Health Sciences Thesis (MSc) -- York University, 2015.

Using a Honouring the Circle event to discuss using an Indigenous culturally specific approach to provide empowerment for its participants. To view article scroll down to page 101.

Focus is on Hamilton, Ontario, but does contain information gathered from service providers nationally.

Study conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews with 25 client and 6 staff participants. Ten themes emerged: culture and identity, traditional health beliefs, family, health messaging from others, healthcare experience, access to quality care, patient engagement, self-care, communication with health care practitioners, personal agency and responsibility, and client management of medications.

Sample of 513 respondents either fully or partially filled out the survey. Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents were asked for comments and suggestions for activities to improve city's response to Indigenous citizens under the themes of land, people, and spirit.