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First Nations Should Start Taxing Tobacco Products

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, July 11, 2008, p. A11
Suggests that First Nations boost on-reserve tobacco prices through taxation as a means of creating revenue and providing a deterrent to smokers.
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First Nations Urban Migration and the Importance of "Urban Nomads" in Canadian Plains Cities: A Perspective From the Streets

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Paul G. Letkemann
Canadian Journal of Urban Research, vol. 13, no. 2, Winter, 2004, pp. 241-256
Argues that while many street people have substance abuse problems and are generally disadvantaged, they are far from powerless and utilize many strategies in order to survive.
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First Nations Women's Mental Health: Results from an Ontario Survey

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Harriet L. MacMillan
Ellen Jamieson
Christine A. Walsh
Maria Y.-Y. Wong
Emily J. Faries ... [et al.]
Archives of Women's Mental Health, vol. 11, no. 2, June 2008, pp. 109-115
Compared results of First Nations women living on reserve to those from the National Population Health Survey (NPHS) and found higher rates of depression but lower rates of alcohol consumption.
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Fleury's Book Opens New Chapter

Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 12, December 2009, p. 1,31
Profiles Métis hockey player, Theo Fleury, and his new book which reveals his abuse, addictions, and fight for sobriety. Article found on page 1 and scrolling to page 31.
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Food and Healing: An Urban Community Food Security Assessment for the North End of Winnipeg

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Melanie Zurba
Durdana Islam
Dori Smith
Shirley Thompson
Urban Research & Practice, vol. 5, no. 2, July 2012, pp. [284]-289
Key informant interviews and focus group discussions with the North End Women's Healing Group revealed connections between nutritional state, emotional well-being, food security issues and community programming. Scroll down to read article.
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A Four-Stage Method for Developing Early Interventions for Alcohol Among Aboriginal Adolescents

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christopher J. Mushquash
M. Nancy Comeau
Brian D. McLeod
Sherry H. Stewart
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, vol. 8, no. 2, [Indigenous Health Special Issue], April 2010, pp. 296-309
Comments on a novel methodology that has significance for future program development to meet the needs of at-risk adolescents.
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A Framework For Conducting a National Study of Substance Abuse Treatment Programs Serving American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Douglas K. Novins
Laurie A. Moore
Janette Beals
Gregory A. Aarons
Traci Rieckmann
Carol E. Kaufman
The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, vol. 38, no. 5, September 2012, pp. 518-522
Study of attitudes toward and use of programs with a goal of ensuring wide participation from AI/AN communities.
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Francis Bruno Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Francis Bruno
J. Deranger
Indian History Film Project
An interview which discusses the negotiation of Treaty 8 at Fort Chipewyan, and promises made ; problems of insufficient land for trapping on Chipewyan Reserve ; and alcohol abuse among native people.
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Frank and Mary One Spot Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Mary One Spot
Frank One Spot
Tony Snowsill
Indian History Film Project
Frank and Mary One Spot give a general account of the movement of the Sarcee Indians.
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From Benzos to Berries: Treatment Offered at an Aboriginal Youth Solvent Abuse Treatment Centre Relays the Importance of Culture

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Colleen Anne Dell
Maureen Seguin
Carol Hopkins
Raymond Tempier
Lewis Mehl-Madrona ... [et al.]
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 56, no. 2, February 2011, pp. 75-83
Looks at how psychiatry can best capitalize on its growing debate regarding the role of culture in care offered to First Nations and Inuit youth who abuse substances.
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From Small Beginnings

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Rose Ellis
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 21, no. 2, 1997, pp. 22-24
Describes the creation and evolution of the Wellington Aboriginal Health Service, located about 350 km from Sydney, Australia.
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From Stilettos to Moccasins

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Violet Naytowhow
CIHR Project Research
Presents a music video that was developed from the findings of a CIHR Project that examined the role of identity and stigma in Aboriginal women's healing from illicit drug abuse in Canada.
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From the Health Workers

Articles » General
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 13, no. 2, June 1989, pp. 9-10
Lists staff and goals of the Ngalkanbuy Health Centre.
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The Future Face of Coinfection: Prevalence and Incidence of HIV and Hepatitis C Virus Coinfection Among Young Injection Drug Users

