'A Gossamer Web, is Life' : Biomedicine, the Mi'kmaq and the Reclamation of Traditional Healing Knowledge
Theology and Religious Studies (M.A) -- Saint Mary's University, 2013.
Theology and Religious Studies (M.A) -- Saint Mary's University, 2013.
Developed to address problems of youth suicide and substance abuse through a sense of cultural belonging and revitalization.
Looks at the interrelationships between social determinants of health, risk and protection factors and the multi-generational impact of residential school experiences and argues that the Bill will worsen the over-representation of Aboriginal peoples in the correctional facilities. Concludes with nine recommendations which focus on relationships, crime prevention and diversion, and monitoring and evaluation.
Discusses program linking a farm with a Navajo community-based charter elementary school and looks at general issues which should be considered when forming such a partnership.