Culture Is Healing: Promising Practices and Impacts from an Urban Indigenous Youth-Led Health and Wellness Program

Publication: Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
11 January 2024

Abstract

This article explores the integration of cultural continuity in health programs for Indigenous youth, leveraging insights from Indigenous Youth Wellness Facilitators, in the Culture Is Healing program. It identifies four practices and their impacts, strengthening community and identity among Indigenous youth. The findings provide valuable recommendations for practitioners and policymakers.

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Cet article explore l’intégration de la continuité culturelle dans les programmes de santé pour les jeunes autochtones, en s’appuyant sur les idées des travailleurs de la santé des jeunes autochtones, au sein du programme « Culture Is Healing ». Il identifie quatre pratiques et leurs impacts quant au renforcement de la communauté et de l’identité chez les jeunes autochtones. Les résultats fournissent des recommandations précieuses aux praticiens et aux décideurs.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Volume 42Number 4December 2023
Pages: 137 - 142

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Version of record online: 11 January 2024

Key Words

  1. Indigenous youth mental health
  2. cultural continuity
  3. Indigenous knowledges
  4. peer-led programs

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  1. santé mentale des jeunes autochtones
  2. continuité culturelle
  3. savoirs autochtones
  4. programmes dirigés par des pairs

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Jeffrey Ansloos [email protected]
Shanna Peltier

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