Family Violence and Aboriginal Communities: Building Our Knowledge and Direction through Community Based Research and Community Forums
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
L. Jane McMillan
Description
Study conducted over five years consulted with over 150 Mi'kmaq through interviews, focus groups, and community forums in order to develop strategies to address violence.
Looks at key themes which emerged from year long consultations with Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal Children's Aid Societies, service providers and organizations.
Hülili: Multidisciplinary Research on Hawaiian Well-Being, vol. 7, 2011, pp. 159-184
Description
Describes culturally integrated programing for Native Hawaiian adolescents which encourages active engagement and meaning, potentially improving outcomes.
Identified five themed groupings of practices based on traditional knowledge, community approaches, collaboration, training and policies for funding programs.