The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 28, no. 2, 2008, pp. 421-427
Description
A Response to Susan Campbell's "On 'Modest Proposals' to Further Reduce the Aboriginal Landbase by Privatizing Reserve Land" in The Canadian Journal of Native Studies vol. 27, no. 2, 2007 on pages 219 to 246; suggests that this article was inaccurate.
Health Education Research, vol. 23, no. 2, April 2008, pp. 272-286
Description
Discusses the first multi-institutional diabetes prevention program for children and adults in Ontario. The program is called Zhiiwaapenewin Akino'maagewin: Teaching to Prevent Diabetes.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 6, June 2007, pp. 1-2,11
Description
Brief profile of Dr. Ron Laliberte and the Department of Native Studies at the University of Saskatchewan.
Article located on page 1 and by scrolling to pages 2 and 11.
Provides statistics on key population, cultural, social and economic traits. Based on 2001 Canadian Census data.
Background paper for the Ipperwash Inquiry.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 6, no. 1, Fall, 2008, pp. 11-25
Description
Recipients were: Ruth Williams (Chief Executive Officer of the All Nations Trust Company), Little Shuswap Indian Band, Verna Billy-Minnabarriet (Vice President of Learning Services and Community Partnerships at Nicola Valley Institute of Technology), and Andrew A. Manitowabi Group.
Diabetes Care, vol. 30, no. 7, July 2007, pp. 1851-1856
Description
Looks at which metabolic syndrome definition (NCEP ATP III or WHO), in both diabetic and nondiabetic individuals, is more predictive of cardiovascular events.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 3, March 2008, p. 17
Description
Looks at the Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO) and a program offered targeting Aboriginal women who are looking for employment or further development in their careers called "Aboriginal Women For Tomorrow"
Article located by scrolling to page 17.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 6, no. 1, Fall, 2008, pp. 61-77
Description
Looks at literature on program evaluation, others' efforts to assess outcomes, and conduct of research in intercultural contexts. Examples used are Ekati, Diavik, and Snap Lake Diamond mines.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 2, February 2007, p. 9
Description
Looks at a pilot program, run by the Saskatchewan Abilities Council in Saskatoon, that helps brain injured individuals go on outings including attending sharing circles, smudges, etc.
Article located by scrolling to page 9.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 8, August 2007, p. 9
Description
Describes a new program offered at the First Nations University of Canada, the Intercultural Leadership Program, designed to train people for management positions at Saskatchewan Crown Corporations.
Article located by scrolling to page 9.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 2, February 2008, p. 1, 7
Description
Looks at a group of diabetics who meet once a week to snowshoe together in an effort to improve their health.
Article located on page 1 and by scrolling to page 7.
Canadian Journal of Criminology & Criminal Justice, vol. 50, no. 4, July 2008, pp. 491-517
Description
Discusses a study conducted to examine the judicial consideration of section 718.2(e) of the Criminal Code and the complexity of the over-representation problem.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 3, no. 1, 2007, pp. 46-64
Description
Study on the importance of identity in adoption cross-cultural and a list of recommendations from the perspective of First Nation adoptees to improve the process.
Examines parent and community engagement, cultural and language programming, teachers, instruction and curriculum resources, professional development, and individual students supports at Francis of Assisi Elementary School and Le Roi Daniels Elementary School.
Looks at conveying the results of scientific health research to key audiences in the North: Indigenous communities, the public-at-large, health practitioners, and policy-makers and program planners.
Article studies the health, and socio-economic conditions of Aboriginal children in Canada, findings indicate a disproportionate number live in poverty.
Early American Literature, vol. 43, no. 3, November 2008, pp. 759-762
Description
Outlines a conference held at Purdue University in April 2008 that explores the existence of pantribal alliances and resistance by re-examining archives and documents regarding Native peoples and cultures during the early days of America.
Indigenous Law Journal, vol. 6, no. 1, 2007, pp. 205-234
Description
Assesses a new approach to safeguarding Indigenous people by targeting institutions that finance projects that can potentially alter, in a negative way, Indigenous lifestyles.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 31, no. 1, Winter, 2007, pp. 1-22
Description
Case study examines the alliance between Indigenous nations and organizations, the National Parks Service, and various religious organizations during the litigation surrounding the use of the Devil’s Tower formation during the Sun Dance season.
Anglican Journal, vol. 134, no. 3, March 2008, p. 7
Description
Describes how protesters picketed in front of the Anglican Church of Canada's national office, February 8, 2008, demanding that the church investigate the cases of children from the residential school system that went missing or died.
Topics include: building relationships, balance in content and perspectives; accessibility and use; culturally sensitive materials; providing context; intellectual property issues; copying and repatriation of records; research protocols; and reciprocal education and training.
Providing Psychiatric-Mental Health Care for Native Americans: Lessons Learned by a Non-Native American PMHNP (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Amy G. Barnard
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing And Mental Health Services, vol. 45, no. 5, May 2007, pp. 30-35
Description
Author describes lessons learned while practicing on the reservation and suggests ways other non-Native American practitioners can best serve the population.