Demographics

Statistics primarily from 2006 Census of Canada.

The scan provides an updated view of how colleges are serving Aboriginal learners and communities by reviewing statistics and research.

Looks at new information on screening rates and identifies gender differences.

Uses surveys to evaluate the potential of three interventions: motivational interviewing and psychoeducation for youths, restricting alcohol sales to minors, and community mobilization and awareness activities.

Power point presentation given at the Aboriginal Health Transition Fund Conference, Sharing of Wisdom Keepers: Translating the AHTF Experience, June 9 - 10, 2010.

Survey conducted to understand the impacts of social, economic and cultural conditions on health and the community. Updated and revised July 25, 2010.

Studies the effects and implications community characteristics have on birth outcomes and infant mortality.

Results of a survey requesting the member's ideas and input for developing a long term economic development plan.

Study found that users were more likely to be housing insecure, female, middle-aged, unemployed, Aboriginal and lack a high school education. Compares results with those from a previous study conducted in Iqaliut, Nunavut.

Study shows that psychiatric issues in the Arctic appear to be connected to interpersonal, socioeconomic and societal changes.

Public Policy Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 2007.

Looks at a study identifing the most prevalent chronic conditions, indicating that older American Indians experience higher rates of hypertension, diabetes, back pain, and vision loss compared to national statistics of older adults.

New edition of report provides overview of original and looks at relevant issues in the same countries including demographics, policy, fiscal information, legal framework, land rights and other important issues.

Survey of 60 female leaders at both the grassroots and elected or appointed level in national, state, local or tribal politics.

Study using a cross-sectional survey of 621 veterans living in the American Southwest and Northern Plains during the period 1992-1995 found that service use depended on need for health care, while choice of the services used depended on availability.

Study looks at negative prejudicial attitudes, in 102 volunteer participants, using three measures.

Comments on the high morbidity and mortality rates of indigenous peoples and how to make improvements in their health status.

Determines six factors in need of improvement for quality of life (QoL): education and training, justice system, understanding of culture and rights, employment opportunities, community funding, spiritual spaces.

Looks at comparisons between urban Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women regarding physical abuse, physical health and mental health.

Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--Oklahoma State University, 2008.

Presents an assessment of directions, goals, and achievements in higher education for Aboriginal people in Taiwan, with comparisons to Indian higher education in Canada. Article is from the book, "Culture and the State: Alternative Interventions."

Lists indicators and sources for a variety of demographics.

Examines the labour market challenges confronting Aboriginal people and attempts to identify strategies that will improve Aboriginal labour market outcomes.

Looks at the International Physical Activity Questionnaire to evaluate trends in obesity among Indigenous Peoples, and discusses health behaviour surveillance tools needed to determine the effectiveness of health promotion efforts.

Investigates the responses to each question.

Clothing and Textiles Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 2002.

Examines a study conducted January and February 1976 regarding the perceptions by non-Indian prairie residents of Native peoples. Statistics show differences in perception were significant between respondents of different educational attainments and age.

Focuses on lack of Sami demographical knowledge, its importance, the reasons, and the role of Sami identity. Paper presented at the Regional Northern Identity: From Past to Future, International Research Conference.

Study to determine if the inequalities that exist between Indigenous peoples and non-Indigenous peoples affect the care, control, and complications of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Examines the higher profile that Sweden has chosen to take regarding assumption of the chairmanship of the Arctic Council.

Looks at projections between 2011 and 2036 under various scenarios.

Econometric analysis did not find a statistically significant impact of broadband availability on employment growth and average earnings growth in the study sample of 241 First Nations reserves.

Concludes that Canada has the largest ongoing single strain of tuberculosis (TB) within the treaty status population.

Study shows that single, unemployed Alaska Natives, who had not completed high school, were most at risk.

Argues that each group's unique characteristics should be considered when designing and implementing comprehensive, culturally appropriate programs.

Using a distinction-based approach, from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey, to identify the relationship between schools, academics, and health in regards to perceived bullying for high school students in Canada.

Conducted health screenings on children aged 3-8 living in northern Wisconsin communities to look at factors affecting pediatric obesity.

Study found being female and substance abuse as several of the variables to be associated with an increased likelihood in suicide.

Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2009.

Using official records from the first and largest off-reservation Indian boarding school in his case study, the author challenges the objectivity of morality rates. Factors such as definition of a student or alumni and including ill students that were discharged before their deaths can change the numbers drastically.

Comments on the importance of the census for population study, tribal enrolment work, and genealogical research.

Uses the pandemic to provide a commentary on longstanding issues of access and quality of care for Māori with disabilities in New Zealand.

Discusses sea ice characteristics from an Indigenous knowledge perspective; and looks at the history and future of sea ice knowledge and terminology.

Examines demographic trends impacting post-secondary enrolment in Canada and issues associated with a multicultural student population.

Compares results from a dual system estimation method to the standard undercount method to calculate Australia's Indigenous population. Concludes results are correct using the dual system.