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Review of the First Nations Regional Longitudinal Health Survey (RHS) 2002/2003

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development
"The purpose of this review was to assess the quality of the research design and the consistency of the research process with the principles of First Nations’ ownership, control, access and possession of research (commonly known as the “OCAP principles”)."
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"Rewriting" Cultural Safety Within the Postcolonial and Postnational Feminist Project Toward New Epistemologies of Healing

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joan Anderson
JoAnn Perry
Connie Blue
Annette Browne
Angela Henderson
et. al.
Advances in Nursing Science, vol. 26, no. 3, July-September 2003, p. 196
Explains the concept of cultural safety from New Zealand and applies the theoretical and methodological issues in Canada.
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Rights to the Benefits of Research: Compensating Indigenous Peoples for their Intellectual Contributions

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Fundación Sabidurfa Indigena (FSI)
Brij Kothari
Human Organization, vol. 56, no. 2, Summer, 1997, pp. 127-137

Argues that compensation should be integrated into the research phase of project rather than after completion. The article gives the example of a participatory research project conducted in Ecuador.

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Risk Factors and Chronic Conditions Among Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Populations: Research Article

Alternate Title
Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 82-003-XPE
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lisa M. Lix
Sharon Bruce
Joykrishna Sarkar
T. Kue Young
Health Reports, vol. 20, no. 4, December 2009
Study compares major risk factors and chronic conditions in populations not living on reserves in the north and southern areas of Canada.
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Rooted in the Spirit

Theses
Author/Creator
Lana Dale Tiller

Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--York University, 1999. 

Researches cultural patterns used in First Nations research; i.e., organizing patterns and principles emanating from worldviews.

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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 127: Discussion Paper F by Lillian Sanderson and Nina Saxena

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File contains a discussion paper by Lillian Sanderson and Nina Saxena of the Aboriginal Women's Council of Saskatchewan. Sanderson and Saxena present an update on where they are at with their research project which deals with "what role, if any, should Aboriginal women and Elders play in the development of information of self-government for Aboriginal people...the Aboriginal Women's Council does not distinguish between Metis, non-Status, or Status women." The presenters discuss some of their methodology and makes some preliminary recommendations to the Commission.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Individual Presentation by July Papatsie (Via Translator)

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File contains an individual presentation by July Papatsie expressing frustration with government policy on research. Papatsie seeks a grant to interview elders in her community but she needs a diploma to apply. Rene Dussault, Co-Chair, states that "grassroots research" should be acknowledged as being equally useful, despite the lack of education of the researcher.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Ronnie Leah, Sociology Professor, University of Lethbridge

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File contains a presentation by Ronnie Leah, Sociology Professor at the University of Lethbridge. Leah discusses research she performed in the community which highlights the experience of Aboriginal women in the Lethbridge area in terms of systemic racism they face in their daily lives. Leah discusses her methodology, findings, and some ways in which she thinks the problems of racism in the community can be addressed.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Rosemary Kuptana, President, Inuit Tapirisat of Canada

Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Rosemary Kuptana
File contains a presentation by Rosemarie Kuptana, President, Inuit Tapirisat of Canada. Kuptana discusses the Royal Commission and her organizations hopes for it, as well as some structural concerns they have with it related to incorporating Inuit perspectives. Kuptana discusses the Inuit's experiences with land claims and modern treaty processes, and tells the Commission that there is much that can be learned from it.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Senator Fortunate Guiboche, Metis Senate of Manitoba

Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Fortunate Guiboche
File contains a presentation by Senator Fortunate Guiboche, Metis Senate of Manitoba. Fortunate Guiboche welcomes the Commission to the Metis Homeland, and stresses the importance of this homeland to the Metis people, as well as explaning the significance of the Metis Senate to his people. He then introduces a presentation by Senator Bear.
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“A Sacred Undertaking” towards Developing an etuaptmumk (Two-eyed Seeing)-framed Collaborative Research Project and Partnership: The Sanctum 1.5 Hope Through Strength Project

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sarah Smith
Lynette Epp
Alexandra King
Katelyn Roberts
Sithokozile Maposa
Journal of Indigenous HIV Research, vol. 12, Capacity Bridging, Winter, 2021, pp. 65-88
Describes the use of etuaptmumk and ethical space in collaborative research with pregnant and post-natal Indigenous women living with HIV and Aids.
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Sam Gill's Mother Earth: Colonialism, Genocide and the Expropriation of Indigenous Spiritual Tradition in Contemporary Academia

Alternate Title
Commentary and Debate: Sam Gill's Mother Earth: Colonialism, Genocide and the Expropriation of Indigenous Spiritual Tradition in Contemporary Academia
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ward Churchill
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 12, no. 3, 1988, pp. 49-67
Commentary states that there is a growing tendency to distort and misrepresent Native American spiritualism in academic and commercial circles.
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The Sandy Lake Health and Diabetes Project: Design, Methods and Lessons Learned

