Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Michael Hankard
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 33, no. 2, 2013, pp. 181-183
Description
Book review of: Healing Histories by Laurie Meijer Drees.
[Healing Histories: Stories From Canada's Indian Hospitals]
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Chris Dooley
Oral History Forum, vol. 33, 2013, pp. 1-4
Description
Book review of: Healing Histories: Stories From Canada's Indian Hospital by Laurie Meijer Drees.
Healing Histories: Stories from Canada's Indian Hospitals
E-Books
Author/Creator
Laurie Meijer Drees
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.
Healing Ourselves: Culture and Behavioral Health at Tribal Colleges and Universities
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cheryl Crazy Bull
Tribal College Journal of Amerian Indian Higher Education, vol. 25, no. 2, Tribal and Behavioral Health, Winter, 2013
Description
Briefly discusses how post-secondary institutions are attempting, through research and programming, to address the mental and physical health issues faced by Native Americans.
'Healing the Heartbreak'?: The Role of Testimony in the Australian Inquiry into the Separation of Indigenous Children From Their Families
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rebecca Devitt
Humanities Research, vol. 15, no. 3, Decolonising Testimony: On the Possibilities and Limits of Witnessing, 2009, pp. 49-70
Description
Looks at international literature on victims of trauma and truth commissions and discusses whether testimony can achieve healing.
Healing the "Red Forests" and One Another: Understanding the Socio-Cultural Impacts of the Mountain Pine Beetle Epidemic on First Nations Communities in British Columbia
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Natasha Caverley
Native Studies Review, vol. 18, no. 2, 2009, pp. 105-120
Description
Looks at British Columbia’s mountain pine beetle infestation that threatens First Nation communities and the impact it will have on cultural values and livelihoods.
Healing the Wounded Inner Child of the Residential School Experience
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Joan V. Miller
Description
Discusses the holistic healing process used in therapeutic sessions given through Ganohkwásra Family Assault Support Services.
Healing Through Culture For Incarcerated Aboriginal People
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ashley Hyatt
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 8, no. 2, 2013, pp. 40-53
Description
Contends that cultural healing, by providing inmates with access to Elders and sacred medicines, can improve the Aboriginal incarceration rate.
Healing Through Photography: A Reflection on the Brightening Our Home Fires Project in the Remote Hamlet of Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Annie Goose
Dorothy Badry
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 8, no. 1, Special Issue: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), 2013, pp. [161]-170
Description
Project related to prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) by giving a voice to unheard voices on areas of health.
Healing Through Presence: The Embodiment of Absence in the Plays of Daniel David Moses
Theses
Author/Creator
Timothy Stone
Description
English - Literary Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Waterloo, 2009.
Healing through Traditional Language
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Julia Bomberry
Description
Discusses use of traditional language to help heal at a therapeutic retreat offered by Ganohkwásra Family Assault Support Services.
Healing Traditions: The Mental Health of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada
E-Books
Author/Creator
Laurence J. Kirmayer
Caroline L. Tait
Cori Simpson
Mason Durie
Helen Milroy. Ernest Hunter
James B. Waldram ... [et al.]
Health and Safety Issues for Aboriginal Transgender/Two Spirit People in Manitoba
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Catherine Taylor
Canadian Journal of Aboriginal Community-Based HIV/AIDS Research, vol. 2, Winter, 2009, pp. 63-84
Description
Reports the key recommendations that would help provide Aboriginal Transgender/Two Spirit people with the dignity of an everyday life free of anxieties regarding health and safety.
Health and Society in Chukotka: An Overview
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alexey A. Dudarev
Valery S. Chupakhin
Jon Øyvind Odland
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Special Issue: Arctic Health in Russia, 2013, p. article no. 20469
Description
Study states that since the breakup of the Soviet Union, the population shrunk by two thirds with corresponding increases in mortality due to younger emigration.
The Health and Well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native Children: Parental Report From the National Survey of Children's Health, 2007
Alternate Title
The National Survey of Children's Health 2007: American Indians/Alaska Natives
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal and Child Health Bureau
Description
Looks at data for parental perceptions of health from unique communities and environments in seven states and presents indicators in the family environment that may support or threaten families and children.
The Health and Well-Being of Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Workers: Results from a National Australian Survey
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ann M. Roche
Vinita Duraisingam
Allan Trifonoff
Amanda Tovell
Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, vol. 44, January 2013, pp. 17-26
Description
Findings highlight the importance of implementing workforce development strategies that focus on achieving culturally appropriate, equitable and supportive organizational conditions for Indigenous drug workers.
