Demographics

Discusses the 16th and 17th century Abenaki history.

Looks at the feasability of gathering data on changes in fertility by looking at genealogical data.

Examines the error of closure between expected 2001 and observed 2001 population counts due to census undercounts in North American Indians, Métis and Inuit.

Discusses the feasibility of telehealth videoconferencing for providing preclincal assessments and follow-up appointments for rural and remote communities.

Looks at the purpose of the mathematics project, the evaluation activities undertaken, and the outcomes identified as a result of the project.

Found that providers affiliated with American Aboriginal communities were similar to their non-Aboriginal counterparts in terms of familiarity, knowledge and use of evidence-based practices.

An overview of the traditional forms and philosophies of education in Native communities in Nova Scotia, and the changes that have occurred since pre-contact and colonization to the present. Chapter Four of Kekina’muek: Learning about the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia

Looks at the relationship between income and marital status on pregnant mothers suffering from depression. Indigenous women are more likely to experience lower education, income and social support, increasing their vulnerability for depression during and after pregnancy.

Examines the new codes for different ethnic groups in the Medicare database and concludes that coverage is incomplete and biased.

Study looks at unmet expectations of apology for improved quality of life, level of perceived discrimination, and intergroup trust.

Identifies three variables as significant in explaining the gap. Presented at Session 2: Aboriginal Canadians and the Economy: Education Issues. "Annual Meeting of the Canadian Economics Association. University of British Columbia, Vancouver, June 6, 2008."

Nursing Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Arizona, 1993.

Discusses a case study using the determinants of diabetes to show how fuzzy cognitive maps can be used to extract, present, and compare Aboriginal perspectives on health.

Interviews revealed recurring themes including climate change observations and impacts on physical, mental and emotional health including feelings of isolation and depression. NOTE: Also published as Journal of Aboriginal Health, Summer, 2015.

Studies found significant determinants were: psycho-social adjustment (self-esteem, school functioning); relationship with partner; total social support; and pregnancy and child characteristics (pregnancy risk, child mood and health risk).

Presents nine ways that counselors might integrate various forms of indigenous healing into their practices.

Explores cultural system of beliefs as a factor in shaping the health of First Nations peoples. Data collected from the 1991 Aboriginal Peoples Survey.

Suggests that high risk populations, including American Indians, should look at ways to increase blood glucose screening to identify those at risk for diabetes or metabolic syndrome.

Purpose of the review was to identify issues surrounding access to programs, cultural, social and financial barriers to post-secondary education, and research gaps.

Population Medicine Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Guelph, 2015.

Presents data on factors associated with pregnancy among Aboriginal adolescents, contracting an STI, and the need for sexual health interventions.

Public Health Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Toronto, 2004.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Oklahoma State University, 1997.

Looks at the differences between social-cultural environment and the educational system and high personnel turnover as influencing students educational achievements.

Home Economics Thesis (M.Sc.)--The University of Arizona, 1984.

Investigates the causes for birthrate decline.

Looks at an analysis of the epidemiology of suicide in Aboriginal communities, presents the evidence relating family factors to suicide and follows with statistics from welfare agencies on First Nations.

Data from the 2006 Aboriginal Children's Survey used to identify characteristics associated with the ability to understand an Aboriginal language among children aged 2 to 5. Examines the extent to which the home, the extended family, child care settings, and community contribute to the transmission of languages.

Recommendations based on literature review and responses to 71 survey questions. Survey included questions about substance use and addictions, history of sexual abuse, reasons for entering sex trade, and barriers to leaving it. Sample consisted of 14 current or former workers between the ages of 19 and 34.

Commission developed in response to the brutal murders of three Navajo men and the complaints about the social and economic relationships between the city of Farmington, New Mexico and the Navajo reservation.

Shows statistics for injury death rates broken down by age from infant, 1-9 and 10-19 years. American Indian/Alaskan Natives and blacks were consistently at a higher risk for fatal injuries than other ethnic populations.

Study undertaken to asses the viability of turning the private non-profit society status to a publicly funded institution within the British Columbia post-secondary education system.

File containing correspondence relating to the drilling of wells in the Saskatchewan Region on reserves.

Survey, carried out in 1968, about fertility, birthrates and shifts in social life.

Overview of the history and intent of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 and the growing urban Indian population.

Highlights some of the changes in technology in central Alaska around 6000 and 1000 cal B.P.

Uses data from the 1996 Census of Canada for six cities: Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary and Edmonton.

Indigenous Peoples Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Alberta, 2013.

Argues that current governance practices are responsible for the widening gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities, as measured by the Community Well-being Index (CWB). Scores are based on four factors: education, housing, labour force and income.

Site contains information describing individual First Nations communities across Canada, including funding, population statistics, and geography. Population statistics are updated monthly. Geographical information and Federal Funding information is updated annually. Census information is updated once every five years.

Discusses Aboriginal organizations and how they play an active role in supporting movements by Aboriginal peoples in regaining control and authority over their own economic, social and political affairs.

Discusses the need for governments to remove barriers to First Nations economic activity and how more needs to be done to ensure that Aboriginal youth complete skills training, K-12 schooling and post-secondary education.

Review of indicators of success, description of demographics and social conditions, education plan, and compares educational outcomes to non-First Nations and Métis students.

Chapter from the book Belonging? Diversity, Recognition and Shared Citizenship in Canada edited by Keith Banting, Thomas J. Courchene and F. Leslie Seidle.

Information sheet presenting an overview of the structure of First Nations child welfare in 2011.

Commentary on the 2006 Federal election and how the outcome could greatly affect the Kelowna Accord and the residential school compensation package.

Comments on the health status of First Nations in Alberta including causes of death across all age groups, injuries, impact of diabetes, communicable disease control and environmental health.