Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 9, no. 1, November 2012, pp. 52-59
Description
Studies the use of opioid substitution therapy as treatment for prescription dependence.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 52.
Comments on the health status of First Nations in Alberta including causes of death across all age groups, injuries, impact of diabetes, communicable disease control and environmental health.
Urban Research & Practice, vol. 5, no. 2, July 2012, pp. [284]-289
Description
Key informant interviews and focus group discussions with the North End Women's Healing Group revealed connections between nutritional state, emotional well-being, food security issues and community programming.
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BC Psychologist, Psychological Services for First Nations, Spring, 2012, pp. 18-21
Description
Offers an example of a client's emotional experiences of a rupture with the relationship with the therapist.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 18.
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 9, no. 1, November 2012, pp. 41-51
Description
Results based on in-depth interviews with 30 young Aboriginal people aged 15-18 in British Columbia, Canada.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 41.
The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, vol. 38, no. 5, September 2012, pp. 456-460
Description
Study shows that a culturally adapted, community level prevention program does have a positive effect on reducing alcohol sales to minors. Recommends further analysis.
Journal of Counseling Psychology, vol. 59, no. 4, October 2012, pp. 542-554
Description
Looks at the dilemma Urban Indian Health Organizations are facing to provide standard Western and traditional healing without any guidance on how to integrate the services.
American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, vol. 38, no. 5, Special Issue, September 2012, pp. 421-427
Description
Compares adults who either attended boarding schools or were raised by someone who had attended to those with no boarding school history. Reports higher rates of illegal drug use and alcohol use disorder with an association.
"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record.
Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.
Prominent Métis blogger, lawyer and author of Indigenous Writes covers an extensive list of topics under the headings Specific Myths or Misunderstandings; Identity and Culture; Aboriginal Law and Treaties; Historic and Continuing Injustice; and Indigenous Health and Safety.
Comments on health promotion efforts related to preventing suicide and attempted suicide, consequences of underage drinking, consequences of adult problem drinking and prescription drug misuse/abuse.
Aboriginal Culture as Intervention: Sharing How Aboriginal Culture is Part of the Healing Journey from Addictions
[Honoring Our Strengths: Aboriginal Culture as Intervention in Addictions Treatment]
[Honouring Our Strengths: Aboriginal Culture as Intervention in Addictions Treatment]]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
P. Jenny Gardipy
Billy Ermine
Gladys Wapass-Greyeyes
Description
Woman discusses the role culture has played in her recovery from alcohol addiction.
Duration: 6:23.
Part of project headed by Dr. Colleen Dell, University of Saskatchewan Research Chair in Substance Abuse.
Aboriginal Culture as Intervention: Sharing How Aboriginal Culture is Part of the Healing Journey from Addictions
[Honoring Our Strengths: Aboriginal Culture as Intervention]
[Honouring Our Strengths: Aboriginal Culture as Intervention]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
P. Jenny Gardipy
Billy Ermine
Gladys Wapass-Greyeyes
Description
Woman discusses the role culture has played in her recovery from alcohol addiction.
Duration: 8:19.
Part of project headed by Dr. Colleen Dell, University of Saskatchewan Research Chair in Substance Abuse.
To accompany documentary directed by Michelle Derosier about 22-year-old Fort Hope (Eabametoong First Nation) resident Doris Slipperjack and her struggle to overcome her addiction to Oxycontin.
Documentary.
Ms. Youens is a Metis, born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. She was brought up in a series of foster homes and is now active in both the Women's Movement and with native groups. She talks about how the Metis are treated by outside groups, her childhood, and attitudes towards women among native societies.
Mr. McDougall is descended from French and Scottish halfbreeds and is active in the Metis Society of Saskatchewan. He gives an account of the Metis way of life and philosophy, the Riel Rebellion, shares memories of WWI, WWII and the Depression. He also talks about the discrimination against native people.
Community Mental Health Journal, vol. 48, no. 1, February 2012, pp. 56-62
Description
Comments on the need to enhance culturally relevant mental health and substance abuse treatment and prevention programs for urban American Indian/Alaska Native youth.
Mosaic: A Journal for the Interdisciplinary Study of Literature, vol. 45, no. 2, June 2012, pp. 95-112
Description
Discusses whether some character's behaviours could be construed as being based in FASD, or whether it only appears to be because of the intergenerational trauma caused by residential schools.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 17521
Description
Concludes that there are elevated rates of pancreaticobiliary cancers in Alaska Natives. Possible risk factors that are modifiable are tobacco use and obesity.