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Identifying Useful Approaches to the Governance of Indigenous Data

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jodi Bruhn
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 5, no. 2, The Governance of Indigenous Information, 2014, pp. 1-32
Looks at the efforts to improve the governance of data between governments and Indigenous organizations and communities and presents a selection of initiatives undertaken in Canada, the United States and Australia.
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Identity Formation and Cultural Resilience in Aboriginal Communities

Alternate Title
Promoting Resilient Development in Young People Receiving Care: International Perspectives on Theory, Research, Practice & Policy
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Christopher E. Lalonde

Comments on communities that appear to be at similar levels of risk or adversity but display large differences in outcomes. 

Chapter from Promoting Resilient Development in Young People Receiving Care: International Perspectives on Theory, Research, Practice & Policy edited by R. J. Flynn, P. Dudding, J. Barber.

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Identity in Flux: Ethnic Self-Identification, and School Attrition in Canadian Aboriginal Youth

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Darcy Hallett
Stephen C. Want
Michael J. Chandler
Leigh L. Koopman
Jessica P. Flores
Erica C. Gehrke
Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, vol. 29, no. 1, January-February 2008, pp. 62-75
Longitudinal study conducted with 4307 students and average age ranged from 10.2 to 19.1 years old. Results were separated into five categories: always, preciously, subsequently, inconsistently and singly declared. Found that identification was related to whether or not they graduated from high school.
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Ignorance, Indifference and Invisibility: The Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Epidemic

Alternate Title
[Concordia University Community Lecture Series on HIV/AIDS
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
LaVerne Monette
Executive Director of the Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy (OAHAS) discusses the role of colonization has played in the poor health status of the Aboriginal population and the characteristics of the spread of the disease. Question and answer period follows.
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The Illawarra Aboriginal Health Advancement Project

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Donnaleen Campbell
Rose Ellis
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 17, no. 5, September/October 1993, pp. 8-10
Lists objectives the of project which surveyed Aboriginal people about needed health services.
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Illicit and Prescription Drug Problems Among Urban Aboriginal Adults in Canada: The Role of Traditional Culture in Protection and Resilience

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cheryl L. Currie
T. Cameron Wild
Donald P. Schopflocher
Lory Laing
Paul Veugelers
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 88, July 2013, pp. 1-9
Study involved in-person surveys of 381 individuals. Found that involvement with cultural activities acted as a protective factor.
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Illuminating Service Experience: A Descriptive Analysis of Injury and Death Reports for First Nations Children and Youth in B.C., 2015 to 2017

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jennifer Charlesworth
Uses data on critical injuries and deaths reported to the Representative for Children and Youth when children/youth and/or their families have received (within the prior 12 months), or are receiving government services and compares results to statistics for the non-Indigenous population. Related Material: Invisible Children: A Descriptive Analysis of Injury and Death Reports for Métis Children and Youth in British Columbia, 2015 to 2017.
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The Image of the Scientist Through the Eyes of Navajo Children

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rebecca M. Monhardt
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 42, no. 3, 2002, pp. 35-39
Looks at the results from a Draw-a-Scientist Test (DAST) given to students in grades four to six to determine perceptions of science and scientists.
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Immunoglobulin Levels in White and Metis Communities in Saskatchewan

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
J. W. Gerrand
C. G. Ko
R. Dalgleish
L. K. Tan
Clinical Experimental Immunology, vol. 29, no. 3, 1977, pp. 447-456
Examines serum-immunoglobulin levels and found that they were higher in Métis (Cree) communities than the general population.
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The Impact of Australian Policy Regimes on Indigenous Population Movement: Evidence from the 2001 Census

Alternate Title
Moving Forward, Making a Difference ; vol. 1
Aboriginal Policy Research ; vol. 3
Aboriginal Policy Research Conference ; 2nd, 2006
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
John Taylor
vol. 3

Provides statistics on population distribution, propensity to move by age, sex, and remoteness of community, and migration to more accessible regions.

Chapter fifteen from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 1, which is also vol. 3 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.

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

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Impact of Conducting Research with A First Nation

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Wes G. Darou
Jacques Kurtness
Andrew Hum
Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, vol. 34, no. 1, Counselling First Nations People in Canada, 2000, pp. 43-53
Looks at relations between researchers and James Bay Cree from northern Quebec based on an experiment conducted to uncover sources of negative reactions towards past psychological studies.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Canada's Indigenous Tourism Sector: Insights from Operators

Alternate Title
The Impact of COVID-19 on Canada’s Indigenous Tourism Sector: 2021 Update
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Conference Board of Canada

Provides an updated profile of the sector based on Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada's revised definition, an updated 2020 direct economic footprint of the sector by looking at key performance measures of GDP, employment and business growth under the impact of COVID-19, and reports results of survey of 585 operators.

Related Material: 2021 Update.

