LU|ZONE|UL Collection: Editors: Susan Manitowabi & Taima Moeke-Pickering
https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/handle/10219/379
Editors: Susan Manitowabi & Taima Moeke-Pickering2024-03-28T05:14:29ZFrom the Inside Out: Spirituality as the Heart of Aboriginal Helping in [spite of ?] Western Systems
https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/handle/10219/389
Title: From the Inside Out: Spirituality as the Heart of Aboriginal Helping in [spite of ?] Western Systems
Authors: Stevens, Nancy
Abstract: The degree of reclamation of culturally-based spiritual
practices varies by and within communities and families, but appears
to be gathering momentum. From the anecdotes provided by clients it
appears that healing takes its firmest roots when the spiritual aspects
of the individual’s life are attended to. More clients and helpers are
recognizing the need to look inward, to recognize the strength of their
spirit and the role spirituality plays in fostering resiliency. Working as
a helper, particularly within western systems, however, the challenges
can be daunting and frustrating with respect to incorporating
spirituality into the helping process. Although many helpers have
begun the dialogue, spirituality – and more particularly Aboriginal
spirituality – remains on the margins, raising questions and concerns
that have no simple solutions. This paper is a beginning in my
personal and professional consideration of how to more fully explore
and integrate spirituality with individuals, families and communities.2010-11-01T00:00:00ZSuicide and Aboriginal Youth: Cultural Considerations in Understanding Positive Youth Development
https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/handle/10219/388
Title: Suicide and Aboriginal Youth: Cultural Considerations in Understanding Positive Youth Development
Authors: Howard, Cynthia
Abstract: The importance of positive youth development cannot be
overstated. We strive to foster healthy mental/emotional, social,
spiritual and physical development in our children. Alarmingly high
Aboriginal youth suicide rates in some areas call for an increased
understanding of how protective factors and risk-taking behaviours
influence youth development. This may help us develop strategies
to increase positive outcomes for Aboriginal youth. This paper will
provide an overview of the impact of loss of cultural continuity and
identity on positive youth development.2010-11-01T00:00:00ZThe Cree Medicine Wheel as an Organizing Paradigm of Theories of Human Development
https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/handle/10219/387
Title: The Cree Medicine Wheel as an Organizing Paradigm of Theories of Human Development
Authors: Wenger-Nabigon, Annie
Abstract: This paper explores the Cree Medicine Wheel as an
organizing construct for examining some contemporary theories of
human development. Various aspects of Medicine Wheel concepts are
discussed along with aspects of knowledge about human development
from the mainstream paradigm (Eurocentric) that is dominant in the
academy. Perspectives on indigenous wisdom and ways of knowing
are presented from an ecological position linking human development
concerns to a wholistic view of human development through the Cree
Medicine Wheel. The article highlights aspects of the teachings which
deepen understandings of parallels in human development theories.
Medicine Wheel teachings support development that maintains
positive adaptation to a natural world, and can provide a description
of contemporary human developmental theory from the perspective
of traditional Aboriginal knowledge. Theories about different stages
of human development and knowledge about assets that facilitate
positive development at each stage are presented, illuminating current
concerns in human development theoretical perspectives.2010-11-01T00:00:00ZThe Role of ‘Kijigabandan’ and ‘Manadjitowin’ in Understanding Harm Reduction Policies and Programs for Aboriginal Peoples
https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/handle/10219/386
Title: The Role of ‘Kijigabandan’ and ‘Manadjitowin’ in Understanding Harm Reduction Policies and Programs for Aboriginal Peoples
Authors: Dell, Colleen; Lyons, Tara; Cayer, Kathleen
Abstract: Harm reduction policies and programs are gaining increasing
acceptance as a promising practice to address high-risk substance use
in Canada. A common premise of Western harm reduction initiatives
is respect for substance users and their choices. An Aboriginal
worldview extends this to understanding individuals, communities
and their choices. This paper examines how the Algonquin concepts
of ‘Kijigabandan’ and ‘Manadjitowin’ can be used to explore harm
reduction’s value as a promising practice for Aboriginal social
work. ‘Kijigabandan’ means to attempt to understand and develop
personally from the process. ‘Manadjitowin’ means to honour someone
or something once it is understood. This is a timely paper because at
present there is no uniform starting place to address the value of harm
reduction policies and programs as they relate to Aboriginal peoples.2010-11-01T00:00:00Z