Messages from Mtigwaki: Lynn Johnston's Cartoons and Their Impact on Canadian Culture
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christine Schreyer
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 34, no. 2, 2014, pp. 181-196
Description
Looks at impact of story line involving fictional Ojibway community. Thirty surveys were conducted with non-Aboriginals to investigate whether readers had learned anything about Ojibway culture from the comic strips and if it was considered a realistic portrayal.
Methods for Improving the Quality and Completeness of Mortality Data for American Indians and Alaska Native
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David K. Espey
Melissa A. Jim
Thomas B. Richards
Crystal Begay
Don Haverkamp ... [et al.]
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 104, no. S3, Supplement 3, June 2014, pp. S286-S294
Description
Looks at improving race classification data and analyzing deaths by region in order to plan programs for reducing health disparities.
Métis Training to Employment: Client Labour Market Self-Sufficiency Study
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Laurie McCaffrey
Rachel Rose
Sherrill Johnson
Description
Comprised of literature review, secondary review of client database, and interviews with 21 clients.
Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey: Supporting Student Success
Alternate Title
Nurturing Capacity Projects
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Linda Simon
Description
Discusses facilitating and assisting the jurisdiction of education for the Mi'kmaw Nation communities.
Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Population Projections: Methodology Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nicole MartinRogers
Tom Gillasxpy
Description
Results for population projections to the year 2098 for MCT and Bois Forte, Fond du Lac, Grand Portage, Leech Lake, Mille Lacs and White Earth bands in order to understand population trends.
A Mixed Methods Inquiry into the Determinants of Traditional Food Consumption among Three Cree Communities of Eeyou Istchee from an Ecological Perspective
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Véronqiue Laberge Gaudin
Olivier Receveur
Leah Walz
Félix Girard
Louise Potvin
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 73, 2014, p. article no. 24918
Description
Study involved secondary analysis of 3 cross-sectional studies as part of the Multi-Community Environment and Health Longitudinal Study in Iyiyuu Aschii and focus groups from Cree Nation of Mistissini, Cree Nation of Eastmain, and Wemindji Cree First Nation.
Mortality Caused by Chronic Liver Disease among American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States, 1999- 2009
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anil Suryaprasad
Kathy K. Byrd
John T. Redd
David G. Perdue
M. Michele Manos ... [et al.]
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 104, no. S3, Supplement 3, June 2014, pp. S350-S358
Description
Comparison of chronic liver disease deaths between American Indians and Alaska Natives with other groups.
Moving Beyond the Historical Quagmire of Measuring Infant Mortality for the First Nations Population in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brenda Elias
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 123, December 2014, p. 125–132
Description
Identifies deficiencies in the vital statistics system for the reporting of infant mortality data and data coverage for the Aboriginal population.
Multimorbidity Disease Clusters in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Caucasian Populations in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
J. P. Kuwornu
L. M. Lix
S. Shooshtari
Chronic Diseases and Injuries in Canada, vol. 34, no. 4, November 2014, pp. 218-225
Description
Study results show the Aboriginal population has a higher overall prevalence of multimorbidity as well as higher prevalence for chronic diseases.
The Multiple Truths About Crystal Meth Among Young People Entrenched in an Urban Drug Scene: A Longitudinal Ethnographic Investigation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Danya Fast
Thomas Kerr
Evan Wood
Will Small
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 110, June 2014, p. 41–48
Description
Qualitative research study on how young street-entrenched drug users characterize their understandings and experiences of using crystal methamphetamine.
Municipal Water Quantities and Health in Nunavut Households: An Exploratory Case Study in Coral Harbour, Nunavut, Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kiley Daley
Heather Castleden
Rob Jamieson
Chris Furgal
Lorna Ell
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 73, 2014, pp. 1-9
Description
Looks at the adequacy of in-home water quantities in a remote fly-in community.
Narrowing the Gap: The Difference That Public Sector Wages Make
E-Books
Author/Creator
Kate McInturff
Paul Tulloch
National HIV Prevalence and Incidence Estimates for 2011
Alternate Title
HIV/AIDS Epi Updates
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control
Public Health Agency of Canada
Description
Chapter 1 of HIV/AIDS Epi Updates. 2011 edition.
