Brief discussion of ten areas which have been underdeveloped in the urban context: consultation, community access and decision-making; community ethical review; intellectual property rights and data management, data gathering, storytelling and consent-seeking; capacity building and mentorship; nurturing authentic research relationships; multi-sited and multi-jurisdictional research; and self-determination, sovereignty and community empowerment.
Discusses historical and contemporary reasons for migration to urban centres, the lack recognition of an urban presence based on the belief that identity and cities are incompatible because Indigeneity is solely defined by a relationship to the land, and how this attitude, coupled with government policy, has resulted in the lack of culturally appropriate supports and services available.
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
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Looks at the differences in rural versus urban birth and infant outcomes for Indigenous peoples in Quebec.
Reports on results of survey of housing providers conducted between the end of December 2018 and March 2019; explains the changing demographics of Indigenous populations; and gives the background to the Urban Native Housing Program and the Rural and Native Housing Programs and discusses the implications of the expiry of Operating Grants under them.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 43, no. 3, [Indigeneity, Feminism, Activism], 2019, pp. 95-118
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Uses cases studies from Nicaragua and South Africa to compare colonization and imperialistic practices and how these experiences helped with the formation of what the author describes as Indigenous internationalist feminism.
International Journal of the Commons, vol. 4, no. 1, February 2010, p. 36–55
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Looks at two joint ventures ability or inability to contribute the extra dimensions of development in forest management desired by Aboriginal communities.
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 26, no. 2, The Collaborative Research Center for American Indian Health’s Partnership River of Life, 2019, pp. 123-133
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Study of 60 young Indigenous mothers examines the association between setting and attaining goals and indicators of health behavior change. After six month of intervention it was found that goal attainment was not significantly associated with behavior change despite participants exhibiting confidence in completing goals and increased sense of agency.
A total of 495 survey respondents were Indigenous, representing 39% of the population, and proportion was higher for unsheltered (46%) than sheltered (34%). Snapshot was taken March 13, 2019.
Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, vol. 25, no. 4, December 2010, pp. 317-342
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Looks at the research on dementia and the relationships between the community and the health care system, from the perspectives of First Nation peoples.
Survey consisted of ten questions and results are based on 365 respondents. Some of the areas covered were financial support, prioximity to educational opportunities, post-graduate employment, cultural responsiveness of institutions.
GLQ: A Journal of Lesbian and Gay Studies, vol. 16, no. 1-2, 2010, pp. 157-181
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Discusses the construction of two-spirit identities, and the theme of division in three contemporary narrative films, showing how they continue to mirror the ongoing legacy of settler colonialism.
Researcher uses "photovoice" method; three participants were given disposable cameras to document negative reminders of residential schools and strengths existing in the community for continuing the healing process. Later they discussed their motivations and thoughts about the photos. Researcher then expanded and interpreted their responses.
The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 140, no. 10, 2010, pp. 1839-1845
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Study investigated the prevalence of, and risk factors (gender, age, vitamin D intake, and socioeconomic status) for low vitamin D in 16 Arctic communities.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 1, 2010, pp. 10-14
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Modified speech by Chief Wayne Christian talking about the history of his community, and how state policies, legislation and laws have affected a way of life for his people. The article also illustrates, through narrative, the importance of re-learning cultural practices.
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 26, no. 2, The Collaborative Research Center for American Indian Health’s Partnership River of Life, 2019, pp. 151-171
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Study of 56 Indigenous youth uses focus groups and a strengths based perspective to understand what gives them hope and how they demonstrate this hope to others in their community.