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2004 Breaking the Cycle of Violence: Preventing violence against seniors in the Aboriginal community  PDF
Provides information on a research project that investigates violence against urban Aboriginal seniors within Toronto, Canada. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Ontario Society (Coalition) of Senior Citizens' Organizations (OCSCO)
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 few information guides, methods and intervention tools intended for the Aboriginal population  PDF
Lists resources focusing on community solutions to violence for First Nations groups. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: CALACS North Shore
From: Aboriginal women of Quebec
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 needs profile of serious and/or violent Aboriginal youth in prison  
Summarizes the results of a research project that aimed to assess the impact that a period of incarceration had on a young offender's intention and decision to re-offend. Describes the profile of serious and/or violent incarcerated Aboriginal young offenders in British Columbia.
Source: Correctional Service Canada (CSC)
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 practical workbook to protect, promote and support breastfeeding in community based projects  PDF
Offers a tool to assist community based prenatal or breastfeeding programs to identify ways to support and promote breastfeeding. Contains an appendix on Aboriginal perspectives. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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