Alternate Title
[Implementing the Vision] ; Chapter 4
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
First Nations Health Council
Description
Chapter four of series looks at the Tripartite First Nations Health Plan.
Duration: 9:57.
Strategy for Decentralised Prevention of Angle Closure Glaucoma in Greenland
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alsbirk Poul Helge
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 63, Supplement 2, 2004, pp. 315-319
Description
Discusses the change in the rate of blindness in Greenland after the adoption and subsequent modification of an outreach treatment program.
Strengthening and Building Sexual Health of Aboriginal Youth and Young Adults.[Phase I]. Fact Sheet #7. Barriers to Providing Sexual Health Services
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mary Hampton
Barb McWatters
Bonnie Jeffery
Sherry Farrell Racette
Description
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact Sheet #7 comments on environmental, professional and access barriers.
Strengthening Indigenous Australian Perspectives in Allied Health Education: A Critical Reflection
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Danielle Manton
Megan Williams
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 16, no. 1, Honouring the Sacred Fire: Ending Systemic Racism toward Indigenous Peoples, 2021, pp. 223-242
Description
Looks at ways to address health inequality for Indigenous Australian populations by adding Indigenous perspectives into health practices.
Strengthening On-the-Ground Service Provision for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Victims/Survivors of Family Violence and Sexual Assault in Victoria
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
Reports on current legal and associated services offered in the state, government initiatives addressing family violence, and results from consultations about experiences with the legal system.
Substance Misuse and Primary Health Care among Indigenous Australians
Alternate Title
Consultant Report (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Review) ; no. 7
E-Books
Author/Creator
Dennis Gray
Sherry Saggers
David Atkinson
Phillipa Strempel
Successful Strategies & Lessons Learned from Implementing Evidence-Based Programs in American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Communities
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Council on Aging
Description
Looks at features of programs aimed at improving the health and well-being of older adults. Topics discussed are: planning, training leaders, outreach and recruitment, implementation, building partnerships, adaptations for specific populations, and sustaining programs. Includes description of four successful initiatives.
Summary Report: Rural, Remote and Northern Women's Health: Policy and Research Directions
Alternate Title
Project (Prairie Women's Health Centre of Excellence) ; no. 73
[Project (National Rural and Remote Women's Health Study) ; no. 1]
[Project (National Rural and Remote Women's Health Study) ; no. 2]
[Project (National Rural and Remote Women's Health Study) ; no. 3]
E-Books
Author/Creator
Rebecca Sutherns
Marilou McPhedran
Margaret Haworth-Brockman
Christine Dallaire
Ivy Lynn Bourgeault
Pauktuutit Inuit Women’s Association
Project (Prairie Women's Health Centre of Excellence)
Support for Māori Whānau and Pacific and Asian Families and Significant Others Who Have Been Affected by Suicide Attempts: An Analysis of the Published and Grey Literature
Alternate Title
Support for Maori Whānau and Pacific and Asian Families and Significant Others Who Have Been Affected by Suicide Attempts: An Analysis of the Published and Grey Literature
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kathryn Henare
Penny Ehrhardt
Description
Resources were located using database and Google searches, recommendations from key informants, and personal communications.
Surviving on Hope is Not Enough: Women's Health, Poverty, Justice and Income Support in Manitoba
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Rhonda Wiebe
Paula Keirstead
Description
Examines how provincial and local policies concerning income support affect women’s health.
Published by the Prairie Women's Centre for Excellence
System of Wellness, Chapter 1
Alternate Title
[Implementing the Vision] ; Chapter 1
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
First Nations Health Council
Description
Chapter 1 of series explaining issues in First Nations health and the efforts to address them.
Duration: 7:39.
Teachings of the Butterfly Using the Medicine Wheel: Honoring Our Nations, Our People and Our Ancestors
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ed Borchert
Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 1, Spring, 2004, pp. 47-51
Description
Presents a philosophy of health research using the butterfly as a metaphor.
Teeth for Life: The First Nations Oral Health Strategy
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Laurel Lemchuk-Favel
Description
Discusses model based on client-centered care and a multi-pillard approach combining health promotion and disease prevention.
