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Guest Editorial

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rachel Eni
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 4, no. 1, Indigenous Early Parenthood, 2013, pp. 1-4
Description
Introductory article to themed issue on teen pregnancy and parenthood in Canadian First Nation and urban Aboriginal communities.
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Guiding Health Promotion Efforts with Urban Inuit: A Community-Specific Perspective on Health Information Sources and Dissemination Strategies

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kelly E. McShane
Janet K. Smylie
Paul D. Hastings
Carmel M. Martin ... [et al.]
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 97, no. 4, July-August 2006, pp. 296-299
Description
Study found that that health information process included visual learning, community Elders, and cultural interpreters.
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Hand Drumming: Health-Promoting Experiences of Aboriginal Women from a Northern Ontario Urban Community

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Ghislaine Gourdreau
Cora Weber-Pillwax
Sheila Cote-Meek
Helen Madill
Stan Wilson
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 4, no. 1, Aboriginal Womens Health, January 2008, pp. 72-83
Description
Examines the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional benefits of Aboriginal women's hand-drumming practices, with many participants reporting a sense of holistic healing.
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Hanyoh: Community Snapshot Employment and Education

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Niagara Regional Native Centre
Description
Focuses on identifying demographic characteristics of the urban Aboriginal community in the Niagara region, current status of the labour market, student retention in post-secondary institutions, and existing service programs and providers. Uses data from key informant interviews, participant survey, and focus groups. Includes recommendations.
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Harm Reduction: Considered and Applied

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Margaret Ormond
Description
Evaluates the applicability of strategies and discusses essential components for successful programs given the mobile and marginalized Aboriginal population.
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Healing the Spirit: Exploring Sexualized Trauma and Recovery among Indigenous Men in Toronto

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alison Reeves
Suzanne Stewart
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 24, no. 1, 2017, pp. 30-60
Description
Study conducted in collaboration with Anishnawbe Health Toronto involved six men and ten community healers. Discusses social constructions of masculinity and how they affect help-seeking behaviours and mental health outcomes.
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Health Care and Aboriginal Seniors in Urban Canada: Helping a Neglected Class

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bonita Beulah Beatty
Loreen Berdahl
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 2, no. 1, Health and Well-being, 2011, pp. 1-16
Description
Discusses unique health care challenges facing status and non-status seniors and recommends considerations in 4 areas; socioeconomic conditions, under use of health services, jurisdiction and elder abuse.
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Health Eating in Urban Aboriginal Households May Be Promoted Through Cooking Workshops and By Recognising the Importance of Women's Work, Shared Meals, Time and Cost Management

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alison Nelson
Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, vol. 58, no. 1, Indigenous Health, Well-Being, Social and Economic Inclusion-Closing the Gaps, February 2011, pp. 54-57
Description
Provides a synopsis and commentary of Family Food Work: Lessons Learned From Urban Aboriginal Women About Nutrition Promotion by W. Foley published in Australian Journal of Primary Health, 16, 268-274.
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Health in the Inner City: A Photo Essay

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Pieter De Vos
Pimatziwin: A Journal of Aboriginal and indigenous Community Health, vol. 1, no. 1, 2003, pp. 165-169
Description
Discussion and images of Aboriginal homeless in Edmonton.
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The Health of Indians in Canadian Cities: A Challenge to the Health Care System

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Chandrakant P. Shah
Carol Spindell Farkas
Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 133, no. 9, November 1, 1985, pp. 859-863
Description
Argues that Aboriginals migrating from reserve to urban centres face additional obstacles to health due to the stress of adapting to new environment, communication difficulties and lack of familiarity with urban health care systems.
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The Health of the Off-Reserve Aboriginal Population

Alternate Title
[How Healthy are Canadians? Annual Report 2002]
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael Tjepkema
Health Reports, vol. 13, Supplement, 2002, pp. 1-[17]
Description
Compares Aboriginal to non-Aboriginal population in Canada in terms health status and behaviours, and health care utilization. Statistics from 2000/2001 Canadian Community Health Survey.
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Health of Young Aboriginal Children Living Off Reserve

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christine M. Werk
Xinjie Cui
Suzanne Tough
Pimatisiwin, vol. 11, no. 2, 2013, pp. 197-213
Description
Study used the data from the 2006 Aboriginal Children's survey and the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth to analyze current status and social determinants of health.
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Health Perspectives of Canadian Inner City Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal People Living with HIV and AIDS

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Payam Sazegar
David Tu
Doreen Littlejohn
Archie Myran
Canadian Journal of Aboriginal Community-Based HIV/AIDS Research, vol. 5, Winter, 2013, pp. 40-56
Description
Survey undertaken to identify challenges faced by individuals dealing with the diseases. Responses shaped development of a Self Management Support program run by the Vancouver Native Health Society.
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Helen E. & Joe Wheaton Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Helen E. Wheaton
Joe Wheaton
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Helen and Joe Wheaton lived in Prince Albert where Joe worked for the Saskatchewan government. They were active in the CCF party and became friends of Malcolm Norris and Jim Brady.
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Helga M. Reydon Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Helga M. Reydon
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Helga Reydon worked for many years for the Department of Natural Resources in Prince Albert. She knew Malcolm Norris, Jim Brady and Pete Tomkins.
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Hersel Green Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Hersel Green
Evelyn Sit
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where he talks about different groupings in Mohawk society. This transcript illustrates some of the difficulties encountered when relying too closely on the oral history tradition. He also gives personal recollections of life on the reserve.
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Hidden Homelessness among Aboriginal Peoples in Prairie Cities

Alternate Title
Finding Home: Policy Options for Addressing Homelessness in Canada
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Jino Distasio
Gina Sylvestre
Susan Mulligan
Description
Chapter 6.3 from: Finding Home: Policy Options for Addressing Homelessness in Canada edited by J. David Hulchanski, Phillippa Campsie, Shirley B.Y. Chau, Stephen H. Hwang, Emily Paradis.
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HIV/AIDS Protective Factors among Urban American Indian Youths

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Flavio F. Marsiglia
Tanya Nieri
Arlene Rubin Stiffman
Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, vol. 17, no. 4, November 2006, pp. 745-758
Description
Used sample of 89 adolescents to evaluate influences on three risk behaviors.
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