Resource information: Useful Internet sites

Aboriginal Nurse, The, 2002

Internet web sites are listed in alphabetical order by organization and grouped under two categories: Aboriginal Web Sites and Web Sites Including Sexual Health Information (includes general health resources). To find web sites related to a particular topic, see the relevant unit in this Sourcebook. If you cannot find a particular organization listed here, check the Directory of Organizations and Clearinghouses in this section.

Internet sites can change regularly. Although we visited each of these web sites before adding it to our list, we cannot ensure that it will be accessible in the future. A web site may be taken down or have its address changed without notice. If an address does not work for you, try to reach the home page by removing text that appears after the first slash (/) after the www.

A. Aboriginal Web Sites

Aboriginal Healing Foundation

www.ahf.ca/

English, French

Supports residential school abuse healing processes. Funds programs and feature projects across Canada. Web site gives resources and ethics guidelines for communities doing healing work.

Aboriginal Health Issues

www.canadianaboriginal.com/health/

English

Information from Canadian Aboriginal media, newspapers, radio, television and new media.

Aboriginal Multi-Media Society

www.ammsa.com/

English

Extensive, well-annotated collection of Native media links and information on health and other issues, including HIV/AIDS.

Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada

www.anac.on.ca

English, some French

A professional Aboriginal nursing organization and a non-profit affiliation of the Canadian Nurses Association. Web site includes event notices and ordering information on publications including FAS/FAE, family violence, child sexual abuse and HIV/AIDS, as well as posters and pamphlets.

Aboriginal Peoples Section of the Canadian Health Network

www.canadian-health-network.ca/1Aboriginal_Peoples.html

English, French

Provides information, resources and links on a wide range of issues of concern to First Nations, Inuit and Metis, including parenting, women and men, sexually transmitted infections, family violence and residential schools.

Aboriginal Youth Network

www.ayn.ca

English, French in planning

Sponsored by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, this online network is run by youth for youth. Users can post messages, articles, artwork or their own web pages. Site includes news items, resources and health pages at www.ayn.ca/health/health_main.htm

American Indian Institute - FAS Education

www.occe.ou.edu/aii/7thgen.html

English

The 7th Generation Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Project at is an ongoing project to develop curriculum to teach FAS awareness to grades 6 through 8 and, in an upcoming expansion of the program, to secondary students.

Assembly of First Nations

www.afn.ca

English, French and Spanish

National representative/lobby organization of the First Nations in Canada. Web site contains a broad range of information on Aboriginal affairs in Canada, including health and other community resources.

Canadian Aboriginal

www.canadianaboriginal.com/

English

Comprehensive Canadian news site on Aboriginal affairs. Well-categorized and archived, with links to U.S.A. and international Aboriginal news sources. Site includes search engine and keyword email service.

Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network

www.caan.ca/

English, French

A network of professional and Aboriginal organizations providing leadership, advocacy and support in the HIV/AIDS field. Includes documents on national round table discussions, a message board and forum, and a list of regional partners. Includes articles on skills building for professionals and community building for Aboriginal people.

Canadian Abortion Rights Action League

www.caral.ca

English

CARAL is a pro-choice, volunteer organization working to ensure that all women have reproductive freedom to exercise the right to safe, accessible abortion. The web site offers information on abortion and support for making an informed choice about pregnancy.

Community Health Programs, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Health Canada

www. hc-sc.gc.ca/fnihb/chp/

English, French

Federal government unit responsible for programs for on-reserve First Nations and Inuit. Site provides information on issues such as child development, prenatal health, diabetes, etc.

First Nations and Inuit Health Branch National Clearinghouse

www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fnihb-dgspni/fnihb/chp/clearinghouse/

English, French

This national clearinghouse contains a wealth of print and video resources for community health care providers and educators working in Aboriginal communities. Topics include family violence, fetal alcohol syndrome, healthy babies and child development. Materials can be ordered on-line.

First Nations Breast Cancer Society

www.fnbreastcancer.bc.ca English

The First Nations Breast Cancer Society is a non-profit organization with a mandate to offer breast cancer education and support to First Nations women. The web site includes information about the organization's activities, as well as information on breast cancer, resources and links.