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Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Janya McCalman
Mario Heyeres
Sandra Campbell
Roxanne Bainbridge
Catherine Chamberlain ... [et al.]
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, vol. 17, 2017, pp. [1]-21
Description
Review suggests promise for generating diverse healthcare outcomes for Indigenous children and their parents.
Family Networks and Health among Métis Aged 45 or Older
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Pamela L. Ramage-Morin
Evelyne Bougie
Health Reports, vol. 28, no. 12, December 2017, pp. 12-20
Description
Used data from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey. Found that older age, lower education and non-participation in the labour force were associated with strong networks, and those who reported strong networks were more likely to report positive mental health.
Family Violence in Canada: A Statistical Profile, 2015
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Marta Burczycka
Shana Conroy
Juristat, vol. 37, no. 1, February 16, 2017, pp. [1]-77
Description
Statistics from the General Social Survey, Incidence-based Uniform Crime Reporting Survey and its Trend Database, and the Homicide Survey.
The Farmington Report: Civil Rights for Native Americans 30 Years Later
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Emma Armendariz
John I. Binkley
Rebecca Bustamante
Dale B. Carmichael
Patrick D. Collins... [et al.]
Description
Follow-up to the The Farmington Report: A Conflict of Cultures. Reports an improvement in relationship between the city of Farmington, New Mexico, San Juan County and the Navajo people living on the Navajo Reservation.
Fasting Triglycerides as a Predictor of Incident Diabetes, Insulin Resistance and B-Cell Function in a Canadian First Nation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Natalie D. Riediger
Kirsten Clark
Virginia Lukianchuk
Joanne Roulette
Sharon Bruce
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1310444
Description
Looks at fasting serum triglycerides and incident diabetes, changes in insulin resistance in Sandy Bay First Nation.
The Fatality of Bias
Alternate Title
Global Policy Review
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Edith Denny
Description
Discusses how colonialism and systemic racism have produced women's negative experiences in the Canadian healthcare system and their poor health outcomes.
Federal Spending on First Nations and Inuit Health Care
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Robert Behrend
Jamie Forsyth
Description
Analysis of federal and provincial/territorial government health spending between 2011-2012 and 2018-2019 for First Nations and Inuit as well as for the general Canadian population.
"Feed or Fight": Rationing the Sioux and the Cree, 1868-1885
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jill St. Germain
Native Studies Review, vol. 16, no. 1, 2005, pp. 71-90
Description
Describes the differences between the United States and Canada's food policies.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Canadian Guidelines for Diagnosis
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Albert E. Chudley
Julianne Conry
Jocelynn L. Cook ... [et al.]
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 172, no. 5, 5 Supplement, March 1, 2005, pp. S1-S21
Description
Presents a review of current diagnostic systems and makes recommendations on their application in diagnosis of FASD-related disabilities.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): A Framework for Action
Web Sites » Governmental
Author/Creator
Public Health Agency of Canada
FASD Team
Description
Focuses on the broad picture and encourages people to get a better understanding of FASD.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention in Rural Alaska: Community Perspectives and Prevention Tools Reviewed
Theses
Author/Creator
Gail R. Schiemann
Description
Health Sciences Thesis (M.P.H.)--University of Alaska Anchorage, 2005.
Final Report: Cost Analysis of Current Housing Gaps and Future Housing Needs in First Nations
E-Books
Author/Creator
Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy
Description
Includes 10 case studies.
Final Report on Aboriginal Health Blueprint Engagement Process
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Saskatchewan Institute of Public Policy
Description
Sums up the priorities identified, by meeting participants, for inclusion in the Aboriginal Health Blueprint. The article also discusses concerns, potential solutions, and recommendations to improve the health status of all Aboriginal peoples.
"Finally when I started falling down": Indigenous Tuberculosis Patient Experiences of Health and Illness on the Canadian Prairies
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sylvia Abonyi
Maria Mayan
Jody Boffa
Carmen Lopez
Kathleen McMullin ... [et al.]
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 12, no. 1, 2017, pp. 3-23
Description
Paper attempts to understand the disproportionate occurrence of tuberculosis in Indigenous populations of Canada.
Finding My Talk: How 14 Canadian Native Women Reclaimed Their Lives After Residential School
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Rosanna Deerchild
Herizons, vol. 19, no. 2, Fall, 2005, p. 41
Description
Book review of: Finding My Talk: How 14 Canadian Native Women Reclaimed Their Lives After Residential School by Agnes Grant.
Findings Associated With a Novel Program Designed to Support Indigenous Faculty Members of U.S. Health Professions Schools
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Patricia A. Carney
Cynthia Taylor
Allison Empey
Dove Spector
Amanda Bruegl ... [et al.]
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 16, no. 1, Honouring the Sacred Fire: Ending Systemic Racism toward Indigenous Peoples, 2021, pp. 54-71
Description
Looks at the development of a program created to address the challenges of Indigenous faculty at American colleges.
