This guide has been created from search results using some of the following terms: Indians of North America;Indigenous;Indigenous peoples;Aboriginal health;Aboriginal;Indigenous Physicians Assn. of Canada;Nat'l Aboriginal Health Organization;Native peopl
"Following the path of the river, the Sharing Circle DVD uses Aboriginal (or the animal system) and medical teachings to understand the symptoms of a stroke or "brain attack". "
"The nature of warning signs and where to go for help are also discussed. Community, family and friends can all learn from sharing this resource." -- From container.
"They candidly discuss the abuse and violence that drove them into prostitution and drug dealing. It is also the story of Joe Cloutier, the teacher, and former dropout, determined to help them."-Taken from the container
"An intimate portrait of a fiercely determined survivor, Donna's Story profiles a Cree woman who left behind a bleak existence on the streets. She has re-emerged as a powerful voice counselling Aboriginal adults and youth about abuse and addiction." -- From container.
"Elders and a historian on the Hudson's Bay Company in Moose Factory are interviewed throughout this program. With the help of archival photographs, the host talks about the impact of the Hudson's Bay Company and the Anglican Church on the community and on the Native people of Moose Factory. In addition, the lifestyles and economy of the early days are compared to the lifestyles and economy of today. This program is excellent for older students or for anyone with a special interest in the Native perspective on the history of Moose Factory." - from container.
"Documentary about how the Namgis First Nation of Alert Bay takes up a dietary challenge and returns to a traditional style of eating for a year. The rules were simple: eat lots of protein, fat and vegetables; give up sugar, junk food and starch."
" The Gift of Diabetes follows Brion's struggle to regain his health by learning about The Medicine Wheel, a holistic tool grounded in an Aboriginal understanding of the inter connectedness of all dimensions of life: the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual."-Taken from the container
"In this video "Tits in the Wringer", the viewer witnesses the wisdom, perspectives, misconceptions, hopes and fears that six Aboriginal women share about breast health and breast cancer..." - from container.
"FirstVoices is a group of web-based tools and services designed to support Aboriginal people engaged in language archiving, language teaching & culture revitalization"
This is an archived web exhibition that contains information about the relationship between the Canadian government and Canada's Aboriginal people from late 1700 to mid 20th century. There are three thematic sections : Red & Black Series; Treaties, Surrenders and Agreements; and Aboriginal Soldiers in the First World War.
Honoring the tradition of oral history, this app features videotaped interviews collected as part of the National Library of Medicines Native Voices exhibition. Available on iPad only.
Interviews are searchable by person as well as by theme - traditional healing, nature and community.
Assembly of First Nations - National Chief Phil Fontaine (2008)
Assembly of First Nations - National Chief Phil Fontaine (2008) on First Nation poverty, health care,education, housing crisis, unemployment, Indigenous languages, human rights (repeal of Section 67 of the Charter), and success stories.
