The Semiotics of Material Life Among Wemindji Cree Hunters
Theses
Author/Creator
Colin H. Scott
Description
Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 1983.
Children's book retells the Muckleshoot traditional story. Suitable for use with Grades K-3.
Related Material: Lesson Plan.
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.