Theses
Author/Creator
Sharlene Webkamigad
Description
Interdisciplinary Health Thesis (M.A.)--Laurentian University, 2017.
Discovering Connections: Mindfulness Curriculum and Dene Culture for Indigenous and Northern Canadian Children and Youth
Theses
Author/Creator
Lisa Hanlon
Description
Education Thesis (MEd) -- Vancouver Island University, 2021.
Discussion Paper Regarding a Saskatchewan First Nations Suicide Prevention Strategy
Alternate Title
Saskatchewan First Nations Suicide Prevention Strategy
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations' Mental Health Technical Working Group
Description
Looks at the high rate of First Nations suicide and discusses a strategy to take constructive action to address suicidal behavior.
Disenfranchised Spirit: A Theory and a Model
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lynn Gehl
Pimatisiwin, vol. 11, no. 1, 2013, pp. 31-42
Description
Discusses Western and Aboriginal concepts of identity and how regaining status under Bill C-31 of the Indian Act impacted one individual's life.
Disseminating Research in Rural Yup'ik Communities: Challenges and Ethical Considerations in Moving From Discovery to Intervention Development
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Inna Rivkin
Joseph Trimble
Ellen D.S. Lopez
Samuel Johnson
Eliza Orr
James Allen
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 20958
Description
Study aimed to improve cultural sensitivity in order to decrease the psychological stress resulting from rapid changes in culture and lifestyle patterns.
Does the American Psychological Association's Code of Ethics Work for Us?
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Gayle Skawennio Morse
Art W. Blume
Journal of Indigenous Research, vol. 3, no. 1, 2013, pp. 1-4
Description
Reports on panel discussions which took place between members of the Association of Black Psychologists, Society of Indian Psychologists, and the National Latino/a Psychological Association about the relevancy of the Code in terms of ethnic minorities.
Eke panuku eke Tangaroa: Evaluation of Waka Hourua, Māori Community Suicide Prevention Projects. Part 2
Alternate Title
Eke panuku eke Tangaroa: Evaluation of Waka Hourua, Maori Community Suicide Prevention Projects. Part 2
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kahu McClintock
Rachel McClintock
Tio Sewell
Jade Sewell
Vicki Martin-Smith
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing - Te Mauri: Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 2, September 2017, pp. 77-104
Description
Looks at the achievements and immediate impacts of 47 Māori community projects funded by the Waka Hourua Māori and Pasifika Suicide Prevention fund.
Elder Gerry Oleman: Healing the Impacts of Colonization
Alternate Title
[The Impacts of Colonization on Me, My Family, My Community and Healing the Impacts of Colonization]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Gerry Oleman
Description
Presenter proposes that a healthy and strong mind is the start of the decolonization process.
Duration: 4:00:38
Enacted Stigma and HIV Risk Behaviours among Sexual Minority Indigenous Youth in Canada, New Zealand, and the United States
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Elizabeth Saewyc
Terryann Clark
Lucy Barney
Dana Brunanski
Yuko Homma
Pimatisiwin, vol. 11, no. 3, 2013, pp. 411-420
Description
Examines how gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender teens are targeted and stigmatized, and how this influences their coping and risk behaviours.
Evaluation of the First Nations Clinical and Client Care Program 2005-2006 to 2011-2012
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Evaluation Directorate. Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description
Comments on the relevance and the performance of the Clinical and Client Care Program (CCP)
An Evaluation of the National Empowerment Project Cultural, Social, and Emotional Wellbeing Program
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tjalaminu Mia
Pat Dudgeon
Carolyn Mascall
Glenis Grogan
Bronwyn Murray
Roz Walker
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing - Te Mauri: Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 2, September 2017, pp. 33-48
Description
Participant interviews describe how the Program significantly changed their lives in constructive and positive manners.
Everyone Has a Place in the Circle: Strategy & Toolkit
Alternate Title
Everyone Has a Place in the Circle: 2020 Gender Equity Toolkit
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP)
Description
Discussion of the pre-colonial and current context of women and girls, boys and men, and Two-Spirit people and offers suggestions for taking action, as well as mental health and lateral violence. Includes timeline for "Queering Indigenous Canadian History".
Evidence Review in Support of the Nunavut Suicide Prevention Strategy
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Susan J. Snelling
Larry Hershfield
Barbara Scott
Description
Bases on responses gathered from key informants and literature review.
Examining the Theory of Historical Trauma Among Native Americans
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kathleen Brown-Rice
Professional Counselor, vol. 3, no. 3, 2013, pp. 117-130
Description
Systematically examines the theoretical underpinnings of historical trauma among Native Americans.
Excess Frequent Insufficient Sleep in American Indians/Alaska Natives
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Daniel P. Chapman
Janet B. Croft
Yong Liu
Geraldine S. Perry
Letitia R. Presley-Cantrell ... [et al.]
Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 2013, pp. [1-7]
Description
Shows sleep health is linked to chronic disease prevention.
Experiences of Being a Young Male Sami Reindeer Herder: A Qualitative Study in Perspective of Mental Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Niclas Kaiser
Terje Ruong
Ellinor Salander Renberg
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, 2013, p. article no. 20926
Description
Interviews with 15 herders aged 18-35 revealed that a broader perspective is needed when investigating future initiatives targeted at mental health prevention.
An Experiment in Therapeutic Planning: Learning With the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw First Nations
Theses
Author/Creator
Aftab Erfan
Description
Planning Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of British Columbia (Vancouver), 2013.
Exploring Autism and Music Interventions through a First Nations Lens
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anne Lindblom
AlterNative, vol. 13, no. 4, December 2017, pp. 202-209
Description
Discusses results of study conducted with five children in British Columbia.
Expressive Therapy as a Treatment Preference for Aboriginal Trauma
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joseph S. Graham
Pimatisiwin, vol. 11, no. 3, 2013, pp. 501-512
Description
Study examines the philosophy and practice of expressive therapies for trauma and links to Aboriginal culture, experiential learning, spirituality and creative arts.
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.
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 Nations 101: Tons of Stuff You Need to Know About First Nations People
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Christine McFarlane
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 10, January 2013, p. 18
Description
Book review of: First Nation 101: Tons of Stuff You Need to Know About First Nations People Lynda Gray.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.18.
First Nations and Inuit Health: Health Status of First Nations On-Reserve in Atlantic Canada 2012
Alternate Title
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch Atlantic Region Health Status Report, 2013
FNIHB Atlantic Region Health Status Report, 2010-2012
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch - Atlantic Region
Health Canada
Description
Data sources: 2007-2011 First Nation and Inuit Health Branch program reports and the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Pharmacy Claims database. Data from 2008-2010 First Nation Regional Longitudinal Health Survey (RHS), Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) and Statistics Canada are also included.
First Nations and Inuit Health: Health Status of First Nations On-Reserve in Atlantic Canada 2013
Alternate Title
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch Atlantic Region Health Status Report, 2013
FNIHB Atlantic Region Health Status Report, 2013
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch - Atlantic Region
Health Canada
Description
Information from First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (regional and national) program reports and the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Pharmacy Claims database for years 2008 to 2012. Data from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) and Statistics Canada are also included.
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.
Frantz Fanon and the Decolonization of Psychiatry
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tony B. Benning
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 37, no. 2, 2017, pp. 1-10
Description
Professional commentary in which the author describes how psychiatrists working with Indigenous people in Canada can draw on Fanon’s work on the intersections of colonialism, racism, and psychiatry in order to provide higher quality mental health care services.
From Breath to Beadwork: Lessons Learned From a Trauma- Informed Yoga Series With Indigenous Adolescent Girls Under Youth Protection
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jessica W. G. Barudin
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 16, no. 1, Honouring the Sacred Fire: Ending Systemic Racism toward Indigenous Peoples, 2021, pp. 21-37
Description
Examines the use of culture with yoga and meditation as means to help at-risk Indigenous youth.
Giving Voice to Cultural Safety of Indigenous Wildland Firefighters in Canada: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Turtle Island Consulting Services
Description
Reports results from an online survey (102 respondents) and four virtual circle sessions. Findings grouped under organizational characteristics, work-related illnesses/injuries, and work experiences. Concludes with areas for future research and program and policy recommendations.
The Harmful Psychological Effects of the Washington Football Mascot
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Michael A. Friedman
Description
Discusses the mental health consequences to Native Americans caused by the derogatory use of the Washington football team's name.
He waipuna koropupū: Taranaki Māori Wellbeing and Suicide Prevention
Alternate Title
He waipuna koropupū: Taranaki Maori Wellbeing and Suicide Prevention
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ngaropi Cameron
Leonie Pihama
Jocelyn Millard
Awhina Cameron
Bry Kopu
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing - Te Mauri: Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 2, September 2017, pp. 105-115
Description
Research project aimed to explore and share a knowledge base that could inform practice in relation to Taranaki Māori suicide.
Healing From Complex Trauma and Abuse: An Exploration of Integrated Western and Traditional Indigenous Mental Health Services at Anishnawbe Health Toronto
Theses
Author/Creator
Allison Jane Reeves
Description
Counselling Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2013.
Healing of the Canoe Curriculum Training Manual
Alternate Title
HOC Curriculum Training Manual
Healing of the Canoe: A Life Skills Curriculum Training for Native Youth
Culturally Grounded Life Skills for Youth Curriculum
Three-site Healing of the Canoe Survey Results, 2018-2019
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Suquamish Tribe
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute, University of Washington
Description
Developed to address problems of youth suicide and substance abuse through a sense of cultural belonging and revitalization.
