Listening to the Stories of American Indians at Oregon State Hospital
Theses
Author/Creator
Cynthia A. Prater
Description
Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Pacific University, 2012.
Literature Review: Marginalising Maori Adolescent Parents
Alternate Title
Marginalising Maori Parents
Literature Review: Marginalizing Maori Adolescent Parents
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Elizabeth Jurisich Strickett
Description
Topics of brief review include heath overview, international and national research and studies, services and support, and access to information.
Managing Two Worlds Together. Stage 2: Patient Journey Mapping Tools
E-Books
Author/Creator
Janet Kelly
Judith Dwyer
Brita Pekarsky
Tamara Mackean
Eileen Willis ... [et al.]
Māori Social Workers: Experiences within Social Service Organisations
Alternate Title
Maori Social Workers: Experiences within Social Service Organisations
Theses
Author/Creator
Awhina Netta Ramari Hollis-English
Description
Sociology, Gender and Social Work Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Otago, 2012.
The Meaning of the Client Experience at a Health Centre Within a First Nations Community in Southern Ontario
Theses
Author/Creator
Heather K. Krohn
Description
Nursing Thesis (Ph.D.)--McMaster University, 2012.
The Media and Indigenous Policy: How News Media Reporting and Mediatized Practice Impact on Indigenous Policy: A Preliminary Report
E-Books
Author/Creator
Kerry McCallum
Michael Meadows
Lisa Waller
Michelle Dunne Breen
Holly Reid
Modern Contact Investigation Methods for Enhancing Tuberculosis Control in Aboriginal Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Victoria J. Cook
Lena Shah
Jennifer Gardy
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 18643
Description
Advocates the implementation of new approaches to reduce disease incidence.
Montreal Urban Aboriginal Health Needs Assessment
Alternate Title
MUAHC 2012 Needs Assessment
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Chantal Robillard
Eva Monson
Jennifer Mavritsakis
Description
Study carried out to assess gaps approporate services and provide evidence to support establishment of holistic health centre.
Moving Towards Nahi: Addressing Health Equity in Research Involving Indigenous People
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Annette J. Browne
Madeleine Dion Stout
Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, vol. 44, no. 2, Indigenous Peoples Health and Health-Care Equity, 2012, pp. 7-10
Description
Comments on the approach to be taken when conducting research in partnership with Indigenous people.
Mrs. Marion Dillon Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Marion Dillon
Mary Mountain
Indian History Film Project
Description
An interview that includes stories of hunting, trading and food gathering. Also included are stories about the Frog Lake massacre and Wihtiko (cannibal monster)
National Colloquium on Racism, Cultural Safety and Aboriginal Peoples' Health
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Erin Cusack
Description
Reports on presentations and panel discussion held by researches and Aboriginal health organizations in Ottawa.
NNAPF Discussion Paper: Integration of Literature Review and NNAPF Documents Indigenous Governance in the Context of Canadian Healthcare
Alternate Title
Native Nations Addictions Prevention Foundation Discussion Paper
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Dina Gilio-Walker
Description
Examines various elements of indigenous culturally based governance and its applicability to mental health and addictions programs in Canada.
Obesity Among Off-Reserve First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples in Canada's Provinces: Associated Factors and Secular Trends
Theses
Author/Creator
Carmina Ng
Description
Medical Science Thesis (Ph.D)--University of Toronto, 2012.
Old Keyam: A Framework for Examining Disproportionate Experience of Tuberculosis among Aboriginal Peoples of the Canadian Prairies
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kathleen McMullin
Sylvia Abonyi
Maria Mayan
Pamela Orr
Carmen Lopez-Hille ... [et al.]
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 9, no. 1, November 2012, pp. 30-40
Description
Explores the concept of keyam (to give up) in relation to tuberculosis transmission.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 30.
Our Land, Our Language: Connecting Dispossession and Health Equity in an Indigenous Context
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Helen J. Brown
Gladys McPherson
Ruby Peterson
Vera Newman
Barbara Cranmer
Canadian Journal of Nursing Research , vol. 44, no. 2, Indigenous Peoples Health and Health-Care Equity, 2012, pp. 44-63
Description
Discusses how neoliberal ideologies sustain medical colonialism and inequities and the implications for nursing actions.
Our Stories: How We Became Doctors
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Evan Adams
Marci Anderson-DeCoteau
Cheryl Barnabe
Judith G. Bartlett
Nadine Caron
Nichelle Desilets
Thomas Dignan
Michael Dumont
Peter Eppinga
Latisha Hewton-Backfat
Karen Hill
Darlene Kitty
Alika Lafontaine
Barry Lavallee
Rose Lesner
James Makokis
David Marsh
Amelia McGregor
Veronica McKinney
Lisa Monkman
Janet Smylie
Denis Wardman
Sarah Williams
Jay Wortman
Description
Brief personal narratives of 23 physicians practicing across Canada.
