Physical Activity

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Indigenous Nutrition: Using Traditional Food Knowledge to Solve Contemporary Health Problems

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael P. Milburn
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 28, no. 3/4, The Recovery of Indigenous Knowledge, Summer/Autumn, June 1, 2004, pp. 411-434
Description
Explains the relationship between nutrition and geographic distribution of diseases, increase in obesity rates and diet-related diseases and impact of physical activity on obesity prevention.
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Indigenous Peoples Health in the Arctic

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Aqqaluk Lynge
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 63, Supplement 2, 2004, pp. 33-37
Description
Advocates for a focus on life style improvements with emphasis on preventative medicine.
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Indigenous Studies and Race Relations in Australian Sports

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Chris Hallinan
Barry Judd
Sport in Society, vol. 15, no. 7, Indigenous People, Race Relations and Australian Sport, September 2012, pp. 915-921
Description
Investigates the many ways in which Indigenous Australians have engaged with Australian sports and the racial and cultural readings that have been associated with these engagements.
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Indigenous Youth Development through Sport and Physical Activity: Sharing Voices, Stories, and Experiences

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mark W. Bruner
Robert Lovelace
Sean Hillier
Colin Baillie
Brenda G. Bruner ... [et al.].
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 14, no. 2, Growing Roots of Indigenous Wellbeing, October 31, 2019, pp. 222-251
Description
Study uses 13 sharing circles to engage 99 Indigenous youth aged 15-25 to share their stories and experiences about sports and physical activity. The discussions were analyzed using a two-eyed seeing approach and results indicated that sport and physical activity impacted Indigenous youth physically, cognitively, and emotionally.
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Intergenerational Trauma and Indigenous Healing

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Evan Adams
Warren Clarmont
Visions, vol. 11, no. 4, Indigenous People: Reconciliation and Healing, 2016, pp. 7-9
Description
Discusses how resilience is a life skill that can be taught, learned and cultivated.
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Inuit Games Circuit

Alternate Title
Health in Action Project
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Wolf Creek Public Schools
Description

Includes instructions for 13 traditional games. Recommended for Grade Five.

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Inuit Health Survey 2007-2008: Inuvialuit Settlement Region

Alternate Title
International Polar Year Inuit Health Survey: Health in Transition and Resiliency
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
G. M. Egeland
Description
Summary of results from the Adult Inuit Health Survey. Provides an overview of the health status and living conditions.
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Inuit Health Survey 2007-2008: Nunatsiavut

Alternate Title
International Polar Year Inuit Health Survey: Health in Transition and Resiliency
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
G. M. Egeland
Description
Summary of results from the Adult Inuit Health Survey. Provides an overview of the health status and living conditions.
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Inuit Health Survey 2007-2008: Nunavut

Alternate Title
International Polar Year Inuit Health Survey: Health in Transition and Resiliency
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
G. M. Egeland
Description
Summarizes results for adults.
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“It’s a Social Thing”: Sociocultural Experiences with Nutrition and Exercise in Anchorage, Alaska

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Britteny M. Howell
Shoshana H. Bardach
Arctic Anthropology, vol. 55, no. 2, 2018, pp. 1-16
Description
Study interviews 15 seniors in Anchorage about the socio-cultural factors that influence their level of physical activity and their diet. Researchers identify six major themes: the media, friends and peers, family influences, social opportunities, ethnicity and subsistence practices, and weight loss/body weight concerns.
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Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Project

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Project
Description
Website contains links to: scholarly information, information on the elderly, a children's corner, the code of ethics for the organization and information on a training program, with diabetes prevention workshops.
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The Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Project: Intervention, Evaluation, and Baseline Results of a Diabetes Primary Prevention Program with a Native Community in Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ann C. Macaulay
Gilles Paradis
Louise Potvin
Edward J. Cross
Chantal Saad-Haddad ... [et al.]
Preventive Medicine, vol. 26, 1997, p. 779–790
Description
Three-year participatory research project involving program taking place in a Mohawk community near Montreal. Program focused on elementary school children, with supporting programs for teachers, families and the community.
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A Kickstart to Life for Indigenous Youth

Alternate Title
Australian Association for Research in Education Annual Conference ; 2004
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Juanita Sellwood
Maree Dinan-Thompson
Felicity Pembroke
Description
Looks at the Australian Football League's Kickstart program and its role in developing lifeskills for at-risk youth.
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Laughter Truly is The Best Medicine

