Community Health and Epidemiology Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2001.

Webinar. Duration: 1:00:01.

Reports that after the Men's Clinic was opened in this Northern Australian community, clinic visits by men went from 35 per month to over 200.

Describes how community leaders contributed to the design, content, and artwork of flipchart as part of a self-reflective treatment process for alcohol abusers.

Presents a study that looks at health and environmental risk perspectives associated with gender and place in two sets of northern Canadian Aboriginal communities.

Argues that attributing weight gain and diabetes to the thrifty gene has failed to incorporate aboriginal health perspectives and should be "decolonized".

Development of traditional approaches and use of Indigenous cultures as a vehicle to promote wellness. High rates of suicide correlate with both genocide and 'cultural genocide.'

Article provides a comparative analysis of guidelines from Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the United States for research involving Indigenous peoples. Identifies areas that need attention, support Indigenous-led governance, and advocates for research policy framework for genomic research and health care that has international relevance for Indigenous peoples.

Discusses high incidence of the disease in Saskatchewan and argues for conducting research in ways that incorporate a holistic perspective.

Discusses somatic and psychosomatic elements of patients' experiences of illness, depression, anxiety, and death.

Depicts how an Aboriginal man decides to reconnect with his culture and regain his health when confronted with diabetes. Duration: 58:24.

Includes terms such as greetings, health phrases, community terms, people, and leaders. Volume II.

Includes greetings, anatomical terms, pain scale, and health phrases. Volume 1.

Talks about the Inuit philosophy of child birth and compares it to the southern obstetrical practices. Journal on one pdf. Scroll down to page 11 to read article.

Reports results from an online survey (102 respondents) and four virtual circle sessions. Findings grouped under organizational characteristics, work-related illnesses/injuries, and work experiences. Concludes with areas for future research and program and policy recommendations.

Comments on the health disparities and inequities suffered by Indigenous peoples.

Contains translations and back-translations as well as simplified explanations of meanings of medical vocabulary. General terminology in addition to cancer-specific.

Concerns over suicide in youth and the lack of access to outings on the land to learn traditional skills led to the pilot outreach program for youths 14 to 21.

Comments on a research study program, ArtsHealth, that focuses on improving health outcomes for premature and low birthweight babies.

Looks at the positive impact of a workshop, that included a visual presentation, on participants, their families and health care workers.

Discusses caregiver role, perspectives of dementia, community and culturally-appropriate care, workforce, education and training, and issues affecting remote and urban communities.

Studies the emergence of a new health care sector committed to local Indigenous needs.

Reports on the graduates of the Sydney (Australia) University one year course.

Explores the mid-life period of Mi 'kmaq women, with findings revealing that the mid-life vision encompasses an evolving perspective of self and life.

Looks at recommendations and strategies from front line workers, applicants, elders, healers and health care professionals to make recommendations regarding travel funding for traditional healers.

Stresses a holistic approach that involves the physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, social and cultural spheres.

Describes how a book on alcohol abuse found cultural relevance in South Africa.

Literature review and study were conducted to ascertain attitudes towards the disease found that three distinct phases existed and that it was more important to the sample that practitioners had experienced the disease rather than they be of Aboriginal background.

Study conducted in South Africa to better understand the traditional healing and culture and their use in health care. Paper presented at the Indigenous Knowledge Conference 2001 held at the University of Saskatchewan.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Manitoba, 2002.

Policy statement provides Canadian health care professionals with information and recommendations in order to deliver better care.

Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada policy statement.

Makes recommendations for providing culturally appropriate healthcare in areas of concern such as: life expectancy, mortality (children and adult), diabetes, HIV/AIDS, obesity, etc.

Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada policy statement.

Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada policy statement.

Provides clinical and educational tools, Aboriginal history, stroke information and best practices for healthcare providers.

Reports on the unique area north of the Australian mainland. Local Torres Strait Islander health workers were considered critical to the success of the study.

Amended version.

Guidelines for conducting a culturally sensitive survey.

Study found that that health information process included visual learning, community Elders, and cultural interpreters.

Discusses the difficulties regarding jurisdictional responsibility for the health care epidemics facing Aboriginal Peoples.

Special journal issue devoted to Native Hawaiian health issues.

Presents findings of consultations with people in the Metro North Region of Sydney, Australia which were held assess the cultural appropriateness and relevance of recommendations from the report HACC Service Models for People with Younger Onset Dementia & People with Dementia & People with Dementia and Behaviours of Concern.

Discusses a qualitative study, conducted in the villages of Skidegate and Old Massett which are located in the Queen Charlotte Islands, done in the interest of developing a culturally sensitive, community-based program for managing NIDDM (non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus).

Examines the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional benefits of Aboriginal women's hand-drumming practices, with many participants reporting a sense of holistic healing.

Co-published by: Premier's Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities.

Examines the health research initiatives for improving the health of expectant Aboriginal mothers and young children.

Identifies two major components of Hawaiian healing: attributes of Hawaiian culture, and elements of spirituality in health and healing.