The intent of the Indigenous Perspectives on Life and Holistic Health (IPLHH) research cluster is to support research efforts pertaining to the interdependence of Indigenous peoples’ health and the health of the natural world from the perspective of Indigenous Elders. It aims to reshape mental health research by highlighting the connections between holistic wellness, cultural ways of life, and environmental sustainability for Indigenous Elders and their communities.
From a traditional Indigenous worldview, mental health and holistic wellness must be situated within a larger network of social relations that includes both the human and more-than human worlds. Community-based research with Indigenous Elders must focus beyond the individual and extend our understandings about health and wellness to that of living “in relation” to all else, not just for the present but for the future generations to come.
Angela McGinnis, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education, University of Regina
Noela Crowe-Salazar, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW; Doctoral Candidate; SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS-D) 2022-2023 Recipient
Crowe-Salazar, N. (September 2020 – present). Visiting the traditional nêhiyawak, Anihšināpēk, and Métis life cycle teachings within Cowessess First Nation (tentative title). Faculty of Education, University of Regina (Supervisors: Dr. Angela McGinnis & Dr. Andrea Sterzuk). Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
McGinnis, A., Kincaid, A. T., Barrett, M. J., Ham, C., & Community Elders Research Advisory Group. (2019). Strengthening animal-human relationships as a doorway to Indigenous holistic wellness. Ecopsychology, 11(3), 162-173. https://doi.org/10.1089/eco.2019.0003
Crowe-Salazar, N. (2007). Exploring the experiences of an Elder, a psychologist and psychiatrist: How can traditional practices and healers complement existing practices in mental health? First Peoples Child & Family Review, 3(4), 83-95. https://fpcfr.com/index.php/FPCFR/article/view/63/101
For more information, contact Alli Allen, IPLHH Community Research Associate, at iplhhresearchcluster@gmail.com.
We are pleased to announce our 2024-2025 Distinguished Public Lecture on Thursday, March 27 at 6:30pm!
Long-time Japan resident and consumer researcher Dominic Carter will deliver his talk, "Live Long Die Short: Aging at the Intersection of Technology, Philosophy, and Purpose".
CIRA & CAH are creating a #HumanRights Indicator Database on how well #seniors rights are respected. Participate via a 30–90 min interview, or 1–3 short surveys, or optional feedback. Contact info on the poster #HumanRights #Aging #AgingResearch #CIRA
Join us for Understanding Dementia on January 29, 2025:
7 – 9 pm CST
Hosted over Zoom
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Featuring Dr. Elizabeth Rhynold, who brings her expertise from the Geriatric Management and Evaluation Program (GEM) at Saskatoon City Hospital.
Our latest publication in Clinical Psychology Review on the psychometric assessment of the older adult in pain @AIGMcLennan @MicheGagnon @_EmilyWinters_
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S027273582400134X?via%3Dihub
It was my pleasure to be part of the @UofRegina mission to Japan
This issue contains stories about: Dr. Natasha Gallant’s CRC, the 2025 CAH Public Distinguished Lecture, research on aging and COVID-stress, Dr. Vivian Puplampu's CIHR grant, the investiture of the CAH Director into the Sask Order of Merit and more!
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