The Sniffing Bear: [Study Guide]
Documents & Presentations
Description
Guide to accompany film, Sniffing Bear. For audience 9-12 years. Suggested ideas for pre-health education, language and visual arts and music.
Study uses data from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey to measure income-related inequalities in the experience of psychological distress and suicidal behaviors in Aboriginal adults living off-reserve. Findings indicate that higher income and especially food security serve as a protective factor against mental health issues. Recommends policy that attends to these socioeconomic determinants of health.
A reflection on the author's collaboration with Secwepemc Elder Sophie Robert and how it impacted her academic career.