Health Aspects of Arctic Exploration: Alaska's Medical History Based on the Research Files of Dr. Robert Fortuine
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kathleen Murray
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2, p. article no. 21264
Description
Brief article describes 10 of Dr. Fortuine's most significant publications out of the134 articles he published during his career.
Health Beliefs and Regimen Adherence of the American Indian Diabetic
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Patricia Miller
Richard Wikoff
Octa Keen
Jenae Norton
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 1, no. 1, June 1987, pp. 27-39
Description
Study shows the need for individualized plans that focuses on specific life situations for Native American diabetics.
Health Care Among the Kumiai Indians of Baja California, Mexico: Structural and Social Barriers
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
K. Jill Fleuriet
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 33, no. 1, 2009, pp. 47-63
Description
Author studies health care problems in Baja California, Mexico using research data collected from 1999 to 2001.
Health Hardware Design: A Design Research Journey Towards a Healthier Australian Indigenous Living Environment
E-Books
Author/Creator
Christian Tietz
Health Inequalities and Social Determinants of Aboriginal Peoples' Health
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Charlotte Loppie Reading
Fred Wien
Description
Uses data to describe variations in health experienced by diverse Aboriginal peoples in Canada.
Health Inequities Experienced by Aboriginal Children With Respiratory Conditions and Their Parents
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Miriam Stewart
Malcolm King
Roxanne Blood
Nicole Letourneau
Jeffrey R. Masuda ... [et al.]
Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, vol. 45, no. 3, Vulnerable Populations, 2013, pp. 6-27
Description
Findings based on interviews with 46 Aboriginal children/adolescents and 51 parents or guardians.
Health Information, Research and Planning
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations Centre
Description
Document aimed at informing health planners, administrators and leadership on how health information can be used when developing and delivering programs and services.
The Health of First Nations Children Upon Entrance to a Residential School in a Northern Manitoba Community
Theses
Author/Creator
Amanda Woods
Description
Community Health Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 2009.
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 Perspectives of Canadian Inner City Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal People Living with HIV and AIDS
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Payam Sazegar
David Tu
Doreen Littlejohn
Archie Myran
Canadian Journal of Aboriginal Community-Based HIV/AIDS Research, vol. 5, Winter, 2013, pp. 40-56
Description
Survey undertaken to identify challenges faced by individuals dealing with the diseases. Responses shaped development of a Self Management Support program run by the Vancouver Native Health Society.
Health Practitioners’ Perspectives on the Barriers to Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetes in Aboriginal People on Vancouver Island
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Geoffrey McKee
Frank Clarke
Andrew Kmetic
Jeffrey Reading
Pimatisiwin, vol. 7, no. 1, Summer, 2009, pp. 49-64
Description
Survey of health care providers, on Vancouver Island, who work with Aboriginal diabetic patients.
Health Professionals Working With First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Consensus Guideline
Alternate Title
Consensus Clinical Practice Guideline ; no. 293, June 2013
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Don Wilson
Sandra de la Ronde
Simon Brascoupé
Alisha Nicole Apale
Lucy Barney ... [et al.]
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, vol. 35, no. 6, Supplement 2 - Health Professionals Working With First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Consensus Guideline, June 2013, pp. S1-S52
Description
Gives Canadian professionals knowledge to better provide culturally safe and improved health care.
Health Research, Entitlements and Health Services for First Nations and Métis Women in Manitoba and Saskatchewan
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Margaret J. Haworth-Brockman
Kathy Bent
Joanne Havelock
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 4, no. 2, Aboriginal Womens Health, December 2009, pp. 17-23
Description
Discusses significant differences in access to health care services based on treaty and historical entitlements and the importance of taking these differences into account for health research.
Health Services Use and Lifestyle Choices of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Australians
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Stephen Whelan
Donald J. Wright
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 84, May 2013, pp. 1-12
Description
Looks at two possible explanations for health care disparities among Australian populations.
Health Services Utilization in Western Canada, 2000
Alternate Title
A Statistical Profile on the Health of First Nations in Canada
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Health Canada
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch
Health Information
Analysis and Research Division]
Health Status of Native People Living in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tatiana Burtseva
Tatiana Uvarova
Maya Savvina
Viktor Shadrin
Sergei Avrusin
Vyacheslav Chasnyk
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21166
Description
Findings from the study on over 1,000 people revealed that disease prevalence among Natives living in the Republic is very high compared to the overall population. Further study is needed.
