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Alternate Title
Footprints in Time: The Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children
Occasional Paper (Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs) ; no. 16
E-Books
Author/Creator
Robyn Penman
Aboriginal People and the Law in British Columbia
E-Books
Author/Creator
Cliff Thorstenson
Darwin Hanna
Cynthia Callison
Description
2nd edition
Aboriginal Supported Child Development Handbook
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Monique Gray Smith
Description
Provides resources to support community driven initiatives and services for children with special needs.
Adolescent Girls' Sexual Health Education in an Indigenous Context
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Elizabeth M. Banister
Deborah L. Begoray
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 29, no. 1, 2006, pp. 75-86
Description
Discusses a research project where strategies from literacy education were used to improve sexual health behaviours.
Adoption and the Best Interests of the Child: The Dilemma of Cultural Interpretations
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rebekah Snow
Katherine Covell
The International Journal of Children's Rights, vol. 14, no. 2, 2006, pp. 109-117
Description
Focus on the issues of Aboriginal cross-cultural adoption.
Adverse Birth Outcomes Associated With Open Dumpsites in Alaska Native Villages
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Susan Gilbreath
Philip H. Kass
American Journal of Epidemiology, vol. 164, no. 6, September 2006, pp. 518-528
Description
Study conducted 1997-2001 found correlation between women exposed to open sites and low birth weight and intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR).
Anti-dote for Racism
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Melissa Nelson
Herizons, vol. 19, no. 4, Spring, 2006, pp. 6-7
Description
Comments on the Anti-dote Multiracial Girls' and Womens'
Network that helps girls understand the impact of racism on their identity and offers coping strategies.
Assessing the Evidence on Indigenous Socioeconomic Outcomes: A Focus on the 2002 NATSISS
Alternate Title
Assessing the Evidence on Indigenous Socioeconomic Outcomes: A Focus on the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Survey
Indigenous Socioeconomic Outcomes: Assessing Recent Evidence
Research Monograph (Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research) ; no. 26
E-Books
Author/Creator
Tim Rowse
Jon Altman
John Taylor
Andrew Webster
Alistair Rogers … [et al.]
Research Monograph (Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research)
Description
Papers from the conference Indigenous Socioeconomic Outcomes: Assessing Recent Evidence.
Audit of the Child and Family Services Division Pre-Devolution Child in Care Processes and Practices
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Carol Bellringer
Description
Discusses issues and recommendations of an effective accountability framework for mandated agencies prior to the proclamation of The Child and Family Services Authorities Act.
Barriers and Supports for Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for First Nation Youths in Northern Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kelly Skinner
Rhona M. Hanning
Leonard J. S. Tsuji
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 65, no. 2, 2006, pp. 148-161
Description
Describes numerous barriers to healthy eating and physical activity in youths in Fort Albany First Nation, Ontario.
BC Children and Youth Review: An Independent Review of BC's Child Protection System
E-Books
Author/Creator
Ted Hughes
Description
Chapter three deals exclusively with Aboriginal issues.
Beyond "at Risk" Children Systemic Issues Report Regarding Sexually Exploited Children & Oyate Safe House
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marvin M. Bernstein
Description
Should be read in conjuction with Investigative Report of the Oyate ataya WaKanyeja OwicaKiyapi Inc. (Oyate) Safe House, Regina, Sask.
Related material:Report to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts Regarding Oyate ataya WaKanyeja OwicaKiyapi Inc.
Birth Defects and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Albert E. Chudley
Description
Brief general article.
Brighter Smiles: Service Learning, Inter-professional Collaboration and Health Promotion in a First Nations Community
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rosamund L. Harrison
Andrew J. MacNab
Damian J. Duffy
David H. J. Benton
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 97, no. 3, May/June 2006, pp. 237-241
Description
Focuses on improving children's dental health in Hartley Bay (Gitga'at), Tsimshian Nation.