The Participation of Aboriginal People with a Disability in Disability Services in NSW, Australia
Alternate Title
The Participation of Aboriginal People with a Disability in Disability Services in New South Wales, Australia
Theses
Author/Creator
John Alexander Gilroy
Description
Social Work Thesis (Ph.D.)--Sydney University, 2012.
Perceived Control Over Diabetes Prevention in a Manitoba First Nations Community
Theses
Author/Creator
Charlene Nicole Muzyka
Description
Community Health Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 2012.
Person-Centred Palliative Care: A First Nations Perspective
Theses
Author/Creator
Valerie A. O'Brien
Description
Health Research Methodology Thesis (M.Sc.)--McMaster University, 2012.
Pilot of Te Tomokanga: A Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Evaluation Tool For an Indigenous Population
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kahu McClintock
Graham Mellsop
Tess Moeke-Maxwell
Chris Frampton
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 3, no. 1, 2012, pp. 1-11
Description
Looks at evaluation tool which recognizes the importance of culture and spirituality, providing a balance between four dimensions: family, physical, cognitive or intellectual and spiritual.
Placing Individual Health in Context: Report of the 2008/10 RHS Community Survey
Alternate Title
Placing Individual Health in Context: Report of the 2008/10 Regional Health Survey Community Survey
E-Books
Author/Creator
First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)
Description
July 2015 edition.
Plagues, Politics, and Policy: A Chronicle of the Indian Health Service, 1955-2008.
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Monika Bilka
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 27, no. 2, Fall, 2012, pp. 137-140
Description
Book review of: Plagues, Politics, and Policy by David H. Dejong.
Powwow (Cree) Workshop 1
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Alfred Bonaise
Eli Bear
Indian History Film Project
Description
Need to return to traditional format of Indian ceremonies is discussed.
Powwow (Cree) Workshop 3
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Eli Bear
Indian History Film Project
Description
The custom of gift-giving at traditional ceremonies. How some ceremonies have been changed and abused.
Pre and Post HIV Test Counselling Guide: Aboriginal Community and Health Care Professionals
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN)
Description
Designed to improve client services by providing information on: informed consent and its implications, diagnosis and the implications for clients, effect of possible disclosure of a positive result, importance of counselling, relaying both negative and positive test results, and anxiety, depression and suicide.
Preparing Ontario's Health Sciences Students for Aboriginal Cultural Safety: Environmental Scan
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Chandrakant P. Shah
Description
Makes five recommendations based on responses to survey completed by 13 colleges and 21 university health sciences programs.
Prevalence of the Use of Antihypertensive Medications in Greenland: A Study of Quality of Care Amongst Patients Treated With Antihypertensive Drugs
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Maria Bundgaard
Dorte Ejg Jarbøl
Maja Skov Paulsen
Jytte Lindskov Jacobsen
Michael Lynge Pedersen
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 18834
Description
Findings reveal that health care practises can be improved through various national strategies and measures.
Preventing Crime and Poor Health Among Aboriginal People: The Potential for Preventative Programming
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lisa Monchalin
Olga Marques
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 7, no. 2, [2012], pp. 112-129
Description
Assert that preventative programs offered at Aboriginal Friendship Centres, have been positively backed by existing research and should be expanded and supported further.
Providing a Safe Place: Adopting a Cultural Safety Perspective in the Care of Aboriginal Women Living With HIV/AIDS
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jane McCall
Bernie Pauly
Canadian Journal of Nursing Research , vol. 44, no. 2, Indigenous Peoples Health and Health-Care Equity, 2012, pp. 131-145
Description
Interprets the findings from a qualitative study of eight Aboriginal women living with HIV infection and their experiences accessing health care.
Pulling Up Their Sleeves and Getting on With It: Providing Health Care in a Northern Remote Region
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Leslie McBain
Canadian Bulletin of Medical History, vol. 29, no. 2, Fall, 2012, pp. 309-328
Description
Looks at providing nursing care in Northern Saskatchewan between the mid 1940s and the late 1950s.
Record of Discussions of the Honouring Our Strengths: National Renewal Forum: January 24-26, 2012, Ottawa
Alternate Title
Record of Discussions of the Honouring Our Strengths: National Renewal Forum ...
Documents & Presentations
Description
Discussions centred actions taken as a result of the Honouring Our Strengths: A Renewed Framework to Address Substance Use Issues Among First Nations People in Canada.
Regionalization as an Opportunity for Meaningful Indigenous Participation in Healthcare: Comparing Canada and New Zealand
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Josée G. Lavoie
Amohia Frances Boulton
Laverne Gervais
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 3, no. 1, 2012, pp. 1-14
Description
Compares supporting policies and existing barriers for Indigenous participation in planning and delivery of community based primary health services.
Relationship Building for a Healthy Future: Indigenous Youth Pathways for Resiliency and Recovery
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rodney C. Haring
Bonnie Freeman
Alfred L. Guiffrida
Michael L. Dennis
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 1, no. 1, January 2012, pp. 1-17
Description
Study discusses reasons why youth are resisting use of alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs in their communities.
