Moving Toward Indigenous-Centred Perinatal Care in Urban Quebec
Examines the use of Abinodjic as a wholistic approach to childcare that aligns with Indigenous cultural practices.
Examines the use of Abinodjic as a wholistic approach to childcare that aligns with Indigenous cultural practices.
Research consisted of survey and semi-structured interviews using open-ended questions with 22 respondents. Study found: limited job opportunityand longevity of employment, inadequate pay scale for hours worked, uequal work expectations, limited opportunities for advancement, inadequate harm prevention, gender or race harassement/discrimination with absence of grievance mechanisms, poor environmental practices, and limited economic benefits to Indigenous people.
Program designed for homeless and under-housed Indigenous peoples living in the downtown mid-west Toronto area. Evaluation consisted of environmental scan, developing a client profile, key informant interviews and focus groups.