Nutrition
A Mixed Methods Inquiry into the Determinants of Traditional Food Consumption among Three Cree Communities of Eeyou Istchee from an Ecological Perspective
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Véronqiue Laberge Gaudin
Olivier Receveur
Leah Walz
Félix Girard
Louise Potvin
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 73, 2014, p. article no. 24918
Description
Study involved secondary analysis of 3 cross-sectional studies as part of the Multi-Community Environment and Health Longitudinal Study in Iyiyuu Aschii and focus groups from Cree Nation of Mistissini, Cree Nation of Eastmain, and Wemindji Cree First Nation.
Morbidity and Health Survey of Wintering Members in Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Shinji Otani
Giichiro Ohno
Norifumi Shimoeda
Haruo Mikami
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 63, Supplement 2, 2004, pp. 165-168
Description
Survey of personnel based on annual reports from 1956-2001.
"mus co shee": Indigenous Plant Foods and Horticultural Imperialism in the Canadian Sub Arctic
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Beverly Soloway
Canadian Bulletin of Medical History, vol. 32, no. 2, Fall, 2015, pp. 253-273
Description
Describes how Indigenous plant food knowledge was displaced by the colonial powers. Reacquiring this skill can contribute to improved health outcomes.
Muscogee Students and Elders Learn From One Another
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Monte Randall
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 23, no. 2, Climate Commitment, Winter, 2011
Description
Looks at Project Management, a form of experimental learning, where the students plan, implement and participate in a tribal community service project.
"My Life in Keg River" by Mary Percy Jackson
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Canadian Bulletin of Medical History, vol. 12, no. 1, Spring, 1995, pp. 169-186
Description
Dr. Jackson's presentation of her experiences in the Keg River, Northern Alberta and her knowledge of the Métis. Previously published in Journal of the Medical Women's Federation of Great Britain.
The National Nutritional Networks Conference - Sharing Good Stories
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Rose Ellis
Donnaleen Campbell
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 22, no. 1, January/February 1998, pp. 6-10
Description
Reports on the conference which was hosted by Nunkawarrin Yunti, the community controlled Aboriginal medical and substance abuse service based in Adelaide, Australia.
Native American Foods: History, Culture, and Influence on Modern Diets
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sunmin Park
Nobuko Hongu
James W. Daily
Journal of Ethnic Foods, vol. 3, no. 3, 2016, pp. 171-177
Description
Discusses common foods that originated in the Americas and have been incorporated into cuisine around the world. Includes chart showing: name of food, region of origin, preparation method, and major nutrients provided.
Native Outreach: A Report to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Communities
Alternate Title
NIH Publication ; 98-4341
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Claudia Sanchez Glover
Felicia Schanche Hodge
Anne P. Lanier
Janet Kelly
James Berner ... [et al.]
Description
Looks at the problem of cancer in Native American communities and provides information on what works for prevention and control.
Native Science: Natural Laws of Interdependence
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Michael Wassegijig Price
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 12, no. 4, Colleges for the Community, Summer, 2001
Description
Book review of: Native Science: Natural Laws of Interdependence by Greg Cajete.
The Navajo Health and Nutrition Survey [NHNS]: Research That Can Make a Difference
Alternate Title
Findings and Implications of the Navajo Health and Nutrition Survey
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tim Byers
John Hubbard
Journal of Nutrition, vol. 127, no. 10S, October 1997, pp. 2075S-2077S
Description
Examines findings dealing with prevalence and prevention of chronic diseases, clinical treatment services and health promotion.
'Nehiyaw' Christmas Gala Helps Food Banks with $55,000 Donation
Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 12, December 2007, p. 8
Description
Comments on a function held by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority and Dakota Dunes Casino to raise funds for theSaskatoon Food Bank.
Article located by scrolling to page 8.
New Directions in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Education: A Health Worker Report
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cindy Shannon
Peter Hill
Mary-Ellen Passmore-Edwards
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 17, no. 1, January/February 1993, pp. 11-13
Description
Summarizes workshop sessions and addresses the next challenge in mental health, nutrition, cancer and men's health at the New Directions in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Education workshop held in Brisbane, October 22-23, 1992.
"New Directions" Tiwi Islands Renal Health Program
Articles » General
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 23, no. 3, May/June 1999, p. 24
Description
Brief description of a program supported by the Rio Tinto Aboriginal Foundation which strives to improve the health status of the islanders with kidney disease.
New Insights in the Prevention and Early Management of Type 2 Diabetes
Alternate Title
Editor's Note
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David C. W. Lau
Canadian Journal of Diabetes, vol. 35, no. 3, July 2011, pp. 239-241
Description
Looks at statistics revealing obesity rates for Canadians and suggests behavioural changes to reduce the risk of diabetes.
