Community

Determinants of Success among Indigenous Enterprise in the Northern Territory of Australia

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
William Nikolakis
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 6, no. 2, Fall, 2009, pp. 25-39
Description
Looks at four factors which emerged from research and fifty-six interviews: developing business skills, integrating culture with economic development, separation of business from community politics, and greater independence from government.
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Determining Okanagan History

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Elizabeth Vibert
BC Studies, no. 96, Winter, 1992-1993, pp. 110-114
Description
Book review of: The Queen's People: A Study of Hegemony, Coercion and Accommodation Among the Okanagan of Canada by Peter Carstens.
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Developing Culturally Sensitive HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse Prevention Curricula for Native American Youth

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Julie A. Baldwin
Jon E. Rolf
Jeannette Johnson
Jeremy Bowers
Christine Benally
Robert T.Trotter
Journal of School Health, vol. 66, no. 9, November 1996, pp. 322-327
Description
Discusses culturally sensitive approach to curricula development based on three critical processes: selection of integrative theory, use of ethnographic methodology and use of process and outcome evaluations.
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Development, Despair Co-Exist in Indian Country

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, December 13, 1996, p. A5
Description
Discussion of poverty and at the same time the development of Canada's first Aboriginal bank: the First Nations Bank of Canada.
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The Development of an Indigenous Knowledge Program in a New Zealand Maori-Language Immersion School

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Barbara Harrison
Rahui Papa
Anthropology & Education Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 1, Indigenous Epistemologies and Education: Self-Determination, Anthropology, and Human Rights, March 2005, pp. 57-72
Description
Looks at the development of a traditional knowledge program, background of the community and self-determination for schools.
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Development of an Integrated Diabetes Prevention Program With First Nations in Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
L. S. Ho
J. Gittelsohn
S. B. Harris
and E. Ford
Health Promotion International , vol. 21, no. 2, January 2006, pp. 88-97
Description
Looks at the importance of developing integrated health promotion programs for multiple communities, based on previous studies, to help decrease the epidemic of diabetes among First Nations in Canada.
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Diabetes in the Aboriginal Community

Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Stephenson
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 17, no. 5, September/October 1993, pp. 25-26
Description
Discusses strategies to address diabetes by working with the community to encourage physical activity and to get nutritious food.
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Diabetes Risk Evaluation and Microalbuminuria (DREAM) Studies: Ten Years of Participatory Research with a First Nation's Home and Community Model for Type 2 Diabetes Care in Northern Saskatchewan

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
George Pylypchuk
Lloyd Vincent
Joan Wentworth
Alexander Kiss
Nancy Perkins
et al.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 67, no. 2-3, June 2008, pp. 190-202
Description
Looks at the DREAM studies and the role of participatory research using a Home and Community Care model in treating First Nations diabetes.
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A Discussion Paper on Indigenous Custom Adoption. Part 1: Severed Connections - Historical Overview of Indigenous Adoption in Canada

Alternate Title
Severed Connections - Historical Overview of Indigenous Adoption in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lara di Tomasso
Sandrina de Finney
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 10, no. 1, Special Issue on Custom Adoptions, 2015, pp. 7-18
Description
Presents a short history of adoption in Canada and examines the impact of forced, external, and closed adoptions on Indigenous adoptees, families, and communities. Part 2.
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Dispute Resolution Systems: Lessons from Other Jurisdictions

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
The Institute On Governance
Description
Discusses the community-based Touchwood File Hills Qu'Appelle Valley pilot project which was designed to deal with issues surrounding intergovernmental funding for self-government in Saskatchewan.
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Dissecting Internal Community Barriers and Subsequent Devaluation of Indigenous Graduates

Alternate Title
Dissecting Internal Community Barriers and Subsequent Devaluation of Indigenous Graduates: A Discussion on Stereotypes, Knowledge, Power and Social Space Based on an
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Ethan Baptiste
Indigenous Policy Journal , vol. 21, no. 4, Winter, 2010
Description
Looks at the issue of recently graduated Indigenous students not returning to their community after degree completion.
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Disseminating Research on Community Health and Well-being: A Collaboration between Alaska Native Villages and the Academe

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Augusto Legaspi
Eliza Orr
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 14, no. 1, 2007, pp. 24-43
Description
Focuses on disseminating research findings to communities in a manner that is culturally appropriate and useful, and also looks at maintaining a good relationship between the Alaska communities and the Center for Alaska Native Heath Research.
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Does More Equitable Governance Lead to More Equitable Health Care?: A Case Study Based on the Implementation of Health Reform in Aboriginal Health Australia

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Margaret Kelaher
Hana Sabanovic
Camille La Brooy
Mark Lock
Dean Lusher
Larry Brown
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 123, December 2014, p. 278–286
Description
Discusses the importance of participation from Aboriginal community and community controlled organizations in local governance and the impact for improving health equity.
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Doing Business in the Torres Straits: A Study of the Relationship Between Culture and the Nature of Indigenous Entrepreneurs

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Darren Lee-Ross
Benjamin Mitchell
Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship, vol. 12, no. 2, 2007, pp. 199-216
Description
Compares economic development of similar countries to Torres Strait Islands using the Gross Domestic Product per capita and the impact of culture has on Torres Strait entrepreneurs.
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Dorset Settlement and Subsistence in Northern Labrador

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Steven L. Cox
Arthur Spiess
Arctic, vol. 33, no. 3, September 1980, pp. 659-669
Description
Studies data from central and northern Labrador's Dorset settlement patterns and ways of hunting. Shows breathing hole sealing was not used.
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Dreams and Involvement: A Black Lake Quest for 2000: Interpretations and Recommendations for Improved Teaching

Alternate Title
McDowell Foundation Research Project ; no. 42
Teaching and Learning Research Exchange
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ann Alphonse
Sheena Koops and Joyce Mercredi
McDowell Foundation Research Project
Description
Looks at traditional teaching methods, present curriculum and educational values of the Dene and how to bring these concepts into the classroom and school system. Access the follow-up report.
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Drinking Water Quality in Indigenous Communities in Canada and Health Outcomes: A Scoping Review

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lori E. A. Bradford
Lalita A. Bharadwaj
Udoka Okpalauwaekew
Cheryl L. Waldner
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 75, 2016, p. article no. 32336
Description
Review indicates there is a need for more research funding and inquiry to inform policy decisions for improvements of water quality and health-related outcomes.
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Duty to Protect: Special Investigation Report

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bob Pringle
Description
Report looks at events surrounding the death of a two-and-a-half month old infant and the services provided to the infant and family. Concludes with recommendations for the Tribal Council Health and Family Services and provincial social agencies to change policies and processes when at-risk children have been identified.
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