Findings From a Process Evaluation of an Indigenous Holistic Housing Support and Mental Health Case Management Program in Downtown Toronto
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michelle Firestone
Jessica Syrette
Teyohá:te Brant
Marie Laing
Steve Teekens
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 16, no. 2, Wisdom of the Elders: Honouring Spiritual Laws in Indigenous Knowledge, 2021, pp. 139-150
Description
Looks at the Mino Kaanjigoowin (MK) program at Na-Me-Res (Native Men’s Residence) as model to provide help for the health of urban Indigenous people.
First Ministers and National Aboriginal Leaders Strengthening Relationships and Closing the Gap
Documents & Presentations
Description
Addresses the serious conditions that contribute to poverty among Aboriginal peoples and explores ways to ensure that they can fully benefit from and contribute to Canada’s prosperity.
First Nation Elders Who Use Wheeled Mobility: An Exploration of Culture and Health
Theses
Author/Creator
Lindsay Croxall
Description
Health Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Ottawa, 2017.
First Nations Action Plan for Non-Insured Health Benefits
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
Description
Results of an independent assessment which analyzed expenditure and utilization trends for the time period 2000/01 to 2003/04. Studied impact of cost drivers and examined policy, service delivery and other administrative issues by conducting informant interviews.
First Nations and Inuit Health: Health Status of First Nations On-Reserve in Atlantic Canada 2016
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch - Atlantic Region
Health Canada
Description
Data sources: 2011 to 2016 First Nations and Inuit Health Branch program reports and the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Pharmacy Claims database. Data from the First Nations Information Governance Centre, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), Statistics Canada and the Public Health Agency are also included.
First Nations Child and Family Services: National Program Manual
E-Books
Author/Creator
Social Policy and Programs Branch
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
First Nations Community Well-Being Research and Large Data Sets: A Respectful Caution
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alexandra S. Drawson
Aislin R. Mushquash
Christopher J. Mushquash
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 12, no. 2, 2017, pp. 15-24
Description
Paper offers a cautionary note on the importance of understanding culture and context when conducting First Nations health research with large data sets and outlines some approaches to research that can ensure appropriate development of research questions and interpretation of research findings.
First Nations Comparable Health Indicators
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations and Inuit Health
Health Canada
Description
Statistics on communicable diseases, infant mortality, morality rates due to cancer, heart attack and stroke, and potential years of life lost to suicide and unintentional injury.
First Nations COVID-19 Performing Arts Wellbeing Survey: Summary of Findings
Documents & Presentations
Description
Brief description of results about area of practice, impact of the pandemic on finances and well-being, future plans and avenues of support.
First Nations Elders in Northwestern Ontario's Perspectives of Health, Body Image and Eating Disorders
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Taslim Alani-Verjee
Peter Braunberger
Tina Bobinski
Christopher Mushquash
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing - Te Mauri: Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 1, June 2017, pp. 76-96
Description
Interviews with five First Nations Elders to gain a better understanding of health, healthy eating and ideal body image and the relationship to the well-being of youth.
First Nations Food, Nutrition and Environment Study: Results from the Atlantic Region 2014
Alternate Title
FNFNES Results from the Atlantic Region 2014
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Laurie Chan
Olivier Receveur
Malek Batal
William Batal
Description
Study involves five components: household interviews collecting information on dietary patterns, lifestyle and general health status; environmental concerns and food security; sampling traditional foods for contaminants; sampling water for trace metals; hair sampling for mercury; and surface water sampling for pharmaceuticals
First Nations Health and Wellness Colouring Book
Alternate Title
First Nations Health and Wellness Coloring Book
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mackenzie Anderson
Erin Anderson-Bruce
Leo Beam
Cliff Bear
Emma Jane Bedard ... [et al.]
First Nations Health and Wellness in Manitoba: Overview of Gaps in Service and Issues Associated with Jurisdictions - Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Robert Allec
Description
Examines selected issues in health and social service fields and proposes a restructuring of service delivery to meet the needs of First Nations communities.
First Nations Health Blueprint for British Columbia
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
BC First Nations Leadership Council
Description
Looks at policies, systems, relationships, and infrastructure to improve the First Nations health sector.
First Nations Health Research and Information Action Plan
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
Description
Covers topics such as research ethics, development of First Nations institutions, establishment of regional centres, Regional Longitudinal Health Survey, technology applications, and training/capacity development.
First Nations Population Health & Wellness Agenda
E-Books
Author/Creator
Office of the Provincial Health Officer British Columbia
First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Description
Related material: Summary of Findings.
First Nations Regional Longitudinal Health Survey (RHS) 2002/03: Results for Adults, Youth and Children Living in First Nations Communities
E-Books
Author/Creator
First Nations Centre at NAHO (National Aboriginal Health Organization)
First Nations Still Waiting for Environmental Clean-Up
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cheryl Petten
Ontario Birchbark, vol. 4, no. 8, October 2005, p. 1, 4
Description
Looks at how communities continue to live with the environmental fall-out from 98 radar sites that were shut down in the 50's and 60's.
