Information for Aboriginal people with AIDS who are in need of palliative care and their caregivers. Covers physical, spiritual/traditional, emotional, and mental aspects.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 24, no. 2, March/April 2000, pp. 10-11
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Describes the mandate and priority items for the 13 member Council which is expected to guide Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait health into the 21st century.
Critical review of policy problems that have application beyond the United States border and comments on the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 24, no. 4, July/August 2000, pp. 13-14
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Describes the steps involved in conducting a comprehensive review of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health worker training across both community and government sectors.
Health Care for Women International, vol. 20, no. 5, September 1999, pp. 505-515
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Provides a brief review of cancer survival data for men and women, information on survivor groups and resources, and some examples of how cancer is perceived by some Native Americans.
Provides information on definitions of abuse, indicators, typical abusers and victims, tribal awareness and handling of the issue, resources for reporting and /or treatment, and the role of the National Indian Council on Aging.
Journal of Nursing Scholarship, vol. 32, no. 2, 2000, pp. 189-96
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Investigates graduate learning experiences; conclusions are that a more open, flexible teaching and learning environment will support students' goals of obtaining degrees.
American Indian Law Review, vol. 24, 1999-2000, pp. 129-151
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Argues that NAGPRA is unique in that it considers for the first time legislatively the Indigenous perspective; but unanswered is the problem of culturally unidentifiable ancient remains.
Literature review discusses significant issues such as federal policies, historical influences, existing sources of data, and methodological problems in gathering information.
U.S. website with some Canadian information. Includes links to: tribes and nations, cemeteries, census records, stories, myths and legends, books and articles, etc.