Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 25, no. 1, January/February 2001, pp. 28-30
Description
Survey conducted with 74 individuals indicated approximately one third of respondents were unhappy with their status with younger workers likely to be more unhappy.
Tabulations from 1996 Census of Canada providing tables and figures describing characteristics such as educational attainment, age, employment, and income.
Briefly reviews recent history, describes geography and current demographics of Nunavut, discusses traditional knowledge and its importance in Inuit society, and makes recommendations for future actions.
Includes: interview list, explanation and results of provider and entrepreneurs surveys, focus group responses, list of programs and information tools,, evaluation of Aboriginal Business Services Network, regional analysis and information on Aboriginal learning styles.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 80, no. 7, July 1990, pp. 875-877
Description
Findings from the 1988-89 study indicated an estimated 10.6% of male and 6.4% of female Pacific Northwestern American Indians were at high risk for AIDS in contrast to 3% of the general U.S. population.
Based on a survey of 364 clients, with the results broken down into six categories: youth entrepreneurship development, establishment of a new business, modernization/expansion of an existing business, trade and market expansion, Aboriginal tourism and miscellaneous.
Quantitative Analysis and Socio-demographic Research
Finance and Professional Services
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Description
Annual reference report on the demographic, social and economic conditions of First Nations people on and off-reserve. Topics include population, education, health and social conditions, housing, self-government and economic and labour force activity.
Quantitative Analysis and Socio-demographic Research
Management Information and Analysis
Finance and Professional Services
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Description
Annual reference report on the demographic, social and economic conditions of First Nations people on and off-reserve. Topics include population, education, health and social conditions, housing, self-government and economic and labour force activity.
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Description
Annual reference report on the demographic, social and economic conditions of First Nations people on and off-reserve. Topics include population, education, health and social conditions, housing, self-government and economic and labour force activity.
Bone Marrow Transplantation, vol. 27, no. 7, April 1, 2001, pp. 703-709
Description
Report examines treatment on 18 Navajo and Dene children with SCIDA. Findings demonstrate the efficacy of bone marrow transplantation when treating infants with this distinct form of SCID and indicates those who were treated with immunosuppressive and myeloablative therapy had a poor outcome.
Distribution of the Indigenous population of Canada and northern United States with groups shown by size, name and linguistic family. Also shows approximate extent of areas unknown, imperfectly known and well known to census takers.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 16, no. 3, 1992, pp. 21-40
Description
Reports broadly on statistical information gathered from the 1980 census and other sources, including the lower survival rates that have been attributed to poor stage distribution at time of diagnosis.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 16, no. 3, 1992, pp. 87-116
Description
Comparative study finds higher mortality rates for lung, cervix, and breast cancer among the Oglala Sioux. Studies also found higher mortality rates for gallbladder, breast, and stomach cancer among the Tohono O'Odham compared to all other United States Native Americans.
Centre for Indigenous Sovereignty: Project Number: RB-268-ON
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Wanda Gabriel
Description
Description and evaluation of the "We should all speak" project which was designed to provide a range of traditional services to women residential school survivors or those suffering intergenerational impacts. Sources of information include project files, Aboriginal Healing Foundation National Process Evaluation Survey, key informant interviews, evaluation forms submitted by participants, and special report on annual gathering.
Description and evaluation of in-patient treatment centre program based on blend of traditional healing activities and centralized residential care. Sources of information included client experience surveys as well as interviews with administrators, staff, and community referral workers.
Project involved facilitated weekly group meetings in which participants shared common experiences and gained empowerment through discussion, counselling and role modeling. Sources of information for evaluation include project files, key informant interviews, and documents and data collected by community support coordinator.
Research Report (Correctional Service of Canada) ; no. R-111
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Manitoba Métis Federation - Winnipeg Regional
Description
Survey (done in 2000) of prisoners, their families, community representatives and service providers was conducted to discover what supports and services were needed while the men were incarnated and upon their release.
Psychiatric Services, vol. 52, no. 1, January 2001, pp. 68-74
Description
Study using a cross-sectional survey of 621 veterans living in the American Southwest and Northern Plains during the period 1992-1995 found that service use depended on need for health care, while choice of the services used depended on availability.