The Frontline of Revitalization: Influences Impacting Aboriginal Helpers
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Suzy Goodleaf
Wanda Gabriel
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 4, no. 2, 2009, pp. 18-29
Description
Looks at the challenges of revitalization for Aboriginal helpers, elders, counsellors, social workers, police and teachers to change destructive and abusive patterns to healing, and revitalize Aboriginal identity and culture.
FSIN Advocacy to Address Healthcare Complaints
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Christine Fiddler
Windspeaker, vol. 27, no. 11, February 2010, p. 22
Description
Discusses how a healthcare advocacy office for First Nations people will look at their concerns and complaints with the healthcare system.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.22.
Full Circle: First Nations, Métis, Inuit Ways of Knowing
Alternate Title
Common Threads Resource
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Lillyanna Joe McKay
Chelsea Jane Edwards
Leonard Edwards
Kimberly Sheila Pumiotook-Nolin
Terrence Joseph Pumiotook-Nolin
Eelata Pamiotook
Tiffany Harrington
Teni Brant
Alan Brant
Suzanne Brant
The Blend Media Group
Description
Six teenagers from Ontario share their stories.
Teacher's Guide
Duration: 35:26.
Full Circle: First Nations, Métis, Inuit Ways of Knowing: A Common Threads Resource
E-Books
Author/Creator
Alison Wallace
Sherry Ambridge
Christopher Gardner
Allan Howard
Christina Lai ... [et al.]
Description
Intended for use for secondary school students with film: Full Circle: First Nations, Métis, Inuit Ways of Knowing.
The Future of Mining in Canada’s North
Alternate Title
Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 13-201
Report (Conference Board of Canada) ; January 2013
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Gilles Rhéaume
Margaret Caron-Vuotari
Description
Discusses the social and economic impacts, both positive and negative, of mining in Canada’s Northern regions and Aboriginal communities.
The 'Gallup Disease'
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mike Leary
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 10, no. 1, March 1986, pp. 55-60
Description
Examines the health and social problems of alcohol abuse in Gallup, New Mexico, located between the Navajo and Zuni reservations.
Gap Analysis of Research Literature on Issues Related to Street-Involved Youth
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
CS/RESORS Consulting
Description
Explores relationships between key background variables of youth and their experience on the street and identifies gaps in the literature that may be considered in the planning of future research.
Gastroenteritis Prevention: Improving the Health of Young Indigenous Populations
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Judith Dean
Journal of Rural and Remote Environmental Health, vol. 2, no. 1, 2003, pp. 6-13
Description
Identifies challenges encountered such as available resources, access and isolation, community motivation, and destruction of societal supports.
Gathering, Telling, Preparing the Stories: A Vehicle for Healing
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sandra Starks
Halaevalu F. Ofahengaue Vakalahi
M. Jenise Comer
Carmen Ortiz-Hendricks
Journal of Indigenous Voices in Social Work, vol. 1, no. 1, February 2010, pp. 1-18
Description
Summarizes lessons learnt from a project that facilitated the discussion on issues of survival in the academy and social work programs; and discusses experiences of personal and collective healing.
Gender Analysis of the New Federal Framework for Aboriginal Development: Discussion Guide and Annexes
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Francine Whiteduck
Dana Peebles
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 6, no. 2, Fall , 2009, pp. 46-63
Description
Assessment and recommendations made by representatives of the Native Women's Association of Canada.
[One or more images have been omitted from this article due to copyright restrictions. These images are accessible in the print version of this journal.]
Gender Differences in Comorbidity of Conduct Disorder Among Adolescents in Northern Finland
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Essi Ilomäki
Helinä Hakko
Risto Ilomäki
Pirkko Räsänen
STUDY-70 Workgroup
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 17393
Description
Findings revealed that girls appeared to have more instances of suicidality than boys.
Gender Dimensions of Intellectual Property and Traditional Medicinal Knowledge
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Heather Gibb
Description
Examines intellectual property rights issues associated with traditional knowledge in medicine from a gender perspective, and looks at the implications for the wellbeing of the Indigenous populations.
