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Ethnogenetics: Interpreting Ideas about Diabetes and Inheritance

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Diane Weiner
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 23, no. 3, Special Issue on Disease, Health, and Survival Among Native Americans, 1999, pp. 155-184
Description
Investigates differences in perceptions, by health care providers and their Aboriginal clients, which led the author to believe that the differences were due, in part, to attempts by health professionals to assert authoritative control.
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Evaluation of the Acceptability of a CD-Rom as a Health Promotion Tool for Inuit in Ottawa

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kelly E. McShane
Janet K. Smylie
Paul D. Hastings
Conrad Prince
Tungasuvvingat Inuit Family Health Team
Connie Siedule
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, 2013, p. article no. 20573
Description
Study used community approach based on Inuit preferences for sources of health knowledge and distribution methods.
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Evaluation of the Indigenous Relationship and Cultural Safety Courses among a sample of Indigenous Services Canada nurses

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michelle Rand
Amanda J. Sheppard
Sehar Jamal
Alethea Kewayosh
Angela Mashford-Pringle
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 14, no. 1, Physical Activity and Cultural Safety, May 28, 2019, pp. 29-41
Description
Study uses a survey and a focus group to assess the effectiveness of the Indigenous Relationship and Cultural Safety (IRCS) courses mandated for Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) nurses; and the online, modulated format for its delivery.
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Experiences From Three Community Health Promotion Projects in Greenland

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tine Curtis
Ingelise Olesen
Ann B. Kjeldsen
Peter Bjerregaard
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 64, no. 3, 2005, pp. 260-268
Description
Examines three Greenland community health promotion projects in the municipalities of Upernavik, Ittoqqortoorniit, and Qasigiannguit.
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Exploring Policy Driven Systemic Inequities Leading to Differential Access to Care Among Indigenous Populations with Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tarun R. Katapally
Caroline A. Beck
Sylvia Abonyi
Punam Pahwa
James A. Dosman ... [et al.]
International Journal of Equity in Health, vol. 14, no. 148, 2015, pp. [2]-9
Description
Examines the impact of historical policies had on Indigenous populations access to diagnostic and treatment for Sleep Apnea.
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Facts and Myths of AIDS and Native American Women

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Irene S. Vernon
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 24, no. 3, 2000, pp. 93-110
Description
Examines the women's vulnerability to the disease, noting women are increasingly influencing the development of resources, identifying, addressing concerns and increasing community awareness.
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Failure of Mainstream Well-being Measures to Appropriately Reflect the Well-being of Indigenous and Local Communities and its Implications for Welfare Policies

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kamaljit K. Sangha
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 29, no. 3, Winter, 2019
Description
Criticizes the way that the majority of contemporary measures of well-being fail to consider the role that natural systems and the natural environment play in many, especially Indigenous, people’s health. Proposes a framework for considering the influence of these factors and advocates for health policy that considers them.
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First Aid For Scalds Campaign

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Isla Tooth
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 22, no. 4, July/August 1998, pp. 10-11
Description
Describes the burn prevention program that has been underway in the Central Sydney, New South Wales, Australia area for the previous four years.
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First Aid For Snakebite and Other Bites And Stings

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Madeleine Smith
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 7, no. 3, September 1983, pp. 51-58
Description
Advises on basic first aid procedures to follow after a person is bitten by a snake.
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First Nation/State Relationships and First Nation Health: An Exploratory Analysis of Linkage Social Capital as a Determinant of Health

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Peter James Hutchinson
Pimatziwin: A Journal of Indigenous and Aboriginal Community Health, vol. 4, no. 1, Spring, 2006, pp. 105-118
Description
Discusses reasons for health status variations among First Nations including relationships between the Federal, Provincial and First Nations governments.
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First National Conference on Cancer in Native Americans: Welcoming Remarks

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Manuel R. Modiano
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 16, no. 3, 1992, pp. 5-8
Description
Discusses a conference covering the issue of cancer in Native Americans which presents information such as higher rates in Native Americans for certain types of cancers.
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First National Indigenous Male Health Convention Ross River Conference

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Aaron Briscoe
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 23, no. 6, November/December 1999, pp. 24-25
Description
Conference of 150 delegates aimed to empower Indigenous Australian males to discuss a variety of social and health issues. Four recommendations were established to pursue.
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