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A two-spirit journey : the autobiography of a lesbian Ojibwa-Cree elder

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Chacaby, Ma-Nee, Plummer, Mary Louisa. Winnipeg, MB: University of Manitoba Press , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Table of contents:; 1. My Grandmother's and My Family's History in Manitoba and Ontario (1863-1952) -- 2. First Discoveries, Joys, and Sorrows? My Early Childhood in Ombabika (1952-1958) -- 3. Seasonal Activities, First Friendships, and the Beginning of Addiction (1958-1960) -- 4. School, Teenage F…

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Author: Chacaby, Ma-Nee; Plummer, Mary Louisa

Place of Publication: Winnipeg, MB

Publisher: University of Manitoba Press

Publication Date: 2016

Series: EBSCOhost eBook; Critical studies in Native history ; 18

Subjects: Elders (Native peoples); Transgender Persons; Sexual and Gender Minorities; First Nations; Ontario; Canada; Biography; Personal Narratives

Abstract: Table of contents:; 1. My Grandmother's and My Family's History in Manitoba and Ontario (1863-1952) -- 2. First Discoveries, Joys, and Sorrows? My Early Childhood in Ombabika (1952-1958) -- 3. Seasonal Activities, First Friendships, and the Beginning of Addiction (1958-1960) -- 4. School, Teenage Friendships, and Having Two Spirits (1960-1965) -- 5. Losing My Grandmother and Mother, Becoming a Parent, and Surviving an Abusive Marriage in Auden (1965-1970) -- 6. Living and Parenting in Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie Before Sobriety (1970-1975) -- 7. Sobriety and Single-Parenting in Thunder Bay (1975-1980) -- 8. Working with Addicted Mothers and Raising Foster Kids with Nate in Winnipeg (1980-1987) -- 9. Coming Out, Falling in Love, and Living with Leah in Thunder Bay and Boston (1987-1991) -- 10. Meeting Grace and Building a Life Together in Kaministiquia (1991-2004) -- 11. Recovering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Becoming an Elder in Thunder Bay (2004-2014).

Notes: SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection

ISBN: 9780887558122; 9780887555039

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

Website Notes: Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.

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Caring for lesbian health : a resource for health care providers, policy makers and planners

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Hudspith, Maria. [Victoria, BC?]: British Columbia. Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA309 H886 1999

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Hudspith, Maria

Corporate Author: British Columbia. Minister's Advisory Council on Women's Health

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: British Columbia. Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors

Publication Date: 1999

Subjects: Sexual and Gender Minorities; Women's Health; British Columbia; Popular Work

ISBN: 0772640262

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Library

Call Number: WA309 H886 1999

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Coming out again : lesbians speaking out about cancer

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Ramsay, Rowan. Kingston, ON: Ramsay Media , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C733r 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Ramsay, Rowan

Corporate Author: Canadian Cancer Society

Place of Publication: Kingston, ON

Publisher: Ramsay Media

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 25 minutes

Subjects: Sexual and Gender Minorities; Breast Neoplasms; Uterine Neoplasms; Women's Health; Social Support; Autobiography; Canada; Popular Work

Notes: SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection

Language: English; French

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C733r 2006

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We're women, too : identifying barriers to gynecologic and breast health care for women with disabilities

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[Vancouver, BC?]: British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health , 2003.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA309 W361 2003

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Editor: Riddell, Lenore

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health

Publication Date: 2003

Subjects: Women's Health Services; Disabled Persons; British Columbia

ISBN: 1894356268

Language: English

Material Type: Report; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

Call Number: WA309 W361 2003

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Breast cancer toolkit for aboriginal health care providers

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Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon , 2008.

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B830a 2008

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Includes:; Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007); Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten); Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "eno…

Corporate Author: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 10 p. : ill ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Health Personnel; First Nations; Cultural Diversity; Cross Cultural Comparison; Delivery of Health Care; Professional-Patient Relations; Ethnic Groups; Community Health Aides; Health Services Accessibility; Social Support; Patient Advocacy; British Columbia; BC Cancer Agency; Popular Work

Abstract: Includes:; Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007); Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten); Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "enough"? by Susan R. Harris); Abreast in the West 11(2) Spring 2009; DVD titled : Breast cancer tool kit for aboriginal health care providers : orientation DVD (2009); Looking for and finding breast cancer; Understanding breast cancer; Understanding breast cancer treatments; Stories from aboriginal women; Talking to our family?; Recovery and lifestyle; What is palliative care?; Appendixes

Language: English

Material Type: Book; DVD

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Library; Kelowna Library; Abbotsford Library

Call Number: WP870 B830a 2008

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Canada's health care providers1997 to 2011: A reference guide

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Canadian Institute for Health Information. Ottawa, Ont.: Canadian Institute for Health Information , 2013.

