Sexual & Reproductive Health

Comments on how the criminal justice and legal system continuing to maintain an environment where the needs of non-white populations are ignored.

Organization supporting Inuit midwives, maternity workers and the return of birthing to Inuit communities. Includes links to resources, training, and stories.

Findings indicate that giving birth to sons substantially reduced maternal longevity of Sami mothers in northern Finland.

Comments on empowering families and communities to draw on their cultural strengths to stop the pattern of substance and physical abuse.

Looks at the experiences and perspectives of First Nations women living with HIV/AIDS and examines how HIV/AIDS affects their lives differently from the men's lives.

Explores question of whether or not lost indigenous knowledge of women's power can be reclaimed for women's health and well-being.

Looks at a thematic analysis study of Aboriginal adolescents views on pregnancy and how these relate to contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI), and the need for sexual health interventions.

Reprint 2001.

Aim of the study was to collect information about pregnant women and their newborn children to study effects of selected exposures to contaminants.

Studies the problem of HIV and Aboriginal injection drug use and recommends three main components for a Harm Reduction program.

"This report discusses the international human rights framework as it relates to Indigenous Peoples' right to health with a focus on the full spectrum of sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice issues related to children and youth."

Practical information for expectant mothers.

Two women tell their stories of growing up on Whitefish Lake Reserve. Transcriber : Joanne Greenwood ; interpreter : Mary Lou Fox.

Research conducted over 3 months, involving 21 participants, to examine what are the health-related needs of pre- and postnatal women in Rapid Lake, Quebec and how could these needs be met taking into account available resources.

Examines data about birth rate, fertility, infant and maternal mortality using official Russian statistics for the period 2003-2014 and compared them to the general population.

Provides an overview of the development of and recommendations for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Canada.

Author shares the Indigenous research methodology that she has created and named “sweetgrass story weaving,” and some of the stories that have been recorded through this process. Includes information on moontime stories, berry fasts, and other women’s rites of passage.

Comments on domestic violence and the need for young men to get back to the roots of their culture and treat women with love and respect.

Book review of: Killing Us Quietly by Irene S. Vernon

Comparative Education Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 1993.

Group of elderly ladies compare old and new ways in childbirth, child rearing, use of alcohol, medicines, etc.

Includes background, three case studies, identification of key issues and policy recommendations.

Study attempts to find sub-groups of AI adolescents based on risky behaviours such as substance abuse, aggressive behaviour, depression, and risky sexual behaviour.

Brief article reporting on the launch of a new campaign in Sydney at a community centre addressing Sexually Transmitted Illnesses (STI).

Human Nutritional Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 2015.

Population Health Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Ottawa, 2006.

Discusses a successful education program that supports the return of birth to small, remote communities.

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.

Study found link between high body mass index level and high smoking frequency in women.

Three survivors of residential schools, Margaret Tourville, Michael Cheena, and Murray Crow speak about their experiences at panel session from Linking Arms Together Symposium held York University June 28, 2013. Duration: 1:12:53.

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

Investigation revealed that compared to other locations, HIV transmission is by heterosexual contact and is diagnosed at middle aged.

Study explored traditional pregnancy/childbirth beliefs and practices and the relationship between those beliefs and use of contemporary prenatal care.

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.

Argues that the effort put into delivering information about risks and hazards of contaminants is not achieving the intended result in four Nunavut and Labrador communities.

Findings and recommendations from a research project on existing policies, services and legislation that are detrimental to Aboriginal mothers with substance abuse problems.

Looks at the culture of the area prior to the illegal evictions in 1984, history of advocacy by and for sex trade workers in Vancouver, and the authors’ struggle to secure reparations, an apology and a permanent memorial. Also discusses these issues in the context of ‘reconciliation’ and the consequences of racialization and criminalization.

Discusses Native women being sterilized without their consent or knowledge by the Indian Health Service in the United States.

Argues that low birthweight is a valuable indicator of child health in Greenland as it is in other developed countries.

Tests five hypotheses about fertility trends over time and compares trends to those of all other ethic origins.

Investigates Aboriginal attitudes towards sex and sexuality.

Discusses views on how safe and responsive care can make a difference to the health and well-being of pregnant and parenting Aboriginal people.

Brief article investigates the reluctance of male patients to discuss sexual and reproductive health issues.

With non-Indigenous HIV/AIDS rates declining compared to Indigenous rates in Australia, this resource is very relevant for health care providers.

Provides information on background of the national survey, recommendations of feasibility study, development Manitoba survey and questionnaire, and presents results of key variables in graphic form.

Statistics for adults, youth and children.

Reviews published and unpublished literature on women's reproductive health to determine areas required further research and provides recommendations for policy analysis.