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Positive Leadership, Legacy, Lifestyles, Attitudes, and Activities for Aboriginal Youth: A Wise Practices Approach for Positive Aboriginal Youth Futures

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Pammla Petrucka
Deanna Bickford
Sandra Bassendowski
Wayne Goodwill
Connie Wajunta ... [et al.]
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 11, no. 1, Wellness-Based Indigenous Health Research and Promising Practices, 2016, pp. 177-197
Description
Comments on a project that paired youth with Elders to explore cultural practices that could inform paths to living well.
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Positive Self-Reported Health might be an Important Determinant of Student’s Experiences of High School in Northern Sweden

Alternate Title
Positive Self-Reported Health might be an Important Determinant of Students’s Experiences of High School in Northern Sweden
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Hanna Forsberg
Heidi Carlerby
Annika Norstrand
Anitha Risberg
Catrine Kostenius
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Study used data from the health dialogue questionnaire which surveyed 5035 students between 2013 and 2016; results were analyzed to determine associations between positive self-reported health and student experience. It was found that positive health is associated with positive experiences of school.
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Positive Youth Development in Aboriginal Physical Activity and Sport: A Systematic Review

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mark W. Brunner
Sean Hillier
Colin P. T. Baillie
Lynn F. Lavallee
Brenda G. Bruner ... [et al.]
Adolescent Research Review, vol. 1, no. 3, September 2016, pp. [257]-269
Description
Divides the review articles into seven themes: empowerment, overall health and fitness, traditional culture and values, education, barriers to participation, resiliency and mental health, and negative physical activity and sport experiences and provides descriptions of each theme.
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Postsecondary Transitions of Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Tribal Scholarship Program Students

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gregory A. Carlyle
Nicole L. Thompson
R. Dwight Hare
Nicole C. Miller
Leslie Purvis
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 50, no. 3, 2011, pp. 42-60
Description
Comments on three primary factors: sociocultural, academic and personal factors that pose as barriers to successful postsecondary completion.
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Poundmaker's Lodge: A Healing Place

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Alanis Obomsawin
Description
Documentary looks at treatment centre in St. Albert, Albert, the despair of addiction as well as the strength, courage and healing that takes place. Duration: 29.27.
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Poverty in Canada

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Arthur Milner
Inroads, vol. 11, May 2002, pp. 170-185
Description
Round table talk held with Rick August, Ken Battle, Harvey Bostrom, Louis Grignon, Carol Laprairie, Kevin Little, Sharon Manson Singer, Marie-France Raynault and Arthur Milner.
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Pow Wow Dancer at Small World Day Care Co-op

Images » Photographs
Description
File contains one negative showing a Pow Wow dancer at the small world Day Care Co-op clad in traditional dress and speaking with children, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, May 8, 1991.
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The Power of Hope for Māori Youth Suicide Prevention: Preliminary Themes From the Aotearoa/New Zealand HOPE Studies

Alternate Title
The Power of Hope for Maori Youth Suicide Prevention: Preliminary Themes From the Aotearoa/New Zealand HOPE Studies
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Keri Rose Lawson-Te Aho
Journal of Indigneous Research, vol. 5, no. 2, 2016, pp. 1-10
Description
Comments on the known risk factors for adverse health and mental health outcomes including racism and discrimination.
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Powwow Back In Season at Flying Dust First Nation

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Diane Adams
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 9, September 2011, p. 24
Description
Looks at the importance of the powwow and how its revitalization is helping the youth learn about past traditions. Article found by scrolling to page 24.
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Pregnancy Prevention among American Indian Men Ages 18 to 24: The Role of Mental Health and Intention to Use Birth Control

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Elizabeth Rink
Kris FourStar
Jarrett Medicine Elk
Rebecca Dick
Lacey Jewett
Dionne Gesink
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 19, no. 1, Special Issue: Reproductive health programs for youth, 2012, pp. 57-75
Description
Study concludes that the best time to educate young American Indian men about pregnancies and the use of birth control is during their adolescence.
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Pregnancy, the New-born Baby and STD

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Shirley Hendy
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 11, no. 3, September 1987, pp. 37-41
Description
Recommends treating and curing sexually transmitted disease (STD) like syphilis, gonorrhea, genital herpes and genital worts in the mother before passing it on to the child.
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Preparing Native American Children for Academic Success: A Blueprint for Research

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
William Demmert
Peggy McCardle
Joan Mele-McCarthy
Kathleen Leos
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 45, no. 3, 2006, pp. 92-106
Description
Concludes that further research is necessary to address the issues that underlie educational performance and lists research priorities which include defining, examining, and addressing the achievement gap.
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The Presbyterian Church in Canada and Native Residential Schools, 1925-1969

Alternate Title
Historical Papers (Canadian Society of Church History) ; 1993
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Peter Bush
Description
Comments on two residential schools operated by the Women's Missionary Society (Western Division) Chapter from Historical Papers 1993: Canadian Society of Church History edited by Bruce L. Guenther.
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Prescription Drug Abuse Rising Among Aboriginal Youths

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Paul Christopher Webster
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 184, no. 12, September 4, 2012, pp. e647-e648
Description
Examines the inappropriate use of medically prescribed drugs by young Aboriginals.
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Pretend Play and Emergent Literacy for Aboriginal Children

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Elisabeth Jacob
Annie Charron
Yvonne da Silveira
International Journal of Holistic Early Learning and Development, vol. 1, April 23, 2015, pp. 39-52
Description
Discusses the importance of pretend play for the overall development of the child as well as encouraging emergent literacy.
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Prevalence and Determinants of Asthma Among Aboriginal Adolescents in Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Chandima P. Karunanayake
Khalid Amin
Sylvia Abonyi
James A. Dosman
Punam Pahwa
Journal of Asthma, vol. 57, no. 1, 2020, pp. 40-46
Description
Compares the prevalence of lifetime diagnosis of asthma in Indigenous youth compared to the rest of the Canadian population and the various socio-economic factors involved.
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Prevalence and Risk Indicators of Depressed Mood in On-Reserve First Nations Youth

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mark E. Lemstra
Marla R. Rogers
Adam T. Thompson
Lauren Redgate
Meghan Garner
et al.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 102, no. 4, July/August 2011, pp. 258-263
Description
Comments on a study which found high rates of depression in First Nations youth and an increased risk for problems later in life.
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Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Asthma in Off-Reserve Aboriginal Children and Adults in Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Hsiu-Ju Chang
Jeremy Beach
Ambikaipakan Senthilselvan
Canadian Respiratory Journal, vol. 19, no. 6, November-December 2012, pp. e68-e74
Description
Study shows a lower prevalence of asthma in Aboriginal children but higher prevalence of asthma in Aboriginal adults compared to that of the general Canadian population.
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Prevalence of Malocclusion in Young Finnish Skolt-Lapps

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bengt Ingervall
Bjorn Hedegaard
Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, vol. 3, no. 6, December 1975, pp. 294-301
Description
Dental study examines two hundred Skolt Lapps (Sámi) children between the ages of 8 and 16.
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