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. 1501-1517
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 4, no. 1, 2009, pp. 5-7
Description
Overview of themes from "Caring Across the Boundaries" (CAB) conference in May 2009, honouring the memory of a toddler named Jordan River Anderson, and the price he paid as a First Nations child born with complex medical needs.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 4, no. 1, 2009, pp. 47-56
Description
Discusses the practice standards for children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and examines the issues and efforts in child welfare services to address concerns for the complex needs of the children.
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.
The Last Word: After the Residential School Apology: Why All Canadians Should Care about a Racial Equality Case Before the Canadian Human Rights Commission
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cindy Blackstock
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 4, no. 1, 2009, p. 89
Description
Looks at the insufficient government funding for statutory child welfare services.
Discussion of the difficulties involved in delivering culturally relevant programs while operating under policies and legislation determined by provincial governments. Highlights the Caring for First Nations Children Society Aboriginal Social Worker Training Program, the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry-Child Welfare Initiative, Social Work Program at the University of Manitoba and the Yellowhead Tribal Services Agency as examples of successful innovations.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 4, no. 2, 2009, pp. 135-143
Description
Discusses the goals of Indigenous quantitative research and how Indigenous ways of knowing and being can be used to improve the typical western approach to social science.
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 5, no. 2, First Nations Communities in Crisis, November 2009, pp. 61-87
Description
Looks at the stressors such as poverty, child welfare, youth gangs, policing and domestic violence and suggests that a realistic plan must be developed to foster healthy communities.
Contends that First Nations funding falls short, and with the recession, and growing deficit there will be further cuts to programs that are already underfunded.
Looks at a research network developed through the collaboration of universities, agencies and communities in British Columbia to provide research training and resources for Indigenous people working in Indigenous child well-being and research.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 3, March 2009, p. 8
Description
Dr. Jaqueline Marie Maurice reflects on her own foster home experiences when presenting doctoral work to nurses, social services workers and students.
Article located by scrolling to page 8.
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. 1363-1382
Description
Looks at aspects of kidney diseases in Indigenous populations in Canada, the United States, New Zealand and Australia.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 26, no. 5, September/October 2002, p. 14, 18
Description
Describes aim of Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) which is to increase New South Wales Indigenous education retention rates.
Recent Promising Practices to Improve the Health and Well-being of Aboriginal Women and Children
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Deborah A. McNeil
Shivani Rikhy
Amy Johnston
Jodi Siever
Suzanne Tough ... [et al.]
Description
Looks at promising practices for achieving better maternal, reproductive, newborn and child health.
From two sources:
Recent Promising Practices to Improve the Health and Well-being of Aboriginal Women and Children
Call to Action. In Healthy Moms Babies and Children: Improving the Health of Aboriginal Populations in Canada.
Canadian Geographic, vol. 122, no. 4, July-August 2002, pp. 68-[?]
Description
Discovery of items which date from 90 to 7,500 years old, among the oldest organic artifacts in North America, generates excitement among First Nations youth.
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. 1539-1559
Description
Historical overview of treaty obligations and the link to health care.
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. 1561-1576
Description
Overview of historical, political, legislation and policy affecting Aboriginal child health.
Finding Home: Policy Options for Addressing Homelessness in Canada
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
National Council of Welfare
Description
Chapter 6.1 from: Finding Home: Policy Options for Addressing Homelessness in Canada edited by J. David Hulchanski, Phillippa Campsie, Shirley B.Y. Chau, Stephen H. Hwang, Emily Paradis.
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. 1519-1537
Description
Raises awareness of mortality and morbidity due to injuries and strategies for effective prevention.
Mamow Sha-way-gi-kay-win North-South Partnership for Children in Remote First Nations Communities
Description
Assessment focuses on six key areas: livelihoods, infrastructure, community participation, education/recreation, children and parents and mental and physical health.