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
Description
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.
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.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 73, 2014, p. article no. 25760
Description
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.
Hamlet of Cape Dorset: Project Number: CT-411-NT/32-NT
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kevin Barlow
Description
Description and evaluation of healing and training project which involved weekly talking circles for women and girls, workshops, individual counselling, and on-the-land camps. Sources of information include project files, Aboriginal Healing Foundation Process Evaluation Survey, key informant interviews with healing team and service providers, and documents and data collected by community support coordinator.
Building A Nation Family Healing Centre Inc.: Project Number CT-2429-SK/1256-SK
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kevin Barlow
Description
Description and evaluation of Building A Nation Family Healing Centre project designed to provide clinical and traditional counselling services and child custody, justice system, and social assistance program support. Sources of information include project files, Aboriginal Healing Foundation National Process Evaluation Survey, key informant interviews, and documents and data collected by community support coordinator.
Council of the Atikamekw Nation: Project Number: 1311-QC
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Wanda Gabriel
Louise Tassé
Description
Description and evaluation of project conducted in the communities of Opitciwan, Manawan, and Wemotaci, Quebec. Involved training of workers and counsellors, establishment of support network, awareness and education of the legacy of residential schools, and healing. Sources of information include project files, interviews conducted with members of project team and service providers, and other documents and data.
Shining Mountains Living Community Services: Project Number: 1397-AB
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Flora Kallies
Dolores Gadbois
Description
Description and evaluation of project designed to provide culturally-based therapeutic environment for families at risk for involvement with child protection services. Sources of information include project files, Aboriginal Healing Foundation Supplementary Survey, and key informant interviews with project team and selected community service providers.
Description and evaluation of Odawa Native Friendship Centre project which aimed to provide alternatives to mainstream justice system for Aboriginals living in the Ottawa-Carleton region. Sources of information include project files, Aboriginal Healing Foundation National Process Evaluation Survey, interviews with members of Aboriginal Peoples Justice Circle and community service providers, and documents and data collected by community support manager.
Willow Bunch Métis Local #17 ; Project Number 1176-SK
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Flora Kallies
Description
Description and evaluation of project to increase knowledge of Métis contributions to the community and pride in Métis identity. Sources of information include project files, responses to Aboriginal Healing Foundation surveys, and key informant interviews with project team and community service providers.
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
Description
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
Description
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.
New edition of report provides overview of original and looks at relevant issues in the same countries including demographics, policy, fiscal information, legal framework, land rights and other important issues.
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.
Canadian Journal of Aboriginal Community-Based HIV/AIDS Research, vol. 6, 2014, pp. 70-94
Description
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
Description
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
Description
Comments on the need to address three common questions from teacher candidates, to help encourage teachers to include more Aboriginal perspectives in the classroom.
Overview of some factors that show correlation between ciminality and living conditions, and compares Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal invovement in the criminal justice system.
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 3, no. 3, Special Issue on Non-Status Indians, 2014, pp. 55-85
Description
Looks at the global perspective of Indigenous status. Includes the Americas, Oceania, Africa, Asia, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Scandinavia and Latin America.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 104, no. S3, Supplement 3, June 2014, pp. S496-S503
Description
Uses death certificate data linked to Indian Health Services patient registration records to find AI/AN deaths due to diabetes the age group of 20 years and older.