Addictions
- 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)- Addictive Behaviours Among Aboriginal People in Canada
- Includes papers, speeches and panel discussions presented at the International Indigenous Symposium on Corrections.
- Source: Aboriginal Healing Foundation
- Are You Tobacco Wise?
- The purpose of Tobacco Wise is to sensitize Aboriginal communities so that they use tobacco in a sacred and traditional way and not to feed an addiction.
- Source: Aboriginal Tobacco Strategy
- A Self-Help Guide to Gambling Responsibly (PDF)
- First Nations, Inuit and Métis People
- This page offers an overview, recommended readings and related resources pertaining to the Aboriginal Peoples' substance abuse in Canada.
- Source: Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
- National Native Addictions Partnership Foundation
- The National Native Addictions Partnership Foundation is an organization that helps First nations people overcome drug and alcohol addiction.
- National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program – First Nations, Inuit and Aboriginal Health
- Helps First Nations and Inuit communities set up and operate programs aimed at reducing high levels of alcohol, drug, and solvent abuse among on-reserve populations.
- Source: Government of Canada; Health Canada (HCan)
- Pot and Driving Campaign, The
- The goal of the Pot and Driving project is to increase awareness among young Canadians ages 14 to 18 years of the risks of cannabis-impaired driving.
- Substance Use and Treatment of Addictions – First Nations, Inuit and Aboriginal Health
- Health Canada gives funds to First Nations and Inuit communities for setting up and running treatment programs to help heal from abuse of alcohol, drugs and solvents.
- Source: Government of Canada; Health Canada (HCan)
- Voices From the Field – Aboriginal Women and Tobacco (PDF)
- Source: Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development
- Voices From the Field – An Aboriginal View on FAS/FAE (PDF)
- Source: Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development
For more information on programs and services available to all Canadians, please visit the following Web sites: Canadian Health Network, Services for Canadians – Public Safety and Services for Canadians – Canada Benefits.
