Diabetes and Chronic Diseases

Aboriginal Communities and HIV/AIDS

The revised and updated discussion papers and the info sheets on Aboriginal communities and HIV/AIDS are intended to be a resource for Aboriginal and other HIV/AIDS organizations, Aboriginal governments, federal and provincial governments, etc.

Source: Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network

Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative – First Nations, Inuit and Aboriginal Health

The Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative is designed to provide a more comprehensive, collaborative and integrated approach to decreasing diabetes and its complications among Aboriginal peoples.

Source: Government of Canada; Health Canada (HCan)

Aboriginal Sexual Health

Source: The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) - Aboriginal Health Initiative

Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network

Non-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.

Crisis of Chronic Disease among Aboriginal Peoples: A Challenge for Public Health, Population Health and Social Policy (PDF)

Source: Health Council of Canada

Diabetes in Aboriginal Communities – Chapter 6 – Diabetes in Canada, Second Edition

This chapter gives a summary of diabetes and its repercussions among Aboriginal people in Canada.

Source: Government of Canada; Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)

First Nations Diabetes Report Card, A (PDF)

The report card aims to enhance relationships between the different stakeholders involved in diabetes and prevention and to raise awareness to the challenges faced by First Nations people with diabetes.

Source: National Aboriginal Diabetes Association

First Nations, Inuit and Métis Resources

This foundation is a volunteer based, non-profit organization dedicated to fighting cardiovascular disease and helping people by providing information about the risk factors and promoting healthy lifestyles.

Source: Heart and Stroke Foundation

HIV/AIDS Among Aboriginal Peoples in Canada: A Continuing Concern – HIV/AIDS Epi Update 2006 (see chapter 8) (PDF)

This document discusses the issue of HIV/AIDS within the Aboriginal population, whose communities are disproportionately affected by many social, economic, and behavioural factors that increase their vulnerability to HIV infection.

Source: Government of Canada; Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)

HIV/AIDS Community-Based Research Program

The HIV/AIDS Community-based Research (CBR) Program assists community-based organizations, non-governmental organizations and institutions in developing knowledge and expertise within these communities to conduct their own research.

Source: ResearchNet

HIV/AIDS Medicine Wheel, The – As the Wheel Turns

This article describes the "HIV/AIDS Wheel", an innovative HIV/AIDS education tool developed to reach the Aboriginal community.

Source: Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

HIV/AIDS Strategy

Health Canada 's First Nations and Inuit Health Branch is actively engaged in working to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic among on-reserve First Nations people and in Inuit communities across Canada.

Source: Government of Canada; Health Canada (HC)

Inuit Diabetes Network Bulletin

Summary of ITK activities related to diabetes and the Inuit Diabetes Network (IDN) diabetes activities are provided in this section of the IDN bulletin.

Source: Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK)

Métis Disabilities Portal

Source: Métis Nation Gateway

Métis, Off-Reserve Aboriginal and Urban Inuit Prevention and Promotion Program – Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative

The MOAUIPP program provides time limited funding for diabetes prevention and health promotion projects aiming to build awareness of diabetes and its complications.

Source: Government of Canada; Health Canada (HCan)

National Aboriginal Diabetes Association

National Aboriginal Diabetes Association envisions a diabetes free people.

National Diabetes Surveillance System — Aboriginal Component

NDSS has endorsed the need to have Aboriginal people involved in development and intends to address some of the unique information concerns of these populations.

Source: Government of Canada; Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)

North American Aboriginal Healing Traditions – A Practical Guide to Complementary Therapies for People Living With HIV

This page discusses the importance of a holistic approach to Aboriginal healing traditions and provides information about how to find an Aboriginal healer or Elder.

Source: Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

Sexual Health, HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C

Pauktuutit is dedicated to preventing the spread of STDs among Inuit and working to ensure that Inuit who are living with serious diseases have access to services and support.

Source: Pauktuutit Inuit Women's Association

Supporting Métis Needs: Creating Healthy Individuals and Communities in the Context of HIV/AIDS (PDF)

The goal of this paper is to provide a context and ideas for future discourse supporting Métis needs with regards to HIV/AIDS and in creating healthy individuals and healthy communities.

Source: Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network

Taking Control: Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke – A Guide for Aboriginal Peoples (PDF)

This guide offers a wealth of information and tools to help you and your family prevent and manage heart disease and stroke.

Source: Heart and Stroke Fountation

Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy

This page outlines the components of the Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Strategy, which aims to support TB reduction in on-reserve First Nations populations.

Source: Government of Canada; Health Canada (HCan)

Urban Inuit Diabetes Awareness and Prevention – Type 2 Diabetes

This web site explains, the risks, symptoms and prevention methods of Diabetes Type 2, a serious disease.

Source: Tungasuvvingat Inuit

Why Health Care Renewal Matters: Lessons from Diabetes (PDF)

This report discusses how health care system renewal can have profound, practical and positive effects on the health and quality of life of Canadians with chronic health conditions.

Source: Health Council of Canada

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