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A changed lifestyle: older Aboriginal adults  PDF
Discusses the changes that have impacted how older Aboriginal adults contribute to their communities today. Subsequent health consequences are also discussed. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Alberta Centre for Active Living
A First Nations diabetes report card: part 1: marking a path to community wellness   PDF
Presents the first of a three part report card. Offers eleven evidence-based recommendations in six key areas of diabetes: prevention, treatment, education, policy development, research, and surveillance. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
A guide for culturally-focused early intervention therapy programs for Aboriginal children & families in British Columbia.  PDF
Describes early childhood intervention services and specialists and how they can work within existing community services. Provides examples of how specialists have met the needs of the children in their care. Defines cultural competency, and provides a glossary and list of resources available in BC. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: BC Aboriginal Child Care Society (BCACCS)
A guide for health professionals working with Aboriginal Peoples: parts 1 – executive summary  PDF
Presents information and 26 specific recommendations to enhance understanding, communication, and clinical skills in the area of Aboriginal health. Includes sections on sociodemographics, health definitions and issues, cross-cultural communication, and health resources. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)
A new look at homophobia and heterosexism in Canada  PDF
Discusses heterosexism and the historical institutional responses to HIV/AIDS. Argues that heterosexism had shaped institutional responses to HIV/AIDS. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Canadian AIDS Society (CAS)
A one-day snapshot of Aboriginal youth in custody across Canada : phase II 
Provides results of a study designed to show precise incarceration rates for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal youth. Offers comments from Aboriginal offenders during a sharing circle. Examines reasons for over-representation of Aboriginal Youth in custody. Provides statistics.
Source: Department of Justice Canada
A portrait of seniors in Canada  PDF
Presents a comprehensive statistical picture of Canada's senior population over 55. Offers demographic characteristics; health, wellness and security; work and participation in society; social environment; leisure and outlook on life. Includes chapters on Aboriginal and immigrant seniors. Links requires PDF reader.
Source: Statistics Canada
A resource guide on family violence issues for Aboriginal communities 
Answers common questions about family violence and describes a spiritual model of recovery. Gives examples of how this approach can be applied to strategies for healing, such as mobilizing community participation, prevention activities, public education, policy making, crisis intervention, and professional training.
Source: National Clearinghouse on Family Violence (NCFV)
From: Family violence
A sense of belonging: supporting healthy child development in Aboriginal families   PDF
Presents a manual designed to help improve support to Aboriginal families in Ontario. Provides an overview on historical factors that affect the health of Aboriginal Peoples today. Offers case scenarios, a glossary and a listing of resources. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Best Start
A society for all ages 
Contains four articles on aging and intergenerational issues in Canada. Topics covered include the impact of population aging on Canadian families, facts and trends concerning older Canadians, the intergenerational movement, and the roles of elders and seniors in native cultures.
Source: Vanier Institute of the Family (VIF)
From: Transition magazine
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