Development of Culturally Appropriate Problem Gambling Services for Indigenous Communities

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalie Jurisic
Keyword(s):  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Culturally Appropriate

scholarly journals Qualitative Health Research Involving Indigenous Peoples: Culturally Appropriate Data Collection Methods

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Wright ◽  
Olive Wahoush ◽  
Marilyn Ballantyne ◽  
Chelsea Gabel ◽  
Susan Jack
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
First Nations ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Indigenous Populations ◽  
Policy Statement ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Data Collection Methods ◽  
Collection Methods

Historically, health research involving Indigenous peoples has been fraught with problems, including researchers not addressing Indigenous research priorities and then subsequently often failing to utilize culturally appropriate methods. Given this historical precedence, some Indigenous populations may be reluctant to participate in research projects. In response to these concerns, the Government of Canada has developed the Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS2): Research Involving the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples of Canada, which stipulates the requirements for research collaborations with Indigenous communities. Utilizing this policy as an ethical standard for research practices, this paper describes, critiques and synthesizes the literature on culturally appropriate oral-data collection methods, excluding interviews and focus groups, for use with Indigenous people in Canada. Results suggest that photovoice, symbol-based reflection, circles and story-telling can be methodologically rigorous and culturally appropriate methods of collecting data with this population. Suggestions are made for researchers wishing to use these methods to promote respectful and collaborative research partnerships with Indigenous peoples in Canada.

scholarly journals Smart Indigenous Youth: The Smart Platform Policy Solution for Systems Integration to Address Indigenous Youth Mental Health

10.2196/21155 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. e21155
Author(s):  
Tarun Reddy Katapally
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Youth Mental Health ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Rural And Remote ◽  
Indigenous Youth ◽  
School Curricula

Indigenous youth mental health is an urgent public health issue, which cannot be addressed with a one-size-fits-all approach. The success of health policies in Indigenous communities is dependent on bottom-up, culturally appropriate, and strengths-based prevention strategies. In order to maximize the effectiveness of these strategies, they need to be embedded in replicable and contextually relevant mechanisms such as school curricula across multiple communities. Moreover, to engage youth in the twenty-first century, especially in rural and remote areas, it is imperative to leverage ubiquitous mobile tools that empower Indigenous youth and facilitate novel Two-Eyed Seeing solutions. Smart Indigenous Youth is a 5-year community trial, which aims to improve Indigenous youth mental health by embedding a culturally appropriate digital health initiative into school curricula in rural and remote Indigenous communities in Canada. This policy analysis explores the benefits of such upstream initiatives. More importantly, this article describes evidence-based strategies to overcome barriers to implementation through the integration of citizen science and community-based participatory research action.

scholarly journals An Approach to Improve Dementia Health Literacy in Indigenous Communities

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharlene Webkamigad ◽  
Wayne Warry ◽  
Melissa Blind ◽  
Kristen Jacklin
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Cultural Safety ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Indigenous Perspectives

AbstractThis project aims to improve health literacy in Indigenous communities through the development of evidence-based culturally relevant health promotion materials on dementia that bridge the gap between Indigenous and Western perspectives of the illness. The research team worked in partnership with Health Canada’s First Nations and Inuit Home and Community Care Program (FNIHCC) and consulted with Indigenous elders to utilize a two-eyed seeing framework that draws upon Indigenous knowledge and Western biomedicine. A consolidated review of materials and research involving Indigenous perspectives of Alzheimer’s and age-related dementias led to the development of two culturally appropriate fact sheets. Two Indigenous-specific fact sheets were developed “What is Dementia? Indigenous Perspectives and Cultural Understandings” and “Signs and Symptoms of Dementia: An Indigenous Guide.” The fact sheets prioritize Indigenous knowledge and pay particular attention to Indigenous languages, diverse Indigenous cultures, and literacy levels. The content uses phrasing and words from Indigenous people involved in the research to share information. Biomedical concepts and words were included when necessary but language or presentation of these aspects were often modified to reflect Indigenous conceptualizations. This project provides a foundation for evidence-based knowledge translation in relation to cultural safety in dementia care. Specifically, the researchers outline how health care providers can develop culturally appropriate health promotion material, thus increasing Indigenous cultural understandings of dementia and health literacy.

scholarly journals Creating an Independent Traditional Court: A Study of Jopadhola Clan Courts in Uganda

2012 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-242
Author(s):  
Maureen Owor
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Separation Of Powers ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Legal Doctrine ◽  
Administration Of Justice ◽  
Eastern Uganda ◽  
Level Government

