Poster of stylized image of three Aboriginal persons, with caption in Cree at top of poster. Funded by the Six Nation Reserve.

Discusses the factors associated with Aboriginal women’s vulnerability to HIV infection and the co-occurring epidemics of sexual and substance abuse.

Reflection on some of the tragedies during 2004, like the Tsunami in Southeast Asia, a fatal Canada Day accident near Cochin, SK and the disappearance of Tamra Keepness in Regina.

Brief article discusses the challenges of quitting smoking and advocates that health workers should, "practice what they preach".

Chronicles risk factors of alcohol and tobacco consumption and high rates of addiction of Australian Aboriginal people. Current smoking rates for Aboriginal Australians are 2.6 times that of non-Aboriginal Australians.

Reports on a wave of wood (methyl) alcohol poisoning cases and treatment options.

Discusses chronic gasoline addiction among Innu children in Labrador and treatment services that are needed.

Tells the story of the impacts of the substance abuse and overdose epidemic in the Kainai (Blood) First Nation and the community's battle to overcome it. Duration: 2:04:59.

Announces the result of the work by the Community Drug Action Team in a community within Sydney, Australia.

Provides definitions and context to Aboriginal terminology for assisting non-Aboriginal health care workers to properly care for their clients.

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

Discusses relationships between exposure to violence, post-traumatic stress and alcohol misuse among Mi'kmaq youth in Nova Scotia, and looks at the collaborative work which is being done in the community to identify ways to respond to some of these problems.

Aboriginal smoking rates in Australia are at 50%, approximately twice the overall overall rate. Study investigated cultural norms in order to reduce the smoking rate.

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

Poitras, once labeled an angry artist, believes anger is foreign to Indigenous philosophies and traditions, instead dictates forgiveness. Her works have display evils done to First Nations people by the church, Western materialism, residential schools and alcohol, but her own worldview is that trials and suffering lead to redemption.

Reports on a program which encompassed older, influential women in a remote, outback community in Northern Territory, Australia empowering them to take responsibility for their own well being.

Results of study show that healing through culture is an effective model for treatment.

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

English Thesis (M.A.)--University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 2010. Focuses on The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven and The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie.

Extensive list includes information on program name, agency responsible for program administration, whether service is available in Indigenous languages, availability of resources for different groups, whether staff have cultural safety training (Quitlines), strategy or framework, and capacity building. Version 5.0.

Comments on a short story that depicts the struggles of a young Aboriginal drug addict and prostitute living on the streets of one of Canada's largest cities. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 102.

Looks at Alexie's semi-autobiographical young adult novel.

Attributes unresolved sexual abuse as the underlying problem which when not dealt with could lead to the high levels of First Nations peoples abusing prescription drugs as a means of coping with emotional issues.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.24.

Comments on the inaugural Australasian Conference on Drugs Strategy which was held in Adelaide.

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Iowa State University, 2003.

Documentary directed by Michelle Derosier about 22-year-old Fort Hope (Eabametoong First Nation) resident Doris Slipperjack and her struggle to overcome her addiction to Oxycontin. Duration: 34:15. Educational Resource.

To accompany documentary directed by Michelle Derosier about 22-year-old Fort Hope (Eabametoong First Nation) resident Doris Slipperjack and her struggle to overcome her addiction to Oxycontin. Documentary.

Examines past and current physical and sexual abuse among thirty Native American women.

An interview that consists of general reminiscences about her life.

Suggests the lack of participation by the Inupiat people in the Barrow Alcohol Study contributed to the failure of the study.

Ms. Youens is a Metis, born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. She was brought up in a series of foster homes and is now active in both the Women's Movement and with native groups. She talks about how the Metis are treated by outside groups, her childhood, and attitudes towards women among native societies.

Describes the policies and procedures of liquor licensing and regulation and examines issues of non-compliance and barriers to enforcement. Stresses the parliamentary prohibition of sales to Indigenous peoples. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 81.

Reviews several isolated communities in rural Australia to determine the effectiveness of various types of alcohol restrictions.

Describes two training programs designed to help women develop the knowledge and skills required to better control and make decisions about their lives.

Literature search on contributing factors and causes related to high Aboriginal youth involvement in the criminal justice system including: cultural and familial disconnect, intergenerational and childhood trauma, mental health and addictions, and other health challenges.

Topics include composition and origin of tobacco, traditional tobacco in contemporary times, and practices of five First Nations.

Examines the role of support in the lives, recovery, and sustained well-being of two long-term First Nations volatile substance users in Canada.

Looks at examples of successful initiatives from across Australia.

Response to conviction prompts Saskatoon Tribal Council to ask for resignation of FSIN Chief.