aboriginal population with a focus on care, barriers and gaps. Full issue on one pdf.