First Nations Tele-health: A Primer for Strategic Planners
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations Centre
Description
Discussion and reference document covering applications, policy and financial questions and a glossary of technical terms related to the provision of distance medical services.
A First Nations Voice in the Present Creates Healing in the Future
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Melanie MacKinnon
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. S13-S16
Description
Discusses attempts to improve overall health status by promoting more holistic care.
First Nations Women Workers' Speak, Write and Research Back: Child Welfare and Decolonizing Stories
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michelle Reid
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 2, no. 1, 2005, pp. 21-40
Description
Examines the impact of work on the physical and mental health of six Child and Family Service (CFS) Social Workers in the First Nations agencies.
First Nations Youth Smoking: Factors Associated with Resilience
Alternate Title
FNIGC Research Series
E-Books
Author/Creator
First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)
First Panel: Reclaiming American Indian Studies
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Elizabeth Cook-Lynn
Tom Holm
John Red Horse
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 20, no. 1, Spring, 2005, pp. 169-177
Description
Viewpoints from a panel discussion on issues in American Indian Studies and the importance of decolonization of Native Americans.
FNLED: Quebec First Nations Labour and Employment Development Survey = EDMEPN: Enquête sur le développement de la main-d’œuvre et de l’emploi chez les Premières Nations
Alternate Title
Booklet 1: Sociodemographic Profile and Life Course
Booklet 2: Culture, Identity, Language and Wellness
Booklet 4: Education, Skills and Aspirations
Booklet 5: Occupation and Employment
Booklet 6: Income and Needs Satisfaction
Booklet 7: Methodology
Highlights
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Mathieu-Olivier Côté]
[Jasmine Sawadogo]
[Nicolas Couet]
Follow-up Report to the Canadian Human Rights Commission on the Human Rights of the Innu of Labrador
E-Books
Author/Creator
Celeste McKay Consulting
Donald McRae
Description
Related material: 2002 Report.
Food and Health Perceptions and Practices of Mi'kmaq Children and Youth in Prince Edward Island
Alternate Title
Food and Health Perceptions & Practices of Mi'kmaq Children and Youth in Prince Edward Island
Theses
Author/Creator
Roberta Larsen
Description
Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Prince Edward Island, 2005.
Food (In)Security: Food Policy and Vulnerability in Kugaaruk, Nunavut
Theses
Author/Creator
Merissa Daborn
Description
Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 2017.
Food Insecurity among Inuit Living in Inuit Nunangat
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Peoples Survey, 2012
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paula Arriagada
Insights on Canadian Society, February 1, 2017, pp. 1-12
Description
Statistics for adults aged 25 and over from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey.
Food Insecurity and Hunger Are Prevalent among HIV-Positive Individuals in British Columbia, Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lena Normén
Keith Chan
Paula Braitstein
Aranka Anema
Greg Bondy
Julio S. G. Montaner
Robert S. Hogg
Journal of Nutrition, vol. 135, no. 4, April 2005, pp. 820-825
Description
Study findings indicate that those suffering hunger and food insecurity were more likely to be women, Aboriginals and living with children.
Food Security and Mining in Nunatsiavut
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Suzanne Mills
Johanna Tuglavina
Deborah Simmons
Russell Claus
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 5, no. 1, Food (In)security in Northern Canada, April 2017, pp. 39-41
Description
Comments on Statistics Canada data reporting 42% of adult Inuit in Nunatsiavut had experienced food insecurity in the previous 12 months.
For the Next Seven Generations: Early Learning and Child Care Programs for Children in First Nations and Inuit Communities
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aboriginal Child Care Society
Description
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) consultation with British Columbia First Nations community representatives.
Forced or Coerced Sterilization in Canada: An Overview of Recommendations for Moving Forward
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Chaneesa Ryan
Abrar Ali
Christine Shawana
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 16, no. 1, Honouring the Sacred Fire: Ending Systemic Racism toward Indigenous Peoples, 2021, pp. 275-290
Description
Looks at the underlining causes of and recommendations to address the forced or coerced sterilization of Indigenous women in Canada.
Foreword - Indigenous Healing Past and Present: Exploding Persistent Binaries
Alternate Title
Explorations in Mental Health Series
Indigenous Cultures and Mental Health Counselling: Four Directions for Integration With Counselling Psychology
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Joseph P. Gone
Description
Foreword in the book: Indigenous Cultures and Mental Health Counselling: Four Directions for Integration With Counselling Psychology edited by Suzanne L. Stewart, Roy Moodley and Ashley Hyatt.
Looks at mental health policies, practices and institutions in Aboriginal communities.
Forty Years of Research Concerning Children and Youth in Greenland: A Mapping Review
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mia Glendøs
Peter Berliner
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1323526
Description
Looks at subjects researched and how research has changed from 1976 to 2016.