Editor

Greenwood, Margo

de Leeuw, Sarah

Lindsay, Nicole Marie

Reading, Charlotte

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Canadian Scholars Press

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

Paperback, 279 p.

Subject

Aboriginal Health

Community Health Services

Leadership/Coaching

Abstract

The health disparities affecting Indigenous peoples in Canada might well be understood as a national epidemic. Although progress has been made in the last decade towards both understanding and ameliorating Indigenous health inequalities, very little research or writing has expanded a social determinants of health framework to account for the unique histories and present realities of Indigenous peoples in this country. This timely edited collection addresses this significant knowledge gap, exploring the ways that multiple health determinants beyond the social―from colonialism to geography, from economy to biology―converge to impact the health status of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

This unique collection, comprised largely of contributions by Indigenous authors, offers the voices and expertise of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis writers from across Canada. The multitude of health determinants of Indigenous peoples are considered in a selection of chapters that range from scholarly papers by research experts in the field, to reflective essays by Indigenous leaders. Appropriate throughout a range of disciplines, including Health Studies, Indigenous Studies, Public and Population Health, Community Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, and Social Work, this engaging text broadens the social determinants of health framework to better understand health inequality. Most importantly, it does so by placing front and center the voices and experiences of Indigenous peoples.

ISBN

9781551307329

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

REF GN 400 GRE 2015

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Author

Linklater, Renee

Place of Publication

Halifax, NS

Publisher

Fernwood Publishing

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

Paperback, 175 p.

Subject

Aboriginal Health

Community Health Services

Leadership/Coaching

Abstract

In Decolonizing Trauma Work, Renee Linklater explores healing and wellness in Indigenous communities on Turtle Island. Drawing on a decolonizing approach, which puts the soul wound of colonialism at the centre, Linklater engages ten Indigenous health care practitioners in a dialogue regarding Indigenous notions of wellness and wholistic health, critiques of psychiatry and psychiatric diagnoses, and Indigenous approaches to helping people through trauma, depression and experiences of parallel and multiple realities. Through stories and strategies that are grounded in Indigenous worldviews and embedded with cultural knowledge, Linklater offers purposeful and practical methods to help individuals and communities that have experienced trauma. Decolonizing Trauma Work, one of the first books of its kind, is a resource for education and training programs, health care practitioners, healing centres, clinical services and policy initiatives."

ISBN

9781552666586

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

REF GN 400 LIN 2014

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Author

Miller, Ken

Edition

1st ed.

Place of Publication

Washington, DC

Publisher

Governing Books

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

Paperback, 124 p., ill.

Subject

Communication

Leadership

Lean Leader Development

ISBN

9780872894808

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

AA 120 MIL 2013

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Author

Byrne, Art

Edition

1st ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

Hardcover, 201 p., no ill.

Subject

Leadership/Coaching

Lean Leader Development

Abstract

In The Lean Turnaround, this legendary business leader shares everything he has learned during his remarkable career and shows how anyone can achieve similar results. His primary message is this: Lean strategy isn't just for manufacturing. In fact, Byrne is using this very approach in his present position at a private equity firm.

Whatever type of company you run, Lean can be used to improve virtually every aspect of operations, from training and leading employees to accounting and payroll issues. The Lean Turnaround explains all the ins and outs of applying Lean strategy to:

Eliminate waste in every value-added operation

Deliver consistent value to customers

Stimulate growth and add jobs

Increase wealth for all your stakeholders

Build a company culture of continuous improvement (kaizen)

Instead of attempting to get customers to conform to your way of doing things--which is, sadly, what most managers are taught to do--you need to configure your company to be responsive to the customers. This is at the core of Byrne's method--and it always works.

ISBN

9780071800679

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

AA 120 BYR 2013

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