Scroll to p. 9 for Aboriginal data.
The Nations 2014: Aboriginal Populations in Quebec [Map]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)
Description
Lists toponym, band name, and number of residents and non-residents.
Native American and Alaskan Native Youth Suicide
Theses
Author/Creator
Emily Yurasek
Description
Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Central Florida, 2014.
Neurosensory Sequelae Assessed by Thermal and Vibrotactile Perception Thresholds after Local Cold Injury
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Daniel Carlsson
Lage Burström
Victoria Heldestad Lilliesköld
Tohr Nilsson
Erik Nordh ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 73, 2014, p. article no. 23540
Description
Looks at patients four months post injury to assess thresholds and then again in four years.
NHS Aboriginal Population Profile, 2011
Alternate Title
National Household Survey, 2011
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Statistics Canada
Description
Data broken down by census divisions, metropolitan areas, health regions, and community-level subdivisions (including reserves) within each province.
The Non-Status Indian Population Living Off-Reserve in Canada: A Demographic and Socio-Economic Profile
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Andrew J. Siggner
Evelyn J. Peters
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 3, no. 3, Special Issue on Non-Status Indians, 2014, pp. 86-108
Description
Commentary looks at the differences between Non-Status, registered Indians, Inuit, and Métis people.
Northern Food Retail Data Collection & Analysis
Alternate Title
[Study of Northern Food Retailing]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Enrg Research Group
Description
Analysis of grocery suppliers across 103 northern communities eligible for either full or partial subsidy by Nutrition North Canada. Also examines how delivery of the program influences the industry.
Nunavut: A Health System Profile
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Karen Doty-Sweetnam
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 34, no. 1, 2014, pp. 216-218
Description
Book review of Nunavut by Gregory P. Marchildon and Renée Torgerson.
[Nunavut Population by Age Group, Region and Community, 2006 to 2014 (29 tables)]
Alternate Title
Arctic Bay Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Arviat Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Baffin Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Baker Lake Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Cambridge Bay Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Cape Dorset Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Chesterfield Inlet Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Clyde River Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Coral Harbour Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Gjoa Haven Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Grise Fiord Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Hall Beach Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Igloolik Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Iqaluit Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Keewatin Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Kimmirut Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Kitikmeot Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Kugaaruk Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Kugluktuk Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Nunavut Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Pangnirtung Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Pond Inlet Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Qikiqtarjuaq Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Rankin Inlet Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Repulse Bay Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Resolute Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Sanikiluaq Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Taloyoak Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Whale Cove Population Estimates by Age Group, 2006 to 2014
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistics based on 2011 census counts adjusted for net census under-coverage.
Nunavut Population by Knowledge of Languages, Region and Community, 2011 NHS
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical table.
Source: 2011 National Household Survey.
[Nunavut Population Estimates by Inuit and Non-Inuit, Region and Community, 2006 to 2014 (3 tables)]
Alternate Title
Total Population by Inuit and Non-Inuit for Nunavut, Region and Community, 2006 to 2014, as of July 1
Total Population by Inuit and Non-Inuit for Nunavut, Region and Community, 2006 to 2014, as of July 1: Annual Percent Change
Total Population by Inuit and Non-Inuit for Nunavut, Region and Community, 2006 to 2014, as of July 1: Number and Percent
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistics.
Nunavut Population Estimates by Region and Community, 2006 to 2014, as of July 1 (2 tables)
Alternate Title
Nunavut Population Estimates by Region and Community, 2006 to 2014, as of July 1
Nunavut Population Estimates by Region and Community, 2006 to 2014, as of July 1 [Alphabetic Order]
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical tables.
[Nunavut Population Estimates by Sex, Age Group, Region and Community, 2014 (3 tables)]
Alternate Title
Nunavut Female Population Estimates by Age Group, Region and Community, 2014, as of July 1
Nunavut Male Population Estimates by Age Group, Region and Community, 2014, as of July 1
Nunavut Total Population Estimates by Age Group, Region and Community, 2014, as of July 1
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistics.
