Journal of Indigenous Voices in Social Work, vol. 1, no. 1, February 2010, pp. 1-18
Description
Study examines issues of diversity disaster relief, recovery and the need to develop culturally appropriate methods for future training and preparation.
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 2, no. 1, 2012, pp. 88-97
Description
Comments on three challenges faced by First Nations people, organizations, or governments regarding managing or understanding data given by Statistics Canada.
Reports results of surveys completed at three different conferences, key informant interviews with service providers, school personnel, and family/individuals in four communities, and a community meeting. Focused on four areas of inquiry: community strengths and challenges for individuals and their families, familiarity with network agencies in their state, service and support providers, and most important information about community need.
Report has information about demographics, reservations and land maps, community issues, educational issues, schools types, Indian Education Legislation and Native organizations.
Focus of study was to identify priority recruitment and retention needs and provide statistical corroboration that the Association's strategic direction was in line with stakeholders' requirements.
Pimatisiwin, vol. 8, no. 1, Summer, 2010, pp. 1-18
Description
Looks at the Caregiver Ratio Index (CRI), the number of potential caregivers divided by the number of potential frail elders, and its usefulness as a demographic tool.
Open Women's Health Journal, vol. 4, What We Have Known About Community Characteristics, Birth Outcomes and Infant Mortality among Aborig, 2010, pp. 55-61
Description
Assesses birth outcomes and infant mortality, by neighborhood socioeconomic status, among First Nations and non-First Nations in Manitoba.
Non-Insured Health Benefits Ontario Region: Prescription Drug Trends
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Health Canada
Description
Statistics for opiate use and the medications used in treatment of diabetes, heart conditions, mental health conditions, inhalers for respiratory conditions, smoking cessation products, and reproductive and sexual health. Covers the years 2000 to 2009.
State Center for Health Statistics And Office Minority Health and Health Disparities
Description
Facts about mortality, chronic diseases, HIV and sexually transmitted diseases, access to health and health of children from infant to adolescent in the American Indian population.
Assessment focuses on developing a community profile of the local food system in order to provide a base for capacity building for food related security initiatives.
Related material: Appendices.
Open Women's Health Journal, vol. 4, What We Have Known About Community Characteristics, Birth Outcomes and Infant Mortality among Aborig, 2010, pp. 46-54
Description
Concludes that North-South place of residence does matter in regards to adverse birth outcomes, but the effects may differ by ethnicity and this situation could require different intervention strategies.
Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia
Description
Presents feedback from Aboriginal youth on the "Aboriginal Youth Leadership Project in Northern British Columbia" report in order to assess the value and effectiveness of the report.
Nunavut Private and Public Investment, 1999 to 2012
Nunavut Private and Public Investment, 1999 to 2012: Annual Percent Change
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical tables.
Source: Statistics Canada, Capital and Repair Expenditure, CANSIM (Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management System) table 029-0005. Data for 2011 is preliminary actual and 2014 data are intentions.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 18698
Description
Purpose of study was to examine extent of research, representation of populations and geographic areas, methodologies used and associated health outcomes.