Cultural Sensitivity

Creation of a digital story as part of the cancer education course was deemed as a useful and culturally respectful way to disseminate information.

Looks at kind of experiences women had giving birth in a non-Aboriginal health care setting in Nova Scotia.

Comments on the real need for research into Australian Aboriginal health versus perceptions of, 'needless research'.

Looks at shortcomings in consultation and introduction of social policies and programs designed for the south. Chapter from A History of Treaties and Policies, which is vol. 7 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Manitoba, 2001.

Leadership Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2008.

Includes overview and recommendations for "Patients First": integration of service and equity, timely access to care and seamless access to other services, consistent and accessible home and community care, and stronger links between public and other health services.

Identifies some of the ways governments and organizations have responded to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action regarding improving health outcomes for Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Discusses three inter-related potential areas of action: re-alignment of authorities, accountabilities, and resources; elimination of racism and increased cultural safety; and equitable access to health care.

Argues that care must be situated within a broader view to improve early access during pregnancy and parenting.

Kinesiology and Health Studies Thesis (M.Sc.)--Queen's University, 2008.

Outlines the progresses made to advance all aspects of the new First Nations health governance structure and the actions needed to improve health services in BC.

Brings attention to cultural, social and structural barriers that continue to restrict Native American's access to health care and the failure of Congress to provide necessary resources.

Describes the aims of the School of Health Studies, which offered the first full time course in Western Australia.

Case study examines the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of a 82-year-old man who developed an infection at the site of a permanent pacemaker implant.

Explores how various Aboriginal communities in Queensland, Australia produced videos to combat the alarming rate of youth suicide.

Outlines the organizational development of the Center for Alaska Native Health Research (CANHR) study and the procedures used in its development.

Describes the development of a formal partnership which evolved from a twenty-year working relationship.

Discusses the residential school system and social problems created by it for First Nations people.

Looks at joint project to develop a national agenda for research on cultural safety and cultural competence and framework for improving health care services for Aboriginal people. Related Material: Building Bridges 2: A Pathway to Cultural Safety, Relational Practice and Social Inclusion: Schedules "A" to "E" to Main Report. Building Bridges 1.

Topics include cultural safety, mental health and addictions, and social inclusion and exclusion. Related Material: Building Bridges Symposium Report. Building Bridges 2: A Pathway to Cultural Safety, Relational Practice and Social Inclusion: Final Report.

Toolkit to be used as resource for organizations working with communities within the Northern Plains tribal culture.

Social Dimensions of Health Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Victoria, 2014.

Describes the process used by researchers, Inuit youth, and a Naujaat Elder to create a resiliency based community youth project designed increase protective factors against youth suicide.

Article reframes the discussion surrounding mental health recognizing that Indigenous peoples have a holistic view of health that encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and environmental spectrum of wellbeing. Notes implications for government policy and for frontline practice.

Interdisciplinary Health Thesis (M.Sc.)--Laurentian University, 2014.

Commentary on strategies for reduction of health disparities and promotion of public health through Indigenous control.

Discusses differential rates of HIV incidence among Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal injection drug users, and the need for a culturally sensitive and evidence-based response to the epidemic.

Promotes idea that aboriginal health workers can use their knowledge and cultural and social background to help city nurses understand the needs of their patients.

Investigates the use of spirituality into techniques commonly employed in family therapy sessions.

Suggests that study findings support the hypothesis that the Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Project is more closely aligned with a model of community-directed research than a model of shared decision-making between academic and community stakeholders.

Viewpoint on impahi-kitimakisowin, a Cree word for extreme poverties, and the failure of the health system over generations.

Evidence that the Aboriginal population is at a disproportionate risk for injury, but that there is little factual data. This particular study develops an injury surveillance framework that is culturally relevant.

Revised edition.

Explores themes in coverage of the disease and contrasts the treatment of issues to that found in mainstream media.

Findings indicate that First Nations women don't regularly attend prenatal care, with the reasons most often cited including transportation problems and communication difficulties.

Brief article discusses the impact of residential schools in the context of building rapport with Aboriginal clients. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 19.

Topics include: literature review, survey of key respondents, failure of social programs to improve social conditions, progress toward self-government, best practices, and the justice system.

Addresses challenges to implement successful cancer control programs in Aboriginal communities.

Comments on how demographic, socio-economic and geographic factors impact the health service given to Inuit compared to other Northern Canadians.

Includes definitions, descriptions, and key and enabling competencies for each of seven roles: expert, communicator, collaborator, leader, health advocate, scholar and professional. Supplement to CanMEDS-FM 2017 competency framework.

Examines the role culture plays in a successful community based program aimed at promoting healthier pregnant women and offspring.

Looks at pilot program for handling First Nations clients living on reserve, themes arising from interviews about program, and gaps in services and challenges.

Report studies the issues and provides several proposals for concrete action by Cape York (Australia) Indigenous people to achieve a more positive outcome.

Nursing and Health Informatics Thesis (MSN)--University of Victoria, 2017.

Comments on the poor health conditions experienced by Indigenous people on a global scale, compared to non-Indigenous.

Examines diversity in intergenerational families and social support patterns that affect the care of older generations.

National survey study evaluated the extent of participation in the provision of culturally appropriate services to on-reserve populations.

Provides information for health care professionals on the linkage between gender, globalization and health. Diabetes module presents case study of three possible questions.

Argues the need for a pluralistic approach to healthcare that includes western and traditional medicine.