Youth – Health and Social Services

Aboriginal Shield Program - Spring and Summer 2007

The Aboriginal Shield Program is a substance abuse prevention initiative designed specifically for Aboriginal youth.

Source: Government of Canada; Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

Aboriginal Youth Circle (AYC)

Source: Ka Ni Kanichihk

Are We There Yet?

Are We There Yet? is an award-winning participatory play and workshop for 14-16 year olds about sexual health education.

Building Capacities to Better Support Aboriginal Youth

Source: Kids Help Phone

Diagnosis and Care of HIV Infection of Canadian Aboriginal Youth, The (PDF)

Source: Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network

Dreams in Motion

HIV Prevention – Messages for Aboriginal Youth (PDF)

This report reviews literature and surveys on HIV prevention messages for Canadian Aboriginal youth, with the aim of strengthening existing messages or design new ones.

Source: Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network

Honouring Life Network - Youth Corner

I Respect Myself - Youth Sexual Health

ISPAYIN - Métis Youth Express Yourself!

ISPAYIN is an extensive project, led by the Métis Centre of the National Aboriginal Health Organization, to build awareness about Métis youth identity, health and well-being in a contemporary context.

Source: National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO)

Many Hands, One Dream: New perspectives on the health of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children and Youth

Many Hands, One Dream is directed by a group 11 national organizations concerned with the health and well-being of First Nations, Inuit and Métis children and youth.

National Aboriginal Role Model Program

Source: National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO)

Native Youth Sexual Health Network (NYSHN)

The NYSHN is a North-America wide organization working on issues of healthy sexuality, cultural competency, youth empowerment, reproductive justice, and sex positivity by and for Native youth.

Reconciliation in Child Welfare: Touchstones of Hope for Indigenous Children, Youth and Families (PDF)

This document is based upon the wisdom of participants at a "reconciliation event" and is intended to serve as a foundation for the development of community-based action plans.

Source: First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada

Resiliency and Holistic Inhalant Abuse Treatment (PDF)

This paper focuses on the role of a holistic conception of resiliency in inhalant abuse treatment in the National Native Youth Solvent Addiction program.

Source: National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO)

Restoring The Sacred (Youth Mentorship Program)

This mentorship program is a culturally-based prevention and intervention program for Aboriginal youth aged between 15 and 21 who have relocated to Winnipeg to pursue their education.

Smoking Prevention Program for Aboriginal Youth, A (PDF)

Considering the alarming rate of tobacco use among Aboriginal youth, this paper explores how a holistic approach coupled with Aboriginal healthcare professionals is necessary for an effective smoking prevention program.

Source: First Peoples Child and Family Review

Suicide Prevention: Inuit Traditional Practices that Encouraged Resilience and Coping (PDF)

This report discusses the issue of high suicide rates in the Inuit population and how traditional Inuit knowledge and practices might help resolve the problem.

Source: National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO)

Taking Action Project: Art and Aboriginal Youth Leadership for HIV Prevention

Teen Pregnancy in Inuit Communities: Issues and Perspectives (2004) (PDF)

The purpose of this study is to explore the many complex issues surrounding teenage pregnancy in Inuit communities.

Source: Pauktuutit Inuit Women's Association

Violence Prevention Toolkit – Youth Council

This page provides a wealth of informative documents as well as videos on the theme of violence prevention.

Source: Native Women's Association of Canada

Working it Out Together

Join the community at 'Working It Out Together' to take part in a new health and wellness program, based on traditional aboriginal practices.

Young Eagles' challenge: A Peer Education Training Manual for First Nations Youth on HIV/AIDs and Related Issues (PDF)

This manual uses a peer education approach so that First Nations youth can learn about HIV/AIDS and share this information with their peers.

Source: Assembly of First Nations

Youth Help

This section offers some great information about suicide prevention, substance abuse (drugs and alcohol), sexual abuse.

Source: Pauktuutit Inuit Women's Association

Youth Home

Geared toward Aboriginal youth, this site contains various sections providing information on HIV/AIDS-related issues.

Source: Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network

Youth Publications

This page provides a document on health issues of interest to First Nations youth, and effective methods of communicating health information.

Source: National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO)

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