Author: Canada. Medical Services Branch. Pacific Region Publisher: Environment Canada ISBN: Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 204
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"The report is intended to: create better awareness of First Nations health conditions and issues in British Columbia; describe MSB services and initiatives throughout the province; provide a basis for developing future First Nations health policies and programs; and establish a framework for regular review and evaluation of health issues, strategies and accomplishments. The report will be of particular interest to health professionals and other community leaders and workers who are concerned with health services for the First Nations and their communities throughout the province"--Introduction, p. 1.
Author: Tahu Kukutai Publisher: ANU Press ISBN: 1760460311 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 344
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As the global ‘data revolution’ accelerates, how can the data rights and interests of indigenous peoples be secured? Premised on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, this book argues that indigenous peoples have inherent and inalienable rights relating to the collection, ownership and application of data about them, and about their lifeways and territories. As the first book to focus on indigenous data sovereignty, it asks: what does data sovereignty mean for indigenous peoples, and how is it being used in their pursuit of self-determination? The varied group of mostly indigenous contributors theorise and conceptualise this fast-emerging field and present case studies that illustrate the challenges and opportunities involved. These range from indigenous communities grappling with issues of identity, governance and development, to national governments and NGOs seeking to formulate a response to indigenous demands for data ownership. While the book is focused on the CANZUS states of Canada, Australia, Aotearoa/New Zealand and the United States, much of the content and discussion will be of interest and practical value to a broader global audience. ‘A debate-shaping book … it speaks to a fast-emerging field; it has a lot of important things to say; and the timing is right.’ — Stephen Cornell, Professor of Sociology and Faculty Chair of the Native Nations Institute, University of Arizona ‘The effort … in this book to theorise and conceptualise data sovereignty and its links to the realisation of the rights of indigenous peoples is pioneering and laudable.’ — Victoria Tauli-Corpuz, UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Baguio City, Philippines
Author: Peter H. Stephenson Publisher: University of Washington Press ISBN: Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 420
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A description of the health issues faced by First Nations people living in British Columbia, written by 29 contributors in response to the lack of organized information needed by policy makers in the area. The study explores the historical ramifications of European diseases on the aboriginal population, traditional health practices, and incidence of chronic diseases and related lifestyle issues. Additionally, the authors provide information about therapy practices, and community health organizations which seek to establish vehicles of healing and awareness within the population. Canadian card order number C95-910751-7. Lacks an index. Distributed by U. of British Columbia Press. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author: Yvonne Boyer Publisher: Purich Publishing ISBN: 1895830990 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 224
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There is a clear connection between the health of individuals and the legal regime under which they live, particularly Aboriginal peoples. From the early ban on traditional practices to the constitutional division of powers (including who is responsible for off-reserve Indians under the Constitution), this is an historical examination of Canadian legal regimes and the impact they have had on the health of Aboriginal peoples. With an emphasis on the social determinants of health, Boyer outlines how commitments made regarding Aboriginal rights through treaties and Supreme Court of Canada rulings can be used to advance the health of Aboriginal peoples.
Author: Ahsan Ullah Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1317587308 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 185
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In 70 countries worldwide, there is an estimated 370 million indigenous peoples, and their rich diversity of cultures, religions, traditions, languages and histories has been significant source of our scholarships. However, the health status of this population group is far below than that of non-indigenous populations by all standards. Could the persisting reluctance to understand the influence of self-governance, globalization and social determinants of health in the lives of these people be deemed as a contributor to the poor health of indigenous peoples? Within this volume, Ullah explores the gap in health status between indigenous and non-indigenous peoples by providing a comparative assessment of socio-economic and health indicators for indigenous peoples, government policies, and the ways in which indigenous peoples have been resisting and adapting to state policies. A timely book for a growing field of study, Globalization and the Health of Indigenous Peoples is a must read for academics, policy-makers, and practitioners who are interested in indigenous studies and in understanding the role that globalization plays for the improvement of indigenous peoples’ health across the world.
Author: Harriet V. Kuhnlein Publisher: Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) ISBN: Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 450
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Throughout the 10 years of this research we have shown the strength and promise of local traditional food systems to improve health and well-being.
Author: Vasiliki Douglas, BSN, BA, MA, PhD Publisher: Springer Publishing Company ISBN: 0826164137 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 296
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Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. First edition named a 2013 PROSE Award Winner in Nursing and Allied Health Sciences This textbook for Canadian nursing and allied health students explores the major health issues of Indigenous populations and how to improve their overall health. The second edition addresses a key development since the first edition was published: an increasing consensus among Indigenous peoples that their health is tied to environmental determinants, both physical and philosophical. This text describes what is distinctive about Indigenous approaches to health and healing and why it should be studied as a discrete field. It provides a framework for professionals to approach Indigenous clients in a way that both respects the client’s worldview while retaining a professional epistemology. Grounded in the concepts of cultural sensitivity, competency, and safety—yet filled with practical information—this book integrates historical, social, and clinical approaches illuminated by concrete examples from the field and relevant case studies. New to the Second Edition: Delivers thoroughly updated content, statistics, and coverage of political developments since 2013 Includes a complete test bank of multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions in each chapter Provides sample PowerPoint presentation lectures in each chapter Key Features: Authored by a leading researcher and educator in First Nations and Inuit health Serves as the only up-to-date text on Indigenous health in Canada Enhances learning with chapter objectives, critical thinking exercises, abundant primary source material, and references
Author: Publisher: ISBN: Category : Indigenous peoples Languages : en Pages : 209
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This report presents & discusses key birth-related & mortality statistics for the British Columbia Status Indian population, based on a unique methodology used to identify Status Indian births & deaths and to produce provincial & regional population estimates. Information sources include data from the Vital Statistics Agency, the British Columbia Medical Services Plan, and the First Nations & Inuit Health Branch of Health Canada. Data are provided on such matters as population, birth weights, premature births, births to teenage & older mothers, stillbirths, infant mortality, causes of death, mortality by type of disease, risk factors, accidents & violent deaths, suicide, and homicide. Includes glossary.
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