Resource Population: Indigenous people

This toolkit is one of a suite of three focused on trauma. The full suite includes: Trauma and suicide, Trauma and suicide in children and Trauma and suicide in Indigenous people.  Expert reviewer: Ed Connors Ph.D., C.Psych. Dr. Connors is of Mohawk ancestry from Kahnawake Mohawk Territory. Introduction First Nations, Inuit and Métis are collectively referred […]

This guide is an invitation to bring together youth, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and those who work with young people to plan and implement life promotion strategies and actions that support the community. This guide will lead readers through a process of developing a life promotion plan for youth, based on a framework: life, people, strengths, […]

Written in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day.  I had the privilege of visiting Canada’s north last fall. It was a tremendously moving experience, one that has motivated me to write about it for the benefit of others. As we approach Canada’s 150th year, more and more attention is being paid to the diversity and […]

The statistics, research, language, and links used were current when this article was published, but may have become outdated. Please contact us at [email protected] for the most current information, or refer to our newer resources or latest statistics. Related resource: Indigenous people, trauma, and suicide prevention infoExchange is an original resource that examines topics relating […]

The statistics, research, language, and links used were current when this article was published, but may have become outdated. Please contact us at [email protected] for the most current information, or refer to our newer resources or latest statistics. Bullying is a problem for all kids, but it may be an even bigger problem in the […]