Health & Well-Being

Looks at suicide rates in Inuit Nunangat from 1989 to 2003 using socio-cultural characteristics from the Census and Aboriginal Peoples Survey to compare community elements. Scroll down to page 77 to read article.

Study based on seven eight-year-olds.

Looks at benefits of a high school diploma in relation to the Canadian labour market and long term health.

Study suggests that residential schooling caused increased adult height and decreased adult body weight of the average child who attended.

Discusses that the serum ferritin (iron) concentrations were significantly higher in Native Americans than the white population.

Compares the impact of three different weighting strategies on counts and rates of targeted health selectors using a random sample of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Examines the influence of a social connections on the health outcomes of Indigenous people.

Proposed review will involve search of indexed databases and a comprehensive list of non-indexed and grey literature sources. Inclusion criteria to be: research studies related Indigenous health and wellbeing; include a majority of Indigenous people; documented intervention; and outcomes.

Researchers were able to make a direct connection between climate change and reduced health care access.

Educational Administration and Leadership Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of British Columbia, 1990.

Examines the self-harming behaviours among children and youth, both minority and non-minority, in the care of the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto.

Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2012.

Reports on the health disparity that exists in Canada between Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals and the ramifications going into the October 2015 federal election.

Presents evidence that differences in health are directly and indirectly associated with social, economic, cultural and political inequities.

Study conducted as a result of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling that First Nations children were being discriminated against in the existing child welfare system. Purpose was to: develop reliable data collection, analysis and reporting methodology; provide technical expertise to analyze current agency needs and advice on how to monitor and respond to needs from fiscal and governance perspectives; analyze complete needs assessments; and complete a cost analysis.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Northwestern University, 2004.

Resource and Environmental Studies Thesis (M.E.S.)--Dalhousie University, 2013.

Resource Management and Environmental Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia (Vancouver), 2014.

Reports that the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program (AMAP) recommends the consumption of traditional Arctic food to continue despite some environmental contamination of the food.

Environment and Management Thesis (M.Sc.)--Royal Roads University, 2002.

Study found that levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and chlorinated pesticides were attributable to atmospheric transport from industrial areas in temperate climates and their subsequent accumulation in traditional foods.

Explains how environmental damage adversely impacts Aboriginal people due to their close association to the land.

Looks at common causes of bad health from air born, insect born and and soil born diseases and ways they are spread and can be prevented.

Discusses the Report of Uwankara Palyanyku Kanyintjaku, the review of Environmental and Public Health introducing healthy living practices to improve health in communities.

Key environmental issues include contaminants, food quality, air quality, housing issues, and climate change.

Briefly reports on the efforts of Nesman Bara who along with three others has been responsible for a considerable improvement in the community's hygiene.

Environment and Management Thesis (M.Sc.)--Royal Roads University, 2009.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Manitoba, 1998.

Lists resources available to Métis people in British Columbia through federal, provincial and regional agencies in the areas of children and families, education, economic opportunities, health, housing, identification and data collection, wildlife stewardship, and arts and culture. Based on results of scan makes four recommendations about accessible information, accountable distribution of resources, increased Métis-specific resources, and equitable access to services.

Inventories 11 national and six regional sample surveys and gives brief description of scope and type of information gathered.

Provides snapshot of AI/AN population today, reviews literature and discusses implication of review on prevention strategies.

High levels of deaths from infectious diseases could reach epidemic proportions. Contributing factors are examined.

Studies injury risk among First Nations in an effort to create more effective prevention and treatment strategies.

Concludes that seal meat may contain Trichinella, and indicates that risk factors found to be associated with seropositivity include: people over 40, a high intake of traditional food, living in hunting areas, and having an occupation as a fisherman or hunter.

Assesses and compares rates of childhood epilepsy between Greenland and Denmark.

Looks at seizure causes, types, and first aid treatment.

Introduces Dr. Jo-Ann Episkenew, a new member of the Lung Association of Saskatchewan, and her intention to work towards improving the health of First Nations and Métis people. Article located by scrolling to page 8.

Satellite delivered TV programming for education aimed at children in remote areas of Alaska, Appalachia and Rocky Mountains states; focus of programs was basic oral language development and health.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Université Laval, 1998.

Argues that the high incidence of suicide and pathological behaviour are manifestations of the reserve system and notes comparable incidence in USA.

Book review of: Essentials of Medical Geology edited by Olle Selinus, Brian Alloway, Jose A. Centeno, Robert B. Finkelman, Ron Fuge, Ulf Linch and Pauline Smedley.

Looks at research priorities and summarizes findings for programs and services for low-income children and their families. Recommendations are given.

Study shows consumption of a typical quantity of fish, from Nechako Reservoir, Ogston Lake, or Tezzeron Lake, is not likely to elevate risks for neurologic disorders in children.

Diagnosis of FAS is still a matter of debate even though there is no debate about the diagnostic features of FAS.

Study findings reveal a decrease in functional reserves, increased morbidity, and increased health challenges.