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cari L. Miller
Evan Wood
Patricia M. Spittal
Kathy Li
James C. Frankish
Braitstein
Paula
Julio S. G. Montaner
Martin T. Schechter
JAIDS: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, vol. 36, no. 2, June 2004, pp. 743-749
Determines the prevalence of HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) doubly affecting youth, and mono infected youth with either HIV or HCV.
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The 'Gallup Disease'

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mike Leary
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 10, no. 1, March 1986, pp. 55-60
Examines the health and social problems of alcohol abuse in Gallup, New Mexico, located between the Navajo and Zuni reservations.
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Gender Differences and Conduct Disorder Among American Indian Adolescents in Substance Abuse Treatment

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alexandra Fisckenscher
Doug Novins
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, vol. 35, no. 1, Morning Star Rising: Healing in Native American Communities, January-March 2003, pp. 79-84
Examined 89 adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 and found common displays of conduct disorder but a varied display of other psychiatric disorders.
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Gender Differences in HIV and Hepatitis C Related Vulnerabilities Among Aboriginal Young People Who Use Street Drugs in Two Canadian Cities

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Azar Mehrabadi
Katharina Paterson
Margo Pearce
Sheetal Patel
Kevin J. P. Craib ... [et al.]
Women & Health, vol. 48, no. 3, November 2008, pp. 235-260
Study reports impoverished Aboriginal women are at greater risk for HIV infection due to specific gender related harms.
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Gender Identity, Ethnic Identity, and Smoking Among First Nations Adolescents

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Lorraine Greaves
Joy Johnson
Annie Qu
Chizimuzo T.C. Okoli
Natalie Hemsing ... [et al.]
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 8, no. 2, Connecting Place, People, and Health, March 2012, pp. 37-46
Contends that understanding the gendered and cultural aspects of smoking may be instrumental in advancing prevention and cessation efforts.
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A Gendered Analysis of Canadian Aboriginal Individuals Admitted to Inpatient Substance Abuse Detoxification: A Three-Year Medical Chart Review

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Russell C. Callaghan
Randi Cull
Lisa C. Vettese
Lawren Taylor
American Journal on Addictions, vol. 15, no. 5, September-October 2006, pp. 380-386
Study shows Aboriginal women have higher rates of cocaine or opiate detoxification diagnoses and reported more physical and sexual abuse.
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General Correspondence

Documents & Presentations
A telegram from Michael Keewatin of the Native Counselling Service in Lethbridge, Alberta requesting an extension of the Drug and Alcohol Education Program.
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Generations of Betrayal: Mishkeegogamang, Called `Mish' by Those Who Live There, Is a Community That Sums Up All That Is Wrong with Canada's Treatment of Native People

Articles » General
Canada and the World Backgrounder, vol. 67, no. 6, May 2002, pp. 20-3
Social and health problems of the Ojibway of northwestern Ontario in Treaty 9 territory, due in a large part to dams causing flooding of traditional hunting, fishing and trapping lands, and the peoples' subsequent move to reserve.
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George First Rider Personal History

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
George First Rider
John Hellson
Indian History Film Project
Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he talks about his childhood and lack of schooling, his development of horsemanship, his membership in holy societies and his alcoholism.
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George Pritchard Interview #2

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
George Pritchard
Victoria Racette
Indian History Film Project
Interview is a general account of his life.
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Getting in Before the Heart Starter

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Barbara Flick
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 20, no. 3, May/June 1996, pp. 13-14
Discusses two initiatives being tested to control alcohol abuse and violence in northern Australia: partial prohibition and night patrols.
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Getting on Top of the Grog

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Ilse Blignault
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 19, no. 1, January/February 1995, pp. 30-32
Discusses study into social and personal factors connected with not drinking.
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[Glimmer of Hope in Natuashish]

Alternate Title
The Current ; October 25, 2004
[From Davis Inlet to Natuashish: A Glimmer of Hope]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Dick Miller
Discusses how three women in Natuashish are attempting to heal their community in different ways. Includes synopsis. Duration: 21:39.
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Goreen Narrkwarren Ngrn-toura-Healthy Family Air: A Literature Review

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Bronwyn Fredericks
Lyn Briggs
Summer May Finlay
Lisa Briggs
Simone Andy
Karen Adams
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 34, no. 6, September 2010, pp. 12-13
Provides background of project aimed at increasing awareness and knowledge on smoking cessation and the conclusions of the review.
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