New Moccasins: Articulating Research Approaches through Interviews with Faculty and Staff at Native and Non-Native Academic Institutions
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kindi Harala
Cherry Smith
Craig Hassel
Patricia Gailfus
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, vol. 37, no. 2, March/April 2005, pp. 67-76
Description
Explores perceptions of research and future directions in Aboriginal communities, particularly in relation to nutrition.
Non-Aboriginal Woman and Man with Fish
Images » Photographs
Description
A photograph of a non-Aboriginal woman and man in Victorian style dress posing beside a large catch of Northern Pike, location unknown. The woman is probably Blanche Mann who lived and worked with her father, Indian agent George Mann (see historical note).
North End Food Assessment Report Winnipeg
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Margo Malabar
Kaye Grant
Description
Assessment focuses on developing a community profile of the local food system in order to provide a base for capacity building for food related security initiatives.
Related material: Appendices.
Northern Food Prices Report 2003: Exploring Strategies to Reduce the High Cost of Food in Northern Manitoba
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Northern Food Prices Project Steering Committee [Manitoba]
Description
Options discussed include food self-sufficiency initiative, milk price review, food business development, community foods program, greenhouse pilot project, and food price survey program.
Northern Food Retail Data Collection & Analysis
Alternate Title
[Study of Northern Food Retailing]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Enrg Research Group
Description
Analysis of grocery suppliers across 103 northern communities eligible for either full or partial subsidy by Nutrition North Canada. Also examines how delivery of the program influences the industry.
Northern Healthy Food Initiative
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Northern Healthy Food Initiative (NHFI)
Description
Overview of activities generated by program that provides funding for community-based regional food systems projects such as food programs, greenhouse pilot projects, gardens and food business development in northern Manitoba.
The Northern Norway Mother-and-Child Contaminant Cohort Study: Implementation, Population Characteristics and Summary of Dietary Findings
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anna Sofie Veyhe
Solrunn Hansen
Torkjel M. Sandanger
Evert Nieboer
Jon Ǿyvind Odland
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 18644
Description
Findings indicated study group exhibited minimal variance with overall population.
Nourishing Food, Nourishing Knowledge: Report on the Forum of Food Security and Nutrition among First Nations Communities in New Brunswick
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mueni Udeozor
Cheyenne Mary
Genevieve Drouin
Description
Reports outcomes of gathering which aimed to promote knowledge sharing, build and strengthen relationships for future collaboration, and identify food and nutrition resources to improve partner programming.
Now Is the Time: Our Data, Our Stories, Our Future: The National Report of the First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education, and Employment Survey
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Kyla Marcoux
Katherine Wood
Jarret Laughlin
Margo Greenwood
Esther Usborne
Eric Crighton
Martin Cooke
Norm Lavallee]
Description
"Now We Got Lots to Eat and They're Telling Us Not to Eat it": Understanding Changes to South-East Labrador Inuit Relationships to Food
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Debbie H. Martin
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 70, no. 4, 2011, pp. 384-395
Description
Discusses nutrition programs aimed at improving health and the importance of understanding cultural perceptions of food.
Nutrient Composition of Selected Traditional United States Northern Plains Native American Plant Foods
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Katherine M. Phillips
Pamela R. Pehrsson
Wanda W. Agnew
Angela J. Scheett
Jennifer R. Follett ... [et al.]
Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, vol. 34, 2014, pp. 136-152
Description
Analyzed ten wild plants ((cattail broad leaf shoots, chokecherries, beaked hazelnuts, lambsquarters, plains prickly pear, prairie turnips, stinging nettles, wild plums, raspberries, and rose hips) from three reservations in North Dakota.
Nutrient-Health Associations in the Historic and Contemporary Diets of Southwest Native Americans
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nicolette I. Teufel
Journal of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, vol. 6, no. 2, June 1996, p. 179
Description
Studies the nutritional characteristics and associated lifestyle factors that affect the mortality and morbidity rates of Native Americans.
Nutrient Intakes of First Nations People in Four Yukon Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Eleanor E. Wein
Nutrition Research, vol. 15, no. 8, August 1995, pp. 1105-1119
Description
Study initiated to assist in allocation of wildlife harvest as part of land claims; sample consisted of 122 adults from the communities of Old Crow, Haines Junction, Whitehorse and Teslin.
Nutrients In Native Foods of Southeastern Alaska
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Helen M. Drury
Journal of Ethnobiology, vol. 5, no. 2, Winter, 1985, pp. 87-100
Description
Comments on the analysis of twenty foods indigenous to southeastern Alaska and reports the high nutritional content found in these foods.
Nutrition and Cancer among American Indians and Alaska Natives
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tim Byers
Cancer, vol. 78, no. 7, Supplement Article, October 1, 1996, pp. 1612-1616
Description
Review of published literature to: summarize relationship between diet and cancer, summarize what is known about historical and current diet, and consider correlation between nutrition and risk of cancer.