Book review of: Encounters: Early Images of Canada's Aboriginal Peoples from the Library Collections of the Geological Survey of Canada by John A. Stevens.
Book review of: Encounters: Early Images of Canada's Aboriginal Peoples from the Library Collections of the Geological Survey of Canada by John A. Stevens.
HIV/AIDS Among Aboriginal Peoples in Canada: A Continuing Concern
Ethnicity Reporting for AIDS and HIV in Canada: Aboriginal and Black Communities Demand Attention
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Surveillance and Risk Assessment Division
Centre for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
Population and Public Health Branch
Health Canada]
Description
Report published annually; 2004 edition.
Most relevant sections located on p. 40-57.
Entire document on one pdf. To access information, scroll to appropriate page.
[HIV & Psychiatry: A Training and Resource Manual]
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Marie-Josée Brouillette
Henry Chuang
Kenneth Citron
Marlyn Cook
Peter L De Roche ... [et al.]
Description
Argues that working effectively with Aboriginal peoples requires cross-cultural competency, ability to deal with complex needs, and respect for traditional spirituality and beliefs about healing.
Chapter sixteen of: HIV & Psychiatry: A Training and Resource Manual edited by Marie-Josée, Kenneth Citron.
Genetic analysis suggests that modern Amerindian populations are derived from a common ancestral population which likely displayed a similar degree and pattern of DRBl diversity as a result of a founder effect.
Journal of Holistic Nursing, vol. 22, no. 3, pp. 200-208
Description
Examines the health care disparities in the American Indian/Alaska Native communities and looks at a proposed holistic approach to diminishing these disparities.
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.
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.
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
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.
International Journal of Epidemiology, vol. 26, no. 4, 1997, pp. 797-805
Description
Found that admission rates were consistently higher among the Aboriginal population, particularly with respect to children and the non-metropolitan population.
Saskatchewan History, vol. 56, no. 1, Spring, 2004, pp. 30-39
Description
Article examines the aspects of the fur trade that led to the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) building Hudson House; describes the day to day life in the HBC’s second trading post, and the way residents interacted with surrounding communities.
Entire Issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 30.
Health Reports, vol. 28, no. 4, April 2017, pp. 9-15
Description
Even after adjusting for housing conditions, household income and residential location, odds were three times higher for on-reserve First Nations and two times higher for off-reserve First Nations than for non-Aboriginals.
Data from the 2006 Census linked to the Discharge Abstract Database were used.