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3. Useful Internet Sites
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.
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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
Métis, 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.
Health Canada On-line, Aboriginal People
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/for_you/aboriginals.html
English, French
Federal government First Nations, Inuit
and Métis health information and programs, including HIV/AIDS, family
violence, older adults, youth, women, and other health issues.
Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health — Parenting Initiative
(USA)
http://ih.jhsph.edu/cnah/sos.htm
English
Description, philosophy and contact
information for "Changing Our Lives Through Sharing Our
Strength," a program aimed at appropriate education for
adolescent Aboriginal parents and parents-to-be. Educational
components include breastfeeding, prenatal nutrition, STD prevention,
immunizations and family planning.
National Indian and Inuit Community Health Representatives Organization
www.niichro.com
English, French
NICCHRO is a national organization
representing community health representatives. Web site contains a
wealth of information on health issues such as prenatal care, tobacco
reduction, FAS/FAE and HIV/AIDS.
National Native American AIDS Prevention Center
www.nnaapc.org/
English
Organization works in prevention, care,
public policy and research related to HIV/AIDS. Web site provides news
and resources. Special focus on two-spirit people, with newsletter
"Two-Spirit Voices."
Native American Cancer Research
http://members.aol.com/natamcan/
English
Information, news, conferences and
educational resource section with internet, print and video resources.
Hosts Native American cancer survivor’s network and culturally
relevant breast cancer screening program.
Pauktuutit Inuit Women’s Association
www.pauktuutit.on.ca
English, Inuktitut
Pauktuutit is the national non-profit
association representing all Inuit women in Canada. The web site
provides information on the organization’s activities, as well as a
number of publications related to midwifery, HIV/AIDS, fetal alcohol
syndrome and family violence. It also features Inuit Youth Voices, a
forum for Inuit youth concerns.
Turtle Island
www.turtleisland.org/healing/healing&wellness.htm
English
A Native network offering news and
information, with resources and links. Links organized by section
include FAS, HIV/AIDS (with patient teaching guides), residential
schools, prenatal nutrition, cancers, women’s health, Elders,
two-spirit peoples, and disabilities.
Urban Native Youth Association
www.unya.bc.ca
English
Youth-managed resources for at-risk
Native youth, including drop-in, education, job skills, life skills,
addictions counselling, and access to Elders. Based in Vancouver, it
also offers a Two-Spirit Youth Program. Web site includes links.
Vancouver Native Health Society
www.clinic@vnhs.net/
English
This organization offers "Patient
Teaching Guides" which are suitable for distribution to
low-literacy Aboriginal clients. The brief illustrated guides cover
relevant topics related to HIV, hepatitis C and substance abuse.
Virtual Circle — Aboriginal Elders Teachings
www.vcircle.com/elders/current.shtml
English
An archive of teachings and wisdom,
this site aims to create an online community. Includes quotes, legends
and other teachings, organized by speaker.
Visions Centre for Innovation
www.visions.ab.ca/
English
Aboriginal health promotion activities
and resources, including communications options, funding and training
programs. Links to Canada-wide "train the trainer"
certification available in HIV/AIDS, sexual assault treatment, cancer,
family violence and other Aboriginal health topics.
Za-geh-do-win Information Clearinghouse
www.za-geh-do-win.com
English
An Aboriginal information
clearinghouse, with a strong health focus, which offers its resources
free to any resident of Ontario. Media include instruction manuals and
workbooks for community-based research. Topics include: FAS, sexual
abuse, sex education guidelines, prenatal health, safe sex, puberty
and extensive resources on AIDS.
B. Web Sites
Including Sexual Health Information
A Friend Indeed
http://www.afriendindeed.ca
English
Winnipeg-based newsletter on menopause
and women’s middle age issues available for subscription. Some back
issues can be browsed online. Site sometimes unavailable or displays
with script errors.
Calgary Birth Control Association
www.cbca.ab.ca/
English
A local sexual health organization
billed as "More than just birth control." Youth-oriented
resources on pregnancy, safe sex, HIV/AIDS and other STDs, and
lesbian/gay/bisexual/
transgendered (LGBT) issues.
