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A Culturally Responsive Practice Model for Urban Indian Child Welfare Services

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert Mindell
Maria Vidal de Haymes
Dale Francisco
Child Welfare, vol. 82, no. 2, March/April 2003, pp. 201-207
Describes collaboration among a university, a state child welfare agency, and a Native American community organization to develop a culturally driven practice model for urban, Native American child welfare.
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Culture of Poverty Contributes to Illness

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, March 22, 2004, p. B1
Discussion of health concerns among First Nations people, based on statistics from theCanadian Population Health Initiative.
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[Davis Inlet: 'A Well-Intentioned Bumbling']

Alternate Title
As It Happens ; February 1, 1993
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Georg Henriksen
Michael Enright
Alan Maitland
Describes how the Innu gave up the remnants of their nomadic culture to settle in half-built houses on the northeast coast of Labrador. Duration: 8:11.
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Davis Inlet in Crisis: Will the Lessons Ever Be Learned?

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Harold Press
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 15, no. 2, 1995, pp. 187-209
History of the Mushuau Innu including issues of poverty, social disintegration, abuse and federal policy.
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Decolonizing Policy Processes: An Intersectionality-Based Policy Analysis of Policy Processes Surrounding the Kelowna Accord

Alternate Title
An Intersectionality-Based Policy Analysis Framework
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Alycia Fridkin
Argues that inclusion of Indigenous peoples in policy decision-making is essential for developing policies that address health inequalities. Paper from An Intersectionality-Based Policy Analysis Framework edited by Olena Hankivsky.
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Demographic Profile of First Nations in Canada

Alternate Title
Canada Lecture
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Keith Conn
Chief Operation Officer of the First Nations Statistical Institute summarizes data gathered from a variety of sources including 2006 Census, 2009 General Social Survey, 2009 Uniform Crime Reporting Survey, and Health Canada. Duration: 59:12.
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Demographic Profile of Indian Country

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
NCAI Policy Research Center
Looks at population, tribal economies, tribal lands, public safety and security, energy on tribal lands, housing and infrastructure, forestry, health disparities, and education.
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Detailed Plan of Action Comes Out of FMM [First Ministers' Meeting]

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Barnsley
Windspeaker, vol. 23, no. 10, January 2006, p. 8

Prime Minister Paul Martin met with premiers and Aboriginal leaders to discuss plans to improve health, education, housing, and economic opportunities for Aboriginal people in Canada.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.16.

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The Determinants of Chronic Bronchitis in Aboriginal Children and Youth

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alomgir Hossain
Stephanie Konrad
James A. Dosman
Ambikaipakan Senthilselvan
Jesse McCrosky
Punam Pahwa
Canadian Respiratory Journal, vol. 19, no. 6, November-December 2012, pp. e75-e80
Prevalence of chronic bronchitis was related to potentially preventable risk factors including low socioeconomic status and obesity.
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Determinants of Diet for Urban Aboriginal Youth: Implications for Health Promotion

Alternate Title
Social Determinants of Food and Nutrition: Determinants of Diet for Urban Aboriginal Youth: Implications for Health Promotion
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Serene T. Kerpan
M. Louise Humbert
Carol J. Henry
Health Promotion Practice, vol. 16, no. 3, May 2015, pp. 392-400
Two themes emerged: positive cultural influences including family, food sharing, school and traditional food; and barriers such as lack of transportation, location of residence and income.
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Developing the Tribal Resource Guide and the Poverty and Culture Training: The We RISE (Raising Income, Supporting Education) Study

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rae O’Leary
Lacey A. McCormack
Corrine Huber

Christine W. Hockett
Alli Moran
Jamie Pesicka
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 26, no. 2, The Collaborative Research Center for American Indian Health’s Partnership River of Life, 2019, pp. 134-150
Describes the transdisciplinary approach used to improve social determinants of health for young Indigenous mothers; includes information about the development of the Tribal Resource Guide and the Poverty and Culture Training that was offered to programming staff to increase the capacity to empathize with and serve clients from lower socioeconomic backgrounds or Indigenous communities.
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Development, Despair Co-Exist in Indian Country

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, December 13, 1996, p. A5
Discussion of poverty and at the same time the development of Canada's first Aboriginal bank: the First Nations Bank of Canada.
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Development-Induced Resettlement and Social Suffering in Lao PDR

