Canadian Woman Studies, vol. 21, no. 2, Women and HIV/AIDS, Summer/Fall, 2001, pp. 124-126
Description
Brenda Loyie, a Cree Peer Counsellour/ Advocate with AIDS Prince George is one of three Aboriginal women who tell their story in the video Women, HIV and Addictions: Before, During and After.
HIV/AIDS among Aboriginal Persons in Canada: A Continuing Concern
E-Books
Author/Creator
[HIV/AIDS Epidemiology and Surveillance
Centre for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
Population and Public Health Branch
Health Canada]
Description
Report published annually; 2003 edition.
Most relevant sections located on p. 31-41..
Entire document on one pdf. To access information, scroll to appropriate page.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 168, no. 8, April 15, 2003, pp. 958-960
Description
Letter to the editor indicates that HIV infection is a significant public health problem and one that is increasingly affecting economically disadvantaged groups.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 27, no. 1, January/February 2003, p. 14
Description
Briefly reviews the video, Contemporary Issues in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health: HIV, Hepatitis and Sexual Health produced by the Australasian Society of HIV Medicine (ASHM).
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 27, no. 1/2, Special Issue: Native Experiences in the Ivory Tower, Winter-Spring, 2003, pp. 172-176
Description
Author argues that gun museums—especially those attached to academic institutions—serve to silence the Indigenous voice regarding the history of the American West, promote a white-supremist agenda, and function as a tool of ongoing colonialism in the United States.
Gathered information on traditional concepts of retirement and how they could be applied in contemporary contexts, and how employees could be culturally supported as they transition from the work force.
Discusses the introduction of the fur trade in Southern Alberta and the role of the Siksika leader.
Excerpt from Disability Studies & Indigenous Studies.
Entire book on one pdf. To access paper, scroll to p. 81.
UNESCO Courier, vol. 54, no. 4, April 2001, pp. 28-29
Description
Law change in United States provides for artifacts to be returned by museums and federal agencies to their original tribal owners.
Entire issue on one pdf to access article scroll to p. 28.
Where Am I Going to Go?: Intersectional Approaches to Ending LGBTQ2S Youth Homelessness in Canada & the U.S.
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Elizabeth Saewyc
Brooke Mounsey
Jessica Tourand
Dana Brunanski
David Kirk … [et al.]
Description
Uses data collected as part of the 2014 BC Homeless & Street-Involved Youth Survey. Three types of analysis were done: descriptive data, compared Indigenous LGBTQ2S to their heterosexual Indigenous peers, and to non-Indigenous LGBTQ2S youth.
Arctic, vol. 70, no. 4, December 2017, pp. [349]-364
Description
Compares scope and depth of literature developed within the three geographic areas, identifies key themes from findings, highlight gaps, and suggests areas for further investigation.
Aboriginal History, vol. 41, December 2017, pp. 151-176
Description
Examines the construction of a homestead in Cambridge Downs (and its replica) alongside narratives which assert that the stout stone construction was designed as a defense against Aboriginal attacks, and considers other reasons that the design and materials may have been used.
Honoring Jordan's Principle: Obstacles to Accessing Equitable Health and Social Services for First Nations Children with Special Healthcare Needs Living in Pinaymootang, Manitoba
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Luna Vives
Vandna Sinha
Eric Burnet
Lucyna Lach
Description
Findings from interviews with primary caregivers, local and regional service providers and First Nations leaders centred on funding disparities and uncertainties about sustained funding, difficulties in administration due to distribution of responsibilities between provincial and federal governments, and the travel required to access specialized services.
Examines the benefit of incorporating the knowledge of Aboriginal peoples in protected areas establishment and management, for both ecological and cultural survival.
Honoring the Seasons of Your Life: Planning Holistically for Your Retirement and Journey as an Elder
Honouring the Seasons of Your Life: Planning Holistically for Your Retirement and Journey as an Elder: Workshop Curriculum Developed for Aboriginal Non-Profit Sector Agencies: Participant Workbook
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 25, no. 5, September/October 2001, pp. 20-25
Description
Study results found that Aboriginal people in Australia were more likely to be admitted to the hospital for primary and preventable conditions and stay longer than non-Aboriginal populations.
Health Reports, vol. 28, no. 12, December 2017, pp. 3-11
Description
Used data from 2006/2007 to 2008/2009 Discharge Abstract Database linked to the 2006 Census. Found rate for Métis twice that of non-Aboriginals, with most common conditions requiring admission being diabetes or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Image of a house used as a barracks by the Metis during the Northwest Resistance. On back of photo: "House built in 1879 and Â’80 by Xavier Batoche. Used as store and dwelling. In 1885 used as barracks by the Metis."