[Nunavut Population Estimates by Sex, Region and Community, 2001to 2018 (3 tables)]
Alternate Title
Nunavut Female Population Estimates by Region and Community, 2001 to 2017, as of July 1
Nunavut Male Population Estimates by Region and Community, 2001 to 2017, as of July 1
Nunavut Population Estimates by Region and Community, 2001 to 2017, as of July 1
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Source: Statistics Canada, Demography Division, Special Tabulations.
[Nunavut Population Estimates by Sex, Region and Community, 2006 to 2014 (3 tables)]
Alternate Title
Nunavut Female Population Estimates by Region and Community, 2006 to 2014, as of July 1
Nunavut Male Population Estimates by Region and Community, 2006 to 2014, as of July 1
Nunavut [Total] Population Estimates by Region and Community, 2006 to 2014, as of July 1
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistics.
[Nunavut] Population Estimates July 1, 2014
Alternate Title
Nunavut Population by Age Groups and Sex, July 1, 2006 to 2014
Nunavut Population by Age Groups and Sex, July 1, 2014
Nunavut Population, July 1, 2006 to 2014
[Nunavut] Community Populations by Age Groups, July 1, 2014
[Nunavut] Historical Population Estimates
[Nunavut] Males and Females by Age Groups, July 1, 2014
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical tables.
Nunavut Populations Projections, 2014 to 2035 (4 tables)
Alternate Title
Baffin Community Projections, 2014 to 2035
Kitikmeot Community Projections, 2014 to 2035
Kivalliq Community Projections, 2014 to 2035
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical tables.
Nunavut Regional and Community Population Projections 2014 to 2035
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical table.
Nunavut Social Assistance Expenditures, 2004-2005 to 2013-2014 [2 tables]
Alternate Title
Nunavut Social Assistance Expenditures by Community, Region and Territory, 2004-2005 to 2012-2013
Nunavut Social Assistance Expenditures by Community, Region and Territory, 2004-2005 to 2013-2014: Annual Percentage Change
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical tables. Social assistance expenditures are recorded and presented by fiscal year.
Nunavut Social Assistance Recipients, 2005 to 2013 [3 tables]
Alternate Title
Nunavut Social Assistance Recipients by Community, Region and Territory, 2005 to 2013: Number of Recipients
Nunavut Social Assistance Recipients by Community, Region and Territory, 2005 to 2013: Percentage of Total Population
Nunavut Social Assistance Recipients by Community, Region and Territory, 2005-2006 to 2012-2013: Annual Percentage Change
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical table of assistance to meet minimum standard of living.
Source: Income Support Division, Department of Family Services, Government of Nunavut.
Oregon American Indian & Alaska Native Community Health Profile
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Northwest Tribal Epidemiology Center
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board
Description
Statistics from various sources gathered to assist tribes in developing public health programs and priorities.
Ovarian and Uterine Cancer Incidence and Morality in American Indian and Alaska Native Women, United States, 1999-2009
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Simple D. Singh
A. Blythe Ryerson
Manxia Wu
Judith S. Kaur
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 104, no. S3, Supplement 3, June 2014, pp. S423-S431
Description
Discusses ways to improve diagnosis and compares death rates with women in the white population by reducing racial misclassification in cancer data mortality rates.
Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage: Key Indicators 2014
E-Books
Author/Creator
Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service Provision
Overview: Manitoba's Aboriginal Population
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ultra Insights Planning and Research Services
Description
General statistics and well as more detailed for language, living arrangements of children, housing and mobility, educational attainment, and labour force.
Paediatric Trauma on the Last Frontier: An 11-year Review of Injury Mechanisms, High-Risk Injury Patterns and Outcomes in Alaskan Children
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christopher W. Snyder
Oliver J. Muensterer
Frank Sacco
Shawn D. Safford
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 73, 2014, p. article no. 25066
Description
Looks at traumatic injury in children 17 years of age or younger from 2001 to 2011.
Painting a Picture of the Métis Homeland: Synthesizing Knowledge about Métis Education, Employment, and Training
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Yvonne Poitras Pratt
Chris Andersen
Guido Contreras
Kelsey Dokis-Jansen
Description
Purpose of study was to look at provincial mandates and work to date and determine whether inter-provincial best practices could be developed. Sources of information were literature search, primary documents and semi-structured interviews.
