Alternate Title
IHS Annual Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Department of National Health and Welfare
Description
Highlights the Community Health Demonstration Program.
To see all annual reports between 1945-1992, search 'IHS Annual Report'.
This reproduction is a copy of an official work that is published by the Government of Canada and has not been produced in affiliation with, or with the endorsement of the Government of Canada. See full reproduction credits
Developing a More Culturally Appropriate Approach to Surveying Adverse Childhood Experiences among Indigenous Peoples in Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Alexander Luther
Description
Public Health and Health Systems Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Waterloo, 2019.
Discrimination Against First Nations Children with Special Healthcare Needs in Manitoba: The Case of Pinaymootang First Nation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Luna Vives
Vandna Sinha
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 10, no. 3, January 14, 2019
Description
Article presents findings of a research conducted in collaboration with Pinaymootang First Nation between 2015 and 2017; researchers use formal and informal interviews to detail the barriers and subsequent impacts faced by First Nation children with special needs and their caregivers in seeking healthcare services.
Do Factors Other Than SES Explain Differences in Child Outcomes Between Children of Teenage and Older Mothers for Off-Reserve First Nations Children?
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anne Guervremont
Dafna Kohen
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 4, no. 3, 2013, pp. 1-24
Description
Study findings indicate that children born to teen mothers had greater behavioural issues than children born to older mothers(aged 25 and older).
[Dr. Cindy Kiro: Neighbourhood-Specific Strategies Needed]
Alternate Title
Public Health Association of New Zealand Conference ; 2012
[Equity from the Start: Valuing Our Children]
[Setting the Scene: Equity From Start]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Cindy Kiro
Description
Speaker discussing importance of early childhood development and the impact of health and social inequities which exist for Maori children and families.
Duration: 28:42.
[Early Child Development with Kathy Mallet and Wendy Prince]
Alternate Title
At the Edge of Canada: Indigenous Research
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Kathy Mallet
Wendy Prince
Robert-Falcon Ouellette
Description
Interview with two Indigenous researchers on early child development and families.
Duration: 29:47.
Early Childhood Development among First Nations: The Case for Early Intervention
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Taylor Rubens-Augustson
Description
Discusses disparate outcomes in health, socioeconomic, and family welfare between Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations, the importance of early childhood in determining life trajectory, current programs, need for performance data, and future directions.
Early Initiation to Cigarettes, Alcohol and Drugs Among Innu Preadolescents of Quebec
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Julie-Christine Cotton
Myriam Laventure
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 33, no. 1, 2013, pp. 1-15
Description
Studied the onset age and rate of consumption of drugs, alcohol and tobacco and showed that over 70% used at least one substance by age 12.
Early Years Indigenous Cultural Safety Resource Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
BC Ministry of Children and Family Development
Description
Includes information on online training courses, experiential learning, websites, videos and podcasts, and a set of fact sheets on pertinent topics along with related online supplemental readings.
Editorial
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dorothy Badry
Tara Banson
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 8, no. 1, Special Issue: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), 2013, pp. 5-6
Description
Column explores the impacts of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) from the social perspective of the aboriginal community.
Effect of a Paraprofessional Home-Visiting Intervention on American Indian Teen Mothers' and Infants' Behavioral Risks: A Randomized Control Trial
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Allison Barlow
Britta Mullany
Nicole Neault
Scott Compton
Alice Carter ... [et al.]
The American Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 170, no. 1, 2013, pp. 83-93
Description
Study shows intervention had a positive effect on parenting and infant outcomes which can predict lower lifetime behavioral and drug use risk.
Enabling First Nations Children to Thrive
Alternate Title
An Assessment of Major Phases of the Research Methodology Used in IFSD’s First Nations Child and Family Services Project
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Halaina Gaspard
[Scott Edward Bennett]
Description
Study conducted as a result of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling that First Nations children were being discriminated against in the existing child welfare system. Purpose was to: develop reliable data collection, analysis and reporting methodology; provide technical expertise to analyze current agency needs and advice on how to monitor and respond to needs from fiscal and governance perspectives; analyze complete needs assessments; and complete a cost analysis.
Enacted Stigma and HIV Risk Behaviours among Sexual Minority Indigenous Youth in Canada, New Zealand, and the United States
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Elizabeth Saewyc
Terryann Clark
Lucy Barney
Dana Brunanski
Yuko Homma
Pimatisiwin, vol. 11, no. 3, 2013, pp. 411-420
Description
Examines how gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender teens are targeted and stigmatized, and how this influences their coping and risk behaviours.