AbstractThis article examines the contribution of clans (kinship institutions) to the administration of justice within the context of standards set out in the African regional human rights instruments. Field work on the Jopadhola of Eastern Uganda is drawn upon, to explore how clans reproduce their notion of an independent court using an abridged legal doctrine of separation of powers, and partially mimicking lower level government and judicial features. The field work also shows how clans accommodate interests of women and youth. Even so, clans retain a largely customary approach to the appointment, qualifications and tenure of court officials. The main findings lead to the conclusion that, by applying an “African” notion of human rights, clans have created traditional constructs of an independent court: one that is culturally appropriate for their indigenous communities.

scholarly journals Global Strategies for Population Management of Domestic Cats (Felis catus): A Systematic Review to Inform Best Practice Management for Remote Indigenous Communities in Australia

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 663
Author(s):  
Brooke P. A. Kennedy ◽  
Bonny Cumming ◽  
Wendy Y. Brown
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Population Management ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Felis Catus ◽  
Domestic Cat ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Management Interventions

Pet domestic cat (Felis catus) populations are increasing all around the world, resulting in an increase in contact with humans and wildlife, potentially spreading zoonotic diseases and predating on wildlife. With the recently identified rise in cat populations in remote Indigenous communities in Australia, culturally appropriate cat population management strategies are required. A systematic review process was conducted to review the current global cat population management practices that are suitable for owned, free-roaming cat populations in these communities. Eight articles on in-situ field cat populations and five studies simulating computer modelled cat populations reported results of 66 population management interventions. Surgical Sterilisation (SS) was used in all socialised owned cat articles. The trap–neuter–release (TNR) method was used most frequently on unsocialised cats and gained the best results when the trap–remove (TR) method was used concurrently to adopt out unwanted social cats and euthanise ill or injured cats. The results of this review suggest that long-term TNR/SS programs supplemented with TR provide the current most ethically sound best practice, humane method of managing cat populations in remote Australian Indigenous communities. It is also recognised that no one plan will fit all, and that further research on the micro-level techniques used to deploy both TNR and TR needs to occur, and that culturally appropriate community consultation during all processes is vital in achieving a sustainable management program.

scholarly journals CPBR Process in Urban Settings and the Unique Challenges and Successes

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 234-234
Author(s):  
Steffi Kim
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Advisory Committee ◽  
Research Team ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Appropriate Practices ◽  
Interpersonal Level

Abstract CBPR is a framework that allows for the collaboration of researchers and communities as co-partners and is a supported approach for Indigenous communities. The community engagement and co-partnership in this study allowed for the researcher's flexibility to be responsive to culturally appropriate practices and priorities of the communities and participants. CBPR principles, including the Elder Advisory Committee (EAC), were utilized in this urban-based project. Challenges presented in many ways, including the processes of a) entering communities, b) relationship building, c) time involvement, and d) recruitment. Successes represented the unique opportunity to enter communities at an interpersonal level, b) close community engagement, c) gathering information beneficial for the research team and the community, and d) extended community engagement. While challenges exist, this approach's benefits are far-reaching promoting trust, support, and interest in future research endeavors. The presenter will discuss strategies and processes helpful in engagement, recruitment, and data collection.

scholarly journals Indigenous Communities From Oaxaca, Mexico. Health Problems, Opportunities And Challenges In Public Health With Special Attention In Mental Health

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 684-690
Author(s):  
Helda Pinzon-Perez ◽  
Leoncio Vásquez Santos
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Oral Tradition ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
The United States ◽  
Advanced Practice ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Native Languages ◽  
Written Form

Objectives: To present an instrument in Mixtec, Zapotec, and Spanish to assess the mental health of indigenous Oaxacan communities from Mexico. To provide suggestions on how this instrument could be useful for indigenous communities in other Latin American regions. Methods: This manuscript includes a literature review of articles published in mental health among communities originating from Oaxaca, Mexico and presents the process followed in the development of a culturally appropriate mental health instrument. The instrument was created by a Spanish speaking Advanced Practice Nurse and translated by a university student public health worker and a professional nurse from Oaxaca, Mexico whose native languages are Mixtec and Zapotec. Results: A culturally appropriate instrument was developed to assess the mental health of people with Oaxacan origin. This instrument includes some questions related with Covid-19. It was translated into Spanish, Mixtec, and Zapotec. The Spanish version is available in the written form but the Mixtec and Zapotec versions are available only in the audio form since they are languages of oral tradition. Conclusions: The mental health needs of Oaxacan communities living in the United States and other parts of Latin America are pressing and even more in the domain of mental health. The mental health instrument here discussed is a contribution to the understanding and solution of the identified relevant problems.

