Mamow Na-nan-da-we-ki-ken-chi-kay-win: Searching Together Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mamow Sha-way-gi-kay-win North South Partnership for Children
Description
Assessment focuses on six key areas: livelihoods, infrastructure, community participation, education/recreation, children and parents and mental and physical health.
Children and Youth Services Review, vol. 31, no. 9, 2009, pp. 1019-1024
Description
Results based on interviews with 61 foster parents in Manitoba to examine value-based and practical benefits of having a shared cultural background with foster children.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 17, no. 6, November/December 1993, pp. 15-17
Description
Looks at alcohol abuse and violence in Aboriginal communities and how some communities are using community shelter for women, rehabilitation, fewer liquor outlets and night patrols to deal with it.
Resource offers information on cultural understanding, how culture might conflict with environmental emergencies, relationship building, emergency planning and emergency response phase.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 21, no. 2, Summer, 2009, pp. 50-70
Description
Discusses mourning feast customs in the novel and how the author changes several of them.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to page 50.
Looks at a research network developed through the collaboration of universities, agencies and communities in British Columbia to provide research training and resources for Indigenous people working in Indigenous child well-being and research.
Relationship between childhood and the sacred varies between Indigenous communities in North America.
Chapter in book: The Child: An Encyclopedic Companion edited by Thomas R. Bidell, Anne C. Dailey, Suzanne D. Dixon, Peggy J.Miller, and John Modell.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 17, no. 4, July/August 1993, pp. 19-22
Description
Paper presented at the The Otitis Media in Childhood Conference. Compares Aboriginal perceptions in remote communities about hearing loss to non-Aboriginal western thinking.
The file contains an open forum presentation by Stephen Hall. Hall discusses his personal views on education, the James Bay Agreement, and cross-cultural adoption.
The file contains a general discussion of participants on suicide issues. Chairperson Maggie Hodgson facilitates a discussion between previous presenters and attendees Roda Grey, Diana Delorme, Sharon Jinkerson, Arnold Cheechoo, Adamie Sallualuk, and Caroline Ennis. Grey and Jinkerson's presentations are available for viewing elsewhere on this site. Issues discussed include language accessibility of suicide prevention services, assistance for non-status people, physical and sexual abuse, adoptive and foster parenting issues, and counsellor burnout.
The file contains a closing prayer, closing remarks by Moderator John Stiffarm, and an Honour Song. Moderator Stiffarm thanks the participants, some of the organizers, and states that as young people "I pray that we will be able to take some action and be able to come together, regardless of tribes or whatever, and help each other out -- help ourselves most of all." Following this is an honour song after which the day's sitting is concluded.
The file contains the presentation of a discussion paper by Elder Margaret Harris. Harris discusses her experiences as a foster parent and the importance of listening to the teachings of one's elders.
The file contains further comments by Keith Weasel Head. Weasel Head, who works at the Laverne Elementary School on the Blood Reserve, and is also a post-secondary student, discusses the problems youth face with drugs and alcohol. Weasel Head offers his personal perspective on how people can cope with and overcome these problems.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Roy Fabian
Description
The file contains a presentation by Executive Director Roy Fabian of the Hay River Treatment Centre. Fabian discusses cultural oppression in Dene history, and the healing process which is neccessary to treat its effects. Fabian stresses the need for the Dene to listen to the Elders and practice their teachings. Fabian also discusses his views on the land claims process, and how cultural oppression has lead to social issues such as child abuse, family violence, and housing problems. Fabian also elaborates what he sees as the need for Aboriginal individuals to start healing themselves.
The file contains a presentation by Sharon Jinkerson, Native Council of Canada. Jinkerson discusses her experiences dealing with children's suicide attempts, lack of funding for dealing with these and related issues, a youth program and camp initiative she is involved with, interventions and counselling, and the importance of spirituality in treating depression.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tobias Provost
Description
The file contains a presentation by Tobias Provost. Provost discusses his ideas on Peigan youth, and what can be done to empower them and stop negative behaviours. Provost proposes returning to traditional Peigan culture and language to build self-esteem, as well as discussing the positive results of the Nation's Youth Program.
This file contains recommendations by Ruth Norton that offers 33 recommendations of primary elements of suicide prevention for Aboriginal youth and adults. These include learning about Aboriginal culture, traditions, languages and spirituality; acknowledging the role of women as bearers of language and culture; encouraging youth to have a prominent role in their communities; and having the ability to trust someone, as caring and encouragement are primary ways of preventing suicide.
Whispering Wind, vol. 38, no. 5, May-June 2009, pp. 29-[?]
Description
Book reviews of: Choctaw Women in a Chaotic World by Michelene E. Pesantubbee.
Meet Lydia: A Native Girl From Southeast Alaska by Miranda Belarde-Lewis.