Telehealth in Alaska: Delivery of Health Care Services From a Specialist's Perspective
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
John Kokesh
A. Stewart Ferguson
Chris Patricoski
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 63, no. 4, Special Issue: eHealth, 2004, pp. 387-400
Description
Looks at the Alaska Native Medical Center's telemedicine program and partnership with the Alaska Federal healthcare Access Network.
Telemedicine and eHealth in Norway: Administration and Delivery of Services
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Thomas Baardseng
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 63, no. 4, Special Issue: eHealth, 2004, pp. 328-335
Description
Looks at the progress of telemedicine and eHealth since hospital reform in 2002.
Telemedicine From the Point of View of Citizens
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Seppo Laurikkala
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 63, no. 4, Special Issue: eHealth, 2004, pp. 443-444
Description
Author's opinion regarding telemedicine.
Telemedicine in the British Antarctic Survey
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Iain C. Grant
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 63, no. 4, Special Issue: eHealth, 2004, pp. 356-364
Description
Looks at the evolution of telemedicine in the Antarctic.
Thinking About Aboriginal KT: Learning From the Network Environments for Aboriginal Health Research British Columbia (NEARBC)
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Elizabeth A. Estey
Andrew M. Kmetic
Jeffery L. Reading
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 101, no. 1, January/February 2010, pp. 83-86
Description
Looks at a case study to identify areas where future discussion is needed to improve the understanding and meaning of knowledge translation in Aboriginal health research.
Third National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Blood Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmissible Infections Strategy, 2010–2013
E-Books
Author/Creator
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
‘This Tobacco Has Always Been Here for Us,’ American Indian Views of Smoking: Risk and Protective Factors
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sandra L. Momper
Mary Kate Dennis
Beth Glover Reed
Journal of Indigenous Voices in Social Work, vol. 1, no. 2, December 2010, pp. 1-18
Description
Overview of tobacco use including history, factors of use, and factors of permanent cessation or continued use.
Translation of Fixed-Response Questionnaires for Health Research with Aboriginal People: A Discussion of Methods
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Colleen M. Davison
Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 2, 2004, pp. 97-113
Description
Aim of the paper is to increase interest relating to topics regarding the translation of research tools for use in health research on Aboriginal peoples.
Treatment Issues for Aboriginal Mothers With Substance Use Problems and Their Children
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alison Niccols
Colleen Anne Dell
Sharon Clarke
International Journal of Mental Health Addiction, vol. 8, no. 2, April 2010, pp. 320-335
Description
Reviews existing research of alcohol and illicit drug treatments and looks at two integrated treatment programs for Aboriginal women, New Choices and Sheway.
Tsilhqot’in in the Time of COVID: Strengthening Tsilhqot’in Ways to Protect Our People
Alternate Title
Dada Nentsen Gha Yatastig = I am Going to Tell You about a Very Bad Disease
E-Books
Author/Creator
Emma Feltes
Jocelyn Stacey
Crystal Verhaeghe
Tuberculosis and Colonialism: Current Tales About Tuberculosis and Colonialism in Nunavut
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Helle Møller
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 6, no. 1, Traditional Medicine, January 2010, pp. 38-48
Description
Contends that colonialism contributes to the high number of undiagnosed and untreated individuals with tuberculosis in Nunavut.
Tuberculosis in Greenland: Current Situation and Future Challenges
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
V.Ø. Thomsen
T. Lillebaek
F. Stenz
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 63, Supplement 2, 2004, pp. 225-229
Description
Findings recommend taking steps to eliminate factors prolonging epidemics such as improved housing conditions.
Tuberculosis Prevention and Treatment
Alternate Title
Tuberculosis Prevention and Treatment: Occupational Health, Infection Control, Public Health, General Duty Staff, Visiting, Parish Nursing or Working in a Physician's Office -- All Nursing Roles are Key in Improving Tuberculosis Control
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anita Toth
Wendy Pigott
Janice Fackelmann
Ornella Tolomeo
The Canadian Nurse, vol. 100, no. 9, November 2004, pp. 27-30
Description
Advocates that nurses need to be informed when to take the appropriate measures to limit the spread of the disease.