Gender Gaps in Indigenous Socioeconomic Outcomes: Australian Regional Comparisons and International Possibilities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mandy Yap
Nicholas Biddle
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 1, no. 2, 2010, pp. 1-27
Description
Analyzes the effects of inequality on populations based on three aspects of socioeconomic inconsistencies: Indigeneity, gender and geography.
Gender Issues
Alternate Title
Arctic Human Development Report
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Karla Jessen Williamson
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Gunhild Hoogensen
Ann Therese Lotherington
Lawrence H. Hamilton ... [et al.]
Description
Excerpt from AHDR: Arctic Human Development Report .
Gender Relations in Native North America
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nancy Bonvillain
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 13, no. 2, 1989, pp. 1-28
Description
Examines gender differences in five Native American societies in order to see the extent to which social conditions have molded gender roles in Native American cultures.
A Gendered Analysis of Canadian Aboriginal Individuals Admitted to Inpatient Substance Abuse Detoxification: A Three-Year Medical Chart Review
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Russell C. Callaghan
Randi Cull
Lisa C. Vettese
Lawren Taylor
American Journal on Addictions, vol. 15, no. 5, September-October 2006, pp. 380-386
Description
Study shows Aboriginal women have higher rates of cocaine or opiate detoxification diagnoses and reported more physical and sexual abuse.
Gene Boy Came Home
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Alanis Obomsawin
Eugene Benedict
Description
Aboriginal veteran Eugene Benedict's account of his time in Vietnam, his rejection when he returned, and his journey back to his Odanak home. This film deals with scenes of violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
Duration: 24:31.
Generations of Betrayal: Mishkeegogamang, Called `Mish' by Those Who Live There, Is a Community That Sums Up All That Is Wrong with Canada's Treatment of Native People
Articles » General
Canada and the World Backgrounder, vol. 67, no. 6, May 2002, pp. 20-3
Description
Social and health problems of the Ojibway of northwestern Ontario in Treaty 9 territory, due in a large part to dams causing flooding of traditional hunting, fishing and trapping lands, and the peoples' subsequent move to reserve.
Genocide and Suicide Among Indigenous People: The North Meets the South
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Antoon A. Leenaars
Jack Anowak
Colleen Brown
Trish Hill-Keddie
Lucien Taparti
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 19, no. 2, 1999, pp. 337-363
Description
Development of traditional approaches and use of Indigenous cultures as a vehicle to promote wellness. High rates of suicide correlate with both genocide and 'cultural genocide.'
[Georges Erasmus Offers a Native View of Canada's Future]
Alternate Title
CBC Television News Special ; March 8, 2002
LaFontaine-Baldwin Symposium ; 3rd, 2002
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Georges Erasmus
Description
Discusses issues such as self-government, economic development, and the relationship between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal citizens. Includes synopsis.
Duration: 8:01.
Getting Out and Staying Out: A Conceptual Framework for the Successful Reintegration of Aboriginal Male Young Offenders
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Patti LaBoucane-Benson
FORUM on Corrections Research, vol. 14, no. 3, Focusing on Aboriginal Issues, September 2002, pp. 58-60
Description
Research conducted to examine successful reintegration, development and maintenance of successful behaviours and make recommendations based on findings.
[Giving Children a Voice on First Nations: Canada]
Alternate Title
Leading Practice Conference 2014
[Leading Practice Family Work Conference 2014]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Cindy Blackstock
Description
Discusses the impacts of colonization, intergenerational trauma and other issues which result in over-representation in the child welfare system.
Duration: 41:22.
Gladue Sentencing Principles
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Tripartite Working Group of the National Aboriginal Court Worker Program
Description
"This curriculum is developed for the purposes instructing Aboriginal Court Workers on how to integrate Gladue Principles into speaking to sentence for an Aboriginal client."
[Glimmer of Hope in Natuashish]
Alternate Title
The Current ; October 25, 2004
[From Davis Inlet to Natuashish: A Glimmer of Hope]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Dick Miller
Description
Discusses how three women in Natuashish are attempting to heal their community in different ways. Includes synopsis.
Duration: 21:39.