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Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Patricia Jasen
Native Studies Review, vol. 11, no. 2, 1996, pp. 167-168
Review of Aboriginal Health in Canada: Historical. Cultural. and Epidemiological Perspectives by James B. Waldram, D. Ann Herring, T. Kue Young
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Borders of Belonging: Challenges in Access to Anti-Oppressive Mental Health Care for Indigenous Latinx Gender-Fluid Border-Youth

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Silvia Tenenbaum
Katrissa Singer
AlterNative, vol. 14, no. 3, September 2018, pp. 245-250
Study employs a method of qualitative inquiry to interview six Aboriginal Latinx non-binary youth, and a narrative story map tool to analyze the data collected. Findings indicate a need for a culturally relevant and social justice–based training model for mental health care providers.
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Bringing Birth Home

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Beth Gallagher
Emanuel Lowi
Canadian Geographic, vol. 117, no. 1, January/February 1997, pp. 50-[?]
Describes an innovative midwifery program in northern Quebec which allows women to give birth in their own community.
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Bronchiolitis and Pneumonia Requiring Hospitalization in Young First Nations Children in Northern Ontario, Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sarah McCuskee
Michael Kirlew
Len Kelly
Sonya Fewer
Thomas Kovesi
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, vol. 33, no. 10, October 2014, pp. 1023-1026
Study concludes that rates of lower respiratory tract infections are elevated in First Nations infants living in the Sioux Lookout Zone and hospitalization rates were approximately double the provincial average.
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Brother Encouraged 'A' Student's Curiosity About Science

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Joan Black
Windspeaker, vol. 16, no. 12, April 1999, p. 7s

Dr. Lillian Eva Dyck, receipient of the 1999 National Aboriginal Achievement Award in the field of Science and Technology, relates to readers the personal interests and influences that led her to pursue science.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.27.

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Bush Medicine at Uluru (Olden Times and Today)

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Emantura Umbidong
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 7, no. 3, September 1983, pp. 27-28
Describes traditional cures for various ailments and conditions using locally sourced plant and animal products in Northern Territory, Australia.
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C.H.A.T. Country Health Aboriginal Team

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Barbara Wingard
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 8, no. 3, September 1984, pp. 40-41
Briefly discusses Aboriginal health team serving the remote communities of South Australia.
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Calls to Action: Truth, Reconciliation, and Indigenous Rights for Supportive Decision-Making in Healthcare

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jenny Morgan
Kim Jameson
Soodabeh Joolaee
Anita Ho
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 16, no. 1, Honouring the Sacred Fire: Ending Systemic Racism toward Indigenous Peoples, 2021, pp. 243-260

Examines what is needed to improve equitable health care for Indigenous populations in urban settings.  

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Canadian First Nations Women's Beliefs about Pregnancy and Prenatal Care

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Elizabeth H. Sokoloski
Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, vol. 27, no. 1, April 1995, pp. 89-100
Findings indicate that First Nations women don't regularly attend prenatal care, with the reasons most often cited including transportation problems and communication difficulties.
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Cancer Control Research Training for Native Researchers: A Model for Development of Additional Native Researcher Training Programs

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Thomas M. Becker
Esther Dunn
Lillian Tom-Orme
Jennie Joe
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 29, no. 2, Special Issue on Research Case Studies, 2005, pp. 75-83
Addresses challenges to implement successful cancer control programs in Aboriginal communities.
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Cancer Risk Factors and Screening in First Nations in Ontario

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Maegan V. Mazereeuw
Alexander Yurkiewich
Sehar Jamal
Caroline Cawley
Carmen R. Jones ... [et al.]
Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada, vol. 37, no. 6, June 2017, pp. 186-193
Shows an increased risk for cancer and other chronic diseases for First Nations people living on reserve compared to non-Aboriginal populations.
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“Catching a Child”: Giving Birth Under Nomadic Conditions. The Methods of Pre- and Postnatal Care of the Nenets and Mothers and Babies

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Zoia Vylka Ravna
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Article summarizes anthropological research into the Indigenous knowledge system (IKS) surrounding pregnancy and birth of the Tundra Nenets people. Author articulates the importance of these IKS and advocates for their continued use alongside mainstream healthcare models.
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Causes of Visual Impairment and Common Eye Problems in Northwest American Indians and Alaska Natives

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Steven L. Mansberger
Francine C. Romero
Nicole H. Smith
Chris A. Johnson
George A. Cioffi
et al
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 95, no. 5, 2005, pp. 881-886
Concluded that intervention programs should include providing spectacles for refractive error, detecting glaucoma, maculopathy and cataracts.
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The Cedar Project: Methadone Maintenance Treatment Among Young Aboriginal People Who Use Opioids in Two Canadian Cities

