Nutrition

Shows cost in communities eligible for the Nutrition North Canada program. Amounts are estimates of what it cost to feed family of four a healthy diet for one week.

Measures cost of nutritious diet for a family of four for one week using 67 standard food items. Used by Nutrition North Canada to determine subsidies. Prices from 2011 to March of 2020.

Looked at costs associated with obtaining nutritionally beneficial country food in order assess its viability as a alternative to expensive purchased foods. Found that while it required significant energy and time, it was economically comparable. Worked with the five Shibogama First Nations.

Looks at patterns of tuberculosis among different tribes living on the reservation and bands, and the link between tuberculosis to government policies, housing, food and sanitation.

Information is given on the advantages of breastfeeding, care during pregnancy, after birth care, and nutrition and health.

Advocates consumption of locally accessible foods and cites their specific nutritional benefits.

Study look at social determinants that influence breastfeeding in Tlicho mothers in remote locations.

Shows that Interdisciplinary Health Research Team (IHRT) research goals are positive and contributing to knowledge on nutrition of the Moose Factory community.

Examines a conceptual framework used with food security movement that helps young people understand their social context and values and engages them in social justice work.

Looks at the coercesion of the Navajo, by the United States government, through military domination, the threat of starvation, and finally relocation along the Pecos River in eastern New Mexico.

Envirnoment and Sustainability Thesis (MES)--University of Saskatchewan, 2012.

Looks at awareness and use of the Good Food Junction located in Station 20 West. Sample consisted of 365 residents of King George, Pleasant Hill, Riversdale and Westmount neighbourhoods.

Article tries to overcome the perception that the arrival of "civilization" brought improved nutrition to the Navajos when the reality was quite the opposite.

Observations from interviews conducted with 20 men regarding their perceptions of health, diabetes and prevention behaviors.

Comments on the parameters for successfully implementing this program as discussed in a workshop with elders.

Findings indicate a lack of relevant literature on the topic, which if obtained, could address some of the health disparities in question.

Discussion of health concerns among First Nations people, based on statistics from theCanadian Population Health Initiative.

Argues that the Windigo phenomenon cannot be cured by nutritional methods and indicates its cause is not clearly related to nutrition either.

Looks at three case studies involving vitamin D and iron deficient anemia.

The Great Caribou Feast was held at the community's school in February with great success. Page one: two pictures of cutting up caribou meat. Page two: one picture of caribou processing, one picture of community residents. Page three: two pictures of caribou being cooked, one picture of it being eaten.

Elder from the Standing Buffalo Dakota First Nation explains harvesting, preparation methods, and nutritional value of food available around the reserve.

Advances the theory that Inuit do not appear to suffer from dystocia because of their hunter-gatherer origins; the theory being that they are more adaptable to dietary change.

Looks at a case study of a health promotion project which, using the teachings of the Medicine Wheel, aims to provide culturally appropriate health promotion.

Argues that stories about food gathering and recipes have become ways to revitalize food knowledge, cultural integrity, and community and therefore are necessary when healing trauma from colonization.

Offers information on how to control and prevent diabetes and weight gain.

Assessment of the influence of traditional foods, their nutritional value in diets, and the loss of certain nutrients related to diet change.

Using Winnipeg, Manitoba, as a case study, looked at concept of food security, challenges of maintaining access to culturally valued food, and made recommendations concerning policy which would facilitate access. Information gathered through interviews and focus groups.

Canadian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2005.

Interview with the author of Clearing the Plains: Disease, Politics of Starvation, and the Loss of Aboriginal Life regarding his research on the health disparities between First Nations people and the general population in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Originally aired on CKLB Denendeh Sunrise show Thursday, August 15, 2013. Duration: 8:20.

Study found that simple interventions that target availability of sweetened beverages in American Indian communities proved feasible and may reduce tooth decay.

Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 23, (pp399-440).

Highlights the Community Health Demonstration Program. To see all annual reports between 1945-1992, search 'IHS Annual Report'. This reproduction is a copy of an official work that is published by the Government of Canada and has not been produced in affiliation with, or with the endorsement of the Government of Canada. See full reproduction credits

To see all annual reports between 1945-1992, search 'IHS Annual report'. This reproduction is a copy of an official work that is published by the Government of Canada and has not been produced in affiliation with, or with the endorsement of the Government of Canada. See full reproduction credits

Highlights the establishment of the Environmental Health Services directorate and the National Indian and Inuit Health Conference. To see all annual reports between 1945-1992, search, 'IHS Annual Report'. This reproduction is a copy of an official work that is published by the Government of Canada and has not been produced in affiliation with, or with the endorsement of the Government of Canada. See full reproduction credits

Highlights the establishment of the Extraordinary Policy Development Process (EPDP) and the transfer of control of health services to Indian communities. To see all annual reports between 1945-1992, search 'IHS Annual Report'. This reproduction is a copy of an official work that is published by the Government of Canada and has not been produced in affiliation with, or with the endorsement of the Government of Canada. See full reproduction credits

To see all annual reports between 1945-1992, search 'IHS Annual Report'. This reproduction is a copy of an official work that is published by the Government of Canada and has not been produced in affiliation with, or with the endorsement of the Government of Canada. See full reproduction credits

Highlights the National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP). To see all annual reports between 1945-1992, search 'IHS Annual Report'. This reproduction is a copy of an official work that is published by the Government of Canada and has not been produced in affiliation with, or with the endorsement of the Government of Canada. See full reproduction credits

To see all annual reports between 1945-1992, search 'IHS Annual Report'. This reproduction is a copy of an official work that is published by the Government of Canada and has not been produced in affiliation with, or with the endorsement of the Government of Canada. See full reproduction credits

To see all annual reports between 1945-1992, search 'IHS Annual Report'. This reproduction is a copy of an official work that is published by the Government of Canada and has not been produced in affiliation with, or with the endorsement of the Government of Canada. See full reproduction credits

Results from the South Dakota Emergency Relief Administration survey revealed an urgent need for improvements in health and education

Overview of school based intervention program for prevention of obesity in American Indian children using food service, physical activity, classroom curriculum, and family participation.

Two themes emerged: positive cultural influences including family, food sharing, school and traditional food; and barriers such as lack of transportation, location of residence and income.

Social and Preventative Medicine Thesis (M.Sc.)--Laval University, 2003.

Argues that most research has focused on epidemiological aspects and more studies should investigate the determinants of eating behaviour.

Study checked the availability of 42 plant species occurring in the vicinity and determined 20 plants met criteria for high availability and had the greatest potential for further nutritional research and use in the Nuxalk diet.

Presents a questionnaire that looks at total dietary intake over one year for Inuit in two regions of Alaska.

Discussion of the design of the Healthy Children, Strong Families program which uses a participatory approach to obesity prevention.

Discusses the development of the Southern Arizona American Indian Food Guide

Reviews the published information on diabetes mellitus and gestational diabetes among Alaska Natives. The article also summarizes the evidence that shows Alaska Natives have a lower prevalence of diabetes, compared to other Native Americans.