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Suzy Goodleaf

McGill University

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Kristyn Brown

Douglas Mental Health University Institute

Arlène Laliberté

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Melissa Haswell

Queensland University of Technology

Brooke Splicer

Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Project

Outi Mantere

Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare

Rebecca D’Amico

Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Project

Mary McComber

Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Project

Allyson Phillips

Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Project

Liliana Gómez Cardona

Douglas Mental Health University Institute

Taylor Goodleaf

Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Project

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Douglas Mental Health University Institute

University of Queensland

Queensland Health

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

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Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal

Université du Québec à Montréal

Queensland University of Technology

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Cultural adaptation of an appropriate tool for mental health among Kanien'kehá:ka: a participatory action project based on the Growth and Empowerment Measure

Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology (2021)

Liliana Gómez Cardona Kristyn Brown Taylor Goodleaf Mary McComber Rebecca D’Amico

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10.1007/s00127-021-02164-z

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Cultural adaptation of an appropriate tool for mental health among Kanien'keha:ka: a participatory action project based on the Growth and Empowerment Measure

Liliana Gómez Cardona Kristyn Brown Taylor Goodleaf Mary McComber Rebecca D’Amico

We present a cultural adaptation of the Growth and Empowerment Measure (GEM) from the Kanien'keha:ka people of Quebec (Canada). Our aim was to develop a culturally competent and safe tool to assess and promote well-being among this population. We followed a qualitative, collaborative, and participatory method that sought to benefit Indigenous participants and communities, while honouring their culture and philosophies. Twelve adults from health and community services of Kahnawa:ke participated in total five focus group meetings. We carried out a thematic analysis of the data collected through an advisory group that led a revision of the cultural and conceptual relevance of the tool and its content. The group integrated socio-culturally relevant elements and restructured the tool so that it reflected local well-being factors and showed its versatility of being an assessment tool and therapeutic support. A narrative and empowerement-driven approach, culturally based intervention, cultural safety and flexibility when using the instrument were considered successful strategies to improve wellness. This project provides valuable information about the perspectives of local Indigenous communities regarding mental health and factors of empowerment. Mutual understanding and integration of psychological and traditional knowledge can create a beneficial program to improve emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical well-being for the local population. It remains to be tested whether the Kanien'keha:ka Growth and Empowerment Measure (K-GEM) is clinically useful in psychological and psychiatric intervention, and social and community services.

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The Frontline of Revitationalization: Influences Impacting Aboriginal Helpers

First Peoples Child & Family Review An Interdisciplinary Journal Honouring the Voices Perspectives and Knowledges of First Peoples (2020)

Suzy Goodleaf Wanda Gabriel

Over the past two decades Aboriginal people have been transforming family, community and national life. With a fierce determination a movement that motivates change to heal destructive colonial and abusive patterns that has been simmering. On the front line of this movement are our elders, healers, counselors, social workers, police, teachers and faith keepers. The challenges facing the front line workers are very personal and at times political. This article seeks to shed light on the challenges of those on the front line of revitalization. It is based on the authors' experiences and observations of Aboriginals professionals and para-professionals (helpers) who are employed in their home communities, and highlights the specific influences they often face on a daily basis.

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10.7202/1069327ar

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