Bullycide Prevention Sqilxwcut,1 Through Filmmaking: An Urban Native Youth Performance Project
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Monique Giard
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 29, no. 1, 2006, pp. 58-74
Description
Describes a program that records the narratives of youths who were bullied, the films were shown to non-Aboriginal youth in an effort to address racism and its effects.
Canadian Early Learning and Child Care and the Convention on the Rights of the Child
Alternate Title
Canadian Early Learning and Child Care and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
E-Books
Author/Creator
Martha Friendly
Description
"This Occasional Paper is a working version of a chapter prepared for A Question of Commitment: Children's Rights in Canada (working title) edited by R. Brian Howe and Katherine Covell..."
The Challenge in Old Crow
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Georges Payrastre
Claudette Jaiko
Description
Parents discuss concerns for the health of their children and develop a project to promote mental and physical fitness in the village of Old Crow.
Duration: 55:00.
Child Maltreatment-Related Investigations Involving First Nations Infants in Canada in 2019
Alternate Title
First Nations/Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect 2019
FN/CIS 2019
FN/CIS 2019: Focus on Developmental Stages Series
Child Maltreatment-Related Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged One to Three Years Old in Canada in 2019
Child Maltreatment-Related Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged Four to Seven Years Old in Canada In 2019
Child Maltreatment-Related Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged 8-11 Years Old in Canada in 2019
CWRP Information Sheet ; no. 220
Child Welfare Research Portal Information Sheet ; no. 220
CWRP Information Sheet ; no 221
Child Welfare Research Portal Information Sheet ; no. 221
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Child Welfare Research Portal Information Sheet ; no. 222
CWRP Information Sheet ; no. 223
Child Welfare Research Portal Information Sheet ; no. 223
Child Maltreatment-Related Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged 12-15 Years Old in Canada in 2019
CWRP Information Sheet ; no. 224
Child Welfare Research Portal Information Sheet ; no. 224
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Barbara Fallon
Nicolette Joh-Carnella
Marie Saint-Girons
Childbirth Among the Canadian Inuit: A Review of the Clinical and Cultural Literature
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Vasiliki K. Douglas
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 65, no. 2, April 2006, pp. 117-132
Description
Focused search on historical, anthropological and biomedical literature, with the aim of suggesting directions for further research.
Childhood Asthma and Indoor Allergens in Native Americans in New York
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Simona Surdu
Lupita D. Montoya
Alice Tarbell
David O. Carpenter
Environmental Health: A Global Access Science Source, vol. 5, no. 22, 2006
Description
Study found several potential indoor and outdoor risk factors for asthma in Mohawk homes.
Children Are a Gift to Us: Aboriginal-Specific Early Childhood Programs and Services in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Margo Greenwood
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 29, no. 1, 2006, pp. 12-28
Description
Examines the political and policy contexts of programs developed over several decades and looks at some recent initiatives.
Closer to Home: Local Care Improves Compliance with RSV Prophylaxis in High-Risk Infants
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rosalyn J. Singleton
Dana Bruden
Lisa Brooks
Jenni DeLeon
Anna Vercelline
et al.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 65, no. 1, 2006, pp. 4-7
Description
Argues that having community health aids administer palivizumab for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) eliminates monthly plane trips to Yukon Kuskokwin Delta Regional Hospital.
Coast Salish Laws Relating to Child and Caregiver Nurturance and Safety Toolkit
Alternate Title
Abridged Casebook: Coast Salish Laws Relating to Child and Caregiver Nurturance and Safety
Activity Book 1: Coast Salish Laws Relating to Child and Caregiver Nurturance and Safety
Activity Book 2: Coast Salish Laws Relating to Child and Caregiver Nurturance and Safety
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jessica Asch
Tara Williamson
Leslie-Ann Paige
Description
Resources are designed for professionals working with Salish nations, families, caregivers, youth, and communities.
Combining First Nations Research Methods with a World Health Organization Guide to Understand Low Childhood Immunisation Coverage in Children in Tamworth, Australia
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Susan Thomas
Natalie Allan
Paula Taylor
Carla McGrady
Kasia Bolsewicz ... [et al.]
