Shows incident of stomach cancer is higher in Indigenous populations globally and is linked to poor socioeconomic conditions and a lower standard of health.
Windsor Review of Legal and Social Issues: Digital Companion, vol. 1, 2014, pp. 32-47
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Summarizes statistics complied through the Sisters in Spirit initiative, discusses obligations arising from the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and provides timeline of reports and recommendations and the Canadian government's responses.
Survey conducted online between March 22 and April 29, 2019, with stratified samples of 682 Indigenous and 695 non-Indigenous youth (ages 16 to 29), distributed across the 10 provinces and three territories.
Related material:
Detailed Data Tables: Indigenous Youth.
Chronic Diseases and Injuries in Canada, vol. 34, no. 2-3, July 2014, pp. 103-112
Description
Compares prevalence of smoking, obesity, level of physical activity, fruit and vegetable consumption, and alcohol use as well as uptake of screening for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer. Uses data from 2007 and 2011 Canadian Community Health Survey.
[Research Data Alliance International Indigenous Data Sovereignty Interest Group
Global Indigenous Data Alliance]
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Designed to complement the FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable) principles of the open data movement as means to use Indigenous data in ways determined by Indigenous peoples and for their benefit. Principles are related to collective benefit, authority to control, responsibility, and ethics.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 73, 2014, p. article no. 25760
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Study contends exposure to the parent compound of the phthalate metabolite MEHP may be associated with breast cancer but further study is warranted using a larger sample size.
BMC Health Services Research, vol. 14, May 1, 2014, p. article no. 196
Description
Surveyed 187 women. Key issues included high rates of stressful life events during pregnancy, low levels of choice in place of birth and model of care, and limited options to carry out cultural practices. High levels of confidence in ability to parent were also reported.
Chronic Diseases and Injuries in Canada, vol. 34, no. 4, November 2014, pp. 210-217
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Study concludes that continued risk factor surveillance will be necessary due to the heterogeneous health status of Aboriginal populations in Canada's north.
Outlines the targets made by the Australian government to close the gap in life expectancy, early childhood health, education, and employment between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 53, no. 2, 2014, pp. 48-65
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Looks at relationships in New Mexico and Oklahoma using qualitative interviews with tribal leaders, quantitative data from survey of 150 Indian education directors, and secondary data on school district characteristics.
Journal of the Medical Library Association , vol. 107, no. 4, October 2019, pp. 538-554
Description
Analyzed data from a subset of responses to the cross-sectional survey "Nursing Practice in Rural and Remote Canada II". Found that most nurses relied on online/electronic sources more often than in-person education to update their nursing knowledge.
Index is used to assess socio-economic well-being and is made up of four components: education, labour force activity, income, and housing. Map displays 2016 data on First Nations, Inuit and non-Indigenous communities which can be found be searching or clicking on a marker.
Index used to assess socio-economic well-being and is made up of four components: education, labour force activity, income, and housing.
Based on Statistics Canada's Census of Population (1981 to 2006, 2016) and the National Household Survey (2011).
Determines six factors in need of improvement for quality of life (QoL): education and training, justice system, understanding of culture and rights, employment opportunities, community funding, spiritual spaces.
Looks at school related outcomes and self-concept from a sampling of grade 4 - 8 students in northwestern Ontario. Results indicate Aboriginal students have the same or higher self-worth and competence compared to non-Aboriginal students.
Research in Brief (Correctional Service Canada) ; RIB-19-09
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Correctional Service Canada
Research in Brief (Correctional Service Canada)
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Uses the Women’s Computerized Assessment of Substance Abuse (W-CASA) to provide statistics on those who reported using opioids versus those who used other types of substances in the twelve months prior to arrest.
Canadian Journal of Aboriginal Community-Based HIV/AIDS Research, vol. 6, 2014, pp. 70-94
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Study examined both the perspectives of the health service provider and the Aboriginal person with HIV/AIDS. Almost 50% of patients reported that alcohol played a role in becoming HIV positive.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 105, no. 6, November/December 2014, pp. 412-417
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Factors examined: demographics, use of language and involvement in culture, community size and culture, school attendance, chronic conditions, and family structure, socio-economic status, and culture. Uses data from the 2008/10 First Nations Regional Health Survey.
Reports results of an online survey conducted with Keewaytinook Okimakanak (KO) First Nations community members in 2014. Respondents were asked questions about how they used technologies, their experiences with them, and their perspectives on ICT in their communities
Reports rates, risk factors driving infections, health status of those living with HIV and their use of HIV-related services, gaps and limitations of study, and makes recommendations for preventing and managing the disease.
In Education, vol. 19, no. 3, [Indigenous Education] in Education, Pt. 2, Spring, 2014, pp. 108-122
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Comments on the need to address three common questions from teacher candidates, to help encourage teachers to include more Aboriginal perspectives in the classroom.
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 3, no. 3, Special Issue on Non-Status Indians, 2014, pp. 55-85
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Looks at the global perspective of Indigenous status. Includes the Americas, Oceania, Africa, Asia, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Scandinavia and Latin America.