Discusses project background and the gathering that reviewed the data gathered, findings, and future directions (further analysis, knowledge translation and dissemination).
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 4, no. 2, Aboriginal Womens Health, December 2009, pp. 35-43
Description
Illustrates and reviews how three First Nations women's stories contribute to a national research project and how this method differs from a conventional western scientific approach.
Uses data from 2004-2005 Canadian Community Health Surveys and 2001 Aboriginal People's Survey for identifying demographic, socio-economic and geographic factors.
CMAJ, vol. 189, no. 44, November 06, 2017, pp. e1352-e1359
Description
Study interpretation concluded that deaths were occurring at an alarming rate, particularly young women or those using injection drugs. Argues that these results reflect intersections of current and historical injustices, substance use and barriers to care.
Focuses on future research priorities: prenatal prevention and culturally appropriate education; frequency tracking of new cases in all populations; evaluation of programs offered to FASD children; social and economical costs in later life.
Presents a music video that was developed from the findings of a CIHR Project that examined the role of identity and stigma in Aboriginal women's healing from illicit drug abuse in Canada.
Lancet, vol. 374, no. 9683, July 4, 2009, pp. 65-75
Description
Looks at the burden of disease, disability, and death being consistently greater in Indigenous than non-Indigenous populations and issues that need to be addressed.
Pediatric Clinics of North America, vol. 56, no. 6, Health Issues in Indigenous Children: An Evidence Based Approach For the General Pediatrician, December 2009, pp. 1243-1261
Description
Looks at the impact of socio-economic conditions on health outcomes and infant mortality.
Canadian Diversity=Diversitié canadienne, vol. 7, no. 3, One Path, Many Directions: The Complex and Diverse Nature of Contemporary Aboriginal Reality, Fall, 2009, pp. 85-92
Description
Discusses epidemiology, cost to society and individuals, government commitment, risk factors and socio-economic inequities.
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Overview of the Aboriginal women's support centre, Minwaashin Lodge, a holistic treatment facility for victims of family violence and the residential school system.