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"This project established a research and knowledge translation (KT) network between two Aboriginal communities, a health region and three tertiary educational institutions in Saskatchewan".

Comments on three normative assumptions about standard suicide prevention strategies. Chapter 3 from Critical Suicidology: Transforming Suicide Research and Prevention for the 21st Century edited by Jennifer White, Ian Marsh, Michael J. Kral, Jonathan Morris.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Arizona, 2013.

Presents research project results aimed to understand food environment of a tribal community and gives recommendations to facilitate healthier food choices.

Multi-method study which explores intergenerational trauma and factors of resilience through a SOC framework. Results provide preliminary evidence that people with a higher SOC have more resistance resources and an increased ability to cope with stressors.

Public Health Thesis (MPH)--[Lakehead University], 2008.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Western Ontario, 2014.

Website by local Prince Albert journalist contains links to ten part series on HIV and AIDS. Audio version available.

Black and White Photograph of a camp on a Blackfoot Reserve in the North West Territories during a Sun Dance Gathering, with an indigenous person sitting in the foreground. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an Indigenous camp in the winter near Calgary. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an indigenous woman standing outside of a shop with sacks. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an Indigenous camp of teepees with trees in foreground and Calgary in background. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of people on horseback and on foot wandering about a camp of teepees. Unused photo from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a Sarcee woman, Kitsipimi Otunna on a horse with a travois. Camp with teepee in background. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Note: The description of this document uses wording that was common to mainstream society of that time period in history. As such, it contains language that is no longer in common use and may offend some readers. This wording should not be construed to represent the views of the Indigenous Studies Portal or the University of Saskatchewan Library. Black and white photograph of two Sarcee women and a girl, sitting outside of a teepee, subtitled "Micakiu, Mucayoimxin Otokeman, Sarcee Squaws" From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Analyzes the geographical extent to which native peoples of Interior Alaska used fire to modify the landscape at the time of European contact.

Looks at the differences between social-cultural environment and the educational system and high personnel turnover as influencing students educational achievements.

Discusses the rate of imprisonment of Aboriginal women and that gendered violence is three and a half times greater in Aboriginal communities.

Assesses the feasibility of using a portion of the Family Environment Scale (FES) with American Indian families and to describe the mean family profile exhibited by one Native community.

Discusses bonding, forming secure attachments and connections with family and community.

A photograph of a family gathered around a fire cooking outdoors. Probably on the Red Earth Reserve. A woman kneels in foreground with pots while four children stand in the background (nd).

Study supports the importance of preserving tribal and historical traditional practices and values for future contemporary family models.

This book contains photographs of people and places in the Canadian Far North, taken while Mathers was "on a trip from Edmonton to the mouth of the MacKenzie River". There are a number of images of "Esquimaux" wearing traditional clothing and stone lip ornaments, as well as of Native people carrying out tasks at various forts along the Athabasca and Slave Rivers.

Study hopes to add knowledge and research of FASD by mapping kinds of services and available training opportunities, and using findings to make recommendations for sustainable development of FASD services and training opportunities.

Looks at Erambie Aboriginal Station, West Cowra, New South Wales and the lives of five Aboriginal men.

Comments on a variety of methods for meaningful, culturally appropriate, and community-engaged health promotion.

File containing correspondence related to the indigenous people of Labrador. The correspondence between various government officials surrounds the current and past level of assistance given the Inuit and Indigenous people in the area. In particular, the amount of funding to be given for housing. Also included is an article entitled "The Bitter Plight of Labrador's Indians", sent to the PM's office in the hope that it might initiate action.

Relates the role Native American women play in the process of community building.

Study to evaluate fetal and neonatal deaths and congenital anomalies associated with open dumpsites in Alaska Native villages.

Presents consolidation of a series of reports published from 2001 to 2003, regarding the healing needs of residential school survivors.

Looks at 8 areas of commitment set out in the Action Plan: focused and active approach to suicide prevention, strengthened continuum of mental health services, youth skills, suicide prevention training, research on suicide and suicide prevention, communication and information sharing, healthy development in early childhood, and community development activities.

Looks at data on issues and challenges faced by First Nations agencies, difficulties with defining learning and/or behavioural disabilities, and identifies service gaps and barriers.

Looks at the success of the Yarrabah Family Life Promotion Program to understand community engagement and empowerment. To access this article, scroll down to page 44.

Leonie Sandercock answers questions about her film which exposed a dark side of Canada's past history to the present situation of two First Nations communities, Burns Lake Band and the Cheslatta Carrier Nation, in north central British Columbia. Duration: 24:09.

After viewing film about issues between First Nations and non-First Nations residents, participants came up with fourteen potential projects to foster cross-cultural understanding.

Compares Indigenous worldview, knowledge and philosophy to Western academic tradition.

Discusses the differences in beliefs between Aboriginal scholars and women academics and the need for mutual understanding in cross-cultural dialogue.

Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on Monday, June 18, 1984 regarding an application from the Saskatoon Muzzleloading Club to gain permission to fire a cannon and muzzleloading rifles at the 16th Annual Louis Riel Day. Council recommends permission be granted subject to any Administrative conditions.

Describes methodology and results of project involving 14 youth from Treaty 4 and 6 territories and Métis communities from across Saskatchewan which was hosted by the Fred Sasakmoose Aboriginal Youth Leadership and Wellness Program.

Confirms need for small communities to work together towards common economic goals, need for an urban strategy for remote First Nations, and need for basic infrastructure for many communities. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 99.

Looks at effective solutions to moisture and mold problems in housing.

Presents case studies for effective solutions to moisture and mold problems in housing.

Looks at effective solutions to moisture and mold problems in housing.

Looks at effective solutions to moisture and mold problems in housing. Revised version. Originally published 2011.

Looks at effective solutions to moisture and mold problems in housing.

Looks at effective solutions to moisture and mold problems in housing.

Series of images of road signs and buildings on the Onion Lake First Nation. The signs are a map of the First Nation and a tribute to Seekaskootch, "Guardian of the People." Also shown is the Onion Lake Homemakers building with an Aboriginal woman standing on the front steps, and an exterior view of Walter's Pool Hall.

Looks at First Nations who are developing approaches to evaluate how well community programs are achieving community goals. "Project 97/13"

Manual provides procedures and discusses principles intended to provide a management framework to use throughout a capital construction project.