Reviews literature that may link HIV/AIDS to the legacy of residential schools. The article also outlines how HIV/AIDS is affecting the Aboriginal people and discusses the practices and challenges of attempting to combat the health issue.
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, Inaugural Edition, May 1997, pp. 55-67
Description
Looks at a community-based program that provides education, prevention and healing services to those affected by family violence and substance abuse, through circles, ceremonies and workshops.
Faculty of Law, University of Windsor & the Commonwealth Legal Education Association Roundtable
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Georges Erasmus
Description
Discusses the role of the Aboriginal Healing Foundation in dealing with a variety problems of arising from the residential school system, and argues that a healing environment must be included in the compensation process.
Project began during conferences held at site of the Pelican Lake Indian Residential School, Sioux Lookout, Ontario. On page 2: "Exercises for building children, families and communities" .