Alternate Title
Sandee Sez
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sandra Ahenakew
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 3, March 2008, p. 9
Description
Looks at taking care of our bodies by eating healthy, exercising and by including laughter in our day. Article located by scrolling to page 9.
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Life. Be In It

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Joe Mallie
Renate Harding
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 2, no. 1, March 1978, pp. 47-48
Description
Brief descriptive article regarding a program encouraging an increase of physical activity and fulfillment from leisure time.
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Life With Arthritis in Canada: A Personal and Public Health Challenge

Alternate Title
Report Summary: Life With Arthritis in Canada: A Personal and Public Health Challenge
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
S. O'Donnell
C. Lagacé
L. McRae
C. Bancej
Chronic Diseases and Injuries in Canada, vol. 31, no. 3, June 2011, pp. 135-136
Description
Overview of arthritis in Canadians including the high prevalence in First Nations populations.
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Lifestyle Changes Can Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Alternate Title
Sandee Sez
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sandra Ahenakew
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 7, July 2007, p. 8
Description
Comments on the fastest growing disease in Canada, the symptoms of the disease, and the importance of taking care of your body. Article located by scrolling to page 8.
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Lloyd McDermott Rugby Development Team

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Tom Evans
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 24, no. 4, July/August 2000, pp. 37-38
Description
Discusses the goals and achievements of the Sydney, Australia based organization which encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth to play rugby.
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Main Findings of the 2015 RHS

Alternate Title
Main Findings of the 2015 Regional Health Survey [Quebec]
Quebec First Nations Regional Health Survey
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission
Description
Summary of results from Quebec portion of the Phase 3 First Nations Regional Health Survey.
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Māori Health Promotion: Challenges for Best Practice

Alternate Title
Challenges for Best Practice
Maori Health Promotion: Challenges for Best Practice
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Amohia Boulton
Heather Gifford
Anne Kauika
Kiri Parata
AlterNative, vol. 7, no. 1, 2011, pp. 26-39
Description
Discusses the results of a programme evaluation and the positive outcomes that can occur.
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Marathoners Find Anything is Possible With Dedication

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Ryan Black
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 6, June 2007, p. 25
Description
Looks at a team of youths who trained and ran a 42-kilometre marathon due to their dedication, motivation and self-discipline. Article located by scrolling to page 25.
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Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Councilor: Kenneth Reels

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Adam Bowles
Diabetes Forecast, vol. 56, no. 3, March 2003, pp. 56-61
Description
Describes a casino manager's efforts in dealing with Type 2 diabetes and promoting positive lifestyle changes for himself and his employees.
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The Medicine Wheel Nutrition Intervention: A Diabetes Education Study With the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kendra K. Kattelmann
Kibbe Conti
Cuirong Ren
Journal of the American Dietetic Association, vol. 109, no. 9, September 2009, pp. 1532-1652
Description
Description of a study to determine if Northern Plains Indians with type 2 diabetes mellitus, introduced to the medicine wheel concept, had better control of their diabetes than those who received the usual dietary education.
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Metabolic Profile in Two Physically Active Inuit Groups Consuming Either a Western or a Traditional Inuit Diet

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Thor Munch-Andersen
David B. Olsen
Hans Søndergaard
Jens R. Daugaard
Anette Bysted
Dirk L. Christensen
Bengt Saltin
Jørn W. Helge
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 17342
Description
Study found that diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance was not found in Inuit on a traditional or a western diet probably due to the positive influence of high levels of physical activity.
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Mi'kmaw Youth, Recreation & Active Circle for Living (MYRACL)

Alternate Title
Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq Youth, Recreation and Active Circle for Living (MYRACL)
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Youth
Recreation and Active Circle for Living (MYRACL)
Description
Organization promotes healthy, active lifestyles in Mi'kmaq (Mi'kmaw) communities through sports and recreation. Provides links to information high performance training camps, hockey programs and role model program.
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Money and Food

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jill Kliener
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 7, no. 3, September 1983, pp. 29-31
Description
Chronicles the changes in the diet and lifestyle of Australian Aboriginals since the arrival of Europeans.
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"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.
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Northern Saskatchewan Health Indicators Report 2011

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
James Irvine
Brian Quinn
Donna Stockdale
Description
Provides an overview of health and living circumstances and includes data on community characteristics, non-medical determinants of health and health status.
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