Energy Drink Use, Problem Drinking and Drinking Motives in a Diverse Sample of Alaskan College Students
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Monica C. Skewes
Christopher R. Decou
Vivian M. Gonzalez
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21204
Description
Questionnaire conducted on 298 college students revealed that energy drink consumption was associated with increased incidence of other risky behaviours such as use of tobacco, marijuana and risky sexual activity.
Engaging Aboriginal Families Affected by Allergies and Asthma: Identifying Gaps in Social Support and Developing Culturally Relevant Interventions for Educational Programming
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mariam Stewart
Heather Castleden
Malcolm King
Jeffrey Masuda
Description
Reports on multi-site data collected from families in Alberta, Nova Scotia and Manitoba about their asthma and allergy experiences and pilot testing done on culturally appropriate support offered to children, youth and parents in those provinces.
Engaging Mi'kmaq Communities in Asthma Research: A Community-Driven Assessment of the Needs, Challenges, and Opportunities Surrounding Asthma Support in Unama'ki (Cape Breton), Nova Scotia
Theses
Author/Creator
Robert Watson
Description
Resource and Environmental Studies Thesis (M.E.S.)--Dalhousie University, 2013.
Evaluation of a Pilot Paediatric Concussion Telemedicine Programme for Northern Communities in Manitoba
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael J. Ellis
Susan Boles
Vickie Derksen
Brenda Dawyduk
Adam Amadu ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Study of 20 participants assesses the effectiveness of a telemedicine programme in managing the remote diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of concussion patients. At the study’s conclusion 90% of participants met criteria for clinical recovery and close to $41 000 of treatment cost had been avoided.
Evaluation of an Entrepreneurship Education Intervention for American Indian Adolescents: Trial Design and Baseline Sample Characteristics
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Francene Larzelere
Lauren Tingey
Allison Ingalls
Feather Sprengeler
Sean Parker ... [et al.]
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 26, no. 3, 2019, pp. 1-20
Description
Study examines the outcomes of a strengths-based Entrepreneurship Education program conducted with Aboriginal youth and articulates how a participant’s baseline socio-demographic, socio-cultural, and family/household characteristics are shown to influence outcomes.
Evidence - Special Committee on Violence against Indigenous Women: Thursday, May 2, 2013
Alternate Title
IWFA no. 004, 1st Session, 41st Parliament
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Françoise Ducros
Shawn Tupper
Lynn Barr-Telford
Sheilagh Murphy
Kimberly Lavoie ... [et al.]
Description
Representatives from Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development , Department of Public Safety, and Statistics Canada appeared before the Committee.
An Examination of Three Key Factors: Alcohol, Trauma and Child Welfare: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and the Northwest Territories of Canada: Brightening Our Home Fires
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dorothy Badry
Aileen Wight Felske
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 8, no. 1, Special Issue: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), 2013, pp. [130]-143
Description
Presents results from photovoice project which also studied the related issue of health and healing in a northern context.
Exploring Alternate Specifications to Explain Agency-Level Effects in Placement Decisions Regarding Aboriginal Children: Further Analysis of the Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect: Part B
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Martin Chabot
Barbara Fallon
Lil Tonmyr
Bruce MacLaurin
John Fluke
Cindy Blackstock
Child Abuse & Neglect, vol. 37, no. 1, Special Issue on Risk and Resilience in the Context of Child Maltreatment (Part 1), January 2013, pp. 61-76
Description
Examines influences on the decision to place a child in foster care at the end of a child maltreatment investigation.
Exploring the Health and Well-Being of Children and Youth in Winneway, Québec
Alternate Title
Exploring the Health and Well-Being of Children and Youth in Winneway, Quebec
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alison Kutcher
Priscilla Pichette
Mary Ellen Macdonald
Franco A. Carvenvale
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 14, no. 2, Growing Roots of Indigenous Wellbeing, October 31, 2019, pp. 115-132
Description
Ethnographic study of 15 youth, aged 6 -17; uses Indigenous decolonizing framework to examine data collected through interviews with the youth to examine their views on and primary concerns related to health and well-being. Findings indicate that Winneway youth have a multidimensional understanding of health and well-being and view themselves as having agency; their concerns include “poor eating choices, difficulty expressing emotional and mental concerns, how children and youth treat others, and youth participation in unhealthy behaviours.”
