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[Nursing] Thesis (Ph.D.)--Deakin University, 2011.

Econometric analysis did not find a statistically significant impact of broadband availability on employment growth and average earnings growth in the study sample of 241 First Nations reserves.

Uses social determinants of health model to identify immediate and long term benefits. Summarizes method and key findings from the report Healthy Aboriginal Child Development and Health Promotion/Chronic Disease Prevention: Prospects for Integration and Inter sectoral Coordination.

Article discusses how the power elites erect monuments to their own version of history.

Looks at effectiveness of existing services offered for the community and for Aboriginal women and concludes that not enough gender and ethnic services are offered.

Using a distinction-based approach, from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey, to identify the relationship between schools, academics, and health in regards to perceived bullying for high school students in Canada.

Discusses the most culturally appropriate methods for counselling female Australian Aboriginal patients.

Looks at the homeless population to determine service use and needs. Data collected indicates further policy discussions and actions are warranted.

Essays by scholars, practitioners and learners written with an emphasis on the relational and wholistic nature of Indigenous health discuss how the pandemic has affected individuals and communities.

Looks at the benefits of economic cooperation between First Nations and local governments.

Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (M.A.)--George Mason University, 2016.

[Social Work] Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Denver, 2009.

Discusses various reports that reflect the diverse engagement between Indigenous peoples and the discipline of geography.

Comments on the link between negative social determinants and mental ill-health and how to address these issues.

Comments on two studies that both considered two key questions: What are the barriers to successful adoptions and permanency planning for Indigenous youth living off reserve? How can we increase the number of successful, culturally respectful placements for urban Indigenous youth?

Examines the influence of culture and environment on creativity.

Comments on the effects of recent growth in the Aboriginal population.

Gives overview of reserve housing conditions tracked through government and academic reports dating to the 1930s, looks at the impacts of the Indian Act, and discusses how jurisdictional disputes over responsibility and subsequent legal and policy separations have contributed to the current housing crisis. Chapter from Exploring Effective Systems Responses To Homelessness edited by Naomi Nichols and Carey Doberstein.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Washington, 2002.

Brief overview of historical relationship between Aboriginal and settler peoples, Aboriginal cultures, past and present public policies, and current challenges for urban residents.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Calgary, 1997.

Looks at teacher-student interaction patterns in an inner-city kindergarten classroom where the majority were of Ojibway and Cree ancestry.

Interviews graduates of substance abuse treatment program which uses Native American medicine combined with Western models. Presents twelve emerging themes.

Case study of an aboriginal youth sent from a rural reserve to an urban centre for psychiatric treatment. Some success was noted by encouraging him to develop an Ojibway identity.

Interviews patients, family, primary care providers and language interpreters to look at cultural interpretations of mortality, disease prognosis, and perspectives for end of life decisions.

Book reviews of: For Joshua: An Ojibway Father Teaches His Son by Richard Wagamese. The Setting Lake Sun by J. R. Lévillé. The Great Gift of Tears by Heather Hodgson.

Discusses programs that incorporate traditional healing practices to those affected by HIV/AIDS and substance abuse.

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.

Looks at the self image of urban Aboriginals from their ancestral perspective and how this is reflected in their lives. Presents three cases.

Results of interviews with 16 study participants grouped into five themes: identity, family and community, violence, systemic racism/colonialism, social networks/supports, and resiliency and integrity.

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

3rd edition. Provides overview and directory.

Comments on the opening of two affordable housing projects that are owned by Aboriginal groups with contributions coming from various levels of government. Article located by scrolling to page 5.

Looks at the many worthwhile services and programs offered by the Central Urban Métis Federation Incorporated including providing safe affordable housing. Article located by scrolling to page 14.

Looks at the forced removal of the Cupeño, in Southern California, by telling the story of one family affected by the relocation. The article also discusses the urbanization challenges faced by the Dawn family and other band members.

Looks at three case studies involving vitamin D and iron deficient anemia.

[Global Indigenous Nations Studies] Thesis--University of Kansas, 2019.

Purpose of study was to: describe extent and nature of violence/abuse, identify socio-economic issues associated with it, describe how it is identified and dealt within each community, assess available services from client's perspective, and make recommendations for providing more appropriate responses in the future.

A photograph of First Nations dancers in traditional garb at a ceremony to celebrate the giving of a totem pole to the City of Prince Albert, 1975. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia, and currently stands along the North Saskatchewan River near the Prince Albert Historical Museum.

[Anthropology] Arts and Humanities Thesis (M.A.)--University of Denver, 2010.

English and Cultural Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--McMaster University, 2007.

Book review of: Darwin by Tess Lea. Scroll down to page 199 to read review.

Discusses Malcolm Norris and his political views, his involvement with the Neestow Project, his visions for the future, his family, his frustrations and short-comings.

Lists ten misconceptions and explains why they are false.