Connecting Urban and Aboriginal Histories: Towards an Urban Aboriginal History in Québec
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nathalie Kermoal
INDITERRA, no. 5, [Nouvelles géographies des pratiques], 2013, pp. [1]-12
Description
Focuses on two communities, Kahnawake and Wendake, from the 1880s to the turn of the 20th century.
Consumer Prices Monitoring in Nunavik: 2011-2013
E-Books
Author/Creator
Gérard Duhaime
Andrée Caron
The Contribution of Broadband to the Economic Development of First Nations in Canada
Alternate Title
CSLS Research Report ; 2013-04
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Centre for the Study of Living Standards
CSLS Research Report
Description
Econometric analysis did not find a statistically significant impact of broadband availability on employment growth and average earnings growth in the study sample of 241 First Nations reserves.
Contributions of Culture and Language in Aboriginal Head Start in Urban and Northern Communities to Children’s Health Outcomes: A Review of Theory and Research
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jessica Ball
Ken Moselle
Description
Uses social determinants of health model to identify immediate and long term benefits.
Summarizes method and key findings from the report Healthy Aboriginal Child Development and Health Promotion/Chronic Disease Prevention: Prospects for Integration and Inter sectoral Coordination.
Controlled Trial of an Intervention to Improve Cholesterol Management in Diabetes Patients in Remote Aboriginal Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Onil Bhattacharyya
Stewart Harris
Merrick Zwarenstein
Jan Barnsley
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 69, no. 4, September 2010, pp. 333-343
Description
Discussion on ways to improve diabetes care in remote aboriginal communities.
The Costs of Local Food Procurement in Two Northern Indigenous Communities in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Shinjini Pal
François Haman
Michael A. Robidoux
Food and Foodways, vol. 21, no. 2, 2013, pp. 132-152
Description
Looked at costs associated with obtaining nutritionally beneficial country food in order assess its viability as a alternative to expensive purchased foods. Found that while it required significant energy and time, it was economically comparable. Worked with the five Shibogama First Nations.
Critical Choices: Rural Women, Violence and Homelessness
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Molly Wickham
Description
Study examined factors which influence decisions to leave or stay in communities and assessed the availability of appropriate services. Focus is on Aboriginal women living in Northern British Columbia.
Culturally Relevant Teaching in Rural Indigenous Communities: An Ethnographic Case Study of Three International Volunteer Teachers in Ecuador
Theses
Author/Creator
Julia Anne Rao
Description
Curriculum Studies and Teacher Development Thesis (M.A.)--Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, 2010.
Culture at the Centre of Community Based Aged Care in a Remote Australian Indigenous Setting: A Case Study of the Development of Yuendumu Old People's Programme
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
K. Smith
J. J. Grundy
H. J. Nelson
Rural and Remote Health, vol. 10, no. 1422, October 26, 2010, pp. 1-15
Description
Examines comprehensive program developed to manage services for elderly Warlpriri people using operating principles of community control and cultural comfort.
"Dave, Come on": Indigenous Identities and Language Play in Yves Sioui Durand's Hamlet-le-Malécite
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michèle Lacombe
Studies in Canadian Literature / Études en littérature canadienne, vol. 35, no. 2, Special Section: Indigeneity in Dialogue: Indigenous Library Expression Across Linguistic Divides, 2010, pp. [53]-75
Description
Comments on a play that focuses on the contemporary situation of youth in Montreal and the imaginary community of Kinogamish.
Decentralized Nursing Education in Northern Norway: Towards a Sustainable Recruitment and Retention Model in Rural
Arctic Healthcare Services
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bente Norbye
Mari Wolff Skaalvik
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, 2013, p. article no. 22793
Description
The evaluation revealed that the program is successful in the areas of recruitment and retention.
Dementia Awareness in Northern Nursing Practice
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mary Ellen Andrews
Debra G. Morgan
Norma J. Stewart
Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, vol. 42, no. 1, 2010, pp. 56-73
Description
Using feedback from registered nurses working in the Canadian north to Discuss key concepts in dementia care and how this knowledge can be used to improve the care provided.
Dementia Care Knowledge Sharing within a First Nations Community
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dorothy Forbes
Catherine Blake
Emily Thiessen
Sara Finkelstein
Debra G. Morgan ... [et al.]
Canadian Journal on Aging , vol. 32, no. 4, 2013, pp. 360-374
Description
Looks at the developing of a Sharing Dementia Care Knowledge model to discuss Indigenous dementia care decisions and knowledge sharing.
Dene Hunting Organization in Fort Good Hope, Northwest Territories: “Ways We Help Each Other and Share What We Can”
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Roger McMillan
Brenda Parlee
Arctic, vol. 66, no. 4, December 2013, pp. 435-447
Description
Looks at how meat distribution patterns such "demand sharing" and harvester "giving", vary with respect to game acquired during a community hunt, as opposed to a household-organized hunt.
Design and Implementation of a Dental Caries Prevention Trial in Remote Canadian Aboriginal Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rosamund Harrison
Jacques Veronneau
Brian Leroux
Trials, vol. 11, 2010, p. article no. 54
Description
Looks at the importance of community collaboration in conducting random trials for dental caries in Aboriginal children.
