Demographics

Using research on Saskatoon Indigenous street gangs to examine the relationship between researchers and study participants and how these relationships can be used by researchers to understand their own privilege.

Presents overview of the resources and programs available for Aboriginal students to aide in their academic success.

Comments on the effects of recent growth in the Aboriginal population.

Discusses why some Aboriginal communities are free of suicide while others have an epidemic. Chapter 10 from Healing Traditions: The Mental Health of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada edited by Laurence J. Kirmayer, Gail Guthrie Valaskakis.

Health survey of children, aged 3-5 years looks at factors associated with indigeneity, the physical and socio-economic environment, health behaviours and health histories.

Provides information needed to facilitate administration of culturally competent care, and focuses on similarities between tribes.

[Education] Thesis (Ed.D)--University of North Dakota, 2011.

Phase 4 of the project involved validating the Cultural Connectedness Scale – California using a sample of 344 Indigenous adults from the San Francisco Bay Area, California.

Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations Career Pathing Pilot Project Symposium. October 8-9, 2008, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Presents 38 tables and graphs.

Looks at the lack of accessible supportive programs and services for Indigenous cancer patient and the community-based supports create in its place.

Evaluated 230 children ages 10-19 years.

Looks at a study to determine the independent effects of Aboriginal income and cultural status on the smoking prevalence in the Saskatoon Health Region.

Introduction to the CircHOB, an open access online resource, that will periodically feature data outputs from the Circumpolar Health Observatory.

Data shows long-term post-secondary transition rate of Aboriginal high school graduates is nearly as high as non-Aboriginals in British Columbia.

Reports on the resilience of Indigenous populations reacting to culturally challenging events such as disease and declining resources in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Results indicate that inhalant use trailed only alcohol use among youths surveyed and users were more likely than non-users to have consumed alcohol.

Most information derived from the 1996, 2001, and 2006 Statistics Canada census and the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS). Final version.

[Northern Studies] Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alaska Fairbanks, 1998

Reports the results of the 2006 Census where 3.8% of the total Canadian population self-identified as Aboriginal, and looks at social issues such as unemployment, housing, and education when comparing aboriginal to non-aboriginal households.

Differences in marriage customs with the Iglulik, Netsilik and Copper Inuit tribes due to environmental and historical factors.

Data from the 2001 and 1996 Census were compiled and analyzed on a broad range of topics.

Statics for general population and village growth, age of population, and distribution of population by five-year age groups.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1980.

Overview of some factors that show correlation between ciminality and living conditions, and compares Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal invovement in the criminal justice system.

Chief Operation Officer of the First Nations Statistical Institute summarizes data gathered from a variety of sources including 2006 Census, 2009 General Social Survey, 2009 Uniform Crime Reporting Survey, and Health Canada. Duration: 59:12.

Looks at population, tribal economies, tribal lands, public safety and security, energy on tribal lands, housing and infrastructure, forestry, health disparities, and education.

Sources for statistics: 2011 National Household Survey Portrait of Canada’s Labour Force and 2011 National Household Survey, AANDC tabulations.

Sample for study consisted of 31,557 Registered First Nations adults 20 or older selected using the Manitoba administrative health data (1987-1999). It concluded that while First Nations people are at higher risk for fracture, the causal factors were unclear, and further study was needed to evaluate possible explanatory variables. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.

Community Health and Epidemiology Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2011.

Study uses genealogical information and reproductive histories of 47 women in Wainwright, Alaska.

Study concluded that during this period, the Sami mortality rate declined, coinciding with health improvements.

Provides statistics on Alaskan Eskimos and Athapascans who have moved into Fairbanks.

Looks at the global perspective of Indigenous status. Includes the Americas, Oceania, Africa, Asia, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Scandinavia and Latin America.

Health and Human Performance, Health Promotion Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Montana, 2008.

Reports on the results obtained from self-assessment questionnaires filled out by residents and then compared to other areas such as Prince George.

Study explores medical care utilization among urban Indian Native Americans in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Presents findings from first FNCWB case study based on three objectives: accuracy and agreement with community members, identification of factors affecting quality of life, establishment of communities willing to act as role models. Scroll down to page 63 to read article.

Discusses the demographic shift from rural areas to urban centers and the implications for community, identity and politics.

Looks at a study in the First Nations Cree community of Mistissini, Quebec on the prevalence of type 2 diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome.

Investigates association between diabetes and serum levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (DDE), hexachlorobenzene (HCB) in the adult Mohawk population.

Statistics on incidence, prevalence, access to and process of care, and complications and other conditions associated with the disease. Data sources: Métis Nation of Ontario's Citizenship Registry, Ontario Health Insurance Plan, Discharge Abstract Database, National Ambulatory Care Reporting System, and Ontario Drug Benefit Program.

Discusses the low prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Alaska and the high prevalence of impaired fasting glucose which suggests diabetes may become problematic in the future.

Examines trends in diabetes, mostly by using population-based data, but also including discussions on risk factors, awareness, funding and case findings.

Investigates the prevalence of diabetes, finding adult females with Saulteaux or Sioux ancestry and living on southern reserves are more likely to run the risk of developing diabetes.

Results based on 12,000 subjects indicate five distinct dietary patterns influenced by life-style factors.

Compares AI/AN school students, ages 11-16, from three tribal schools in a metropolitan area to students in non-metropolitan area in Alaska.