Australian and New Zealand Journal of Criminology, vol. 43, no. 2, August 2010, pp. 199-222
Description
Looks at review of research that has attempted to measure levels of rape and examines National Crime Victimization Survey for context of differences between ethnicities.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 172, no. 8, April 12, 2005, p. 977
Description
Letter written in response to publication of two epidemiologic studies discusses the lack of consultation with First Nations and Métis people and recommends scientists build relationships.
Ethnicity and Disease, vol. 15, no. 4, Autumn, 2005, pp. 656-663
Description
Study shows that despite high rates of oral diabetes medication, ethnic disparities remain and glycemic control is still a problem with Native Americans.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 23, no. 3, Special Issue on Disease, Health, and Survival Among Native Americans, 1999, pp. 155-184
Description
Investigates differences in perceptions, by health care providers and their Aboriginal clients, which led the author to believe that the differences were due, in part, to attempts by health professionals to assert authoritative control.
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.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 29, no. 3, 2005, pp. 59-79
Description
Looks at the Messages for Health community-based research project which focuses on cervical cancer on the Apsáalooke Reservation. The objectives of the study include: decreasing screening barriers, increasing cervical cancer knowledge and increasing the proportion of young women who receive Pap tests.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 19, no. 2, 1999, pp. 289-319
Description
Examines four Native Studies programs, in four provinces, and how each University has increased its responsiveness to First Nation needs since the 1960s.
American Indian & Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 17, no. 1, 2010, pp. 1-24
Description
Comments on the high rate of American Indian and Alaska Native youth entering their childbearing years as teenagers and the importance of having substance abuse prevention strategies in place for these at risk teens.
Atlantic Aboriginal Economic Development Integrated Research Program, AAEDIRP
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lori Ann Roness
Description
Looks at 10 partnerships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal companies emerging in Atlantic Canada and the objectives, benefits & challenges for them to increase opportunities for community economic development.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 29, no. 3, 2005, pp. 81-100
Description
Describes a study done to achieve an understanding of the bi-cultural (tribal and non tribal) ethnic identity of northeastern adolescents, with special emphasis of their unique history and experience.
Canadian Journal of Political Science, vol. 43, no. 3, 2010, pp. 711-732
Description
Looks at Riel's exile in 1870 after the Red River Rebellion; examines the tensions between French and English Canada over Riel's execution; and discusses the two statues which serve as a metaphor for the relationship between liberal and colonial dynamics in Canada political history.
Canadian Social Trends, no. 89, Summer, 2010, pp. 63-69
Description
Data collected from 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (15 or older).Looks at participation in traditional activities, events, Métis specific organizations, spiritual practices, and language acquisition.
An Exploration of Housing Options for Aboriginal People in Edmonton, Alberta and Winnipeg, Manitoba: Final Report
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 05-034
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Policy and Research Division]
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
[R. A. Malatest & Associates]
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Description
Includes both full report and summary of study which involved literature review, examination of statistical data, and 20 key informant interviews conducted with representatives of service providers and professionals with knowledge of the issues.
Full report starts at p. 21.