Articles » General
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Social Suffering, 2007, pp. 22-29
Effects of the resettlement between 2000 and 2006 on communities has shown increased mortality and morbidity, poverty, marginalization, food insecurity, social anomalies, disintegration, discrimination and loss of dignity. To access this article, scroll down to page 22.
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Diet Quality in Canada: Policy Solutions for Equity

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dana Lee Olstad
Norman R.C. Campbell
Kim D. Raine
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 191, no. 4, January 28, 2019, pp. E100-E102

Authors note that Canada’s new Healthy Eating Strategy does not address social determinants of health (childhood environments, gender, Indigenous status, income, education and occupation) as root causes of poor diet quality; they suggest that a reduction of diet inequities will require policy change.

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The Dilemma of Equality and Diversity

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael Jindra
Current Anthropology, vol. 55, no. 3, June 2014, pp. 316-334
Examines the sources of tension rising from the relationship of culture and poverty.
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Disparities in Infectious Disease Hospitalizations for American Indian/Alaska Native People

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert C. Holman
Arianne M. Folkema
Rosalyn J. Singleton
John T. Redd
Krista Y. Christensen ....[et al.].
Public Health Reports, vol. 126, no. 4, July-August 2011, pp. 508-521
Explores epidemiology and trends from 1998-2006. Recommends increasing prevention and education efforts by focusing on high risk regions and age groups.
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Dispersion and Polarization of Income Among Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Canadians

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Paul S. Maxim
Jerry P White
Dan Beavon
Paul C. Whitehead
Canadian Review of Sociology and Anthropology, vol. 38, no. 4, November 2001, pp. 465-477
Study found Inuit had highest level of inequality, while Métis had the lowest. Authors speculate that geographic isolation and lack of integration may lead to these disparities.
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The Downtown Eastside and Aboriginal Women

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Shawna Narayan
Selina Demetrick
Canadian Journal of Native Studies , vol. 38, no. 2, 2018, pp. 165-168
Authors examine the intersecting social, economic, racial, and colonial/systemic factors that create a reality for Indigenous women living in the Vancouver DTES that includes elevated incidences of poverty, violence, substance use, and health concerns. Provide commentary and recommendations surrounding the creation of policy, programs, and interventions.
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[Dr. Cindy Kiro: Neighbourhood-Specific Strategies Needed]

Alternate Title
Public Health Association of New Zealand Conference ; 2012
[Equity from the Start: Valuing Our Children]
[Setting the Scene: Equity From Start]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Cindy Kiro
Speaker discussing importance of early childhood development and the impact of health and social inequities which exist for Maori children and families. Duration: 28:42.
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Drivers of Sexual Health Knowledge for Two-Spirit, Gay, Bi and/or Indigenous Men Who Have Sex with Men (gbMSM)

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Harlan Pruden
Travis Salway
Theodora Consolacion
Jannie Wing-Sea Leung
Aidan Ablona ... [et al.]
Journal of Indigenous HIV Research, vol. 11, Soft Launch, Summer, 2021, pp. 93-113
In response to the lack of research on the experiences of Two-Spirit Indigenous men this study examines the need to better differentiate their experiences with other members of the LGBT community.
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Drugs, AIDS Take Toll On Marginalized People

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Star-Phoenix, February 3, 2012, p. A11
Examines the connection between AIDS and drug addiction and why it is rampant in the Aboriginal population.
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Drugs Alone Won't Eradicate TB in First Nations

Alternate Title
Drugs Alone Won't Eradicate Tuberculosis in First Nations
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Star-Phoenix, November 21, 2008, p. A13
Contends that poverty is the major underlying cause to the spread of tuberculosis in Aboriginal communities.
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Dualism and Development in the Northwest Territories

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jack C. Stabler
Economic Development and Cultural Change, vol. 37, no. 4, 1989, pp. 805-839
Discusses the impact of rapid development of the Canadian north on the Indigenous populations.
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Early Childhood Education and Care: Next Steps

Alternate Title
Parliament of Canada ; 2nd Session, 40th Parliamanet
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Art Eggleton
Wilbert Joseph Keon
Overview of early learning policies and programs in provinces and territories as well as from other countries.
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