Recruitment of American Indians in Epidemiologic Research: The Strong Heart Study

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Martha L. Stoddart
Betty Jarvis
Beverly Blake
Richard R Fabsitz
Barbara V. Howard
Elisa T. Lee
Thomas K. Welty
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 9, no. 3, 2000, pp. 20-37
Description
Describes how, working closely with the communities and by demonstrating benefits to the individuals, the recruitment goals were reached.
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Red Women Rising: Indigenous Women Survivors in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Carol Muree Martin
Harsha Walia
Description
A comprehensive report on the participatory research project funded by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG, MMIW) facilitated through the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC). Project engaged 113 Indigenous and 15 non-Indigenous women drawing on their experience and expertise as survivors of gendered colonial violence.
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Redefining How Success is Measured in Aboriginal Learning in Canada

Alternate Title
OECD World Forum on “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy” Charting Progress, Building Visions, Improving Life ; 3rd, 2009
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Paul Cappon
Jarrett Laughlin
Description
Discusses how a holistic approach to lifelong learning can improve community well-being for Aboriginal people.
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Reducing Health Disparities: A Priority for Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Morton Beiser
Miriam Stewart
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 96, no. Supplement 2, Reducing Health Disparities in Canada, March/April 2005, pp. S4-S5
Description
Discusses initiatives taken by the Canadian government to address the problem of health care for "vulnerable populations" such as Aboriginals, immigrants, refugees and the poor.
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Reflecting on Our Effectiveness: Occupational Therapy Interventions With Indigenous Clients

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Amanda Stedman
Yvonne Thomas
Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, vol. 58, no. 1, Indigenous Health, Well-Being, Social and Economic Inclusion-Closing the Gaps, February 2011, pp. 43-49
Description
"The aim of this study was to explore occupational therapists' views of their effectiveness when practicing with Indigenous clients".
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Regaining Food Sovereignty: Neyaab Nimamoomin Mewinzha Gaa-inajigeyang

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Simone Senogles
Scott C. Knudson
Lakeland Public Television
Indigenous Environmental Network
Description
Documentary advocates for a return to traditional, unprocessed foods. Focus is on activities of the Indigenous Environmental Network, which is located in Minnesota. Duration: 58:17.
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Regional Longitudinal Health Survey Report: Alberta 2002-2003

Alternate Title
Alberta First Nations Regional Longitudinal Health Survey 2002/03
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Rhonda King Blood
Description
Statistics gathered from nine First Nations: Alexander First Nation, Kapawe’no First Nation, Siksika Nation, Blood Tribe, Nakoda Bearspaw Nation, Sucker Creek First Nation, Driftpile First Nation, Piikani First Nation, and Swan River First Nation. Response divided into adults, youth and children.
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A Regional Model for Ethical Engagement: The First Nations Research Ethics Committee on Manitoulin Island

Alternate Title
Moving Forward, Making a Difference ; vol. 2
Aboriginal Policy Research ; vol. 4
Aboriginal Policy Research Conference ; 2nd, 2006
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Marion A. Maar
Mariette Sutherland
Lorrilee McGregor
vol. 4
Description

Chapter four from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 2, which is also vol. 4 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.

Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.

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Regulations for Medical Services

E-Books
Description
The file contains a book entitled "Regulations for Medical Services" intended for Indian Agents and issued by the Department of Indian Affairs in 1934. The book covers topics such as the responsibilities and roles of various government employees in the Department with regards to Aboriginal health; the rules regarding hospital admissions; dental services; post mortem examinations; reporting communicable diseases; the use of aeroplanes; and vaccination regulations.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.
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Renovating Programs in Support of Lands and Economic Development: Gender Roundtable

Alternate Title
Roundtable on Gender and Aboriginal Economic Development
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Allan Clarke
Vera Pawis Tabobondung
Beverley O'Neil
Roberta Stout
Nadine Roach ... [et al.]
Description
Looks at the National Association of Friendship Centres and the Friendship Centre Movement perspective on urban Aboriginal economic development and the basic systemic, socio-economic and educational barriers facing urban Aboriginal women.
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Report of the Advisory Commission on Indian and Inuit Health Consultation

Alternate Title
Berger Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Thomas R. Berger
Description
Purpose of commission was to investigate methods of consultation which would ensure Indian and Inuit participation in decisions about the health care programs affecting them, and to make a recommendation as to which one should be adopted by the Department of Health and Welfare.
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Report of the Brigade Surgeon of the state of the column under command of Major General Middleton, from the formation at Troy until arrival At Prince Albert. - George T. Orton. - 1885.

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
George T. Orton
Description
This report, by George T. Orton, Brigade Surgeon, lists the number of injuries, illnesses, deaths and other medical problems associated with battle action from 25 April of the 90th Battalion of Winnipeg Rifles during the Northwest Resistance.
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Report of the Deputy Superintendent General of Indian Affairs - 1874

Documents & Presentations
Description
Report for the year ending 30 June 1874; including "condition of the various tribal accounts...the quality of land sold during the year and...the state of various schools established for the benefit of the Indians, and another detailing...the population of each Indian band or tribe...a schedule descriptive of the position and area of the Indian reserves in the several Provinces, is appended to this report."
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Report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples

Alternate Title
Background Paper (Parliamentary Research Branch) ; PRB 99-24E
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mary C. Hurley
Jill Wherrett
Description
Overview prepared by Research Services, Library of Parliament of the seven-volume Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Report (RCAP). "Revised 2 August 2000."
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Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peopes José Francisco Calí Tzay

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
José Francisco Calí Tzay
Description
Focuses on the impact of COVID-19. "Compiled on the basis of publications from indigenous organizations and civil society organizations, participation in pertinent webinars and expert discussions and over 150 submissions from States and indigenous and human rights organizations in response to a joint questionnaire."
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Report on Djirruwang Student Conference

Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Muk Muk Burke
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 32, no. 1, January/February 2008, pp. 16-17
Description
Report celebrates the final major academic work of ten third year students in the Bachelor of Health Science Degree (Indigenous Mental Health) program.
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Research Report

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Dyan Newson
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 9, no. 4, December 1985, pp. 39-41
Description
Discusses the challenges of undertaking health research with the Tasmanian Aboriginal community.
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A Research Review: Exploring the Health of Canada's Aboriginal Youth

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ashley Ning
Kathi Wilson
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 18497
Description
A comparative analysis on research pertinent to the health needs of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children and youth. Concludes that research does not reflect current profiles and fails to address unique health needs.
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Researched to Life: The Métis Nation of Alberta on Health Research

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Fran Hyndman
Pimatziwin: A Journal of Aboriginal and Indigenous Community Health, vol. 1, no. 1, Spring, 2003, pp. 171-178
Description
Lists several initiatives researching Métis health in Alberta. Includes Agreement struck by Metis Nation of Alberta, Alberta government and Canada.
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