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 12, no. 2, 2021, pp. 1-21
Description
Looks at the cause of and ways to address the low immunization rates in Indigenous communities in Australia.
A Community Experiential Commentary on Surviving Childhood Violence
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Taz Johnson-McGillis
Pimatisiwin, vol. 4, no. 2, 2006, pp. 137-144
Description
Presents the author's experience of childhood sexual abuse.
Comparison of Parenting Practices, Acculturation, and the Acceptability of Behavioral Parent Training Programs Between a Native American and a Non-Native American Sample
Theses
Author/Creator
Joshua J. Masse
Description
Psychology Thesis (M.Sc.)--West Virginia University, 2006.
Denouncing the Continued Overrepresentation of First Nations Children in Canadian Child Welfare: Findings from the First Nations/ Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect-2019
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Barbara Fallon
Rachael Lefebvre
Nico Trocmé,
Kenn Richard
Sonia Hélie ... [et al]
Dietary Intake and Weight Status of First Nation Children
Theses
Author/Creator
Amber Anna Rachel Arnold
Description
Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Alberta, 2006.
Disparate Perspectives on Defining Community Wellness: A Study of Social Theory Models Across Specific Communities of Interest
Graduate Research Projects & Papers
Author/Creator
Marc Bedard
Description
Integrated Studies Project (M.A.)--Athabasca University, 2006.
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Ear Disease and Aboriginal Families
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Damien Howard
Dianne Hampton
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 30, no. 4, July/August 2006, pp. 9-11
Description
Reports on the impacts of hearing loss including children being physically punished by parents because they assume they're not listening, as opposed to not hearing.
Effect of a National Vaccine Shortage on Vaccine Coverage for American Indian/Alaska Native Children
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Amy V. Groom
James E. Cheek
Ralph T. Bryan
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 96, no. 4, April 2006, pp. 697-701
Description
Found that children experienced a greater decline in coverage for diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis than reported nationally.
Establishing Core Content for Culturally Grounded Harm Reduction Intervention for Urban Indigenous After-School Youth in the Pacific Northwest
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Matt Ignacio
Sarah Sense-Wilson
Danielle Lucero
Quinton Antone
Tony V. Locklear ... [et al.]
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 18, no. 1, Emerging Research from a Post-Pandemic World, 2023
Description
Using interviews to identify risk factors for urban Indigenous youth to help implement a more culturally relevant harm prevention programing.
Examining the Role of Grief in the Etiology of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms in American Indian Adolescents
Theses
Author/Creator
Aaron Charles Morsette
Description
Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Montana, 2006.
Facebook Usage among Urban Indigenous Youth at Risk
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Channarong Intahchomphoo
André Vellino
Odd Erik Gundersen
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 45, no. 2, 2021, pp. 103-130
Description
Examines the Facebook posts of at risk Indigenous youth from Ottawa, Ontario and how the platform is used a means to vent to or each out to their peers.
The Feasibility and Applicability of the Australian (WASC-Y) Model of Suicide Prevention/Intervention for Use in Nunavut
Alternate Title
Mental Health Task Force: Government of Nunavut: The Feasibility and Applicability of the Australian (WASC-Y) Model of Suicide Prevention/Intervention for Use in Nunavut
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Shirley Tagalik
Margaret Joyce
Description
Research shows there are advantages to adopting assessment tool and using it in culturally appropriate ways for Inuit. Recommendation are given for development and delivery.
Feeding Patterns and Weight Among First Nations Children
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Karen Kuperberg
Susan Evers
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research, vol. 67, no. 2, July 2006, pp. 79-84
Description
Concludes that "mothers need to be encouraged to follow current infant feeding recommendations" and strategies for weight reduction among adults and children are required.
Fetal and Neonatal Deaths and Congenital Anomalies Associated with Open Dumpsites in Alaska Native Villages
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Susan Gilbreath
Philip H. Kass
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 65, no. 2, 2006, pp. 133-147
Description
Study to evaluate fetal and neonatal deaths and congenital anomalies associated with open dumpsites in Alaska Native villages.