U of S Researcher to Receive Achievement Award
Alternate Title
U of S Researcher to Receive Achievement Award [National Aboriginal Achievement Awards]
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cheryl Petten
Windspeaker, vol. 21, no. 11, February 2004, p. 22
Description
Brief profile of research associate, Lee Wilson, recipient of the 2004 National Aboriginal Achievement Award in the science and technology category. Lee has the distinction of being the first Metis to earn his PhD in chemistry at the University of Saskatchewan.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.30.
Understanding Aboriginal Families' Experiences of Ethical Issues in a Paediatric Intensive Care Environment: A Relational Ethics Perspective
Theses
Author/Creator
Katherine Fisher
Description
Nursing Thesis (M.N.)--University of Alberta, 2010.
Understanding Cross-Jurisdictional Partnerships and Decision-Making in Northern Saskatchewan: Final Evaluation Report: Northern Health Strategy March 2010
Alternate Title
Northern Health Strategy Final Evaluation Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Chad Nilson
Bonnie Jeffery
Colleen Hamilton
Description
Reports that partnerships are formed due to the shared need among healthcare providers to reduce barriers to equitable access of quality health care for all northerners.
Understanding Cultural Adherence and the Use of Traditional Medicine in Waskaganish First Nation
Theses
Author/Creator
Christine Tabib
Description
Dietetics and Human Nutrition Thesis (M.Sc.)--McGill University, 2010.
Understanding Death and Dying in Select First Nations Communities in Northern Manitoba: Issues of Culture and Remote Service Delivery in Palliative Care
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kenneth E. Hotson
Sharon M. Macdonald
Bruce D. Martin
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 63, no. 1, 2004, pp. 25-38
Description
Concludes that providing home based palliative care in remote Aboriginal communities can be an effective way of addressing the medical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of patients.
Understanding Diabetes in a Cree Community: A Qualitative Study
Theses
Author/Creator
Janine Elizabeth Matallic
Description
Dietetics and Human Nutrition Thesis (M.Sc.)--McGill University, 2004.
Understanding Resilience Through Revitalizing Traditional Ways of Healing in a Kanien'kehá:ka Community
Theses
Author/Creator
Morgan Kahentonni Phillips
Description
Social and Cultural Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Concordia University, 2010.
Understanding the Complex Needs of Aboriginal Children and Youth with FASD in BC
Theses
Author/Creator
Shahdin Farsai
Description
Public Policy Project (M.P.P.)--Simon Fraser University, 2010.
Underuse of Aspirin in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Prevalence and Correlates of Therapy in Rural Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jennifer A. Klinke
Jeffrey A. Johnson
Lisa M. Guirguis
Ellen L. Toth
T. K. Lee
Richard Z. Lewanczuk
Sumit R. Majumdar
Clinical Therapeutics, vol. 26, no. 3, March 2004, pp. 439-446
Description
Study found that only 23% of a study group was found to be using aspirin as part of a diabetic preventative therapy, leading researchers to believe that better promotion of the benefits of such therapy is needed.
The Unforgotten: A Five-Part Film Exploring the Health and Well-Being of Indigenous Peoples Living in Canada
Alternate Title
The Unforgotten Toolkit: An Educational Guide to Learn About, Reflect on and Dismantle Anti-Indigenous Racism in Health Care
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Build.Films
Networked Health
Ewan Affleck
Description
Five vignettes explore effects of colonialism and systemic discrimination from birth through to elderhood. Accompanied by Educational Guide. Duration: 35:51.
Urban Indian Health Clinics, Funding Issues, and Their Effects on Decision Making
Theses
Author/Creator
Aldon Wayne Scott
Description
Management in Organizational Leadership Thesis (D.Mgt)--University of Phoenix, 2010.
Urban Living is Not Associated with Better Birth and Infant Outcomes among Inuit and First Nations in Quebec
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Fabienne Simonet
Russell Wilkins
Maureen Heaman
Janet Smylie
Patricia Martens
et al.
