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Structural Intersectionality and Indigenous Canadian Youth who Trade Sex: Understanding Mobility beyond the Trafficking Model

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David Allan Jun-Rong Ting
Carisa R Showden
AlterNative, vol. 15, no. 3, September 2019, pp. 261-270
Description
Article describe different models for understanding the intersecting relationships between the movement/migration of Indigenous youth who trade sex, the sex trade as a whole, and the social and cultural institutions which define, criminalize/prosecute, and intervene in the sex trade. Authors argue that the mobility of Indigenous youth in the sex trade is not always “trafficking” and can often be a response to marginalizing factors, rather than a source of marginality.
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The Structure of Drinking Motives in First Nations Adolescents in Nova Scotia

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christopher J. Mushquash
Sherry H. Stewart
M. Nancy Comeau
Patrick J. McGrath
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 15, no. 1, 2008, pp. 33-52
Description
Study found that a true social motive for alcohol use doesn't exist in this group, rather the group has enhancement motives like drinking "to party".
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Stryker: A Film by Noam Gonick

Documents & Presentations
Description
Includes: synopsis, story, director's notes, biography of Noam Gonick, cast list, cast biographies, crew list and music notes.
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Stuck in the Ways of the South: How Meritocracy, Bureaucracy, and a One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Child Welfare Fails Nunavut's Children

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Patricia Johnston
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 6, no. 1, 2011, pp. 66-82
Description
Looks at a study that determines a unique approach, that differs from other parts of Canada, is needed when dealing with child welfare cases in Nunavut including knowledge of traditional Inuit culture.
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Student Residence Winter Carnival

Images » Photographs
Description
Scanned image shows four young students in winter clothing in what appears to be a sled race at a winter carnival held at the Prince Albert Student Residence on March 25, 1975. (bad quality photo)
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Student-to-Student Abuse in Indian Residential Schools

Alternate Title
The Long-term Effects of Indian Residential Schools: Exploring the Contribution of Student-to-Student Abuse
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Amy Bombay
Description
Annual meeting of Network for Aboriginal Mental Health Research (NAMHR) held in Montreal, Quebec, June 13, 2014. Discusses results from qualitative study about peer abuse verses staff abuse. Scroll down to access video. Duration: 20:04.
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Students and staff in front of the Indian Industrial School

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Daniel Cadzow
Description
A photograph of students and staff in front of the Indian Industrial School at Battleford. Photograph shows the new east wing added in 1889. Religious and academic subjects, trade courses and a physical education program were included in the curriculum. The students at the far right hold musical instruments (trumpet, bass drum and snare drum are partially visible).
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Students Experience Saskatchewan's Diversity First-Hand

Articles » General
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 3, March 2008, p. 18
Description
Comments on the Intercultural Leadership Program offered by the First Nations University of Canada aimed towards youth who want to meet people and explore other cultures. Article located by scrolling to page 18.
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Students Take off Flying in Summer Programs

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Patty Talahongva
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 21, no. 2, K-12 Education, Winter, 2009
Description
Looks at various summer programs held at tribal college campuses for elementary, middle school and high school students.
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Students, Volunteers 'Dig' New University Gardens

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Yvonne Abusow
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 6, June 2008, p. 7
Description
Comments on an indigenous vegetable garden, planted near the First Nations University of Canada in partnership with the Street Culture group, designed to engage youth in an activity that would promote healthy lifestyle choices. Article located by scrolling to page 7.
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Studio portrait of two children

Images » Photographs
Description
Studio portrait of two children, one standing with rifle in hand and the other, an infant, seated in white dress. Bear skin rug underfoot.
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A Study of Factors Affecting Suicide in Aboriginal and 'Other' Populations in the Top End of the Northern Territory Through an Audit of Coronial Records

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert Parker
David I. Ben-Tovim
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 36, no. 3, June 2002, pp. 404-410
Description
Study discusses differences in suicide methods and high levels of untreated mental illness and substance abuse among many of the individuals who had taken their own lives.
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A Study of Suicide Attempts Comparing Adolescents to Adults on a Northern Plains American Indian Reservation

Alternate Title
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, [Monograph No. 4, pp.35-70]
Calling From the Rim: Suicidal Behavior Among American Indian and Alaska Native Adolescents ; Part 1, Epidemiology
[Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health] ; Monograph 4, 1994
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Darryl Zitzow
Fred Desjarlait
Description
Looks at a study of characteristics in suicide attempters with the goal being to develop more effective suicide prevention strategies.
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Success in the City: Examining Aboriginal Youth Moving From Rural to Urban Communities

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Vancouver Native Health Society
Description
Study undertaken to assess the reasons for the poor transition and make suggestions to mitigate the situation. The study consisted of information gathered through a literature review, use of focus groups, community forums and questionnaires given to relevant members of the community and service providers.
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Suicidal Ideation Among American Indian Youths

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kevin A. Yoder
Les B. Whitbeck
Dan R. Hoyt
Teresa LaFromboise
Archives Suicide Research, vol. 10, no. 2, 2006, pp. 177-190
Description
Looks at connections of suicidal thoughts in a sampling of American Indian youth between the ages of 9 to 16 living near or on reservations in the upper Midwestern United States.
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Suicidal Ideation in American Indian/Alaska Native and White Adolescents: The Role of Isolation, Exposure to Suicide, and Overweight

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anna Zamora-Kapoor
Lonnie A. Nelson
Celestina Barbosa-Leiker
Katherine A. Comtois
Leslie R. Walker ... [et al.]
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 23, no. 4, 2016, pp. 86-100
Description
Compares two groups for risk factors and how associations to suicidal ideation differ between races.
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Suicide: A Challenge in Modern Greenland

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Peter Bjerregaard
Inge Lynge
Archives of Suicide Research, vol. 10, no. 2, April-June 2006, pp. 209-220
Description
Discusses the increase in youth suicides since the 1950s when modernization began.
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Suicide Among Aboriginal People in Canada

Alternate Title
Aboriginal Healing Foundation Research Series
E-Books
Author/Creator
Laurence J. Kirmayer
Gregory M. Brass
Tara Holton
Ken Paul
Cori Simpson
Caroline Tait
Aboriginal Healing Foundation Research Series
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Suicide Among Indigenous Peoples: What Does The International Knowledge Tell Us?

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Antoon A. Leenaars
Marlene EchoHawk
David Lester
Lindsey Leenaars
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 27, no. 2, 2007, pp. 479-501
Description
Studies found that suicide is multi-determined and that there are no simple answers to the youth epidemic experienced worldwide. However, colonialism, and the residual effects of it, are cited as a common factor in all worldwide studies of suicide rates among Indigenous Peoples.
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Suicide and Aboriginal Youth: Cultural Considerations in Understanding Positive Youth Development

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cynthia Howard
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 7, Promising Practices in Mental Health: Emerging Paradigms for Aboriginal Social Work Practices, November 2010, pp. 163-180
Description
Examines the need for culturally appropriate mental health services for the prevention of Aboriginal youth suicide and the importance of positive youth development to foster healthy mental, emotional, social, spiritual and physical development.
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