Well-being

Communications Sciences and Disorders Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 1999.

"This article reports the selection of culturally appropriate and gender-neutral play materials, and changes in administration identified to develop further the Indigenous Child-Initiated Pretend Play Assessment (I-ChIPPA)"

Study focuses on resilience among 97 Canadian First Nations youth living in out-of-home care using criterion variables and predictor variables.

Clinical Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Ottawa, 2012.

Argues that current interventions into child welfare are a continuation of past patriarchal attitudes and actions which in turn have produced unhealthy families and communities.

Reports on the threat of diabetes to First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in all age groups. Recommends action be taken by NGOs, government, Indigenous organizations and families. To access this article, scroll down to page 12.

Sociology and Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2005.

Incidence of Aboriginal children with type-2 diabetes mellitus, as opposed to type-1 diabetes, is increasing in Canada.

Discusses a Quebec based health study that surveyed 203 students in Grades 4-6.

Describes the benefit of dialogue journals between teacher and student.

Dietetics and Human Nutrition Thesis (M.Sc.)--McGill University, 2004.

Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Alberta, 2006.

Findings revealed the nutritional intake of Native American children was similar to other groups of children in the United Sates.

Looked at 24 peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2004 and 2014; summarizes tools and methodologies used in measurements, identifies knowledge gaps and suggests areas for future research.

Project found that the digital stories method deepened intergenerational interactions.

Social Work Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Manitoba, 2016.

Discussion of the impact of crime on children and youth including: drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sexual exploitation, gangs, gambling and the internet.

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 1988.

Curriculum and Instruction Thesis (Ed.D.)--The University of British Columbia, 1987.

Article presents findings of a research conducted in collaboration with Pinaymootang First Nation between 2015 and 2017; researchers use formal and informal interviews to detail the barriers and subsequent impacts faced by First Nation children with special needs and their caregivers in seeking healthcare services.

Presents a short history of adoption in Canada and examines the impact of forced, external, and closed adoptions on Indigenous adoptees, families, and communities. Part 2.

Examines traditional and contemporary practices of custom adoption and caretaking. Part 1

Autobiographical sketch of Jesse Thistle, who overcame addiction and homelessness and obtained a post-secondary education.

Educational Psychology, School Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2001.

Retrospective cohort study of geographic variation rates in infant mortality, low birth weight, prenatal care, and the availability of maternal-child health care found considerable variation.

Examines the structural factors behind disproportionality in the system and reviews approaches that go beyond traditional limits of social welfare systems.

Looks at the contributing factors to the over-involvement of the child welfare system in Indigenous families' lives.

Study findings indicate that children born to teen mothers had greater behavioural issues than children born to older mothers(aged 25 and older).

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Victoria, 2010.

Examines the character of arrangements and their impact among the signatories through analysis of agreements in three areas: policing, child welfare, and primary/secondary education.

Analyzes Early Development Instrument to measure kindergarten children in the following categories: physical health and well-being, social competence, emotional maturity, language and cognitive development, communication skills, and general knowledge.

Educational Psychology, Specialization in School/Applied Child Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 2000.

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.

Describes a short-term insight-oriented treatment model aimed at adolescents.

Examines how Aboriginal parenting traditions have been undermined by boarding schools, urban relocation and foster care.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 1997.

Report looks at events surrounding the death of a two-and-a-half month old infant and the services provided to the infant and family. Concludes with recommendations for the Tribal Council Health and Family Services and provincial social agencies to change policies and processes when at-risk children have been identified.

Describes dynamic assessment as an alternative approach especially for young children with special needs.

Model illustrates how wellbeing is influenced by the inter-relationship between risk, protective and environmental factors.

Describes annual conference that focuses on the teaching of traditional values and beliefs by Native American Elders.

Educational Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--Lakehead University, 2009.

Reports on the impacts of hearing loss including children being physically punished by parents because they assume they're not listening, as opposed to not hearing.

Looks at how the ear hears, middle ear disease and using FM radio amplification equipment in the classroom.

Discusses risk factors, screening and assessment.

Interview with two Indigenous researchers on early child development and families. Duration: 29:47.

Study suggests a comprehensive approach in a integrated facility appears to offer promising results.

Summarizes key findings into the steps taken by three First Nations communities to provide culturally appropriate early childhood training and care programs.