Audience: Professional

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Corporate Author: Canadian Institute for Health Information

Place of Publication: Ottawa, Ont.

Publisher: Canadian Institute for Health Information

Publication Date: 2013

Subjects: Health Manpower; Health Personnel; Canada

ISBN: 9781771091848

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

Website Notes: PDF is available for download from this site

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Dance with cancer : 5 gay men confront prostate cancer

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Akenhead, Gary. Barrie, ON: Mahon Productions , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WJ752 D173 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

This film explores the personal stories and real life experiences of several Canadian gay men who are dealing with prostate cancer. Some of them live in cities; others live in small towns and rural areas.

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Alternate Title: Dance with cancer : five gay men confront prostate cancer

Author: Akenhead, Gary

Corporate Author: Canadian Cancer Society

Place of Publication: Barrie, ON

Publisher: Mahon Productions

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 46 minutes

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology; Sexual and Gender Minorities; Social Support; Autobiography; Canada; Popular Work

Abstract: This film explores the personal stories and real life experiences of several Canadian gay men who are dealing with prostate cancer. Some of them live in cities; others live in small towns and rural areas.

Notes: SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: WJ752 D173 2009

Website Notes: Videos (5) may be viewed at the Canadian Cancer Society channel

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Breaking boundaries : LGBTQ2 writers on coming out and into Canada

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Nanoose Bay, BC: Rebel Mountain Press , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA300 B828 2017

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Shwydky, Lori

Place of Publication: Nanoose Bay, BC

Publisher: Rebel Mountain Press

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: 145 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Sexual and Gender Minorities; Personal Narratives; Canada; Popular Work

Notes: SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection

ISBN: 9780994730275

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WA300 B828 2017

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Navigating Canada's health care : a user guide to getting the care you need

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Decter, Michael, Grosso, Francesca. [Toronto, ON]: Penguin Canada , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA540 DC2 D295 2006

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Decter, Michael; Grosso, Francesca

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Penguin Canada

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: xviii, 358 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Medical Care; Patient Education; Consumer Advocacy; Delivery of Health Care; Health Services Accessibility; Canada

ISBN: 9780143050452; 0143050451

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WA540 DC2 D295 2006

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Recognizing and responding appropriately to the unique cultural needs of Chinese patients and their families at the end of life care|Patient's experiences and perception of respect within health care provider-client relationships at the cancer agency clinical setting

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Akrigg, Helena, Singh, Savitri. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WA31 B365 2008 v.6

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Akrigg, Helena; Singh, Savitri

Corporate Author: BCCA Planning Committee on Diversity

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 60 minutes

Series: Planning Committee on Diversity seminar 6

Subjects: BC Cancer Agency; Cancer Care Facilities; Family; Terminal Care; Palliative Care; Advance Care Planning; Cultural Diversity; Cross Cultural Comparison; Delivery of Health Care; Asian Continental Ancestry Group; Ethnic Groups; Patient-Centered Care; Oncology Nursing; Health Services Accessibility; Health Personnel; Professional-Patient Relations; British Columbia

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library AV Room

Call Number: WA31 B365 2008 v.6

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If I knew then what I know now : the clarity that comes with cancer and age

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Cole, Carol Ann. East Lawrencetown, NS: Pottersfield Press , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 C689 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Cole, Carol Ann

Place of Publication: East Lawrencetown, NS

Publisher: Pottersfield Press

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 205 p, ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Social Support; Adaptation, Psychological; Canada; Autobiography

ISBN: 9781897426128

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 C689 2009

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Colonizing bodies : aboriginal health and healing in British Columbia, 1900-50

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Kelm, Mary-Ellen. Vancouver, BC: UBC Press , 1998.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA300 K29c 1998

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Alternate Title: Colonizing bodies

