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Editor: Sheila Hardy2024-03-28T08:20:34ZBuilding Bridges Between Academe and Community: Case Study of the Healing of the Seven Generations Project
https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/handle/10219/397
Title: Building Bridges Between Academe and Community: Case Study of the Healing of the Seven Generations Project
Authors: Lafrenière, Ginette; Diallo, Lamine; Dubie, Donna
Abstract: The following article is an account through the eyes of a community partner and two instructors at Wilfrid Laurier University who, through a series of events, contributed to the development of a community-based aboriginal healing program. The Healing of the Seven Generations Project is an attempt to address issues of healing amongst survivors and intergenerational survivors of the residential school system living in the Waterloo Region. Given the history of academic exploitation between certain researchers and aboriginal communities, the authors submit that this particular initiative may be considered as a model for future collaboration between academic institutions and aboriginal community groups given its attention to anti-oppressive practice and community development. A more extensive version of this article has been published in other venues. The purpose of this submission is to share the journey of the actors involved in this project as well as to encourage reflection on the merits of university and community collaboration within aboriginal spheres.2007-03-01T00:00:00ZTowards An Aboriginal Model of Community Healing
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Title: Towards An Aboriginal Model of Community Healing
Authors: Freeman, Bonnie; Lee, Bill
Abstract: This paper presents a community development model that
discusses the resistance and resiliency of Aboriginal communities
who have endured long histories of traumatic events and experiences
through the processes of colonialism, genocide, residential schools
and assimilating government policies. It presents an Aboriginal
perspective that focuses on the traditional knowledge and cultural
practices which is foundational to many nations of Aboriginal people.
By using the medicine wheel as premise for this model, practitioners
and community workers have a tool to assist Aboriginal communities
in regaining community health through the process of vision and self
determination. Thus, creating and maintaining direction and sustainability
for Aboriginal control over their destinies and for future
generations. This paper also briefly reviews the limitations that may
be encountered within a community, thus providing an opportunity to
work with all members.2007-03-01T00:00:00ZThessalon First Nation’s “Journey to Wellness”
https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/handle/10219/395
Title: Thessalon First Nation’s “Journey to Wellness”
Authors: Manitowabi, Susan; Morningstar, Sally; Manitowabi, Daniel
Abstract: Thessalon First Nation, like many other First Nations, has
been affected by and continues to deal with the aftermath of the Residential
School System. This article highlights the activities undertaken
by Thessalon First Nation as they “Journey to Wellness.” The development
of the “Journey to Wellness” proposal marks the beginning
of Thessalon First Nation’s development of a social safety net to deal
with the inter-generational effects of the Residential School System on
the family and community. Beginning with the creation of a Project
Team, Thessalon First Nation has made great strides in dealing with
the issues resulting from the Residential School System. Thessalon
First Nation now has a mental health worker, has produced a video
dealing with resiliency of the community, and is working towards
creating a community that has the capacity to deal with the traumas
resulting from the residential school experience.2007-03-01T00:00:00ZA First Nations Woman with Disabilities: “Listen to what I am saying!”
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Title: A First Nations Woman with Disabilities: “Listen to what I am saying!”
Authors: Durst, Douglas; Morin, Georgina; Wall, Sharon; Bluechardt, Mary
Abstract: This article tells the story of a courageous First Nations woman
living with severe disabilities in an urban prairie city. Her story
is a story of resistance and resiliency and of continued healing. This
exploratory and qualitative study applies culturally sensitive research
methods and attempts to capture the rich voice of Hope as she tells
her-story. Personal names such as Hope’s have been changed in order
to preserve confidentiality. Themes identified and described include
grief, racism and verbal abuse, sexual abuse, health care concerns,
resisting child welfare, isolation, poverty, relationships, and sexuality.
Hope resisted, and through resilience, overcame much of the trauma
but the scars are deep. Hope’s healing is found in finding meaning in
her life through raising her daughter, caring for others, and advocating
for herself and other Aboriginal persons with disabilities. Poverty
and vulnerability, however, continue to plague her life. All she asks is
to be heard: “Listen to what I am saying!” Her message is one that
every health and social service provider should hear.2007-03-01T00:00:00Z