Canadian AIDS Society
www.cdnaids.ca
English, French
National coalition of community-based
AIDS organizations across Canada. Web site contains information,
publications and links.
Canadian Breast Cancer Network
www.cbcn.ca
English, French
Large network of support groups,
partners, advocates, affiliated groups and individual members. Offers
newsletter and extensive links, and is creating online courses.
Canadian Cancer Society
www.cancer.ca/
English, French
Info, advocacy, fundraising and
resources. Includes Educational Resources section with a unit for high
school students, breast cancer information, and male-friendly articles
such as "Cancer Facts for Men" and "Facts on Prostate
Cancer."
Canadian Health Network
www.canadian-health-network.ca
English, French
Sponsored by Health Canada, this site
contains frequently asked questions, resources and information, with
links to over 6,000 Internet sites. Topics include: Aboriginal People,
Aboriginal sexuality and reproductive health, cancer and men’s
health.
Canadian HIV/AIDS Clearinghouse
www.clearinghouse.cpha.ca
English
A program of the Canadian Public Health
Association with a wide range of educational materials. Of special
interest: HIV Prevention and Aboriginal Peoples, Basic Facts About
HIV/AIDS brochure, Important News for Pregnant Women, and a Directory
of Plain Language Health Information.
Canadian Medical Association Journal
www.cma.ca/cmaj/
English, French
Professional and consumer articles on
health. Searchable archive includes "Cervical cancer: screening
hard-to-reach groups" and "Survivors of sexual abuse:
clinical, lifestyle and reproductive consequences."
Canadian Women’s Health Network
www.cwhn.ca
English, French
Organization which facilitates
networking and sharing of information. Offers magazine, Q&A, and a
searchable database of women’s and health organizations.
Childbirth.org
www.childbirth.org/
English
Long-established site educating on
healthy childbirth, including such diverse topics as cesarean
delivery, postpartum and episiotomy. Includes resource section for
educators.
Coalition for Positive Sexuality
www.positive.org/
English, Spanish
An activist educational non-profit
site, featuring information on a range of topics, glossary, a chat
board, and innovative posters suitable for schools.
Division of Sexual Health Promotion and STD Prevention and Control,
Health Canada
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pphb-dgspsp/std-mts
English, French
The federal government unit that
addresses sexual health and well-being by preventing and controlling
sexually transmitted diseases and their complications including
infertility and cancer. Useful source of information, national
statistics and links to other sexual health organizations.
Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere (EGALE)
www.egale.ca
English, most content available in French
Canadian activist and networking
organization on gay and lesbian issues. Gives extensive coverage of
jurisprudence and news events, including media clips. Links and
archive available.
First Nations Breast Cancer Society
www.fnbreastcancer.bc.ca
English
A non-profit organization with a
mandate to offer breast cancer education and support to First Nations
women in British Columbia. Web site offers news, events, resources and
links.
Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against
Discrimination
www.glaad.org/org/
English
Popular and influential education,
media watch and advocacy organization. Have launched a
"Communities of Color" project. Native American News section
at: www.glaad.org/org/topics/
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education
Network
www.glsen.org/templates/
English
www.glsen.org/templates/resources/record.html?section=16&record=326
contains resources for educators dealing with gay and lesbian issues,
an annotated list of organizations, publications and videos, organized
by topics and ages of students, including a section on
multiculturalism.
Go Ask Alice!
www.goaskalice.columbia.edu
English
An interactive feature of Columbia
University’s Health Education Program, used by students, educators
and professionals worldwide. Gives answers to confidential questions
on broad topics in sexuality and health. Searchable database includes
resources. Answers have been used as curriculum supplements in high
school and college textbooks.
Me First: Sex and Health for Canadian
Women
www.me-first.net
English, French version at www.c-moi.org
Online magazine designed for young
women gives timely health information, using frequently asked
questions, polls, resources, and a birth control options brochure that
can be downloaded.
