Traditional Medicine

Contextualizes the nature addiction as an illness and provides examples of integrating traditional medicines into treatment programs.

Community Governance Project towards (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2005.

Discusses a qualitative study, conducted in the villages of Skidegate and Old Massett which are located in the Queen Charlotte Islands, done in the interest of developing a culturally sensitive, community-based program for managing NIDDM (non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus).

Examines the health research initiatives for improving the health of expectant Aboriginal mothers and young children.

From Sarcee Reserve near Calgary, Alberta.

Outlines a draft model for individuals and communities to follow and looks at the protection and promotion of traditional healing practices and knowledge.

Discusses the qualities necessary for facilitating the healing process and things that may be accomplished by using a variety of western or traditional tools.

Comments on an organization, Warriors Against Violence Society, and their model for healing.

Health Education and Recreation Thesis (Ph.D.)--Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 2002.

Draws parallels between biomedicine and evangelical religion and traces its dissemination in three distinct phases.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 1999.

Author reminisces about relationship with traditional healers and the traditional system of healing.

Book review of: Healing and Mental Health for Native Americans edited by Ethan Nebelkopf and Mary Phillips.

Discusses the three elements central to recovery from alcoholism: the Sweat Lodge, the Red Road and the Recovery Medicine Wheel.

Medical Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Union Institute (Cincinnati, Ohio) 2001.

Describes expectations of participating in a healing circle.

Counselling Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2013.

Book review of: Healing Histories by Laurie Meijer Drees. Scroll down to page 174 to read review.

Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Queen's University at Kingston, 1999.

Article compares local healing traditions with earlier shamanic traditions in the area of Finnmark and Nord-Troms Norway.

Discusses a Tlingit storyteller's own story and how it helped in recovery and healing.

Studies seal hunting rituals and food sharing.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Nevada, Reno, 2000.

Describes strategies to negate barriers from past trauma by enrolling in literacy and life skills programs.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--Carleton University, 1997.

Discusses the holistic healing process used in therapeutic sessions given through Ganohkwásra Family Assault Support Services.

Suggests that mental health promotion which focuses on youth and community empowerment is likely to have a large effect on health and wellbeing in Aboriginal communities.

Looks at health status, community environments, healthy growth and development, physical environment, health services, and disease and injury prevention. Identifies areas where significant health benefits can be made. Related material: Pathways to Health and Healing (Second Report).

Author studies health care problems in Baja California, Mexico using research data collected from 1999 to 2001.

Case study of the Malaysian Indigenous peoples to investigate the gaps in health coverage among Indigenous peoples.

Anthropology and Archaeology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1979.

Argues that contemporary medical treatment must integrate traditional culture and practices.

Book review of: Health Care Issues in the Canadian North edited by David E. Young. From Special Issue on Indian Health, Saskatchewan Indian Federated College Journal 4(1), 1988, edited by Jean Cuthand-Goodwill and Joel Demay

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Arizona, 1968.

Contends that conditions were unsanitary and health professionals discourage local consultations with shamans for traditional treatments, both examples of broader reservation health trends of the times.

New health worker team in northern Queensland, Australia discusses learning about European medicine while still employing, 'bush medicine' treatments using locally sourced ingredients.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 1997.

Summary of results and findings. Sample consisted of 712 adults, 566 youth and 666 children.

Discusses the Healthy Nations Initiative funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation which focuses on early prevention, intervention, pubic awareness and cultural values.

Natural Resources Management Thesis (M.N.R.M.)--University of Manitoba, 1999.

Accompanied by Teacher's Guide.

Story of a fist-time mother who consults two sources for information: her doctor for scientific view of birth and her grandmother for nurturing and traditional support. For use with Healthy Pregnancy: Jenny's Story: Student Activities.