Alternate Title
Methadone Maintenance Treatment Among Young Aboriginal People Who Use Opioids in Two Canadian Cities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jerome Yang
Eugenia Oviedo-Joekes
Kukpi7 Wayne M. Christian
Kathy Li
Mabel Louie
Martin Schechter
Patricia Spittal
Drug and Alcohol Review, vol. 30, no. 6, November 2011, p. 645–651
Discusses the variables and barriers associated with a medication-assisted treatment for First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals using drugs.
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The Cedar Project: Risk Factors for Transition to Injection Drug Use Among Young, Urban Aboriginal People

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cari L. Miller
Margo E. Pearce
Akm Moniruzzaman
Vicky Thomas
Wayne Christian
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal , vol. 183, no. 10, July 12, 2011, pp. 1147-1154
Discusses various factors associated with injection drug use and the transition to injection drug use to inform the development of prevention programs and policies.
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Celebrating Birth: Aboriginal Midwifery in Canada

Alternate Title
Celebrating Birth: Aboriginal Midwifery in Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO)
Includes topics such as the history of Aboriginal midwifery in Canada, contemporary practices, current Initiatives, training options and programs.
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Central Australian Division Moves To Primary Health Care

Articles » General
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 24, no. 6, November/December 2000, p. 21
Reports on changes that were adopted along with the admittance of the Council of Remote Area Nurses of Australia to the Governing Committee.
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Challenges Created by Data Dissemination and Access Restrictions When Attempting to Address Community Concerns: Individual Privacy Versus Public Wellbeing

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Amy Colquhoun
Laura Aplin
Janis Geary
Karen J. Goodman
Juantia Hatcher
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 18414
Researchers stress that the construction of communication skills and credible relationships are essential in improving community health outcomes.
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Changes in Antibiotic-Prescribing Practices and Carriage of Penicillin-Resistant Streptococcus Pneumoniae: A Controlled Intervention Trial in Rural Alaska

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Thomas W. Hennessy
Kenneth M. Petersen
Dana Bruden
Alan J. Parkinson
Debby Hurlburt
Marilyn Getty
Benjamin Schwartz
Jay C. Butler
Clinical Infectious Diseases, vol. 34, no. 12, June 15, 2002, pp. 1543-1551
Annual surveys of Alaskan villages regarding antibiotic usage.
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Changing Perceptions of Disability

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Garry Sloane
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 27, no. 2, March/April 2003, pp. 17-19
Reports on the challenges of differing definitions of disability even within a single Indigenous community.
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Characteristics and Residence of First Nations Patients and Their Use of Health Care services in Saskatchewan, Canada: Informing First Nations and Métis Health Services

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gabe Lafond
Charlene R. A. Haver
Valerie McLeod
Sharon Clarke
Beth Horsburgh ... [et al.]
Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, vol. 23, no. 2, 2017, pp. 294-300
Discusses the experiences and geographical patterns of Indigenous patients in Saskatchewan hospitals.
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Characteristics of Indigenous Primary Health Care Service Delivery Models: A Systematic Scoping Review

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Stephen G. Harfield
Carol Davy
Alexa McArthur
Zachary Munn
Alex Brown
Ngiare Brown
Globalization and Health, vol. 14, no. 1, December 2018, p. article 12
Database search of literature published between September 1978 and May 2015 produced 62 appropriate studies. Interdependence was evident between all of the eight characteristics: accessible health services, community participation, continuous quality improvement, culturally appropriate and skilled workforce, flexible approach to care, holistic health care, and self-determination and empowerment.
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Characteristics of the Frontier Extended Stay Clinic: A New Facility Model

Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rosyland Frazier
Sanna Douchette
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21344
Reports on evolution of health care facilities in remote communities to provide care for extended periods.
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Characterizing the HIV Epidemic in the Prairie Provinces

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Marissa L Becker
Ken Kasper
Carla Pindera
Mary Cheang
Debbie Rodger ... [et al.]
Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, vol. 23, no. 1, Spring, 2012, pp. 19-22
Looks at the demographics of HIV-positive patients across the prairie provinces.
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Children's Health Up-Date: Eczema

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Brien Walder
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 23, no. 1, January/February 1999, p. 15
Brief article describes condition and treatment of atopic dermatitis or eczema in children.
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Children's Health Update - The Winter Bug

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mark Gibbeson
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 22, no. 3, May/June 1998, p. 6
Provides treatment and preventative advice to caregivers of young children.
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Children's Interests Trump Jurisdictional Disputes

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, March 7, 2008, p. A11
History and explanation of "Jordan's Principle", where the welfare of the child comes first and governments work together for the benefit of the weakest citizens.
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