First Nations Health and Wellness Colouring Book
Alternate Title
First Nations Health and Wellness Coloring Book
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mackenzie Anderson
Erin Anderson-Bruce
Leo Beam
Cliff Bear
Emma Jane Bedard ... [et al.]
First Nations Population Health & Wellness Agenda
E-Books
Author/Creator
Office of the Provincial Health Officer British Columbia
First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Description
Related material: Summary of Findings.
First Nations Youth Reframing the Focus: Cultural Knowledge as a Site for Health Education
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ted Rieken
Michele T. Tanaka
Tish Scott
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 29, no. 1, 2006, pp. 29-42
Description
Discusses the Traditional Pathways to Health (TPTH) project in which students choose a health topic of interest and produce a video to present to their community; emphasis is placed on a holistic approach to wellness.
First Nations Youth Smoking: Factors Associated with Resilience
Alternate Title
FNIGC Research Series
E-Books
Author/Creator
First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)
Gathering Held to Help Heal the Spirit
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Laura Stevens
Debora Steel
Windspeaker, vol. 24, no. 6, September 2006, p. 12
Description
Reports on leadership exchanges at the fifth global Healing Our Spirit Worldwide (HOSW) conference held in Edmonton that discussed healing initiatives, traditional solutions to health concerns, and aboriginal youth issues.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.12.
Growing Up in the Torres Strait Region: A Report from the Footprints in Time Trials
Alternate Title
Footprints in Time: The Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children
Occasional Paper No. 17
E-Books
The 'Growing Up' of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children: A Literature Review
Alternate Title
Footprints in Time: The Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children
Occasion Paper No. 15
E-Books
Author/Creator
Robyn Penman
Health-Related Quality of Life of Canadian Children and Youth Prenatally Exposed to Alcohol
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brenda C. Stade
Bonnie Stevens
Wendy J. Ungar
Joseph Beyene
Gideon Koren
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, vol. 4, no. 81, October 13, 2006
Description
Concludes that children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) have significantly lower health-related quality of life (HRQL).
A Healthy Journey: Indigenous Teachings That Direct Culturally Responsive Curricula in Physical Education
Theses
Author/Creator
Brenda Rose Lee Kalyn
Description
Secondary Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2006.
Historical Representations of Aboriginal People in the Canadian News Media
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert Harding
Discourse & Society, vol. 17, no. 2, 2006, pp. 205-235
Description
Focuses on two issues: authority over child welfare and control over land and resources by examining several flash-point issues in British Columbia's history.
HIV/AIDS Protective Factors among Urban American Indian Youths
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Flavio F. Marsiglia
Tanya Nieri
Arlene Rubin Stiffman
Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, vol. 17, no. 4, November 2006, pp. 745-758
Description
Used sample of 89 adolescents to evaluate influences on three risk behaviors.
Home-Visiting Intervention to Improve Child Care Among American Indian Adolescent Mothers: A Randomized Trial
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Allison Barlow
Elena Varipatis-Baker
Kristen Speakman
Golda Ginsburg
Ingrid Friberg
et al
Archive of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, vol. 160, no. 11, November 2006, pp. 1101-1107
Description
Results indicate paraprofessional delivery of 41 prenatal and infant care lessons in participants' homes significantly increased the mother's child care knowledge and involvement.
Honouring Indigenous Women’s and Families’ Pregnancy Journeys: A Practice Resource to Support Improved Perinatal Care Created by Aunties, Mothers, Grandmothers, Sisters, and Daughters
Alternate Title
Honoring Indigenous Women’s and Families’ Pregnancy Journeys: A Practice Resource to Support Improved Perinatal Care Created by Aunties, Mothers, Grandmothers, Sisters, and Daughters
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Perinatal Services BC
Description
Discusses six key principles for healthcare providers: cultural safety and humility; self-determination; trust through relationship; respect; anti-Indigenous racism; and strength and resilience-based practice.