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Indigenous People

Alternate Title
Indigenous Futures Project
[Indigenous Futures Survey]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Center for Native American Youth
Information gathered from the 2020 Indigenous Futures Survey which had 6,460 respondents from across the United States. Focuses on how the pandemic has impacted income, employment, and mental health.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Māori Land Entities: Part 1: How to Respond

Alternate Title
The Impact of COVID-19 on Maori Land Entities: Part: 1: How to Respond
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Deloitte Māori Services
Focuses on Māori economy in sectors such as agriculture, forestry and logging, arts and recreation, and tourism. Topics include business continuity, opportunities and risks, impacts on key sectors and ramifications for cash flow. Related material: Part 2: Preparing to Recover Part 3: Preparing to Thrive
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Māori Land Entities: Part 2: Preparing to Recover

Alternate Title
The Impact of COVID-19 on Maori Land Entities: Part 2: Preparing to Recover
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Deloitte Māori Services
Information prepared to support Māori freehold land owners in making key decisions. Topics include action points, current economic impact of the pandemic, and how different the COVID-19 recession is to the Global Financial Crisis. Related material: Part 1: How to Respond Part 3: Preparing to Thrive
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Māori Land Entities: Part 3: Preparing to Thrive

Alternate Title
The Impact of COVID-19 on Maori Land Entities: Part 3: Preparing to Thrive
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Deloitte Māori Services
Provides questions to consider and action points, preliminary views on the current economic impact of the pandemic, assessment of how relevant sectors will re-emerge, rebound economic indicators to monitor and mid-case, worst case, and sustained economic disruption scenario narratives. Related material: Part 1: How to Respond Part 2: Preparing to Recover
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The Impact of Crime Prevention on Aboriginal Communities

E-Books
Author/Creator
Chris Cunneen
Discusses Australian context; crime levels; policing interventions carried out by communities; programs for violent crime; sentencing alternatives; education, drug and alcohol, support and community supervision; and initiatives in Canada, United States, and New Zealand.
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The Impact of Diabetes Mellitus Among the Métis of Western Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sharon G. Bruce
Ethnicity & Health, vol. 5, no. 1, February 2000, pp. 47-57
Discusses how individuals, with diabetes, reported activity limitations at work, home and in leisure activities.This same group were also at greater risk for suffering heart disease.
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The Impact of Drug and Alcohol Abuse on Policy and Indigenous Communities

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Colin Dillon
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 20, no. 2, March/April 1996, pp. 32-36
Looks at statistics for alcohol consumption, drug use, and smoking for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the general population and the impact on policing in remote communities.
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The Impact of Financial Aid on Native American Students

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jesse P. Mendez
Pilar Mendoza
Zaria Malcolm
Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, vol. 4, no. 1, March 2011, pp. 12-25
Examines the effect of the Oklahoma Promise grant using data for the 2002-2006 time span. Findings indicate that females with an income over $40,000 were very successful in postsecondary education.
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The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Rural Aboriginal Communities

Alternate Title
Fifth Canadian Rural Health Society Conference: Rural Health: Celebrating Diversity and Strength, Sudbury, Ontario, October 21-24, 2004
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Anelise Santo
Tara Lyons
Identifies four contributing risk factors: sexually transmitted disease, substance abuse, social problems and cultural factors.Recommends further research and culturally sensitive community involvement to address epidemic.
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The Impact of Indian Gaming on Indian Education in New Mexico

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Thaddieus W. Conner
William A. Taggart
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 20, no. 3, 2009
Discusses the benefits of Indian gaming revenues in shaping various aspects of Indian education in American Indian communities.
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The Impact of Resource Extraction on Inuit Women and Families in Qamant'tuaq, Nunavut Territory: A Quantitative Assessment

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Karina Czyzewski
Frank Tester
Nadia Aaruaq
Reports the results of a survey completed by 62 women, aged 19 or older which asked questions about experience, perceptions and feelings with respect to the Meadow bank goldmine which operates in the vicinity. Related content: Qualitative Assessement.
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The Impact of Sociability on College Academic Performance and Retention of Native Americans

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kris Aaron Beck
Prathibha Joshi
Christian Nsiah
Annette Ryerson
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 53, no. 1, 2014, pp. 23-41
Study looked one predominately White institution lacking Native American organizations and found that increased social interactions had a positive impact on grades, but reduced graduation rates.
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The Impact of Suicide Contagion and Intergenerational Segregation on Youth and Young Adults in Remote Indigenous Communities in Northern Territory, Australia

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Leonore Hanssens
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 40, January-December 2016, pp. 38-47
Data for research obtained from National Coroners Information System and Northern Territory Coroner’s Office, and covers years 1981-2010; 1991-2010 and 2001-2010. Argues that since Elders have little or no suicide rate, their involvement with youth could have a positive effect. Discusses several programs currently in operation.
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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic/Syndemic on Indigenous Peoples in Canada & USA

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Niigaan Sinclair
Kiera Ladner
Valerie Gideon
Evan Adams
Bonnie Healy
Courtney Skye
Kim Pate
Juliette Nicolet
Megan Minoka Hill
Damien Lee
Online conference consists of two panels which address the questions "How might data better help us understand the unequal effects of COVID-19 and ensure Indigenous capacity, preparedness and resilience?' and 'How has the community experienced COVID-19?'. Duration: 3:04:32.
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Impact of the Model Schools Literacy Project on Literacy and Fiscal Outcomes in First Nations in Canada

Alternate Title
CSLS Research Report ; 2021-01
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Simon Lapointe
CSLS Research Report
Contains a review of the literature discussing socio-economic outcomes associated with improved literacy in the areas of employment, wages, crime, health and social engagement, and projections about the effects of expanding the Martin Family Initiative to communities across Canada.
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