Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 96, no. Supplement 1, Aboriginal Health Research and Policy: First Nations-University Collaboration in Manitoba, January-February 2005, pp. S39-S44
Description
Compares the health status and services use of First Nations to all other Manitobans.
The Journal of Primary Prevention, vol. 33, no. 4, August 2012, pp. 175-185
Description
Overview of a family based cultural home-mentoring intervention which addresses several lifestyle factors affecting the child and caregiver in American Indian tribes in Wisconsin.
BC Psychologist, Psychological Services for First Nations, Spring, 2012, pp. 18-21
Description
Offers an example of a client's emotional experiences of a rupture with the relationship with the therapist.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 18.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 17898
Description
Findings indicate individuals with four Nenet grandparents had a 90% probability of having adult-type hypolactsia while those with only one Nenet grandparent had only a 28% chance.
Discusses a unique course of study offered at the Children of the Earth School in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Medical Careers Exploration Program gives students "hands-on" experience in various aspects of medical field.
Duration: 27:29.
Ethnicity Reporting for AIDS and HIV in Canada: Aboriginal and Black Communities Demand Attention
HIV/AIDS among Aboriginal Peoples in Canada: A Continuing Concern
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Surveillance and Risk Assessment Division
Centre for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
Public Health Agency of Canada]
Description
Report published annually; 2005 edition.
Most relevant sections located on p. 45-63.
Entire document on one pdf. To access information, scroll to appropriate page.
Journal of Health Communication, vol. 10, no. 2, March 2005, pp. 145-162
Description
Findings indicate that Aboriginal media identifies high risk groups, but Aboriginal peoples require a better understanding of who is at high risk, transmission, preventative measures and effective interventions.
Harm Reduction Journal , vol. 2, no. 26, December 24, 2005, p. [?]
Description
Estimate found that 1 in every 100 Aboriginals over age 15 was living with HIV in 2001 with the majority being men, injection drug users and gay and bisexual persons.
Discusses the natural history of HIV disease, cultural factors, belief systems, traditional healing and prevention education. The self-study includes case studies, study questions and "lessons learned".
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, vol. 37, no. 3, Faces of HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse in Native American Communities, September 2005, pp. 257-264
Description
Looks at the success of this program which meets the spiritual, medical and psychosocial needs of Native Americans based on community involvement and cultural relevance.
Arctic, vol. 70, no. 4, December 2017, pp. [349]-364
Description
Compares scope and depth of literature developed within the three geographic areas, identifies key themes from findings, highlight gaps, and suggests areas for further investigation.
Honoring Jordan's Principle: Obstacles to Accessing Equitable Health and Social Services for First Nations Children with Special Healthcare Needs Living in Pinaymootang, Manitoba
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Luna Vives
Vandna Sinha
Eric Burnet
Lucyna Lach
Description
Findings from interviews with primary caregivers, local and regional service providers and First Nations leaders centred on funding disparities and uncertainties about sustained funding, difficulties in administration due to distribution of responsibilities between provincial and federal governments, and the travel required to access specialized services.
Health Reports, vol. 28, no. 12, December 2017, pp. 3-11
Description
Used data from 2006/2007 to 2008/2009 Discharge Abstract Database linked to the 2006 Census. Found rate for Métis twice that of non-Aboriginals, with most common conditions requiring admission being diabetes or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.