A Feasibility Evaluation of the Urban Native Youth Leaders Program
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Allyson Kelley
Bethany Fatupaito
Morgan Witzel
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 26, no. 3, 2019, pp. 21-37
Description
Describes a mixed-methods evaluation of a culturally grounded program for urban Indigenous (American Indian) youth. Results demonstrate that the project was feasible, and the team makes recommendations for future project based on what was learned.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder [FASD] Among Aboriginal Children Under Six Years of Age and Living Off Reserve
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christine M. Werk
Zinjie Cui
Suzanne Tough
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 8, no. 1, Special Issue: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), 2013, pp. 7-16
Description
Study indicates that FASD is more common among low income people and/or those living with foster parents.
First Nation Community Perceptions Of Positive Behaviour Changes Identified In Youth Associated With Participation In A Community Recreation Program: A Grounded Theory Approach
Theses
Author/Creator
Jesiqua Rapley
Description
Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--Trent University, 2013.
The First National Survey of Indigenous People's Health and Nutrition in Brazil: Rationale, Methodology, and Overview of Results
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Carlos E. A. Coimbra
Ricardo Ventura Santos
James R. Welch
Andrey Moreira Cardoso
Mirian Carvalho de Souza ... [et al.]
BMC Public Health, vol. 13, 2013, p. article no. 52
Description
Measured nutritional health of Indigenous children under 5 and Indigenous women 14 to 49. Focused on: nutritional status, prevalence of hypertension and diabetes mellitus in women, child hospitalization, prevalence of tuberculosis and malaria in women, access to health services and programs, and characteristics of the domestic economy and diet.
First Nations and Inuit Health: Health Status of First Nations On-Reserve in Atlantic Canada 2012
Alternate Title
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch Atlantic Region Health Status Report, 2013
FNIHB Atlantic Region Health Status Report, 2010-2012
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch - Atlantic Region
Health Canada
Description
Data sources: 2007-2011 First Nation and Inuit Health Branch program reports and the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Pharmacy Claims database. Data from 2008-2010 First Nation Regional Longitudinal Health Survey (RHS), Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) and Statistics Canada are also included.
First Nations and Inuit Health: Health Status of First Nations On-Reserve in Atlantic Canada 2013
Alternate Title
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch Atlantic Region Health Status Report, 2013
FNIHB Atlantic Region Health Status Report, 2013
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch - Atlantic Region
Health Canada
Description
Information from First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (regional and national) program reports and the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Pharmacy Claims database for years 2008 to 2012. Data from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) and Statistics Canada are also included.
First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada and Assembly of First Nations (Complainants) and Canadian Human Rights Commission (Commission) and Attorney General of Canada (Representing the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Canada) (Respondent) and Chiefs of Ontario and Amnesty International (Interested Parties): Ruling
Alternate Title
2013 CHRT 16
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sophie Marchildon
Réjean Bélanger
Edward P. Lustig
Description
Complaint alleged that inequitable funding for child welfare services on reserves amounted to discrimination on the basis of race and national ethnic origin. Ruling gave government until end of August to produce documents it had been withholding.
First Nations Child Welfare: Understanding Canada's Stance on Equitable Funding
Graduate Research Projects & Papers
Author/Creator
Melissa Jackson
Description
Integrated Studies Project Essay (M.A.)--Athabasca University, 2013.
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First Nations Teenaged Female Lone Parent Families in Canada: Recognizing Family Diversity and the Importance of Networks of Care
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jacqueline M. Quinless
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 4, no. 1, Indigenous Early Parenthood, 2013, pp. 1-15
Description
Brief statistical description of socio-economic situations of single, female First Nations parents aged 15-19 reveals prevailing stereotypical views are not necessarily accurate.
First Nations Youth Suicide Prevention Curriculum
E-Books
Author/Creator
Amy Alberton
First Nations Youths' Experiences With Wellness: A Four Directions Approach
Theses
Author/Creator
Jamie L. Warren
Description
Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--Western University, 2013.
First Peoples Child and Family Review, Special Issue: Celebrating 15 Years of Wisdom
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Marc St. Dennis
Cindy Blackstock
Raven Sinclair
Kathy Absolon
Suzanne Stewart
Estelle Simard
Robina Thomas
Jacquie Green ...
Marlyn Bennett
Margaret Kovach
Nicole Muir
Yvonne Bohr
Elizabeth Fast ... [et al.]
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 14, no. 1, June 06, 2019
Description
Issue features 15 of the most popular contributions published since volume 1 in 2004.
Footprints in Time: The Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children: Report from Wave 4
Alternate Title
[Key Summary Report from Wave 4]
E-Books
Author/Creator
Department of Families
Housing
Community Services and Indigenous Affairs [Australia]
Description
For the Love of Our Children: An Indigenous Connectedness Framework
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jessica Saniguq Ullrich
AlterNative, vol. 15, no. 2, June 2019, pp. 121-130
Description
Author outlines a framework for well-being rooted in the concept of connectedness; the idea that wellness for Indigenous people comes from them being connected to their families, their communities, and the natural world.