Designing a Model of Culturally Responsive Mathematics Education: Place, Relationships and Storywork
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cynthia Nicol
Jo-ann Archibald
Jeff Baker
Mathematics Education Research Journal, vol. 25, 2013, pp. 73-89
Description
Using interviews and surveys with teachers and students to discuss the implementation of a culturally responsive education model for Math classes in Saskatchewan schools.
Developing a Self-Paced Continuing Training Program for Indigenous Health Workers: Learning Approach
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Faeka El Sayed
Jeffrey Soar
Zoe Wang
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 34, no. 4, July/August 2010, pp. 28-31
Description
Discusses ways to share new skills and knowledge to remote Indigenous health workers.
Development of a Framework of Improved Childbirth Care for First Nation Women in Manitoba: A First Nation Family Centred Approach
Theses
Author/Creator
Wanda Phillips-Beck
Description
Community Health Science Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 2010.
Dietary Intake of Vitamin D in a Northern Canadian Dené First Nation Community
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joyce Slater
Linda Larcombe
Chris Green Caroline Slivinski
Matthew Singer
Lizette Denechezhe
Chris Whaley
Peter Nickerson
Pamela Orr
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 20723
Description
Findings showed that vitamin D intake was low with fluid milk and fish providing the majority of the consumption. Policies need to be developed to address this food insecurity.
Discovering Unique Tobacco Use Patterns Among Alaska Native People
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Julia A. Dilley
Erin Peterson
Vanessa Y. Hiratsuka
Kristen Rohde
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21208
Description
Study findings revealed that tobacco use was higher than the overall population with usage highest in remote communities.
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.
Distance Education for Tobacco Reduction with Inuit Frontline Health Workers
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rob Collins
Merryl Hammond
Catherine L. Carry
Dianne Kinnon
Joan Killulark
Janet Nevala
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21078
Description
Considering technological and distance challenges, education was considered worthwhile with a ninety percent completion rate.
Down in a Valley, Up on a Ridge: Applying a Case Repertoire to Advanced Telecommunications and Rural Developments
Alternate Title
Images, Imaginations, and Beyond: Proceedings of the Eighth Native American Symposium
Native American Symposium ; 8th, 2009
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Phyllis I. Behrens
Description
Investigates telephone and computer communications systems in rural Native American areas.
(Draft) Resource Revenue Regimes Around the Circumpolar North: A Gap Analysis
Alternate Title
ReSDA Gap Analysis Report ; no.4
Resources and Sustainable Development n the Arctic (ReSDA) Gap Analysis Report ; no.4
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lee Huskey
Chris Southcott
Description
Looks at the intuitive belief that resource development results in wealth and well-being for region when in fact it often leads to a decrease and other problems (resource curse).
Draw, Draw, Draw and Keep on Drawing
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Dianne Meili
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 11, February 2013, p. 22
Description
Looks at Inuit artist, Kenojuak Ashevak, whose artwork was featured on Canada's 1970 six cent stamp.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.30.
Early Initiation to Cigarettes, Alcohol and Drugs Among Innu Preadolescents of Quebec
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Julie-Christine Cotton
Myriam Laventure
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 33, no. 1, 2013, pp. 1-15
Description
Studied the onset age and rate of consumption of drugs, alcohol and tobacco and showed that over 70% used at least one substance by age 12.
The Emancipatory Potential of Customary Law For the Rights of Women to Access Land
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Wilmien Wicomb
Indigenous Affairs , no. 1-2, Development and Customary Law, 2010, pp. 22-27
Description
Examines the evolution and adaptation of customary law for use by African women in their communities to advance their own positions. To access this article, scroll down to page 22.
Employment and Literacy Issues of Canada's Aboriginal Population: National Skills Upgrade 2014
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Rongo H. Wetere
Description
Looks at a cost-effective program to overcome challenges of literacy and improve economic, social and cultural wellbeing.
Empty Promises: Why Income Splitting for the Disabled Community is Nothing to Get Excited About
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Carolyn M. McCarney
Canadian Journal of Women and the Law, vol. 22, no. 1, 2010, pp. 247-266
Description
Contends that a disability-related tax measure will actually have a detrimental impact on Canadian society.
Engaging with Indigenous Australia: Exploring the Conditions for Effective Relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
Alternate Title
Issues Paper (Closing the Gap Clearinghouse) ; no. 5
E-Books
Author/Creator
Janet Hunt
Enhancing Equity for Aboriginal Peoples: Adult Basic Education On-Reserve
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Vivian Hajnal
Michelle Prytula
Michael Cottrell
Practice and Theory in Systems of Education, vol. 8, no. 2, 2013, pp. 113-120
Description
Analysis of a four year project to provide on-reserve Adult Basic Education (ABE) to Indigenous communities to fulfill the their needs for achieving academic equality.
