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.
Mind, Body, Spirit: Promising Practices in First Nations and Inuit Home and Community Care
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
The Canadian Home Care Association
Description
Looks at programs and practices from eight regions.
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.
A Mixed Methods Study of Disaster Case Managers on Issues Related to Diversity in Practice with Hurricane Katrina Victims
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Martell L. Teasley
James A. Moore
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.
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.
Mortality of Urban Aboriginal Adults in Canada, 1991–2001
Articles » General
Author/Creator
M. Tjepkema
R. Wilkins
S. Senécal
É Guimond
C. Penney
Chronic Diseases in Canada, vol. 31, no. 1, December 2010, pp. [4-21]
Description
Compares information gathered using 15% sample of Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals.
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 Aboriginal Youth Strategy on HIV and AIDS in Canada for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Youth from 2010 to 2015
E-Books
Author/Creator
Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN)
National Best Practice Guidelines for Collecting Indigenous Status in Health Data Sets
E-Books
Author/Creator
Fadwa Al-Yaman
Michelle Gourley
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.
National Indian Education Study 2009: Part 1 - Performance of American Indian and Alaska Native Students at Grades 4 and 8 on NAEP 2009 Reading and Mathematics Assessments
Alternate Title
National Assessment of Education Progress
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[W. Grigg
R. Moran
M. Kuang]
Description
Compares accomplishments of AI/AN students to other ethnic groups in response to three reading behaviours: locate and recall information, integrate and interpret, critique and evaluate.
See Part II - The Educational Experiences of American Indian and Alaska Native Students in Grades 4 and 8 Statistical Analysis Report.
National Indian Education Study 2009: Part II - The Educational Experiences of American Indian and Alaska Native Students in
Grades 4 and 8: Statistical Analysis Report
Alternate Title
National Assessment of Education Progress
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[N. Mead
W. Grigg
R. Moran
M. Kuang]
Description
Based on survey findings, looks at how students, teachers and schools integrate Native culture and language into their education.
See Part 1 - Performance of American Indian and Alaska Native Students at Grades 4 and 8 on NAEP 2009 Reading and Mathematics Assessments.
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.
Native Artists: Livelihoods, Resources, Space, Gifts
Alternate Title
Biennial Association for Cultural Economics International Conference ; 16th, 2010
Sixteenth Biennial Association for Cultural Economics International Conference ...
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ann Markusen
Marcie Rendon
Description
Discusses results of survey which identified obstacles to economic success and makes recommendations to improve artists' earning power.
Native Education 101: Basic Facts About American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Education
Documents & Presentations
Description
Report has information about demographics, reservations and land maps, community issues, educational issues, schools types, Indian Education Legislation and Native organizations.
Native Harvest Surveys and Statistics: A Critique of their Construction and Use
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Peter J. Usher
George Wenzel
Arctic, vol. 40, no. 2, June 1987, pp. 145-160
Description
Looks at administrative and monitoring records and special purpose studies to get Aboriginal harvest data.
Native Hawaiian Male Caregivers: Patterns of Service Use and Their Effects on Public Policies
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Wesley Lum
Seiko Sato
Pamela Arnsberger
Journal of Indigenous Voices in Social Work, vol. 1, no. 2, December 2010, pp. 1-18
Description
Compares the different types of caregiving support offered and provided by Native Hawaiian, Asian and Caucasian males.
Native & Inuit Nurses Association of British Columbia: Nursing Survey Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Pamela Dokis
Description
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.
Native Migration: In Search of the Missing Cohorts, American Indian and Alaska Native Migration and the Loss of Caregivers in Native Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
M. D. Garrett
D. Baldridge
K. Muus
T. Baker-Demaray
W. F. Benson
L. C. McGuire
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.
Neighborhood Socioeconomic Characteristics, Birth Outcomes and Infant Mortality Among First Nations and Non-First Nations in Manitoba, Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Zhong-Cheng Luo
Russell Wilkins
Maureen Heaman
Patricia Martens
Janet Smylie ... [et al.]
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.
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.
‘A New View of Body Image’: A School-Based Participatory Action Research Project with Young Aboriginal Women
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tara-Leigh F. McHugh
Kent C. Kowalski
Action Research, vol. 9, no. 3, 2010, pp. 220-241
Description
Using interviews with female Indigenous high school students to discuss body image and some suggestions to improve those perspectives.
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.
NIHB Ontario Region: Prescription Drug Trends: A Ten-year Analysis
Alternate Title
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.
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.
North Carolina Minority Health Facts: American Indians
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
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.
North End Food Assessment Report Winnipeg
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Margo Malabar
Kaye Grant
Description
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.
North-South Gradients in Adverse Birth Outcomes for First Nations and Others in Manitoba, Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Patricia J. Martens
Maureen Heaman
Lyna Hart
Russell Wilkins
Janet Smylie
et al.
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.
Northern Checkup
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Dominique Forget
Canadian Geographic, January/February 2010, pp. 1-4
Description
Discusses the International Polar Year Health Survey, a mass checkup to assess the health status of the Inuit 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 Housing Needs Survey: Backgrounder
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Provides summary of survey findings that will be broadened as additional data tables become available.
[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.