Synopsis of First Nations Substance Abuse Issues Developed for Use by the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Linda Sullivan
National Native Addictions Partnership Foundation
Description
Brief discussion of Indigenous determinants of health, the Honouring Our Strengths framework model, and concepts of culturally safe, competent and relevant care.
Obesity Reviews, vol. 14, no. 7, July 2013, pp. 593-603
Description
Review investigates if Native American populations achieve the recommended physical activity levels and concludes there is a need to increase physical activity.
Statistics Canada's Canadian Socio-economic Information and Management System (CANSIM) table uses data from Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS).
Data can be added / removed and manipulated to customize table. For example, by date range.
Statistics Canada's Canadian Socio-economic Information and Management System (CANSIM) table uses information from Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS).
Data can be added / removed and manipulated to customize table.
Canadian Socio-economic Information and Management System (CANSIM) table uses information from 2015 National Apprenticeship Survey (NAS) .
Data can be added / removed and manipulated to customize table. For example, employment and demographic characteristics.
Examines the usefulness of mainstream programs which have been adapted Indigenous communities in terms of delivery model, content, and logistics by examining outcomes of four Australian initiatives.
Northern Review, no. 46, Northern Literature, 2017, pp. 35-54
Description
Discusses the Biographies of Prominent Elders project as a method for using oral histories to preserve and promote Gwich'in culture, traditional knowledge and values. Includes five short stories told by project participants.
Session discussing a community pilot project looking at new ways of engaging the community via social media, community tools, and screening for latent tuberculosis.
Duration: 17:36.
International Journal of Critical Indigenous Studies, vol. 6, no. 1, 2013, pp. 1-16
Description
Exposes the injustice of people who are of Sámi descent but aren't given Sámi status as defined by Finnish law of the Sámi parliament. This group has started to use the Sámi language extensively in revitalization efforts.
WalkingTogether: First Nations, Métis and Inuit Perspectives in Curriculum
Web Sites » Governmental
Author/Creator
[Learn Alberta]
Description
Accompanying material for curriculum site. Links to sample workshops and activities for teachers, administrators, school board members, parents and community members.
Curriculum site.
Reports on Health Canada creating a program that empowers local First Nations residents to take ownership for monitoring of safe drinking water.
Environment, Sustainability and Society and Biology Honours [Paper] (B.Sc.)--Dalhousie University, 2013.
Organizations included are Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, Toronto Council Fire Native Culture Centre, Nishnawbe Homes, Native Child and Family Services Toronto, 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations, and Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto. Topics such as mission and vision statement, organizational history and structure, emergence of key themes, and case study scenarios are discussed.