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Nothing to Report: A Report on Progress in Implementing Priority Recommendations made by the Committee in its 2008 Concluding Observations on Canada

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
B.C. CEDAW [Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women] Group
Description
Contends that the Government of British Columbia stands in violation of its obligations under Articles 2 and 3 of the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women.
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Nourishing the Learning Spirit: Coming to Know and Validating Knowledge: Foundational Insights on Indian Control of Indian Education in Canada

Alternate Title
Honoring Our Children: Culturally Appropriate Approaches for Teaching Indigenous Students
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Jonathan Anuik
Description
Chapter 7 from Honoring Our Children: Culturally Appropriate Approaches for Teaching Indigenous Students edited by Jon Reyhner, Joseph Martin, Louise Lockard and Willard Sakiestewa Gilbert.
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A Novel Missense RAG-1 Mutation Results In T¯B¯NK + SCID in Athabascan-Speaking Dine Indians From The Canadian Northwest Territories

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Zheng Xiao
Steven M. Yanonne
Elizabeth Dunn
Morton J. Cowan
European Journal of Human Genetics, vol. 17, no. 2, February 2009, pp. 205-212
Description
Study identified a third immunological mutation in this isolated population, which points to the need for newborn screenings in this high-risk population.
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[Nunavut Census Family Structure, 2011 Census (5 tables)]

Alternate Title
Nunavut Children in Census Families by Age Group 2011 Census
Nunavut Couple Families by Number of Children, 2011 Census
Nunavut Number of Persons Aged 65 Years and Over in Private Households 2011 Census
Nunavut Number of Persons in Private Households 2011 Census
Nunavut Number of Private Households by Household Size 2011 Census
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical Tables. Source: 2011 Census of Population.
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Nunavut Economic Development Strategy Report on Research Findings

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aarluk Consulting
Description
Reports on implementation of recommendations in four areas: land; people; community economics, and territorial economics. Information will be used to develop a second Nunavut Economic Development Strategy for 2014-2024.
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Nunavut Infant Mortality, 2002 to 2018

Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Vital Statistics, Death Database, CANSIM ( Canadian Socio-economic Information Management System) table # 13-10-0713-01.
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Nunavut Live Births 2001 to 2018 (8 tables)

Alternate Title
Nunavut Live Births and Fetal Deaths (Stillbirths) by Type (Single or Multiple), 2001 to 2018
Nunavut Live Births and Fetal Deaths by Weeks of Gestation, 2001 to 2018
Nunavut Live Births by Age of Mother, 2001 to 2018
Nunavut Live Births by Marital Status of Mother, 2001 to 2018
Nunavut Live Births by Month, 2001 to 2018
Nunavut Live Births by Place of Occurrence, 2001 to 2018
Nunavut Live Births by Sex, 2001 to 2018
Nunavut Live Births by Sex, Mean and Median Birth Weights in Grams, 2001 to 2018
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Data from Canadian Vital Statistics, Birth Database, and CANSIM (Canadian Socio-economic Information Management System) tables. Data for 2018 is preliminary.
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Nunavut Poverty Progress Profile

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canada Without Poverty
Description
Highlights six major themes and priority actions as part of the territory's poverty action plan.
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Nunavut's Child Welfare System

Alternate Title
CECW Information Sheet ; no. 55E
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Pamela Gough
Description
Looks at child welfare statistics, the role of the child protection worker and how the system works for Aboriginal children.
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[Nunavut Youth 12 to 17 Charged by Select Violations by Region and Sex, 1999 to 2015 (8 tables)]

Alternate Title
Number of Youth Aged 12 to 17 Charged by Select Violations and Sex: Baffin, 1999 to 2015
Number of Youth Aged 12 to 17 Charged by Select Violations and Sex: Keewatin, 1999 to 2015
Number of Youth Aged 12 to 17 Charged by Select Violations and Sex: Kitikmeot, 1999 to 2015
Number of Youth Aged 12 to 17 Charged by Select Violations and Sex: Nunavut, 1999 to 2015
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistics. Includes definitions and notes on first tab. Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, Uniform Crime Reporting Survey.
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Nunavut Youth Abroad

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Adriana Clark
Inuktitut, no. 85, 1999, pp. 41-44
Description
Describes the program designed to provide positive life-changing experiences for students intending post-secondary studies.
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Nurturing Our Garden: The Voices of Urban Aboriginal Youth on Engagement and Participation in Decision Making

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cheryl Matthew
Canadian Issues, Journeys of a Generation: Broadening the Aboriginal Well-Being Policy Research Agenda, Winter, 2009, pp. 53-58
Description
Comments on the optimism and hopefulness of Aboriginal youth despite the challenges such as poverty, discrimination and tokenization that they face. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 53.
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Nurturing the Learning Spirit of First Nation Students: The Report of the National Panel on First Nation Elementary and Secondary Education for Students on Reserve

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Scott Haldane
George E. Lafond
Caroline Krause
Description
Report to identify ways to improve achievement and positive learning outcomes for Aboriginal students. Looks at recommendations for improving quality of education by strengthening governance & accountability, and addressing the need for stable and predictable funding.
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Nutrient Content of School Meals in Elementary Schools on American Indian Reservations

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mary Story
Patricia Snyder
Jean Anliker
Leslie Cunningham-Sabo
Judith L. Weber
Kim Ring
Harrison Platero
Elaine J. Stone
Journal of the American Dietetic Association, vol. 102, no. 2, February 2002, pp. 253-256
Description
Study examines foods provided in school to see if they meet the standards of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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The Nutrition Program at Milikapiti

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Raelene Mungatopi
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 20, no. 2, March/April 1996, pp. 11-12
Description
Overview of program started for the elderly and young children who were not putting on weight.
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Nutritional Problems of Native Canadian Mothers and Children

