Well-being

Analysis of the school breakfast program in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Looks at environmental influences on student engagement at a remote First Nations community in Northwest Territories.

Researchers used interviews and focus groups to collect data from 23 participants on the use of the PAX Good Behaviour Game in Swampy Cree Tribal Council (SCTC) communities. Findings indicate positive outcomes for children, but also highlight difficulties in implementation and the need for community consultation.

Looks at the effectiveness of the Aboriginal Children's Health and Well-Being Measure (ACHWM) screening process.

Statistics show that Indigenous Australians are roughly 9 times more at risk of developing end-stage renal failure than all other Australians. Studies suggest that problems can begin in infancy.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2001.

Study uses digitised parish records from the Demographic Data Base at Umeå University to compare how the season of birth affected the neonatal and stillbirth risk among the Sami and non-Sami in Swedish Sápmi during the nineteenth century.

Findings suggest that ambient temperature does have an effect on weight and high blood pressure, more research is recommended.

Conference highlighted the challenges related to removal of Indigenous children and introduction of new laws intended to protect children in Australia.

Nursing Thesis (M.N.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2011.

Overview of the Secretariat which was founded in 1981 to lessen the number of foster children being placed with non-Aboriginal families.

Outlines the legislative framework for provision of First Nations child and family services in Manitoba, assesses the actions and procedures of Sagkeeng Child and Family Services, and examines the circumstances surrounding toddler's death, which took place while in the care of his great aunt. Public release version.

Indigenous Specialization Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Victoria, 2010.

Survey compares frequency of risky behaviour among Native American, Alaskan, White and Black youth.

Findings from over 700 youth indicated a majority of the respondents reported good health. The rate of self-reported poor/fair heath was three times higher among the Inuit subjects compared to the Sami.

Study uses structural equation modeling to look at the relationship between anxiety, symptoms of depression, and family influences. Shows culture and family socialization affect symptoms in youth.

Examines the culture of violence that impacts the lives of youth prostitutes.

Interview and personal profile of the first Aboriginal woman appointed to the Senate of Canada.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.13.

Exploration of the Indigenous role in the Arts and how this can contribute to a sense of well being.

Focus group discussions indicate level of trust is key in accepting social support in order to achieve better educational outcomes and Aboriginal well-being.

Contends that higher population growth, less funding to agencies and lack of employment contribute to poverty among Aboriginal people.

Educational Psychology Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2013.

Survey responses indicated services such as community support, financial support, accommodating school system, good relationships with professionals and comprehensive medical care were needed.

Comments on use of a previously successful research process, by adapting policy guidelines for social services and environmental management.

Looks at the organizational and funding factors which either contribute to success or to enforced closure of centres and makes recommendations about how to support operational requirements; based on interviews with 11 Executive Directors, 6 Indigenous managers, and 2 provincial experts in the field.

Uses data of 3 to 5 year old Inuit children from the Inuit Health Survey, "Qanuippitali, what about us, how are we?"

Report findings suggest that greater Vitamin D supplements may be warranted for a better outcomes.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Ottawa, 1999. "This thesis compares and contrasts the current legal protections provided to sexually abused, non-Aboriginal children with that afforded to Aboriginal children of Canada."

Looks at the vulnerability of First Nations children as a result of socio-economic factors.

Community Health Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Calgary, 2008.

Law Thesis (L.L.M.)--Dalhousie University, 1999.

Discusses resource developed to aid health workers improve nutrition and general health in Aboriginal communities experiencing childhood malnutrition and recurrent infectious diseases and high rates of diabetes and heart disease in adults.

Exploratory study examines social and economic influences contributing to sexual exploitation and provides recommendations for future research.

Study found that participation rates and health data demonstrated program success and women who had better access to health care enjoyed a better overall quality of life.

SHine SA (Sexual Health information, networking and Education SA) is a South Australia-based organization implementing a sexual health strategy aimed at South Australia Indigenous youth.

Thesis (M.A.)--Arizona State University, 2011.

[Social Work] Thesis (M.S.W.)--The University of British Columbia (Vancouver), 2009.

Briefly discusses the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organization (NACCHO) and SIDS and Kids for ways to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

Looks at the creation of a instructional video designed to reduce the number of Indigenous infants who are lost to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in Australia.

Curriculum Studies Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2004.

Counselling Psychology Thesis (M.A,)--University of British Columbia (Vancouver), 2014.

Material is full text of peer-reviewed literature.

Discusses the results of a 11-week training program to teach Indigenous youth to run a 5 km race.

Looks at the forced removal of Aboriginal children from their families and its effects and discusses the shifts in child welfare policy, and amendment to adoption laws.

Looks at common childhood skin disorders.

Studies how cultural integration can be successfully used in HIV/AIDS prevention strategies.

Guide to accompany film, Sniffing Bear. For audience 9-12 years. Suggested ideas for pre-health education, language and visual arts and music.

Reports on investigation into the death of four-month-old First Nations boy which occurred while in the custody of an unfit relative.