Open Women's Health Journal, vol. 4, What We Have Known About Community Characteristics, Birth Outcomes and Infant Mortality among Aborig, 2010, pp. 25-31
Description
Looks at the differences in rural versus urban birth and infant outcomes for Indigenous peoples in Quebec.
The Use of Oral Literature to Provide Community Health Education on the Southern Northwest Coast
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nile Robert Thompson
C. Dale Sloat
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 28, no. 3, 2004, pp. 1-28
Description
Examines a subset of oral literature that teachs listeners about human health concerns, including how to prevent certain illnesses, avoid bodily harm, deal with mental health issues, instruct in sexual matters, discuss spirit-power contact and deal with old age.
Use of the Talking Circle for Comanche Women's Breast Health Education
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Emily A. Haozous
Valerie Eschiti
Jana Lauderdale
Carol Hill
Connie Amos
Journal of Transcultural Nursing, vol. 21, no. 4, 2010, pp. 377-385
Description
Identifies barriers to breast health as being access to information, screening, economics, follow-up, and protecting women
Valuing Community in Postgraduate Education
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Shaun Ewen
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 28, no. 6, November-December 2004, p. 6
Description
Briefly describes the three postgraduate subjects in Aboriginal health for the Master of Public Health program for 2004.
Viewing Violence, Mental Illness and Addiction Through a Wise Practices Lens
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cynthia C. Wesley-Esquimaux
Andrew Snowball
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, vol. 8, no. 2, [Indigenous Health Special Issue], 2010, pp. 390-407
Description
Comments on a concept entitled "wise practices" introduced through the Canadian Aboriginal Aids Network (CAAN) based on the Seven Sacred Values (courage, honesty, humility, respect, truth, wisdom, love)
Views of First Nation Elders on Memory Loss and Memory Care in Later Life
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Wendy Hulko
Evelyn Camille
Elisabeth Antifeau
Mike Arnouse
Nicole Bachynski
Denise Taylor
Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, vol. 25, no. 4, December 2010, pp. 317-342
Description
Looks at the research on dementia and the relationships between the community and the health care system, from the perspectives of First Nation peoples.
Voices From an Aboriginal Diabetes Awareness, Prevention and Teaching Program
Theses
Author/Creator
Jennifer Eskes
Description
Human Nutrition Thesis (M.S)--University of British Columbia, 2010.
Weaving Partnerships: A Framework for Aboriginal Home Care in Nova Scotia: 2010-2011 Resource Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nova Scotia Aboriginal Home Care Steering Committee
Description
Purpose of guide was to document findings and recommendations from the Steering Committee of the Aboriginal Home Care in Nova Scotia Project, provide a common set of definitions to facilitate shared understandings of program scope and purpose among those involved in service planning and delivery, and provide information for all those interested design and delivery of services to the on-reserve population in the province.
Weaving Yarns: The Lived Experience of Indigenous Australians with Adult-onset Disability in Brisbane
Theses
Author/Creator
Julie Anne King
Description
Social Work and Human Service Thesis (Ph.D.)--Queensland University of Technology, 2010.
The West and Beyond: New Perspectives on an Imagined Region
Alternate Title
The West Unbound: Social and Cultural Studies
E-Books
Author/Creator
Gerald Friessen
Lyle Dick
Winona Wheeler
Matt Dyce
James Opp
Kathryn McKay
Amber Dean... [et. al.]
Description
Based on papers presented at the conference: The West and Beyond : Historians Past, Present and Future, held at the University of Alberta, 19–21 June, 2008.
What do Mental Health Practioners Need to Know When Working with Aboriginal Clients to ensure Intercultural Competence and Safe Practice?
Theses
Author/Creator
Murray W. Kowalzik
Description
Integrated Studies Project towards (M.A.)--Athabasca University, 2010.
Wicihitowin: Aboriginal Social Work in Canada
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Shelly Johnson
BC Studies, no. 167, Autumn, 2010, pp. 140-142
Description
Book review of: Wicihitowin by Raven Sinclair, Michael Anthony Hart and Gord Bruyere.
Scroll down to page 140 to read review.