Author: Kelm, Mary-Ellen

Place of Publication: Vancouver, BC

Publisher: UBC Press

Publication Date: 1998

Physical Description: xxiii, 248 p. : ill. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Minority Health - history; Health Disparity, Minority and Vulnerable Populations; Indigenous Canadians - history; Social Welfare - history; Attitude of Health Personnel; First Nations; History, 20th Century; British Columbia; Canada

ISBN: 9780774806787; 0774806788

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: WA300 K29c 1998

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Chronic condition : why Canada's health-care system needs to be dragged into the 21st century

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Simpson, Jeffrey. [Toronto, ON]: Allen Lane , 2012.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WA540 DC2 S56c 2012

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Contents:; Part I. 1. Hospital days -- Part II. 2. Health care's early history -- 3. Medicare in Saskatchewan -- 4. The Father of Medicare -- 5. The Liberals and Medicare -- 6. The Canada Health Act -- Part III. 7. How good is Medicare? -- 8. How much does Medicare cost? -- 9. Can efficiencies save…

Author: Simpson, Jeffrey

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Allen Lane

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: 392 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: National Health Programs; Health Care Reform; Health Services; Health Policy; Canada

Abstract: Contents:; Part I. 1. Hospital days -- Part II. 2. Health care's early history -- 3. Medicare in Saskatchewan -- 4. The Father of Medicare -- 5. The Liberals and Medicare -- 6. The Canada Health Act -- Part III. 7. How good is Medicare? -- 8. How much does Medicare cost? -- 9. Can efficiencies save Medicare? -- 10. Is private health care the answer? -- 11. Dr. Duval's opinion -- 12. Can we make ourselves healthier? -- 13. What does the public think? -- 14. What about other countries? -- Part IV Remedies. 15. Doctors and nurses -- 16. Hospitals -- 17. Drugs -- 18. Conclusion.

ISBN: 9780670065899

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Victoria Library

Call Number: WA540 DC2 S56c 2012

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Exploring multiculturalism and diversity in health care : a handbook for trainers

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Multicultural Change in Health Services Delivery Project. [Vancouver, BC?]: Mount Saint Joseph Hospital , 1996.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WM61 E96 1996

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Includes 2 videos: What's offensive (8 minutes). Designs of omission (121 minutes)

Corporate Author: Multicultural Change in Health Services Delivery Project

Editor: Berman, Sandy

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Mount Saint Joseph Hospital

Publication Date: 1996

Subjects: Cross Cultural Comparison; Cultural Diversity; British Columbia; Handbooks

Abstract: Includes 2 videos: What's offensive (8 minutes). Designs of omission (121 minutes)

Language: English

Material Type: Other

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WM61 E96 1996

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Health impact of smoking and obesity and what to do about it

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Krueger, Hans, Williams, Dan, Kaminsky, Barbara, McLean, David. [Toronto, ON]: University of Toronto Press , 2007.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WA900 H434k 2007

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Krueger, Hans; Williams, Dan; Kaminsky, Barbara; McLean, David

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 374 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Smoking - adverse effects; Smoking - economics; Smoking - prevention & control; Chronic Disease - prevention & control; Risk Factors; Obesity; Weight Loss; British Columbia

ISBN: 9780802094414; 0802094414

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Library; Victoria Library; Kelowna Library; Abbotsford Library

Call Number: WA900 H434k 2007

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Cross-cultural considerations in promoting advance care planning in Canada

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Con, Andrea, Friesen, Melissa, Lam, Shona, Nelson, Patricia. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency | CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research) , 2007.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: W85.5 C743 2007

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

This report was prepared for the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Unit, Chronic and Continuing Care Division, Secretatiat on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Primary and Continuing Health Care Division of the Health Care Policy Directorate, Health Canada (Contract Reference Number 4500150490)

Author: Con, Andrea; Friesen, Melissa; Lam, Shona; Nelson, Patricia

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency; CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research)

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 93 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Cross-Cultural Comparison; Advance Care Planning; Patient Care Planning; Decision Making; Resuscitation Orders; Palliative Care; Family; First Nations; Hearing Impaired Persons; Social Support; Canada

Abstract: This report was prepared for the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Unit, Chronic and Continuing Care Division, Secretatiat on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Primary and Continuing Health Care Division of the Health Care Policy Directorate, Health Canada (Contract Reference Number 4500150490)

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Library; Victoria Library; Kelowna Library; Abbotsford Library

Call Number: W85.5 C743 2007

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