Traditional Medicine

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he explains the importance of the eagle in Blackfoot ceremonialism.

Report includes the following papers: Report of the Director by J. W. Powell Primitive Trephining in Peru by Manuel Antonio Muñiz, M.D. and W. J. McGee The Cliff Ruins of Canyon de Chelly, Arizona by Cosmos Mindeleff Day Symbols of the Maya Year by Cyrus Thomas Tusayan Snake Ceremonies by Jesse Walter Fewkes

Dietetics and Human Nutrition Thesis (M.Sc.)--McGill University, 2006.

Looks at the broad spectrum of health and social determinants to come up with solutions that will improve the health and well being of Aboriginal people, including a holistic approach to be utilized when dealing with Aboriginal health issues.

Forms part of Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History, v.13 (p.1-165).

Looks at traditional medicines collected from the bush used to treat minor skin ailments and infections.

Examines how educators can use stories to facilitate healing and recovery in Indigenous adults.

Teacher's resource for documentary written and directed by Marie Burke about Mary and Ed Louie, two Sqilxw (Okanagan) traditional healers.

Book review of: Spirit Talkers by William S. Lyon. Review located by scrolling to page 182.

From a series of interviews about health, this article reveals one woman's struggle with mental illness and discusses some differences between medical treatment and traditional healing.

Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Manitoba, 2000.

Examines the mental health disparities of Indigenous people and discusses the need for traditional healing and caretaking practices.

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Brigham Young University, 2000.

Looks at traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) as a resource in matters of personal health and community health action.

Reviews literature using a relational worldview as a framework for Indigenous well-being in American Indians and Alaskan Natives, First Nations, Native Hawaiians, Māori, Aboriginal Australians and Sámi.

Describes the concepts and history behind inclusion of Elders, the mechanisms and programs in which the Elders have been involved, and feedback from Elders and the students.

Describes the implementation of a midwifery initiative and provides analysis from a process and impact perspective.

Trauma, stress and questions on how much unresolved grief is connected with substance problems, particularly alcohol.

Focuses on traditional Inuit resilience skills of patience and perseverance and their application in the prevention of suicide.

Provides qualitative evidence of the benefits of integrating traditional Indigenous healing practices -- in particular the sweat lodge ceremony -- into the Western treatment model, Seeking Safety.

Introduction to the Student Wellness Initiative Toward Community Health (SWITCH) program and comments on it having received a federal award. Article located by scrolling to page 8.

Information from two Nuxalk men, Captain Schooner and Joshua Moody in Chinook jargon, about magic and medicine of plants and animals including negative powers of a "bad box."

Discusses the health disparities in Canada and approaches to improving the health outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Discusses a program that incorporates Western and holistic approaches to HIV prevention, care and treatment for First Nations people.

Argues that psycho-social issues and rather than only physical, must be addressed in treatment. Chapter from Social Work and HIV -- The Canadian Experience edited by William Rowe and Bill Ryan.

Short recollection of the diet and lifestyle of Aboriginal Australians in the 1940s.

Examines how traditional workshops and programs using culturally relevant methods contribute to capacity rebuilding through self-care.

Educational Foundations Thesis (M. Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1998.

Presents a philosophy of health research using the butterfly as a metaphor.

Narrative about the The Sucking Doctor, a ethnographic documentary film about a doctor who sucks pain out of a patient's body.

Recorded oral histories of Fort Resolution.

Looks at the activities undertaken by Thessalon First Nation in the development of a social safety net to deal with the inter-generational effects of the residential school system on the family and community.

[Health?] Thesis (Ph.D.)--Charles Darwin University, 2018.

Speaker talks about the importance of passing on knowledge of traditional medicines and healing practices. Duration: 22:38.

Report includes the following papers: Report of the Ethnologist-in-Charge by F. W. Hodge The Winnebago Tribe by Paul Radin

Discusses the success of a First Nation community-based Aboriginal restorative justice program using Canim Lake as a case study.

Presents excerpts from interviews with Elders by three researchers.

Provides current information on the prevalence of AIDS, discussion of techniques for preventing/responding to the epidemic in a culturally appropriate way and brief anecdotes of those affected.

Short introduction to journal featuring articles on smoking, effects of Kava on the body and mental health, and ethnobotany.

Examines possible historical and cultural reasons for high tobacco use.

Reports on Pae Herenga pilot study undertaken to explore how care customs contribute towards strengthening extended family (whānau) resilience and bereavement. Results indicate a need for further study, wider understanding of whānau practices among health professionals, and a digital resource centre.

Consists of an interview where he shares general reminiscences of his life.

Describes traditional health practices using locally sourced ingredients

Looks at a community development model that focuses on traditional knowledge and cultural practice to assist Aboriginal communities to heal from historical and ongoing trauma, and for the restoration of health and well being.

Examines shamanic ecstatic states from a psychiatric and comparative perspective.

Study explores Inuit women's perspectives on their health and well-being to support local efforts to identify priorities.

Nursing Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Ottawa, 2004.

Discusses prevention strategies for communities, schools, youth/families and addictions as a contributing factor, as well as culturally appropriate practices for dealing with the problem.

Focuses on development of the Noojmowin Teg Health Access Centre from 1998 to 2008.