Journal of Traumatic Stress, vol. 10, no. 2, 1997, pp. 163-173
Description
Study of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) conducted on a Northern Plains reservation found a correlation between test results and prevalence of behavioural problems and substance use, but did not seem to affect academic performance.
Reviews the history behind the signing of the treaties in Canada and determines they were negotiated on site and First Nations wishes were taken seriously.
Justice as Healing, vol. 2, no. 1, Spring, 1997, p. [?]
Description
Examines the historical role of the Attorney General and the responsibilities of the Treaty Chiefs of Canada in the areas of Aboriginal justice and punishment. Suggests that Treaty Chiefs are on the same level as the Attorney General.
Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.
AIDS and Behavior, vol. 8, no. 1, March 2004, pp. 33-45
Description
Findings suggest that as part of HIV prevention and intervention, clinicians and outreach workers should routinely perform assessments on trauma and make appropriate referrals when needed.
Stealing/Steeling the Spirit: American Indian Identities ; and Smoke Screens/Smoke Signals: Looking Through Worlds: Proceedings of the Third and Fourth Native American Symposiums
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Peter W. Phillips
Description
Discusses progress made to overcome problems that face many tribal police officers within Native American communities.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 16, no. 4, Special Issue: In Honor of Simon J. Ortiz, Winter, 2004, pp. 99-100
Description
Author's thanks to the Acoma Pueblo writer for his power to move the reader to new insights.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 99.
Canadian Literature, no. 183, Winter, 2004, pp. 117-118
Description
Book review of: Border Crossings: Thomas King's Cultural Inversions by Arnold E. Davidson, Priscilla L. Walton and Jennifer Andrews.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access book review, scroll to page 117.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 21, no. 5, September/October 1997, p. 30
Description
Describes culturally sensitive programs being delivered to Indigenous Australians to improve wellness and enhance familiarity with the health care system.
Prairie Forum, vol. 22, no. 2, Fall, 1997, pp. 353-354
Description
Book review of: The True Spirit and Intent of Treaty 7 by Treaty 7 Elders and Tribal Council with Walter Hildebrandt, Sarah Carter and Dorothy First Rider.
Tuberculosis Prevention and Treatment: Occupational Health, Infection Control, Public Health, General Duty Staff, Visiting, Parish Nursing or Working in a Physician's Office -- All Nursing Roles are Key in Improving Tuberculosis Control
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anita Toth
Wendy Pigott
Janice Fackelmann
Ornella Tolomeo
The Canadian Nurse, vol. 100, no. 9, November 2004, pp. 27-30
Description
Advocates that nurses need to be informed when to take the appropriate measures to limit the spread of the disease.
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 12, no. 2, Summer, 1997, pp. 50-52
Description
Curatorial notes for exhibition of same name mounted at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, January 18 to September 21, 1997.
Entire issue on one pdf. To locate article, scroll to page 50.
Chapter seventeen of Teaching Indigenous Languages edited by Jon Ryhner. Looks at the largest indigenous-language commercial radio signal and the services provided.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 21, no. 1, January/February 1997, p. 27
Description
Brief article describing Kemarre Margaret Mary Turner's accomplishments in the Aboriginal community in Central Australia on the occasion of her receiving the Order of Australia.
Recipients of scholarship awards indicate that the program is successful in helping Native American students succeed in college and that the award helps recipients feel supported by a larger Native American community.
Documentary deals with the notorious "starlight tours" which involved Saskatoon police officers transporting Aboriginal men to the outskirts of the city and abandoning them during sub-zero temperatures.
Duration: 49:00.
Annals of Epidemiology, vol. 14, no. 9, October 2004, pp. 696-704
Description
Suggests that due to the alarming increase of type 2 diabetes in American Indian children and adolescents, preventative measures and early detection programs must be implemented.