The EU, the Arctic and Arctic Indigenous Peoples: A Proposal
Theses
Author/Creator
Federica Scarpa
Description
Polar Law Thesis (M.LL.)--University of Akureyri, 2013
Evaluation of a Dementia Awareness Resource for Use in Remote Indigenous Communities
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Melissa Lindeman
Kerry Taylor
Pim Kuipers
Kylie Stothers
Karen Piper
Description
Pilot project called Looking Out for Dementia involved production of a 16 minute DVD in English and three Indigenous languages (Warlpiri, Kriol, Djambarrpuyngu), an accompanying flip chart in plain English, and a poster publicizing the resource. Evaluation carried out through observation, focus groups and telephone interviews with participants and coordinators of aged services.
Evaluation of Hip Hop Workshops in Arctic Bay, Pond Inlet and Leadership Youth Hip Hop Summit in Pangnirtung, Nunavut
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tanya Forneris
Description
Report shows the youth and community members perceived the Hip Hop Projects very positively and that these projects provide important opportunities for youth in Nunavut.
Exploration and Mining Guide for Aboriginal Communities
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Natural Resources Canada]
Exploring Strategies For Fostering Optimal Sexual Health With Aboriginal Girls Living in Rural Canadian Communities: Perspectives From a Rapid Evidence Assessment
Theses
Author/Creator
Catherine E. Birtwistle
Description
Nursing Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of British Columbia, 2013.
Exploring the Impact of Long QT Syndrome: Perspectives from a British Columbia First Nations Community
Theses
Author/Creator
Lee-Anna Jennifer Huisman
Description
Genetics Thesis (M.Sc.)--The University of British Columbia, 2010.
Exploring the Transitions Associated With Aging in Two Northern First Nations Communities
Theses
Author/Creator
Mélanie St-Jean
Description
Human Kinetics Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 2013.
Fifth Anniversary of the National Apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: Report on the 2013 Micro-Grant Funding Round
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Healing Foundation
Description
Comments on the 132 events held to commemorate and celebrate the anniversary of the National Apology.
Filling the Gap: An Evaluation of a Voluntary Dental Program Within an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Primary Health Service
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Lisa Jackson Pulver
Sally Fitzpatrick
Jan Ritchie
Marion Norrie
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 34, no. 4, July/August 2010, pp. 3-7
Description
Concludes that the program offered dental care for patients who otherwise would not have received it but should not take the place of regular essential oral health care in remote areas.
Final Report: Aboriginal Health Worker Profession Review for the Northern Territory Department of Health & Families
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Health Worker Profession Review: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lee Ridoutt
Victoria Pilbeam
Human Capital Alliance
Description
Report presents 23 recommendations with the aim of bringing vibrancy back to the workforce.
Food and Water Security Issues in Russia I: Food Security in the General Population of the Russian Arctic, Siberia and the Far East, 2000-2011
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alexey A. Dudarev
Pavel R. Alloyarov
Valery S. Chupakhin
Eugenia V. Dushkina
Yuliya N. Sladkova
Vitaliy
M. Dorofeyev
Tatijana
A. Kolesnikova
Kirill B. Fridman
Lena Maria Nilsson
Birgitta Evengard
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, 2013, p. article no. 21848
Description
Report stresses the priority in improving the supply, accessibility, and contaminant removal within food supplies.
The Food Mail Program: "When Pigs Fly": Dispatching Access and Affordability to Healthy Food
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kashef Majid
Sonya Grier
Social Marketing Quarterly, vol. 16, no. 3, September 2010, pp. 78-95
Description
Looks at a program that subsidizes the cost of food transport to those in isolated communities.
[Food Price Survey Report August 2013 (3 Tables)]
Alternate Title
Pilot Nunavut Food Price Survey [Territory Only] April 2013
Pilot Nunavut Food Price Survey: Comparable to Canada April 2013
Pilot Nunavut Food Price Survey: Sample Food Basket April 2013
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Used basket comprised of 34 items. Statistical table.
Sources: Pilot Nunavut Food Survey and Statistics Canada CANSIM (Canadian Socio-economic Information Management System) table #326-0012.
Food Security in Paulatuuk, NT - Opportunities and Challenges of a Changing Community Economy
Theses
Author/Creator
Zoe Sarah Croucher Todd
Description
Rural Economy Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Alberta, 2010.
Fort Good Hope
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Ron Orieux
William Weintraub
Description
Looks at the Berger Inquiry and the perspectives of First Nations communities on building the Mackenzie Valley pipeline.
Duration: 47:12.
Fringe Financial Institutions, The Unbanked, and the Precariously Banked: Survey Results from Prince George, B.C.
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Paul Bowles
Keely Dempsey
Trevor Shaw
Description
Study examines the reasons for growth of number of institutions offering services such as cheque cashing, payday loans and income tax refund loans.
From Reserves to Cities (And Back): The Significance of Reserves in Registered Indian Women's Migration
Theses
Author/Creator
Pamela Rose Irvine
Description
Geography and Planning Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2010.
Gambling in a Remote Aboriginal Setting: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sue Bertossa
Peter Miller
Alwin Chong
Peter Harvey
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 34, no. 4, July/August 2010, pp. 10-12
Description
Focuses on a workshop which used motivational interviewing to discuss various aspects of gambling.