Journal of Adolescence, vol. 34, no. 4, August 2011, pp. 759-766
Description
Study uses structural equation modeling to look at the relationship between anxiety, symptoms of depression, and family influences. Shows culture and family socialization affect symptoms in youth.
Looks at the forced removal of Aboriginal children from their families and its effects and discusses the shifts in child welfare policy, and amendment to adoption laws.
Submission contends that Canada has failed to adequately address issues facing Aboriginal children and therefore has not complied with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and other human rights instruments.
Looks at the success, implementation and relevance of an initiative developed in response to an increasing rate of suicide among First Nations and Inuit youth.
Argues that the Federal government has failed to provide adequate support to First Nations children (both on and off-reserve) in terms of programs for birth and adoptive parents, has not implemented Jordan's principle, and does not monitor international adoption placements.
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 7, Promising Practices in Mental Health: Emerging Paradigms for Aboriginal Social Work Practices, November 2010, pp. 163-180
Description
Examines the need for culturally appropriate mental health services for the prevention of Aboriginal youth suicide and the importance of positive youth development to foster healthy mental, emotional, social, spiritual and physical development.
Provides statistics on number of children in care, and child abuse and neglect; discusses factors contributing to removal and highlights successful programs.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 1, 2010, pp. 86-95
Description
Looks at a framework incorporating Aboriginal culture and traditions, based on the "Métis List of Rights", to reclaim the rights and responsibilities for the care and well-being of Aboriginal children.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 70, no. 4, 2011, pp. 434-439
Description
Describes the Manitoba First Nation Strengthening Families Maternal Child Health Project which involved national, regional and community-level activities.
International Journal of Mental Health Addiction, vol. 8, no. 2, April 2010, pp. 320-335
Description
Reviews existing research of alcohol and illicit drug treatments and looks at two integrated treatment programs for Aboriginal women, New Choices and Sheway.
Identified five themed groupings of practices based on traditional knowledge, community approaches, collaboration, training and policies for funding programs.
Native Studies Review, vol. 20, no. 1, 2011, pp. 27-57
Description
Study focused on three questions: interpretations of health, social, visual and cultural contexts, and barriers and strengths. Sample was 20 individuals.
American Journal of Community Psychology, vol. 48, no. 3-4, 2011, pp. 426-438
Description
Presents a study which demonstrates that family life is essential to Inuit conceptions of well-being and that interventions for mental health promotion should be community-based and family centered.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 6, no. 2, 2011, pp. 35-46
Description
Looks at a description of moral courage in child protection, the authors experiences in the child welfare field, and stories of the uplifting effects on children when moral courage is displayed.
Native Studies Review, vol. 19, no. 1, 2010, pp. 119-136
Description
Discussion, at the structural level, about the kind of education that is provided to Canada’s Indigenous peoples. The article also discusses a social activist, Shannen Koostachin, and her campaign to engage in social action in order to pressure the federal government to build a new school.
United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues: Forum on Indigenous Child and Youth Rights, Vancouver, Canada, March 2-5, 2010
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Cindy Blackstock
Description
Submission presents evidence of failure to provide equitable and culturally based welfare and education on reserves, and outlines the complaint currently before the Tribunal and the government's response, which is aimed at preserving the status quo.
National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health (NCCAH)
Description
Overview of two-day gathering of over 100 individuals to address social and cultural changes for Inuit, Mètis and First Nations men.
Accompanying documentary.
National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health
Arlene Moscovitch
Description
Documentary with Elders, fathers, and matriarchs on strengthening the role for First Nations, Inuit and Mètis fathers.
Accompanying Report.
Durations: 26:30.
Summary of a survey on cultural planning, adoption and Aboriginal children, that looks at ways to keep children connected with their Indigenous identities.