Psychiatry Thesis (M.Sc.)--McGill University, 2000.

Discusses some of the challenges resulting from the transition of clan-based bush societies to multi-clan town societies.

Reviews research on mental health and finds that despite challenges Aboriginal communities have done well, but feel more research is needed to help identify factors that promote wellness.

Discusses the disproportionate burden of mental illness faced by Indigenous populations across the globe.

Discusses the impacts of colonization on health, identity, adaptation and the problem of suicide in indigenous population. Part 1 of 2. Duration: 1:22:05

Survey at the underlying factors for Aboriginal people re-presenting to the emergency department on numerous occasions within a short time period.

Looks at the possibility of regional and ethnic differences in mental health and the link between substance use, suicide rate and mental health of youth in the Arctic.

Looks at the psychological results of social Kava use on thinking, wishing, emotion, perception, consciousness, social psychology, and within cults.

Indigenous Nations Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Kansas, 2008.

Investigates the problem of Australian Aboriginal youth abusing methanol which is used as a duplicating fluid in schools.

Brief report based on data from the 2008 BC Adolescent Health Survey (AHS).

Describes the social support programs available to assist Aboriginal Australians who have alcohol issues.

Describes the challenges of operating an alcohol and drug rehabilitation centre located in an remote community in Western Australia where 80% of the prison population is comprised of prisoners serving drug and alcohol related offences.

Describes the factors leading to the creation of the rehabilitation centre in Western Australia.

States that, unlike other drugs, most of the harm from tobacco comes from long term use, not from an overdose.

Former Nunavut Premier and current Minister of Health tells his own story of previous struggles with suicide.

Assessment of Native Men's Residence (Na-Me-Res), a Housing First initiative for Indigenous men who are experiencing homelessness and dealing with mental health challenges and/or substance use. Uses both quantitative (client administrative data) and qualitative (focus groups and key informant interviews) sources to evaluate the program delivery model and the Indigenous approach to providing culturally safe, relevant, and sustainable supports and services.

Looks at a community-based program that provides education, prevention and healing services to those affected by family violence and substance abuse, through circles, ceremonies and workshops.

Study finds that social change is necessary to help youth learn respect for themselves, their community, their land, and their heritage.

Explores the historical context of the current situation and the ways that public health interventions can improve outcomes by promoting active participation in culture, which is a preventative measure against violence and victimization. Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to page 47.

Study concludes that high patterns of movement presents critical public health concerns and reinforces the need for Aboriginal-directed support for accessible and appropriate services to reduce harms.

Looks at substance abuse reduction initiatives in McKinley County, New Mexico and the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming.

Results of a study to understanding the factors associated with alcohol abuse and violence.

Sociology and Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 1994.

Looks at a successful implementation of alcohol restrictions and cooperation between individuals and organizations.

Interviews health care workers about various health services provided in Aboriginal communities and the promotion of good health through programming.

Looks at the White Earth Nation Tribal Health Model, which is harm reduction approach; the Swinomish Tribal Health Model, which is an integrated health care approach; the Pascua Yaqui Tribe's Peer Support Model; and the Lummi Nation's Healing Spirit Model, which is a multi-pronged harm reduction and integrated health care approach.

Describes treatment methods for methanol overdoses with ethanol.

Discusses the necessity of a comprehensive program which addresses both general conditions and specific prevention and intervention tasks. Excerpt from The Surgeon General's Workshop on Drunk Driving: Background Papers.

Mrs. A. Hart gives her views on the Hudson's Bay Company, education and alcohol. No date given, probably in the 1970's.

Very general account of her life. No date given, probably in the 1970's.

Consists of an interview where she discusses the historical movement of the Shuswap people and the meeting of the Shuswaps with David Thompson.

Reports on culturally sensitive program for youth developed.In light of a smoking rate almost twice the national average (54% vs 29%).

Qualitative research study on how young street-entrenched drug users characterize their understandings and experiences of using crystal methamphetamine.

Reports on recommendations and possible solutions collected in March 2015.

Poem describes the risks undertaken by consumers of Australian mind-altering mushrooms.

Continuing series excerpted from the book, My Sobriety which was written at the time the author had given up drinking for the previous 18 months.

Continuing series excerpted from the book, My Sobriety which was written at the time the author had given up drinking for the previous 18 months.

Continuing series excerpted from the book, My Sobriety which was written at the time the author had given up drinking for the previous 18 months.

Continuing series excerpted from the book, My Sobriety which was written at the time the author had given up drinking for the previous 18 months.

Continuing series excerpted from the book, My Sobriety which was written at the time the author had given up drinking for the previous 18 months.

Continuing series excerpted from the book, My Sobriety which was written at the time the author had given up drinking for the previous 18 months.

Continuing series excerpted from the book, My Sobriety which was written at the time the author had given up drinking for the previous 18 months.

Continuing series excerpted from the book, My Sobriety which was written at the time the author had given up drinking for the previous 18 months.