Michael Fredericks discusses her company's philosophy and first project using a participate design concept at the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Facility at the University of Alaska Anchorage.
Duration: 47:37.
Risk and Protective Factors for Suicide Attempt Among Indigenous Maori Youth in New Zealand: The Role of Family Connection
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Terryann C. Clark
Elizabeth Robinson
Sue Crengle
Theresa Fleming
Shanthi Ameratunga
Simon J. Denny
Linda H. Bearinger
Renee E. Sieving
Elizabeth Saewyc
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 7, no. 1, Social Networks and Health, March 2011, pp. 16-31
Description
Survey explores various risk factors for attempted suicide among Māori adolescents. Also looks at the family connection, and discusses how programs and strategies can improve the mental health of all Indigenous youth.
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Public Health Reports, vol. 125, Supplement 4, 2010, p. 43–50
Description
Study identified sociocultural factors that contribute to rapid advancement of the disease; discusses the need for traditional healing practices to be included in treatment regimens.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal , vol. 24, no. 3, 2000, pp. 21-38
Description
Study suggests that inadequate responsiveness, on the part of a local Indian Health Service (IHS), can become a crucial determinant to switching to tribal management.
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 24, no. 2, 2000, pp. 82-91
Description
Debate over the most effective approach to First Nation postsecondary education programs. Asserts that Elder participation as role models and guest teachers add value.
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 7, Promising Practices in Mental Health: Emerging Paradigms for Aboriginal Social Work Practices, November 2010, pp. 109-137
Description
Looks at how the concepts of ‘Kijigabandan’ and ‘Manadjitowin’ can assist Aboriginal social work to address two key barriers that often impede Aboriginal-specific harm reduction discussions, widespread support for abstinence and prohibition, and the belief that harm reduction and Aboriginal culture are incompatible.
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 7, Promising Practices in Mental Health: Emerging Paradigms for Aboriginal Social Work Practices, November 2010, pp. 87-107
Description
Discusses the role of an Elder in counseling sessions with Aboriginal clinicians trained in Western healing intervention, providing insight into their problems both from an Aboriginal perspective as well as from a western clinical perspective.
George Lutz recounts stories while living at Mandan, North Dakota and helping his father Rolland produce thousands of postcards of Native Americans. Includes photographs.
Brief discussion of the impact of colonialism, factors which place individuals at risk for homelessness, common life experiences of the majority of the population, government responses, and list of practices needed in the continuum of care.