Health
| Articles | Books | Film & Video | Websites |
Articles
Pimatisiwin
A Journal of Aboriginal and Indigenous Community Health
Celebrating National Aboriginal Day: The Importance of Culture and Health
NAHO Website, June 20, 2011
(Grade 11 and 12)
Books
The Gathering Tree
By Larry Loyie and Constance Brissenden
http://www.theytus.com/Book-List/The-Gathering-Tree
Film & Video
Wab Kinew’s rap video about the 2006 Regional Health Survey. Contains statistics related to many different aspects of youth health. Showcases Aboriginal urban and rural youth culture. (8:51 mins)
Also includes a segment on sexual health. (5 mins) (Grade 9 and up)
National Aboriginal Health Organiztion (NAHO)
The NAHO highlights two documentaries focused on health:
Jidwa:doh: Let’s Become Again, Indigenous Elders Summit 2004 discusses healing from historical trauma (50 mins) and A Healing Journey: Aboriginal Children’s Environmental Health discusses environmental contaminants from an Aboriginal perspective. (Grade 11 and 12)
Websites
National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO)
This is a direct link to their site’s section on health news.
Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN)
CAAN Mandate and Mission: The Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN) is a not-for-profit coalition of individuals and organizations which provides leadership, support and advocacy for Aboriginal people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, regardless of where they reside.
Taking Action! Art and Aboriginal Youth Leadership for HIV Prevention
The Taking Action! Project: Art and Aboriginal Youth Leadership for HIV Prevention is a national project working with six Aboriginal communities across Canada.
Native Youth and Sexual Health Network
The Native Youth Sexual Health Network (NYSHN) is an organization by and for Indigenous youth that works within the full spectrum of sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice across the United States and Canada.
Anishnawbe Health Toronto
Anishnawbe Health is a recognized community health centre, focusing on the needs of Aboriginal communities in Toronto. Proffered services include consultations with Elders, Medecine People, and Traditional Healers.