International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1323493
Description
Discusses the benefits of Chaplain BASE (Building Access to Specialists through eConsultation) service. eConsult provides advice instantly from specialists which otherwise patients would have to wait for.
Looks at the food-related risk factors for cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. Also assesses how industry, governments, and consumers, are managing dietary risks, and proposes actions that could lead to improvements.
Canadian Journal of Environmental Education, vol. 17, [Indigenizing and Decolonizing Environmental Education], 2012, pp. 80-96
Description
Assessment of Bridging the Gap program in terms of the criteria outlined in the Ininiwi-Kiskānītamowin model for implementing science programs in Indigenous contexts.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 24, no. 3, Fall, 2012, pp. 53-70
Description
Looks at a prolific author who used his wilderness experience to write about the Native American experience in the United States.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 53.
Internal Medicine Journal, vol. 42, no. 2, February 2012, pp. 184-191
Description
Results from search of peer-reviewed journal papers suggest five themes: concerns about toxicity of treatment; disconnect with physician; fears about absence from home during treatment; different beliefs about causes of the disease; and failure to address holistic health.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 8, no. 2, Reconciling Research: Perspectives on Research Involving Indigenous Peoples -Part 1, April 2017, pp. 1-19
Description
Discusses how research in a community based Indigenous project reflected personal stories of reconciliation.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 36, no. 4, 2012, pp. 169-172
Description
Book review of: Indigenous Peoples and Collaborative Stewardship of Nature by Anne Ross, Kathleen Pickering Sherman, Jeffrey G. Snodgrass, Henry D. Delcore and Richard Sherman.
Review located by scrolling to page 169.
Case studies of Marine Plan Partnership for the Pacific North Coast and the Great Bear Initiative and discussion of how principles involved might apply in the New Zealand context.
Journal of Enterprising Communities, vol. 6, no. 3, Special Issue: Indigenous Communities, the Bioeconomy and Natural Resource Development, 2012, pp. 213-229
Description
Study of use of biological and cultural resources by the Gitga'at First Nation regarding the development of a locally run eco-cultural tourism business.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 37, no. 1, 2017, pp. 95-115
Description
Contrasts Indigenous and Western approaches to research in colonized communities. Stresses the need for research being done in Indigenous communities to serve Indigenous people. Highlights the importance of self-awareness on the part of the researcher and a commitment to community service.
Combatting Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls ; Theme 2: Contextualizing Violence
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Andrea Carmen
Viola Waghiyi
Description
Comments on the devastating health impacts chemicals have on Indigenous Peoples, particularly women and children. Paper was submitted to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Expert Group Meeting "Combatting Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls", January 18-20, 2012.
Looks at female leadership in a community which has undergone tremendous change due to the proximity of the oil sands.
Accompanied by video directed by Catherine Martin. (Duration: 28:52).
Ecosystems, Society, and Health: Pathways through Diversity, Convergence, and Integration
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Cheryl Bartlett
Murdena Marshall
Albert Marshall
Marilyn Iwama
Description
Pre-publication version of chapter to be published in Convergence, and Integration edited by Lars K. Hallstrom, Nicholas P. Guehlstorf and Margot W. Parkes.
Journal of the Canadian Association for Curriculum Studies, vol. 10, no. 1, 2012, pp. [77]-114
Description
Focus group consisting of members from Blackfoot community including students, faculty and teachers discuss what is needed for Aboriginal success in post-secondary education with a specific focus on science.
Journal of Enterprising Communities, vol. 6, no. 3, Special Issue: Indigenous Communities, the Bioeconomy and Natural Resource Development, 2012, pp. 194-212
Description
Discussed the traditional use of caribou in health care, potential uses for biomedicines, nutraoceuticals, functional foods, and the benefits that could arise from being in partnerships.