Author

Menzies, Peter (ed.)

Lavallee, Lynn F. (ed.)

Place of Publication

[Canada]

Publisher

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

Paperback, 459 p.

Subject

Aboriginal Health

Leadership/Coaching

Mental Health

Abstract

Helping to promote healing in Aboriginal people with addiction and mental health issues requires specialized knowledge and unique skills. Health, social service and justice workers must first have a grasp of history and the emotional legacy that today's generation of Aboriginal people carry. They must also be prepared to blend Aboriginal and Western approaches to match their clients' unique world views. Journey to Healing is a comprehensive and practical evidence-based resource. It was written to help prepare students and professionals to provide counselling and social services to Aboriginal people with mental health and addiction issues in urban, rural and isolated settings. The scope of the book is broad; each chapter focuses on a specific topic. Many of the authors are Aboriginal and all are respected experts in their fields. Each author shares his or her scholarly learning, insight, wisdom and experience of addressing addiction and mental health issues in Aboriginal populations. The guide is intended to serve as a course text for health, social service and justice programs in universities and community colleges. It will also be of interest to social workers, addiction and mental health service providers, and prison, probation, parole and police officers working with Aboriginal communities.

ISBN

9781771141598

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

REF GN 400 MEN 2014

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Author

Joseph, Bob

Place of Publication

New York, USA

Publisher

Seal Press

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

160pp

Subjects

Anti-Racism

Diversity

Indigenous

Reconciliation

Abstract

Based on a viral article, 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act is the essential guide to understanding the legal document and its repercussion on generations of Indigenous Peoples, written by a leading cultural sensitivity trainer.

Since its creation in 1876, the Indian Act has shaped, controlled, and constrained the lives and opportunities of Indigenous Peoples, and is at the root of many enduring stereotypes. Bob Joseph's book comes at a key time in the reconciliation process, when awareness from both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities is at a crescendo. Joseph explains how Indigenous Peoples can step out from under the Indian Act and return to self-government, self-determination, and self-reliance - and why doing so would result in a better country for every Canadian. He dissects the complex issues around truth and reconciliation, and clearly demonstrates why learning about the Indian Act's cruel, enduring legacy is essential for the country to move toward true reconciliation.

ISBN

978-0995266520

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

REF NR 100 JOS 2018

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Author

Newhouse, David

Corporate Author

National Research Conference on Urban Aboriginal Peoples

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Thompson Educational Publishing

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

Paperback, 268 p.

Subject

Aboriginal Health

Community Health Services

Leadership/Coaching

Abstract

Well-Being in the Urban Aboriginal Community offers a selection of the papers presented at Fostering Biimaadiziwin, a national research conference held in Toronto in 2011. The conference grew out of a desire to add a new perspective to research concerning Aboriginal peoples living in urban environments - a positive perspective that focuses on strengths and assets, rather than problems. In this volume, scholars, researchers, policy-makers, community members, and practitioners examine the ways that Aboriginal peoples in Canada are pursuing rand achieving biimaadiziwin (or "the good life") in urban settings. Their papers explore the urban Aboriginal situation in such areas as cultural sovereignty, identity, self-determination, social capital, and education. The result is a valuable resource that offers insight into the lives of urban Aboriginal peoples, providing information that will guide future studies of the joys, frustrations, rewards, and challenges of Aboriginal peoples living good lives in Canada's cities and towns

ISBN

9781550772265

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

REF GN 400 NEW 2012

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