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Anthony J. G. Hanley
Stewart B. Harris
Annette Barnie
Joel Gittelsohn
Thomas M. S. Wolever
Alexander Logan
Bernard Zinman
Chronic Diseases in Canada, vol. 16, no. 4, Autumn, 1995, pp. [149-156]
Methodology used in a prevalence study of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus in the aboriginal population of an isolated northwestern Ontario community.
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Scandal

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Elizabeth Cook-Lynn
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 22, no. 1, Spring, 2007, pp. 85-89
Examines the controversial dismissal of Ward Churchill, a professor of ethnic studies at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
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Science, Metaphoric Meaning, and Indigenous Knowledge

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Frank Elliott
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, vol. 55, no. 3, Expanding Knowledge Systems in Teacher Education, Fall, 2009, pp. 284-297
Questions Western science objectivity and examines the connections to Indigenous knowledge.
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A Scoping Review Protocol on Social Participation of Indigenous Elders, Intergenerational Solidarity and Their Influence on Individual and Community Wellness

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Chantal Viscogliosi
Hugo Asselin
Suzy Basile
Yves Couturier
Marie-Josée Drolet ... [et al.]
BMJ Open, vol. 7, no. [5], 2017, p. e015931
Methodological framework for gathering information from scientific and grey literature, as well as indigenous sources.
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A Search For Understanding: Homelessness in Northern Manitoba

Alternate Title
A Search For Understanding: A Proposal For Researching Native Homelessness in Northern Manitoba
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Greg Fidler
Colin Bonnycastle
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 5, Articulating Aboriginal Paradigms: Implications for Aboriginal Social Work Practice, November 2003, pp. 261-269
Looks at a proposed study to complete a formative evaluation of a homeless shelter in Thompson Manitoba by gathering information regarding the actual experiences of people involved in and around the shelter.
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Seasonality and Ambient Temperature at Time of Conception in Term-Born Individuals: Influences on Cardiovascular Disease and Obesity in Adult Life

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nadja Schreier
Elena Moltchanova
Tom Forsén
Eero Kajantie
Johan G. Eriksson
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, 2013, p. article no. 21466
Findings suggest that ambient temperature does have an effect on weight and high blood pressure, more research is recommended.
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Section One Editorial: Indigenous Methodologies

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lynne Davis
Rainey Gaywish
Caroline VanEvery-Albert
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 31, no. 1, Indigenous Knowledges and the University, 2008, pp. 9-10
Authors discuss personal journeys that brought them through a cultural knowledge of their peoples to find teaching and research methodologies that would respect and affirm the ways of being in their Nations.
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Seeing Like a Circle: Perspectives on the Field From a Dialogue on Urban Aboriginal Economic Development

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Charles L. Horn
Greg Halseth
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 1, no. 2, 2011, pp. 101-131
Discusses strategies for building local economies that can support Indigenous development and foster the exchange of knowledge and experience between researchers, policy analysts, and Aboriginal communities.
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Seeking Mino-pimatasiwin (the Good Life): An Aboriginal Approach to Social Work Practice

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Michael Anthony Hart
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 2, no. 1, Incorporating Traditional Values in Social Work, April 1999, pp. 91-112
Discusses the need for a greater understanding and respect of Aboriginal practices that can inform, enrich, and enhance social work practice with concepts including wholeness, balance, relationships, harmony, growth and healing.
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Self-determination and Data Control Vital to Indigenous Health Research

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Carolyn Brown
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 190, no. 29, July 23, 2018, p. E893
Reports on statements made by Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) representatives which stress the need for using OCAP (ownership, control, access and possession) principles in the field of health research.
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Self-Location and Ethical Space in Wellness Research

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cindy Peltier
Louela Manankil-Rankin
Karey D McCullough
Megan Paulin
Phyllis Anderson
Kanessa Hanzlik
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 14, no. 2, Growing Roots of Indigenous Wellbeing, October 31, 2019, pp. 39-53
Authors discuss the need for researchers to acknowledge and examine their own positionality in relation to health and wellness narratives; suggest that being mindful about the privilege implicit to the position of “researcher” is essential in working respectfully and reciprocally within the community.
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"A serious rift": The Indigenous Health Research Community's Refusal of the 2014 CIHR Funding Reforms and Underlying Methodological Conservatism

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
John Rose
Heather Castleden
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 13, no. 3, 2022

Reviews reforms made by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to their Open Suite of Programs and Peer Review (OSP) processes and its impact on Indigenous health research.

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Settler and Indigenous Stories of Kingston/Ka'tarohkwi: A Case Study in Critical Heritage Pedagogy

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laura J. Murray
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 52, no. 1, 2018, pp. 249-279
Uses the example of a university course about the Indigenous and settler histories to illustrate how critical teaching methods can help students to take up the responsibility to work towards understanding treaty relations and ongoing practices of colonialism.
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