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael E. K. Moffatt
Canadian Family Physician, vol. 35, February 1989, pp. 377-382
Description
Contends that resources are needed to educate and counsel First Nations people on nutrition in a culturally appropriate manner.
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NWMP Memorial

Images » Photographs
Description
Indigenous people at North West Mounted Police memorial opening at Battleford. In the picture are four women (two elderly women) with three children (2 boys and 1 young girl).
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Nyungar of Southwestern Australia and Flinders: A Dialogue on Using Nyungar Intelligence to Better Understand Coastal Exploration

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Len Collard
Clint Bracknell
David Palmer
ab-Original, vol. 1, no. 1, 2017, pp. 1-16
Description
Authors revisit archival records relating to the exploration of what is now Western Australia, with a focus on drawing out the places where the record shows the role of the Nyungar people in the exploration of the coast, and the Indigenous Knowledge share with explorers.
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Obesity and Pulmonary Function in Navajo and Hopi Children

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joey C. Eisenmann
David A. Arnall
Verdell Kanuho
Christina Interpretter
J. Richard Coast
Ethnicity & Disease, vol. 17, no. 1, Winter, 2007, pp. 14-18
Description
Study conducted to investigate the existence of a correlation between higher body mass and decreased lung function.
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Obesity in American-Indian Children: Prevalence, Consequences, and Prevention

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mary Story
June Stevens
John Himes
Elaine Stone
Bonnie Holy Rock ... [et al.]
Preventive Medicine, vol. 37, Supplement 1: Pathways Prevention of Obesity in American Indian Schoolchildren, December 2003, pp. S3-S12
Description
Looks at occurrences of obesity in children and adults and promotes the need for intervention studies that involve the American-Indian community.
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Obesogenic Behaviors, Self-Efficacy, and Depressive Symptoms in American Indian Children

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michelle Dennison-Farris
Susan B. Sisson
Lancer Stephens
Amanda S. Morris
R. D. Dickens
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 24, no. 2, 2017, pp. 18-39
Description
Depressive symptoms, beverage intake, fruit and vegetable intake, meal frequency, physical activity, and screen time were self-reported. Sixty-four percent of the 121 youths involved in study were obese. Depressive symptoms were associated with dieting and screen time.
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Observations on the Yurok: Childhood and World Image

Alternate Title
University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology ; v.35, no.10
E-Books
Author/Creator
Erick Homburger Erikson
Description
Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 35, (pp257-302).
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"Ocanku Duta Amani" or Paths to Living Well for Aboriginal Youth in Saskatchewan

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Pammla Petrucka
Deanna Bickford
Roger Redman
Sandra Bassendowski
Andrea Redman ... [et al.]
Research Update, vol. 18, no. 1, March 2011, pp. 3-4
Description
"This article describes a research program that aims to build understanding, identify barriers and facilitators, and inform programs and policies related to the wellness challenges and opportunities of Aboriginal youth at Standing Buffalo Dakota First Nation in Saskatchewan".
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The Occasional Evil of Angels: Learning from the Experiences of Aboriginal Peoples and Social Work

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cindy Blackstock
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 4, no. 1, 2009, pp. 28-37
Description
Looks at the social work policies and practices with Aboriginal children and families and explores ways to develop better social work services for Aboriginal communities that would affirm and support traditional ways.
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Ochapan: Perspectives of Elders and Students on the Elders in Residence Program

Alternate Title
McDowell Foundation Research Project ; no. 196
Teaching and Learning Research Exchange
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Russell Fayant
Linda Goulet
Joanne Pelletier
Calvin Racette
Sarah Longman ... [et al.]
McDowell Foundation Research Project
Description
Uses data from talking circles and focused conversations with students from elementary and high schools.
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Of Metaphors and Learning: Navajo Teachings for Today's Youth

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert S. McPherson
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 22, no. 4, Autumn, 1998, pp. 457-468
Description
Author draws on different interviews he has conducted with Diné (Navajo) to discuss metaphors used by elders to make traditional values accessible to contemporary youth.
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Of the Heart: Scoping Review of Indigenous Youth Suicide and Prevention

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Rita Henderson
Lindsay Crowshoe
Brittany Johnson
Naomi Parker
Stephanie Perrin ... [et al.]
Description
Sources of data: Indigenous advisors, academic and grey literature review, and environmental scan. Includes information on general context, promising practices, and knowledge gaps around service provision.
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The Offending Trajectories of Youthful Aboriginal Offenders

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Annie K. Yessine
James Bonta
Canadian Journal of Criminology & Criminal Justice, vol. 51, no. 4, October 2009, pp. 435-472
Description
Examines trajectories of Aboriginal youths under a probation sentence in Manitoba, and compares them to those of non-Aboriginal juvenile probationers.
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[Ohero:kon: Rites of Passage]

Alternate Title
[Ohero:kon: Orientations in the Values of Traditional Ritual Cycles of Life]
[Patterns of Heath and Wellbeing: An Intercultural Symposium ; 03]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Louise McDonald
Description
Webcast presentation from the Patterns of Health and Wellbeing Symposium on community-based programs to promote wellbeing. Duration: 31:14.
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Ohiyesa's Path: Reclaiming Native Education

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Adrienne Brant James
Tammy Renville
Reclaiming Children and Youth, vol. 21, no. 3, Fall, 2012, pp. 27-30
Description
Comments on how the model of The Circle of Courage identifies strategies and methods for meeting needs to assure that all children and youth may thrive.
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OJJDP Tribal Youth Program

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Chyrl Andrews
Juvenile Justice, vol. 7, no. 2, December 2000, p. [?]
Description
Looks at program developed to help control juvenile crime and improve the justice system in American Indian communities.
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