Subverting the universality of metadata standards

2019 ◽  
Vol 75 (4) ◽  
pp. 731-749 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Montenegro
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Property ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Tribal Sovereignty ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Cultural Patterns ◽  
Dublin Core ◽  
Ethical Practices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Metadata Standards

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the underlying meanings, effects and cultural patterns of metadata standards, focusing on Dublin Core (DC), and explore the ways in which anticolonial metadata tools can be applied to exercise and promote Indigenous data sovereignty. Design/methodology/approach Applying an anticolonial approach, this paper examines the assumptions underpinning the stated roles of two of DC’s metadata elements, rights and creator. Based on that examination, the paper considers the limitations of DC for appropriately documenting Indigenous traditional knowledge (TK). Introduction of the TK labels and their implementation are put forward as an alternative method to such limitations in metadata standards. Findings The analysis of the rights and creator elements revealed that DC’s universality and supposed neutrality threaten the rightful attribution, specificity and dynamism of TK, undermining Indigenous data sovereignty. The paper advocates for alternative descriptive methods grounded within tribal sovereignty values while recognizing the difficulties of dealing with issues of interoperability by means of metadata standards given potentially innate tendencies to customization within communities. Originality/value This is the first paper to directly examine the implications of DC’s rights and creator elements for documenting TK. The paper identifies ethical practices and culturally appropriate tools that unsettle the universality claims of metadata standards. By introducing the TK labels, the paper contributes to the efforts of Indigenous communities to regain control and ownership of their cultural and intellectual property.

Nurturing Meaningful Intergenerational Social Engagements to Support Healthy Brain Aging for Anishinaabe Older Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 263-283
Author(s):  
Ashley Cornect-Benoit ◽  
Karen Pitawanakwat ◽  
Jennifer Walker ◽  
Darrel Manitowabi ◽  
Kristen Jacklin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Aging ◽  
Intergenerational Relationships ◽  
Ways Of Knowing ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Indigenous Populations ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Northwestern Ontario ◽  
Qualitative Thematic Analysis ◽  
Social Engagements

ABSTRACTThe emergence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) in Indigenous populations across Canada is of rising concern, as prevalence rates continue to exceed those of non-Indigenous populations. The Intergenerativity Model, guided by Indigenous Ways of Knowing, nurtures a psychosocial approach to promoting healthy brain aging and quality of life. Community-based participatory action methods led by interviews, focus groups, and program observations aid in identifying the barriers to and facilitators of success for intergenerational social engagements in the Anishinaabe community of Wiikwemkoong in northwestern Ontario. A qualitative thematic analysis guides future recommendations for programming opportunities that foster traditional roles of older First Nation adults and support intergenerational relationships. The results of this project elicit culturally appropriate recommendations for community-driven supports that address healthy brain aging. These outcomes are relevant to other Indigenous communities as the framework for determining that culturally appropriate health supports can be adapted to the unique context of many communities.

Traditional storytelling: an effective Indigenous research methodology and its implications for environmental research

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ranjan Datta
Keyword(s):  
Indigenous People ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Environmental Research ◽  
Indigenous Research ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Traditional Storytelling

Using traditional Western research methods to explore Indigenous perspectives has often been felt by the Indigenous people themselves to be inappropriate and ineffective in gathering information and promoting discussion. On the contrary, using traditional storytelling as a research method links Indigenous worldviews, shaping the approach of the research; the theoretical and conceptual frameworks; and the epistemology, methodology, and ethics. The aims of this article are to (a) explore the essential elements and the value of traditional storytelling for culturally appropriate Indigenous research; (b) develop a model of a collaborative community and university research alliance, looking at how to address community concerns and gather data that will inform decision-making and help the community prepare for the future; (c) build up and strengthen research capacity among Indigenous communities in collaboration with Indigenous Elders and Knowledge-holders; and (d) discuss how to more fully engage Indigenous people in the research process. In two case studies with Indigenous and immigrant communities in Canada and Bangladesh that are grounded in the relational ways of participatory action research, the author found that traditional storytelling as a research method could lead to culturally appropriate research, build trust between participants and researcher, build a bridge between Western and Indigenous research, and deconstruct meanings of research. The article ends with a discussion of the implications of using traditional storytelling in empowering both research participants and researcher.

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