Health Survey Will Address Needs of Métis People in Saskatchewan
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andréa Ledding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 2, February 2009, p. 3
Description
Looks at the importance of Métis people participating in a survey to collect data which will be used to improve health care for those in need in a timely fashion.
Article located by scrolling to page 3.
Health Systems Performance Measurement Systems in Canada: How Well do They Perform in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Contexts?
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Marcia J. Anderson
Janet K. Smylie
Pimatisiwin, vol. 7, no. 1, Summer, 2009, pp. 99-115
Description
Outlines a study conducted to identify why current health measurement systems are ineffective in contributing to Indigenous health planning at the community or regional level.
Health, Time and Doing Time: Potential Impacts of the Safe Streets and Communities Act (Former Bill C-10) on the Health and Well-being of Aboriginal People in BC
Alternate Title
Office of the Provincial Health Officer Special Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
P.R.W. Kendall
Description
Looks at the interrelationships between social determinants of health, risk and protection factors and the multi-generational impact of residential school experiences and argues that the Bill will worsen the over-representation of Aboriginal peoples in the correctional facilities. Concludes with nine recommendations which focus on relationships, crime prevention and diversion, and monitoring and evaluation.
Health Worker Education in S.A.
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mary Buckskin
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 11, no. 1, March 1987, pp. 20-28
Description
Program developed for health and alcohol workers in southern Australia to help form separate specialized work units. Core units include personal development, administration, community development and Aboriginal politics.
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.
Healthy Aging in Place: Environmental Scan Île-à-la-Crosse
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bonnie Jeffery
Shanthi Johnson
Nuelle Novik
Sylvia Abonyi
Diane Martz
Juanita Bacsu
Sarah Oosman
Description
Looks at a study that examines the supports and barriers of healthy aging for seniors in rural and northern communities.
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Vital For School Success
Alternate Title
Sandee Sez
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sandra Ahenakew
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 8, August 2009, p. 8
Description
Discusses ensuring your children's immunizations are up to date, exercising with your children and watch for warning signs of the Swine Flu or H1N1.
Article found by scrolling to page 8.
Healthy Food Guidelines for First Nations Communities
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Karen Fediuk
Angela Grigg
Description
Includes tips on making recipes healthier, how to choose healthier options, recipes for groups, healthy lunch ideas and more. Targeted at families living in British Columbia.
Healthy Foods for Navajo Schools: Discoveries From the First Year of a Navajo Farm to School Program
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Shawn Newell
Description
Discusses program linking a farm with a Navajo community-based charter elementary school and looks at general issues which should be considered when forming such a partnership.
Healthy Indian Country Initiative Promising Prevention Practices Resources Guide: Promoting Innovative Tribal Prevention Programs
Alternate Title
Healthy Indian Country Initiative Promising Prevention Practices Resources Guide: Promoting Innovative Tribal Prevention Programs
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Indian Health Board
Description
Overview of the national Indian Health Board initiative to develop, implement and evaluate the health system.
Healthy Moms, Babies, and Children: Improving the Health of Aboriginal Populations in Canada
Alternate Title
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.
Healthy Native Families: Preventing Violence at all Ages
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Melissa Kemberling
Laura Avellaneda-Cruz
Description
Looks at data on domestic violence and sexual violence affecting Alaska Native people of all ages and stages of life and the services provided.
Healthy Teeth, Healthy Lives: Inuit Oral Health Action Plan 2013
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Description
Plan for addressing disparities in oral health within Inuit communities with a focus on prevention, improvements to access, and parent engagement.
Heartbeat of Diversity: First Nations Cultural Traditions
Media » Film and Video
Description
Examines First Nations music in a combined band and social studies, grade 9, classroom in Saskatchewan.
"The Heartbeat of Our People": How Blueback Sockeye Salmon Influences Tribal Well-Being
Theses
Author/Creator
Sophia Amberson
Description
Marine and Environmental Affairs Thesis (M.M.A.)--University of Washington, 2013.
Hearts Around the Fire: First Nations Women Talk About Protecting and Preserving First Nations Cultures in Saskatchewan Public Education Systems
Theses
Author/Creator
Laura L.M. Whiteman
Description
Curriculum and Instruction Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Regina, 2009.
Heartsong: Exploring Emotional Suppression and Disconnection in Aboriginal Canada.
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Rupert Ross
Description
Looks at possible causes of suppression of emotion in aboriginal populations.