Presents a comparative review of the similarities of some of the issues and challenges related to community health workers in indigenous communities across four countries.
Research in Brief (Correctional Service Canada) ; RIB-19-09
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Correctional Service Canada
Research in Brief (Correctional Service Canada)
Description
Uses the Women’s Computerized Assessment of Substance Abuse (W-CASA) to provide statistics on those who reported using opioids versus those who used other types of substances in the twelve months prior to arrest.
Abstracts of works in the Research Series.
Aboriginal Sexual Offending in Canada by John H. Hylton.
Mental Health Profiles for a Sample of British Columbia's Aboriginal Survivors of the Canadian Residential School System by Raymond R. Corrado, Irwin M.
Results of qualitative survey conducted in response to amendments to the Youth Protection Act which gives courts the power to issue permanent placement orders outside of the immediate family.
Components of Successful HIV / AIDS Case Management in Alaska Native Villages
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David D. Barney
Caitlin C. Rosenthal
Tracy Speier
AIDS Education and Prevention, vol. 16, no. 3, June 2004, pp. 202-217
Description
Describes how qualitative data from 18 key informants, used to identify elements of successful case management, were employed to improve client level outcomes.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 63, Supplement 2, 2004, pp. 107-113
Description
Paper presented at the 12th International Congress on Circumpolar Health discussion on what constitutes health and well-being from the perspective of adult and elder Métis women. Also looks at how these views should be incorporated into Métis designed health surveys.
Provides a summary and recommendations of smart practices to the BC government regarding an Aboriginal Businesses Directory, and discusses current initiatives regarding Aboriginal procurement in Canadian government and non-government organizations.
The Canadian Geographer, vol. 54, no. 4, Winter, 2010, pp. 417-440
Description
Looks at Canadian and world studies at an Ontario secondary school and the need for more inclusive perceptions of Aboriginal People within geography related curriculums.
Rural and Remote Health, vol. 10, no. 2, Circumpolar Special Issue: Human Health at the Ends of the Earth, 2010, pp. 1-13
Description
Health survey of children, aged 3-5 years looks at factors associated with indigeneity, the physical and socio-economic environment, health behaviours and health histories.
[Detecting Developmental Delays in Young Children of a North American Indian Community]
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Carmen Dionne
Suzie McKinnon
Jane Squires
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 2, 2010, pp. 117-123
Description
Study used a sample of 12 teachers involved with 213 Mohawk children between the ages of 29-60 months who attended the Step by Step Child and Family Center of Kahnawake, Quebec. Goal was to assess the Ages and Stages questionnaire as a culturally appropriate tool to recognize young children at risk for social or emotional difficulties.
Article in French.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 101, no. 1, January/February 2010, pp. 101-105
Description
Discusses the diagnosis of primary invasive breast cancer between First Nations and non-First Nations women, and the need for screening programs aimed at detecting breast cancers earlier.
Journal of Indigenous Voices in Social Work, vol. 1, no. 2, December 2010, pp. 1-20
Description
Discusses a program that includes the use of cultural beliefs, practices and customs for the health care needs of cancer patients in Indigenous communities.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 69, no. 3, 2010, pp. 236-252
Description
Examines trends in diabetes, mostly by using population-based data, but also including discussions on risk factors, awareness, funding and case findings.
Dialogue As A Method For Evolving Mātauranga Māori
Dialogue As A Method For Evolving Mātauranga Maori
Dialogue As A Method For Evolving Mātauranga Maori: Perspectives On The Use Of Embryos In Research
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Maui Hudson
Mere Roberts
Linda Tuhwai Smith
Murray Hemi
Sarah-Jane Tiakiwai
AlterNative, vol. 6, no. 1, 2010, pp. 54-65
Description
Discusses the epistemological distinctions between scientific practice and different Indigenous knowledge systems relating to embryo research and how the two can be mutually beneficial in a changing society.
Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, vol. 23, no. Supplement 1, 2010, pp. 27-34
Description
Study found inadequate intakes of several essential nutrients, as well as reliance on non-traditional food and concluded that nutrition intervention was needed prevent diet-related chronic disease.
Canadian Public Policy, vol. 30, no. 3, 2004, pp. [283]-301
Description
Used the 1995 National Graduates Survey along with followup survey in 1997 to examine school-to-work transitions, using variables such as gender, ethnic status, qualification granted, etc.
Ethnicity and Health, vol. 9, no. 3, August 2004, pp. 253-266
Description
Results of study suggested how ethnicity and BMI may influence specific eating attitudes and behaviours among Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal girls in grades 5-12.
Analysis of commercial arts and crafts sector includes direct and indirect economic impact, value chain profile, artists profile, market and sales channels, tools and materials, and challenges and strengths.
Cultural Diversity and Education: Interface Issues
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
David Philpott
Wayne Nesbit
Mildred Cahill
Gary Jeffrey
Description
Topics covered include culturally appropriate practices, academic achievement, blending qualitative and quantitative approaches, cognitive ability, current practices in First Nations schools, and the Nunavut model.
Excerpt from Cultural Diversity and Education: Interface Issues by David F. Philpott, Wayne C. Nesbit, Mildred F. Cahill, and Gary H. Jeffrey.
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 14, no. 2, Growing Roots of Indigenous Wellbeing, October 31, 2019
Description
Cross-sectional study uses data from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey collected from 4,840 youth aged 12-17. Findings indicate that interpersonal factors and historical contexts’ shape Indigenous Youth’s participation in sports and physical activity.
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 114
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Description
Explored four factors: impact on access to services, impact on service providers, perceptions of mobility as a problem by service recipients, and steps taken by organizations in response to this client group.
Includes research highlight and full report.