First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 10, no. 2, Special Edition: 10th Anniversary of the Reconciliation: Touchstones of Hope For Indigenous Children, 2015, pp. [18]-30
Description
Study shows that social identity plays an important role in the reunification process.
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 22, no. 1, 2015, pp. 42-76
Description
Study finds compelling evidence for sustaining a program that delivers positive reinforcement to Native American youth resulting in reduced rates of substance abuse.
Fathers Across Cultures: The Importance, Roles and Diverse Practices of Dads
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Jessica Ball
Description
Interviews with Indigenous fathers.
Chapter in the book: Fathers Across Cultures: The Importance, Roles and Diverse Practices of Dads edited by Jaipaul L. Roopnarine
Journal of Global Indigeneity, vol. 1, no. 2, Reterritorialising Social Media: Indigenous People Rise Up, 2015
Description
Speaker discusses history of colonization in the Pacific Islands, characteristics of the Pasifika community in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and her research into how young adults are using social media to express identity.
Duration: 40:15.
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 10, no. 2, Valuing Indigenous Peoples in Health Research, 2015, pp. 21-32
Description
Looks at factors contributing to youth suicide including self-esteem and depression. Joint venture between the Carrie Sekani Family Services and the Northern British Columbia University.
Looks at the challenges faced by Aboriginal youth who are trying to find a balance between maintaining cultural roots and living in the mainstream world.
Duration: 31:30.
Psychology of Sport and Exercise, vol. 18, May 2015, pp. 75-84
Description
Five themes emerged from direct quotes by participants regarding what community is to them: belonging, family and friends, supportive interactions, sport, and where you live and come from.
Research on the Intergenerational Impact of Colonialism and Aboriginal Homelessness in Edmonton
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Blue Quills First Nations College
IRM Research and Evaluation Inc.
Description
Study focused on: linkages between intergenerational trauma caused by residential schools and involvement in child protection systems and homelessness; the effect on sense of identity and connection to heritage; promising practices in providing supports and services; and life factors and experiences which mitigate effects of intergenerational trauma.
'Walking between worlds': The Experiences of New Zealand Maori Cross-Cultural Adoptees
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Maria Haenga-Collins
Anita Gibbs
Adoption & Fostering, vol. 39, no. 1, 2015, pp. 62-75
Description
Looks at the narratives of six adults who were part of the system of closed stranger adoption, which placed children with white families and denied access to birth records.