Healing Ourselves: Culture and Behavioral Health at Tribal Colleges and Universities
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cheryl Crazy Bull
Tribal College Journal of Amerian Indian Higher Education, vol. 25, no. 2, Tribal and Behavioral Health, Winter, 2013
Description
Briefly discusses how post-secondary institutions are attempting, through research and programming, to address the mental and physical health issues faced by Native Americans.
Healing the Spirit: Exploring Sexualized Trauma and Recovery among Indigenous Men in Toronto
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alison Reeves
Suzanne Stewart
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 24, no. 1, 2017, pp. 30-60
Description
Study conducted in collaboration with Anishnawbe Health Toronto involved six men and ten community healers. Discusses social constructions of masculinity and how they affect help-seeking behaviours and mental health outcomes.
Healing the Wounded Inner Child of the Residential School Experience
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Joan V. Miller
Description
Discusses the holistic healing process used in therapeutic sessions given through Ganohkwásra Family Assault Support Services.
Healing through Traditional Language
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Julia Bomberry
Description
Discusses use of traditional language to help heal at a therapeutic retreat offered by Ganohkwásra Family Assault Support Services.
The Health and Well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native Children: Parental Report From the National Survey of Children's Health, 2007
Alternate Title
The National Survey of Children's Health 2007: American Indians/Alaska Natives
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal and Child Health Bureau
Description
Looks at data for parental perceptions of health from unique communities and environments in seven states and presents indicators in the family environment that may support or threaten families and children.
The Health and Well-Being of Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Workers: Results from a National Australian Survey
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ann M. Roche
Vinita Duraisingam
Allan Trifonoff
Amanda Tovell
Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, vol. 44, January 2013, pp. 17-26
Description
Findings highlight the importance of implementing workforce development strategies that focus on achieving culturally appropriate, equitable and supportive organizational conditions for Indigenous drug workers.
"The Heartbeat of Our People": How Blueback Sockeye Salmon Influences Tribal Well-Being
Theses
Author/Creator
Sophia Amberson
Description
Marine and Environmental Affairs Thesis (M.M.A.)--University of Washington, 2013.
Hoea te waka: Indigenous Suicide Prevention Outcomes Framework and Evaluation Processes. Part 1
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kahu McClintock
Rachel McClintock
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing - Te Mauri: Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 2, September 2017, pp. 68-76
Description
Provides a summation of the outcomes framework and evaluation methodology and recommends a partnership with the government and the community.
Homelessness across Alaska, the Canadian North and Greenland: A Review of the Literature on a Developing Social Phenomenon in the Circumpolar North
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Julia Christensen
Steven Arnfjord
Sally Carraher
Travis Hedwig
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.
Housing Needs and Challenges for Rural and Urban (Off-Reserve) Indigenous Peoples
Alternate Title
Phase 2: Data Analysis Project
E-Books
Author/Creator
Big River Analytics
Description
Utilizes data from the Census of Population, Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) and the Aboriginal Peoples Survey.
Housing Strategies That Improve Indigenous Health Outcomes
Alternate Title
Resource Sheet (Closing the Gap Clearinghouse) ; no. 25
E-Books
Author/Creator
Vicki-Ann Ware
Hua Oranga: Service Utility Pilot of a Mental Health Outcome Measurement for an Indigenous Population
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kahu McClintock
Ana Sokratov
Graham Mellsop
Te Kani Kingi
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 4, no. 3, 2013, pp. 1-14
Description
Reports on the use an Indigenous mental health outcome measurement which contributes to the skill and expertise of clinicians treating Māori patients.
I Can Make a Difference and so Can You!
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nicole Flynn
The First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 12, no. 1, 2017, pp. 7-11
Description
Speech presented for a Youth to Youth Summit in September, 2017.
Impacts of COVID-19 on Stolen Generations Survivors
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marumali Program
Description
Based on findings of a survey with 60 respondents about the effect of restrictions on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities in terms of 23 social and emotional wellbeing indicators.
Implementation of the First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum Framework
Alternate Title
Issues of Substance Conference ; November, 2017
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Carol Hopkins
Description
Director of the Thunderbird Partnership Foundation explains how to use the strength-based Framework to support individuals with additions and mental health issues. Presentation given at the Issues of Substance Conference, 2017.
Duration: 1:18:59.
The Importance of Optimism in Maintaining Healthy Aging in Rural Alaska
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jordan P. Lewis
Qualitative Health Research, vol. 23, no. 11, November 2013, pp. 1521-1527
Description
Reports that successful aging is based on optimism of four elements: spirituality, emotional well-being, community engagement, and physical health.