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Working in John Wayne Country: Racist and Sexist Termination at a Pacific Northwest University

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert Free Galvan
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 27, no. 1/2, Special Issue: Native Experiences in the Ivory Tower, Winter-Spring, 2003, pp. 189-195
Description
Author provides a detailed account of their experience working to implement equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) strategies for hiring and programming in an HIV services and treatment program administered by a University in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.
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Working to Break the Cycle

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ashley Maracle-Hill
Description
Counsellor uses art and play techniques when discussing family violence and abuse with children and youth.
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Working Together to Address Suicide in First Nations Communities: A Select Illustration of Collaborative, Community-Based, Suicide Prevention Projects

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Assembly of First Nations
Description
"It highlights examples of thriving collaborative, community-based, suicide prevention projects that are funded through the National Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy (NAYSPS)." Examples used: Prince Albert Grand Council, Kenora Chiefs Advisory, Gitxsan Health Society and File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council.
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Working Together to Improve Health Care

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Darla Read
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 5, May 2008, p. 10
Description
Looks at a partnership developed to help Aboriginal people, both on and off-reserve, have healthier lifestyles. Article located by scrolling to page 10.
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Working with Aboriginal Peoples: NOSM Health Sciences Competency and Curriculum Implementation Toolkit

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Health Science Unit
Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Description
Guide enhances clinical education and practical best practices for inclusion of Aboriginal health and culture into the health sciences curriculum. Includes background information and generic training and support materials to use in northern and rural areas.
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Would Program Performance Indicators and a Nationally Coordinated Response Accelerate the Elimination of Tuberculosis Canada?

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Courtney Heffernan
Richard Long
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 110, no. 1, 02 2019, pp. 31-35
Description
Article examines the rates of infection in Canada, noting that most (> 90%) cases of TB are among Indigenous peoples and foreign-born migrants, both groups being poorly positioned to advocate for themselves. Authors recommend a system of monitoring and performance framework to increase the rate elimination.
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A Yapa's Relationship

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Gillian Campbell
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 13, no. 2, June 1989, p. 24
Description
Nurse talks about work at health centre in Ngalkanbuy.
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"You never know who are Sami or speak Sami": Clinicians' Experiences with Language-Appropriate Care to Sami-Speaking Patients in Mental Health Clinics in Northern Norway

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Inger Dagsvold
Snefrid Møllersen
Vigdis Stordahl
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 75, 2016, p. article no. 32588
Description
Interviews therapists about how they provide service to out-patients in mental health clinics in Sami language administrative districts. Study shows clinicians are unaware of language needs and offer ad hoc service.
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Young Aboriginal Women's Voices on Pregnancy Care: Final Report

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tracy Reibel
Lisa Morrison
Description
Includes results of brief literature review and findings from study with a sample of 84 individuals, 28 of whom were pregnant women or birth mothers 16-21 years, with the remainder being senior women and service providers. Themes which emerged were vulnerability, family support, accessing care, education, trusted provider and relocation.
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