Contains three letters commenting on various health issues and experiences.

Looks at the politics behind the U. S. government's policies to address the 1832 smallpox epidemic that affected Native Americans.

Brief discussion of the issue of forcing women to have tubal ligations and administering Depo-Provera shots before the contraceptive had general approval, ensuring informed consent, and raising awareness with healthcare providers.

Reports about the years of neglect by professionals and the social care system that led to the death of a young Aboriginal woman, Paige Gauchier, from a drug overdose on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Duration: 21:13. Report by the BC Representative for Children and Youth Paige's Story: Abuse, Indifference and a Young Life Discarded.

Findings indicated First Nations people were less likely to undergo angiography and experienced worse long-term survival compared to non-First Nations people.

Brief article reports on the LIME (Leaders in Indigenous Medical Education) Connection that is concerned with teaching Aboriginal health properly to medical students and recruiting and retaining Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students into medicine.

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Objective of this study was to describe the epidemiology of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) in relation to pneumococcal vaccine use. The 2002 immunization campaign may have contributed to controlling serotype 1 outbreaks in Nunavik, but effected were short-lived as IPDs caused by serotypes included in this vaccine continued to occur after 2005.

Article examines a digital storytelling study which collaborated with First Nations (FN) Women in Manitoba to discuss many of the issues surrounding heart health management including: the relationship between FN and Western Medical knowledges, diet and lifestyle, related health conditions, experiences with healthcare system, residential schools, and relationships with children and grandchildren.

Findings show that physicians need to develop better cross-cultural communication skills, particularly listening.

Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Pacific University, 2012.

Looks at end-of-life care service models and policies, and advance care planning and identifies current needs, disparities, and services available to Indigenous patients.

Discusses four common themes and changes to birthing practices to support young mothers.

Investigates how a positive approach can contribute to a more balanced understanding of health and health behaviors in First Nations communities.

Author discusses their own experience as a kidney donor and with supporting family and community members with Chronic Kidney Disease, and how the experiences helped to shape their feelings about relational research.

Discusses provincial government's past and present relationship with Aboriginal peoples, and interactions between the Aboriginal population and provincial ministries and agencies such as the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Public Security, Correctional Services, Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

Leadership and Training Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2001.

Describes the creation of a culturally sensitive diabetes questionnaire for Indigenous Australians. Results indicated a tangible benefit resulting in improved patient outcomes.

Nursing Thesis (M.S.N.)--Dalhousie University, 2000.

Information on palliative care. Contains links to four general videos, print document Coming Full Circle: Planning for Your Care, and series of brief videos created specifically for First Nations peoples arranged under the headings traditions, rituals and spirituality, expectations of care, care for patient and family, talking about illness, emotions and support, and after death and ceremonies.

Information on palliative care. Contains links to four general videos, print document Coming Full Circle: Planning for Your Care, and series of brief videos created specifically for Inuit people arranged under the headings traditions, rituals and spirituality, expectations of care, care for patient and family, talking about illness, emotions and support, and after death and ceremonies.

Information on palliative care. Contains links to four general videos, print document Coming Full Circle: Planning for Your Care, and series of brief videos created specifically for Métis people arranged under the headings traditions, rituals and spirituality, expectations of care, care for patient and family, talking about illness, emotions and support, and after death and ceremonies.

She was born on the Little Pine Reserve, the first girl from that reserve to attend high school. She tells of some childhood memories; naming ceremonies; significance of Indian names; the training of children, especially girls; menarche seclusion; women: influence of, in religion and ceremonialism, pregnancy; her education: traditional; experiences in Anglican boarding school (integrated) in Saskatoon; training for roles as wife and mother.

Examines the reluctance of the federal government to invest in local nursing stations within Aboriginal communities, and looks at evidence that suggests First Nations control of health care leads to better health.

Discusses the need for systematic planning in order to provide long-term care services for the elderly American Indian population.

Data indicated the Eskasoni Mi'kmaq study group was at a greater risk for diseases and the need for long-term care is increasing. Results have implications for the health care system and health prevention measures that should be targeted for this group.

Summarizes the major findings of a study conducted by the Institute for Human Resource Development for Medical Services Branch to transfer control of health services and budgets to First Nations communities.

Summarizes and discusses data from the literature, gives brief overview of three tribally-operated programs, and looks at findings which suggest methods to improve research into and development of services for tribal members.

Talks about the newly formed social and cultural section of the W.A. Branch of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.

Looks at policies and legislation focusing on the health care system, jurisdictional divide, information gaps and self-government activities.

This review details the failure of health professionals and physicians to identify and report a child in need of protection.

Investigative report on the life of a child in foster care from the age of five months till his death at age 2. Includes reports on services provided to family by the Ministry of Social Services and the Saskatoon Health Region.

Population and Public Health Thesis (M.Sc.)--Simon Fraser University, 2009.

Study probes the perception of diabetes and its treatment among inner city American Indian adults with diabetes.

Looks at three programs: Comanche Nation of Oklahoma, Pueblo of Isleta, and the Yukon Koyukuk Elder Assisted Living Consortium and discusses their experiences with program development and sustainability, state licensing, Medicaid certification, and regulations, resident payment policy, staff and training, and cultural considerations.

Describes a campaign targeting Central Australian Aboriginal communities who have a smoking rate of 50%, double that of the non-Indigenous Australian community.

Summary of results from Quebec portion of the Phase 3 First Nations Regional Health Survey.

Exploratory study of 92 Torres Strait Islanders living on mainland Australia found that more investigation should be targeted to Queensland where the majority of Torres Strait Islanders live.

Speaker makes presentation of the launch of, Indigenous Health Promotion Resource, 3rd Edition in Australia.

Looks at challenges for a health care center to get services to eligible women and address non-financial barriers such as language, transportation and gender issues.

Reports chronic ear infections and hearing loss impact language, literacy acquisition, self-esteem, schooling and post-education of Aboriginal children.

Recommends the implementation of a national strategy and guidelines to manage type 2 diabetes in Greenland.

Explores risk and its consequences for medical intervention by focusing on biomedical practices surrounding diabetes care among First Nations on Manitoulin Island, Ontario.