Forward
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dorothy Badry
Tara Hanson
Jennifer King
Andrea Auger
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 8, no. 1, 2013, p. 3
Description
Introductory article to themed issue on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) published in partnership between The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society and The
Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research (The Centre).
Gambling in Greenlandic Adolescents
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Stine Emilie Junker Udesen
Trine Lenskjold
Birgit Niclasen
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Study of 31 adolescents aged 12-16; used semi-structured interviews to investigate how Greenlandic adolescents perceive gambling, and to pilot test the Lie/Bet screening-instrument.
Graphic Facilitation as a Tool to Guide Community-Based Research on Indigenous Boys’ and Men’s Sexual Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nicole Doria
Maya Biderman
Dave Arthur Miller
Aaron Prosper
Matthew Numer
Journal of Indigenous HIV Research, vol. 10, Winter, 2019, pp. 20-27
Description
Looks at the authors experiences conducting Indigenous community research by engaging its participants with graphic facilitation.
Growing Our Children Up Strong: The Intergenerational Trauma Initiative: Volume 1
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Healing Foundation
Description
Comments on programs and services that aim to help young people halt the transmission of trauma.
Growing Up Healthy: A Resource Booklet About Healthy Children For First Nations and Métis Parents in BC
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Collaborating Centre For Aboriginal Health (NCCAH)
Description
Resource for parents. Looks at physical activity and eating traditional and healthy foods on a budget.
Hapū Ora: Wellbeing in the Early Stages of Life
E-Books
Author/Creator
Helen Moewaka Barnes
Angela Moewaka Barnes
Joanne Baxter
Sue Crengle
Leonie Pihama
Mihi Ratima
Bridget Robson
Healing of the Canoe Curriculum Training Manual
Alternate Title
HOC Curriculum Training Manual
Healing of the Canoe: A Life Skills Curriculum Training for Native Youth
Culturally Grounded Life Skills for Youth Curriculum
Three-site Healing of the Canoe Survey Results, 2018-2019
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Suquamish Tribe
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute, University of Washington
Description
Developed to address problems of youth suicide and substance abuse through a sense of cultural belonging and revitalization.
Health of Young Aboriginal Children Living Off Reserve
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christine M. Werk
Xinjie Cui
Suzanne Tough
Pimatisiwin, vol. 11, no. 2, 2013, pp. 197-213
Description
Study used the data from the 2006 Aboriginal Children's survey and the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth to analyze current status and social determinants of health.
Health Team 3: Aboriginal Health Program in Cairns
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Maria Adler
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 6, no. 3, September 1982, pp. 4-6
Description
Describes the use of the Weight-for-Height Wallchart which assists health workers with an easy way how to measure children's progress using visual cues.
Healthy Aboriginal Child Development and Health Promotion/Chronic Disease Prevention: Prospects for Integration and Intersectoral Coordination
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ken Moselle
Jessica Ball
Description
Focuses on how Healthy Child Development programs can be integrated with health promotion in entire communities.
Companion document: Contributions of Culture and Language in Aboriginal Head Start in Urban and Northern Communities to Children’s Health Outcomes: A Review of Theory and Research.
High Prevalence of Medicine-Induced Attempted Suicides Among Females in Nuuk, Greenland, 2008-2009
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lars Heymann Bloch
Gitte Hansen Drachmann
Michael Lynge Pedersen
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21687
Description
Findings revealed that the overall suicide rate was high particularly among adolescent women. Policies to improve living conditions are highly recommended.
Hoki ki te Rito - Oranga Whānau: A Parenting Support Approach for Māori Parents
Theses
Author/Creator
Lynaire Doherty
Description
Health Sciences Thesis (Phd) -- University of Auckland, 2019.
Hunger among Inuit Children in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Leanne C. Findlay
Kellie A. Langlois
Dafna. E. Kohen
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, 2013, p. article no. 20324
Description
Findings show an increased likelihood of experiencing hunger dependant on lower income, larger household size and living in a predominately Inuit region.
“If You Fall Down, You Get Back Up”: Creating a Space for Testimony and Witnessing by Urban Indigenous Women and Girls
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Elizabeth Cooper
S Michelle Driedger
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 10, no. 1, January 2019, p. Article 1
Description
Discusses outcomes of an seven-week participatory activity program for First Nations and Métis women and girls. Participants were given an opportunity to discuss the impact of trauma on adults' abilities to model healthy adult behaviours and life skills to their children; also considers ways to make positive change.