Urban

Examines a program developed for urban Native women that focuses on restoring a sense of sacred interconnection and developing spiritual practices incorporating traditional teachings.

Looks at a case study of a health promotion project which, using the teachings of the Medicine Wheel, aims to provide culturally appropriate health promotion.

Examines how cultural and traditional Aboriginal knowledge can improve social work and human service field education for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students.

Discusses how a digital map of Amiskwaciwaskahikan (Cree for Edmonton, Alberta), along with an overlay of Treaty 6 Indigenous maps onto a conventional map can be used to show Indigenous people were in Canada in a tangible way. Also looks at the Ogimaa Mikana project in Toronto, Ontario.

Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2016.

Geography and Planning Thesis (M.A.)--Queen's University, 2019.

Urban Planning Report (MUP) -- McGill University, 2021

Public Health Thesis (MPH)--Lakehead University, 2015.

Using Winnipeg, Manitoba, as a case study, looked at concept of food security, challenges of maintaining access to culturally valued food, and made recommendations concerning policy which would facilitate access. Information gathered through interviews and focus groups.

Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--Lakehead University, 2014.

Most information derived from the 1996, 2001, and 2006 Statistics Canada census and the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS). Final version.

Provides statistics on Alaskan Eskimos and Athapascans who have moved into Fairbanks.

Social Work Thesis (Ph.D.)--Washington University in St. Louis, 2005.

Looks at perspective of parents, youths and service providers on culturally relevant treatment methods for development of a needs assessment.

Describes the Ojibwemodaa! project in Chicago as part of general discussion about community collaboration, knowledge production, and evolution of design.

Describes the shrinking land mass, due to encroaching civilization, of the White Earth reservation.

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.

Study explores medical care utilization among urban Indian Native Americans in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Describes the determinants of misidentification on death certificates, discusses them in relation to changes in the funeral industry, death registration process, and social context during the pandemic, and expected impacts of changes and opportunities for prevention.

Brief report on outcomes of forums conducted with the community and service providers. Participants identified key issues and concerns impacting well-being.

Looks at the long and difficult process of self-determination within a Chicago Native American community regarding the needs and abilities to advocate for positive change.

Discusses the demographic shift from rural areas to urban centers and the implications for community, identity and politics.

Interdisciplinary Health Thesis (M.A.)--Laurentian University, 2017.

Examines how government policies changed as result of the migration from reserves to urban centres and have lead to an "on reserve, off reserve" mentality.

Health Sciences Thesis (Ph.D.)--Australian Catholic University, 2015.

Community Health Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 2003.

Describes steps taken to facilitate conflict resolution and foster co-operation between the municipal government and the First Nation.

Discusses the possibility of developing statutory frameworks which would provide formal recognition to existing non-profit and governance institutions, legal foundation for a body with authority to settle disputes, and enable choice of bringing existing institutions and agencies together for provision of public services to an elected government. Chapter from Exploring the Urban Landscape edited by Jerry P. White and Jodi Bruhn. Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.

Provides evaluation and outcomes of program including resilience and ethnic identity awareness.

The community is a place where people from diverse backgrounds can share knowledge and commitment to improving Indigenous health. Original meeting was cancelled and moved to online due to COVID.

Medical Sciences - Public Health Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Alberta, 2004.

Development of the Tribal American Consulting Corporation (TACC) and its recommendations for education of Native Americans in Los Angeles.

Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Washington, 2005.

American Indian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Arizona, 2003.

Looks at current practices to deal with diabetes like screening programs and diabetic camps.

Examines the findings from the 2006 Aboriginal People's Survey to identify factors related to health, chronic diseases, and diabetes.

Presents research conducted on 255 adults with type 2 diabetes participating in the Full Circle Diabetes Program.

Draft proceedings of conference held June 26, 2002 in Aylmer, Quebec.

Compares AI/AN school students, ages 11-16, from three tribal schools in a metropolitan area to students in non-metropolitan area in Alaska.

Clinical Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Fielding Graduate University, 2005.

Professional Communication Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2012.

Interviews six urban Aboriginal mothers who share their experiences with FAS/FAE. Argues medicalization acts as oppression.

Reports on the importance of understanding the Native American view on disabilities.