Abuse

Discusses the linkage between the frontier culture and alcohol abuse, and the higher rates of consumption among Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals in Alaska and Northern Canada.

Explains the historical trauma suffered by Native American people and describes some of the symptoms such as depression, low self-esteem and substance abuse problems.

Humanities and Social Sciences Thesis (MSS)--University of Colorado Denver, 2013.

Explores attitudes, lifestyles and histories of a sample of 22 women.

Nursing Thesis (M.N.)--University of Alberta, 1996.

Examines the connections between HIV and sexual violence among Aboriginal women and suggests how health care workers and organizations can connect these issues in their work.

Looks at how the Ojibway community of Hollow Water deals with an epidemic of sexual abuse. Duration 48:30.

A discussion about the link between violence against Indigenous women and embedded colonialism within social structures.

Discusses barriers to holistic healing of epidemic: sexual abuse, homophobia, shame, lack of housing, lack of education, alcohol and drug use.

Booklet uses different forms of creative expressions to draw attention to the lived realities of Indigenous women.

Cross-Faculty Inquiry in Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--The University of British Columbia (Vancouver), 2012.

Case study of four community-university engagement initiatives; documents the policy development used to engage children youth and their families in community development programs aimed at reducing family violence by increasing graduation from secondary and post-secondary education programs.

Looks at cultural identity and the social and psychological consequences of racism.

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--Simon Fraser University, 2002.

Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2012.

Talks about the US based internet community CAVNET_IW (Communities Against Violence Network - Indigenous Women).

Looks at the reversal of a Dangerous Offender designation.

Art History Thesis (M.A.)--Concordia University, 2010.

Training guide for Aboriginal doulas supporting women who have suffered childhood sexual abuse.

Focuses on results of the survey 'The Impacts of COVID-19 on Indigenous Women and Gender-Diverse People in Canada". Key findings were that women were more worried about violence than most COVID issues; more women were experiencing violence, with the most vulnerable residing in the North, under 35, and financially impacted; romantic partners were seen as the biggest source of violence, and a strong correlation between violence and financial impacts.

Article discusses links between parental alcohol disorders and familial needs of children.

Comments on the human ability to heal from profound trauma and the role that one's personal spiritual experiences can play in the healing. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 40.

Summary report of the presentations delivered at the policy forum held in Ottawa, Ontario in March 2012 to better understand Aboriginal experiences and increase knowledge.

Counselling Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2009.

Looks at the extreme abuses some children suffered due to the guardianship system, while others escaped potential abuse because of the system.

American Indian Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 2015.

Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2003.

Examines reported cases of maltreatment in Aboriginal children and compares them with cases involving non-Aboriginal children based on a sample of cases reported to Youth Protection services in Quebec.

Lists culturally appropriate resources and services available to address violence and abuse.

Comments on how strong Aboriginal women are despite learning to adapt and survive deplorable social and economic conditions in Canada.

Organization supports research, promotes awareness, and advocates justice and healing for survivors in British Columbia. Provides links to history, forms, newsletter and crisis line.

Report's goal is to highlight of some of the most important, systemic issues and provide examples.

Child and Youth Care Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2010.

Explores issues such as colonization, male violence, the sex trade, poverty, child welfare system, and mental health.

"Topics discussed include why gender and sexuality matter to Indigenous law, and what Indigenous feminisms bring to the conversation". Duration: 10:23.

Profiles past boarding school policies world-wide, discusses children's experiences, evaluates schools' success, and discusses current practises and ideologies.

An examination and description of an activist's 2017 musical performance called ACHoRD in Victoria, British Columbia to bring attention to missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada.

Transcript of an interview, conducted in 2007, in which Johnston discusses his personal experiences as well as what he sees as the wider impact of the residential school system.

Looks at the over-representation of Indigenous children and young people in child welfare systems.

Identifies the profile of Aboriginal people who have died by suicide and who lived in Aboriginal communities.

Comments on the injury epidemic in Aboriginal communities and prevention strategies.

Related Material: Final Report.

Includes reported cases, unresolved cases, Residential School statistics and list of schools in litigation arranged by province.

List of cases organized alphabetically by province.

Looks at oral history performance project called On the Wings of Waddaduga: Cherokee Two-Spirit Lives. Accompanying interview. Accompanying presentation.

Comments on the Change of Seasons, a successful treatment model and the reasons for its success with Aboriginal men.