Marianna,

I know of two different initiatives using culturally sensitive approaches to develop and deliver programming with and to aboriginal communities.  They should be able to share with you their evaluation plans, processes and perhaps some findings at this point.  One initiative was using a population health approach to primary prevention of Type 2 diabetes in Saskatchewan (seven demonstration projects)- contact person is Marta England, [log in to unmask]  The second is a heart health promotion
program for American Indian and Alaska Native communities funded by NHLBI in the US.   Frank Grayshield is the contact for this program, his email is [log in to unmask]

Hope this is helpful,
Kerry
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Kerry Robinson
Canadian Heart Health Dissemination Project
1280 Main St. W., BSB 311
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON.  L8S 4K1
T 905-525-9140 ext 23522
F 905-546-0463
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Marianna Pisani wrote:

> Dear All
> I am interested in investigating culturally appropriate methodologies for
> undertaking evaluation with indigenous communities (in particular,
> Australian Aboriginal People).  More specifically, evaluation in relation
> to community based diabetes prevention and managment programs.
>
> Information or references on any of the above would be most appreciated.
>
> Regards,
> Marianna Pisani
> Chronic Disease Strategies Team
> Public Health Branch
> Department of Human Services
> Level 16, 120 Spencer Street,
> Melbourne, 3000
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> Tel.   03 9637 4015
> Fax.  03  9637 5435
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