National Campaign to Prevent Teen
Pregnancy
www.teenpregnancy.org
English, Spanish
Teen-friendly style offers quizzes,
surveys, resources, and tips by teens. Abstinence and contraception
are given equal coverage.
National Clearinghouse on Family Violence
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/familyviolence/
English, French
The Clearinghouse is a resource centre
for all Canadians seeking information and solutions to violence within
the family. Provides the latest research and information on all aspects
of prevention, protection and treatment, including several resources for
Aboriginal communities.
North American Menopause Society
www.menopause.org/
English
Site contains information on perimenopause,
early menopause, menopause symptoms and long-term health effects of estrogen
loss, and a wide variety of therapies to enhance health.
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (Canada) (PFLAG)
www.pflag.ca/
English, with built-in translation tool to French, Spanish, German, Italian
and Portuguese
Support and advocacy organization with links to
chapters nationwide and other, primarily Canadian, resources. Answers
frequently asked questions and provides posters and an online discussion
forum.
Parent’s Place — Pregnancy
www.parentsplace.com/pregnancy/
English
Site loaded with information, chat boards,
expert advice, and popular tools such as due date calculator, name finder and
health assessment.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
www.plannedparenthood.org
English
Provides comprehensive sexual education
materials for parents, educators and advocates, including those teaching at
the elementary school level, with tools to assess educators and trainers. Also
gives links to global partners, and "Roe v. Bush" political
watch.
Planned Parenthood Federation of Canada
www.ppfc.ca
English, with some materials available in French
A sex-positive, gay-positive pro-choice
volunteer organization promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Site includes frequently asked questions, resources, and "hot
issues" and an E-mail bulletin Info Sex Net.
Reproductive Health and Rights Centre
www.choice.org/
English, some Spanish
Native Americans section of links at www.choice.org/18.resources.5.html including Sex Ed links at
www.choice.org/1.sexed.html
including discussion and extensive online resources for teachers, parents and
teens, including education guidelines, bibliography, peer education, and an
activity kit for working with school boards.
Safe Spaces for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Two-Spirited Youth
http://safespaces.org/
English
Provides a "safe space" to explore
questions about being gay, lesbian or bisexual. The site’s resources serve
health and social service professionals who want to stay in touch with the
issues that are of concern to the people they serve. Web site provides
information on workshops, information kits, support groups and referrals.
Sex Information and Education Council of Canada and
the Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality
www.sieccan.org
English
SIECCAN is a national non-profit educational
organization dedicated to informing and educating the public and professionals
about all aspects of human sexuality in order to support the positive
integration of sexuality into people’s lives. The site provides links to
other resources, common questions of sexual health education, newsletter and
access to the Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality.
Sexual and Reproductive Health Promotion Unit, Health Canada
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/srh/
English, French
The Sexual and Reproductive Health Promotion
Unit takes a broad view of sexual and reproductive health, and the web site
includes resources for educators and publications related to sexuality
education, healthy relationships, and prevention of pregnancy and sexually
transmitted infections.
Sexuality Education Gateway for Educators, Canadian Association of School Health
www.safehealthyschools.org/sexualityeducation/gateway.htm
English, French
Gateway designed to help teachers and other
educators locate good lesson plans and classroom-based learning activities in
sexuality education. Many lessons and learning activities are identified.
Sexualityandu.ca (Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada)
www.sexualityandu.ca
English
Comprehensive sexual health information for
teens and adults including contraception, sexually transmitted infections,
lifestyle choices, talking about sex, etc. The site also offers guidance and
advice to help develop and maintain a healthy sexuality.
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
www.sogc.org
English, French
Promotes women’s health through professional
leadership, collaboration, education, research and advocacy. Site includes
news and "Public Education" section. Solid coverage of menopause,
birthing and osteoperosis.
Women’s Health Interactive — Infertility
www.womens_health.com/inf_ctr/
English
Extensive coverage centred around learning
modules, discussion page, frequently asked questions and multimedia resources.
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