Relationships of Aboriginal People With Conventional Health Care Services
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lewis Mehl-Madrona
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 32, no. 2, 2012, pp. 1-18
Description
Studies the experiences of over 800 Saskatchewan aboriginal individuals with conventional health care services and suggests a more culturally sympathetic approach would result in better outcomes.
Rethinking Cultural Competence: Insights From Indigenous Community Treatment Settings
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dennis C. Wendt
Joseph P. Gone
Transcultural Psychiatry, vol. 49, no. 2, April 2012, p. 206–222
Description
Discusses strategies and frameworks for developing an alternative approach which avoids essentialism and generalism.
Review of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Research in Indian Country: Future Directions to Strive Toward Health Equity
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brenna L. Greenfield
Kamilla L. Venner
The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, vol. 38, no. 5, September 2012, pp. 483-492
Description
Literature review between 1965 and 2011 on alcohol and drug treatments resulting in 24 unique studies on treatment outcomes.
Review of Supports for Pregnant and Parenting Aboriginal Students: Prepared for UpStart, United Way of Calgary and Area
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
United Way of Calgary
Description
Reviews existing services available for Aboriginal students who are pregnant or parenting, family gathering locations and service programs, and early pregnancy prevention and intervention supports. Offers recommendations for the program.
Risky Drinking Among Community Pharmacy Customers in New Zealand and Their Attitudes Towards Pharmacist Screening and Brief Interventions
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Janie Sheridan
Joanna Stewart
Ros Smart
Ross McCormick
Drug and Alcohol Review, vol. 31, no. 1, January 2012, pp. 56-63
Description
Study indicated there is a scope for community pharmacists to undertake screening and brief intervention for risky drinking and that customers find this to be acceptable.
The River of Healing
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Jody Cotter
Union of Ontario Indians HIV/AIDS Program
Regan Pictures
Description
Video discusses harm reduction programs for drug users, nature of addiction, therapies for treatment, and the Niigan Mosewak youth initiative. Launched in conjunction with the Little Spirit Moon Conference
Duration: 33:08.
Room For Improvement in Diabetes Care Among First Nations in Northern Quebec (Eeyou Istchee): Reasonable Management of Glucose But Poor Management of Complications
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mariam Naqshbandi Hayward
Elena Kuzmina
David Dannenbaum
Jill Torrie
Jennifer Huynh
Stewart Harris
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 18418
Description
Evaluation reveals a possible treatment gap and recommends improvements in health care provider training and enhanced communication tools.
Sacred Circle - Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (SCADI): Evaluation Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alberta Centre for Active Living
Description
Looks at resources identified as promising practice for diabetes prevention in urban areas and off reserve.
Sami-Speaking Municipalities and a Control Group's Access to Somatic Specialist Health Care (SHC): A Retrospective Study on General Practitioners' Referrals
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jan Norum
Carsten Nieder
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 17346
Description
Study findings indicated that Sami-speaking individuals have similar health providers compared to the non-Sami speaking population.
Shifting Transitions: Health Inequalities of Inuit Nanangat in Perspective
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul A. Peters
Journal of Rural and Community Development, vol. 7, no. 1, Human Resources and Remote Indigenous Communities, 2012, pp. 36-58
Description
Examines health status of the Inuit population within the changing contexts of population and socio-economic factors.
Statistics Support Indians: Need for Programs Seen
Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 3, no. 6, July 1973, p. 12
Description
Dr. Vince Mathews, the head of the Department of Social and Preventative Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, speaks at a workshop.
STI/HIV Contact Tracing within Aboriginal Communities in NSW: A Supplementary Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Burnet Institute
Description
Emphasizes the need for a whole health approach which includes screening, contacting patients with positive results, tracing sexual partners, and contacting patients for follow-up.
A Stroke Resource for Health Service Providers: A Guide for Working With Aboriginal Peoples of Ontario
Documents & Presentations
Description
For the benefit of healthcare professionals and healthcare providers who are working with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities dealing with stroke care, recovery and prevention.
Table 577-0004: Aboriginal Peoples Survey, Access to and Use of Health Care Services, by Age Group and Sex, Inuit Population Aged 6 Years and Over, Canada and Inuit Nunangat: Occasional
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Statistics Canada
Description
Information from the Canadian Socio-economic Information and Management System (CANSIM). Data can be added / removed and manipulated to customize table.
Teaching Wilderness First Aid in a Remote First Nations Community: The Story of the Sachigo Lake Wilderness Emergency Response Education Initiative
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Karen Born
Aaron Orkin
David VanderBurgh
Jackson Beardy
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 19002
Description
Follow up of 20 individuals found that cultural sensitivity must be considered as well as the context of delivery.
Telling it Like it is "Anyways": Capturing Tłįcho Pregnancy Experiences Through Photovoice
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Pertice Moffitt
Pimatisiwin, vol. 10, no. 2, Winter, 2012, pp. 207-215
Description
Comments on the stories of fourteen expectant mothers living in a remote community in the Northwest Territories.