International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 69, no. 3, 2010, pp. 236-252
Description
Examines trends in diabetes, mostly by using population-based data, but also including discussions on risk factors, awareness, funding and case findings.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 1, 2010, pp. 78-85
Description
Discusses the similarities and differences between the use of the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders," and an Aboriginal naming ceremony used by the Coast-Salish people in British Columbia.
Dialogue As A Method For Evolving Mātauranga Māori
Dialogue As A Method For Evolving Mātauranga Maori
Dialogue As A Method For Evolving Mātauranga Maori: Perspectives On The Use Of Embryos In Research
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Maui Hudson
Mere Roberts
Linda Tuhwai Smith
Murray Hemi
Sarah-Jane Tiakiwai
AlterNative, vol. 6, no. 1, 2010, pp. 54-65
Description
Discusses the epistemological distinctions between scientific practice and different Indigenous knowledge systems relating to embryo research and how the two can be mutually beneficial in a changing society.
DIAMA (Digitizing the Inuit and Aboriginal Media Archive)
Description
DIAMA preserves archives by cleaning, reformatting, digitizing and uploading materials collected since the 1970's. The website is searchable by language/culture, topic and location.
Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, vol. 23, no. Supplement 1, 2010, pp. 27-34
Description
Study found inadequate intakes of several essential nutrients, as well as reliance on non-traditional food and concluded that nutrition intervention was needed prevent diet-related chronic disease.
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 24, no. 10, 1987, pp. 791-804
Description
Study found Dogrib peoples in the process of a move from traditional to non-traditional food sources did not show a conclusive change in plasma glucose levels.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 22, no. 3, Summer, 1998, pp. 305-325
Description
Contends contemporary authors like Owen's explore the complexites of relationships fundamental to individual and cultural identity in an attempt to rediscover a sense of place and community, but also to bring about political and cultural change.
A "hyperhistory in progress," with at least one interpretive episode added each month. Includes journal excerpts, First Nations history, natural history and geography. Includes Journal excerpts from The Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Post Script , vol. 29, no. 3, Indian Cinema, Summer, 2010, pp. 27-[?]
Description
Discusses impact two women filmmakers have had on the National Film Board of Canada's productions and their re-imagining of western cinematic traditions.
Examines the structural factors behind disproportionality in the system and reviews approaches that go beyond traditional limits of social welfare systems.
Dissecting Internal Community Barriers and Subsequent Devaluation of Indigenous Graduates: A Discussion on Stereotypes, Knowledge, Power and Social Space Based on an
Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, vol. 25, no. 4, December 2010, pp. 303-316
Description
Examines the belief systems about diabetes in American Indian elders with two practice models, one an Indigenous model, valuing traditional American Indian culture, the other a mainstream model, aligned with western biomedicine.
Argues that First Nation communities must look beyond timber harvesting to develop strategies encompassing new and different approaches to forest-based development.