Pandemic Influenza Plan
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Public Health Unit
Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority
Description
Discussion on the preparedness plan for a pandemic of influenza and other major communicable disease emergencies in Saskatchewan.
Updated version.
Partnership, Production & Exchange of Knowledges
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mere Kepa
Journal of Indigenous Research, vol. 4, no. 2015, 2014, pp. 1-7
Description
Looks at factors contributing to successful aging in the project, Life and Living in Advanced Age: A Cohort Study in New Zealand.
Period Life Tables for the Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native Population, 2007-2009
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Elizabeth Arias
Jiaquan Xu
Melissa A. Jim
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 104, no. S3, Supplement 3, June 2014, pp. S312-S319
Description
Study shows a mortality problem and further research is necessary to find out the causes.
A Pilot Behavioral and Biological Surveillance Survey for HIV and Other Bloodborne Infections Among Aboriginal People in Regina, Saskatchewan
Articles » General
Author/Creator
J. Tarasuk
S. Ogunnaike-Cooke
C. Archibald
M. Poitras
M. Hennink ... [et al.]
Canada Communicable Disease Report, vol. 40, no. 18, Blood, Cell and Tissue Transplant Surveillance, November 2014, pp. 388-396
Description
Pilot study of the A-Track system, which monitors prevalence of infections and associated risk behaviours and socio-demographics. Sample size was 1,064 and data was gathered from 2011 to 2012.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 388.
Pneumonia and Influenza Mortality among American Indian and Alaska Native People, 1990-2009
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Amy V. Groom
Thomas W. Hennessy
Rosalyn J. Singleton
Jay C. Butler
Stephen Holve ... [et al.]
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 104, no. S3, Supplement 3, June 2014, pp. S460-S469
Description
Looks at how geographic differences affect death rates for pneumonia and influenza victims.
A Population-Based Study on Health and Living Conditions in Areas With Mixed Sami and Norwegian Settlements: The SAMINOR 2 Questionnaire Study
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Magritt Brustad
Ketil Lenert Hansen
Ann Ragnhild Broderstad
Solrunn Hansen
Marita Melhus
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 73, 2014, p. article no. 23147
Description
Contends that despite a low response rate, the study has potential benefit for general population by providing scientific-based insight on health and living conditions.
Population Estimates [Nunavut] July 1, 2014
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
[Nunavut Bureau of Statistics]
Description
Provides statistics for the territory and individual communities.
Source: Statistics Canada, CANSIM (Canadian Socio-economic Information and Management System) table 051-0001.
Post-secondary Education in Inuit Nunangat: Learning From Past Experiences & Listening to Students' Voices
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Thierry Rodon
Fiona Walton
Frances Abele
Sheena Kennedy Dalseg
Darlene O'Leary ... [et al.]
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 2, Special Issue 2014: Revitalizing Education in Nunangat, 2014, pp. 70-75
Description
Looks at the history of adult and post-secondary education in Inuit Nunangat, survey information collected from post-secondary students, and the University of Prince Edward Island's Master of Education program.
Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll down to page 70 to read article.
Prevalence of Diabetes in U.S. Youth in 2009: The SEARCH For Diabetes in Youth Study
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David J. Pettitt
Dana Dabelea
Giuseppina Imperature
Jean M. Lawrence
Barbara Linder ... [et al.]
Diabetes Care, vol. 37, no. 2, February 2014, pp. 402-408
Description
Looks at youth under the age of 20 to estimate total incidence numbers as well as breakdowns by age, race/ethnicity, and diabetes type.
Preventing Cardiovascular Disease in Native Communities: The Traditional Living Challenge
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anita Dupuis
Cheryl Ritenbaugh
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 38, no. 1, 2014, pp. 101-122
Description
Looks at an intervention model designed to revitalize wellness by reconnecting with a Native lifestyle.
Les principaux enjeux qui influencent la scolarisation des élèves autochtones au Québec
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Hélène Archambault
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 34, no. 2, 2014, pp. 19-40
Description
Looks at factors which contribute to educational gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students: history, political organization, socio-economic status, and health.