Aboriginal Mental Health

Capacity Building

Citizen Engagement

Criminal Justice

Housing

Income Security 

International Resources
    on Mental Health Policy

Public Policy

Social Determinants

Social Inclusion/Social Capital

Social Research Tools

Voluntary Sector Issues

Women’s Mental Health

Aboriginal Mental Health

Mental Wellness Framework: A Discussion Document for Comprehensive Culturally Appropriate Mental Health Services in First Nations and Inuit Communities (2002)
Assembly of First Nations
This Mental Wellness Framework provides an outline of what is needed for First Nations and Inuit to address mental wellness at the community level. It is to be used as a reference tool by communities. It provides an outline of what needs to be addressed in First Nations and Inuit communities as comprehensive programming is developed. It is also intended to provide information to the federal government, AFN and ITK as they advocate for mental health as a mandatory program area, strive to resolve jurisdictional issues and secure appropriate sustainable funding.

First Nations Health Priorities
Assembly of First Nations
This paper outlines key health priorities within First Nations, communities, including mental health.

Aboriginal Mental Health: What Works Best (2001)
Mental Health Evaluation and Community Consultation Unit, University of British Columbia — pdf
Prepared by Vicki Smye and Bill Mussell
Mental Health Evaluation and Community Consultation Unit, University of British Columbia

This discussion paper represents the discussions of the Committee's working group based on their viewpoints and the literature available in the area of Aboriginal Mental Heath, including information from the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and Inuit Tapirisat of Canada (ITC) Environmental Scan (Federal) and the Royal Commission Reports on Aboriginal Peoples.

Aboriginal Health - Health Transition Fund Synthesis Series (2002) — pdf
Health Canada
A key background document which provides a general context of research into Aboriginal health in Canada. Discusses federal-level policy change required to address health inequities.

It’s Time for Action (1997)
Canadian Medical Association Journal — pdf
Brief article discusses discusses inequalities in health status between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians. Includes references.

Not Strangers in These Parts: Urban Aboriginal Peoples (2003) — pdf
Policy Research Initiative, Government of Canada
The seventeen papers contained in this volume explore issues that face public policy-makers as they begin to work toward programs and policies that will address the aspirations and needs of Aboriginal people and communities in urban areas.

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