HIV & AIDS

Compares incidence of diseases in Aboriginal vs. non-Aboriginal population.

Examines study of relationships among race/ethnicity, age, and level of educational attainment among drug users.

Results of gathering of representatives from several AIDS organizations, funders, federal and provincial governments, Tripartite First Nations Health Plan staff, and researchers which discusses and identifies strategies and challenges faced in ending the HIV epidemic.

Examines how the traditional story and its telling remains relevant in helping with today's problems.

Brief overview of 58 reviews and primary studies published since 2009 which describe health disparities and lived experiences and various interventions, strategies, and programs that have been used to address unmet needs.

Discusses the history, demographic composition, social problems of the area and the community groups that seek to address these issues.

Public Administration and Policy Thesis (Ph.D.)--Portland State University, 2010.

Study aimed to increase number of individuals able to understand their HIV status through preventative educational presentation and one-on-one counseling.

Overview of results of study conducted by the B.C. Center for Excellence in HIV/AIDS between 1996 and 2001.

Discussion of the play and issues it raises regarding the effects of residential schools.

Argues that two-spirited men are a vulnerable population whose victimization must be understood within an appropriate historical and political context.

Describes two critical and interrelated concerns Aboriginal women face, HIV/AIDS and domestic violence.

Population Health Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Ottawa, 2015.

Reports on the team effort that examined the barriers, needs and supports of Aboriginal people living with HIV/AIDS in central Alberta.

Concludes that Aboriginal communities need more HIV/AIDS education and prevention strategies.

Survey showed that half of respondents were HIV positive, many of whom did not seek medical treatment because of discrimination. Access Voices of Two-Spirited Men [Part 2].

Summary of articles in issue. Topics include Indigenous methodologies, knowledge translation, Hepatitis C and project called The Water Journey.

Editorial discussing participation in a cross cultural learning exchange.

Lists basic sources of epidemiological information for use by communities, consumers and service providers.

Purpose of manual is to assist people in giving culturally-sensitive workshops by providing information on teachings, history, spirituality, etc. and homophobia / prejudice and AIDS.

Discussion of innovative ways to address adolescent reproductive health care needs.

Coordinator of Volunteer Services and Development at 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations organization, located in Toronto, discusses the high rates of AIDS in Aboriginal communities and challenges associated with HIV. Duration: 5:55.

Information booklets on AIDS and child sexual assault.

Access Appendixes B to D.

Project proved that youth can play active roles in influencing policy, programming and education.

Study surveyed 29 women from Ontario, Saskatchewan and British Columbia about their experiences, including HIV testing, perinatal care, and interactions with the child welfare system.

Findings from conference revealed lack of health education, malnutrition, prostitution, lack of condom use, and improper protection in hospitals as factors in the spread of AIDS.

Book review of: Within the Confines edited by Jennifer M. Kilty.

Reviews causes, transmission and prevention programs for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV/AIDS. Recommends incorporating frameworks of existing health and healing into prevention programs, increasing local involvement and cultural content and further research for STDs.

Public Policy Project (MPP)--Simon Fraser University, 2006.

Graduate Counselling Psychology Program Thesis (M.A.)--Trinity Western University, 2005.

Author provides a detailed account of their experience working to implement equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) strategies for hiring and programming in an HIV services and treatment program administered by a University in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.

A collaborative research study on the changes of treatments for women or transgender individuals compared to men.

Description of the The CHALN/CAAN Project including their history and goals, issues & conclusions, and recommendations for best practices in projects related to Aboriginal People and HIV/AIDS undertaken by non-Aboriginal or Aboriginal organizations or Aboriginal/non-Aboriginal partnerships.

Reports on the activities held to mark the 2006 World AIDS Day (WAD) held at Mt Druitt Holy Family Church, Sydney, Australia.

Discusses the Weaving our Wisdom (WoW) program's use of land as a healing tool to improve the health of Indigenous people living with HIV and AIDS. The land-based WoW gathering took place at the Wanuskewin Heritage Site.

Study identified several requirements including: friendly Aboriginal staff within the HIV testing environment and an understanding of Aboriginal culture, within the framework of modern circumstance and also traditional spirituality.

Outlines how to prepare First Nations youth to teach other Aboriginal youth about HIV/AIDS and share that information with their peers.