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.
.@jtquilliam is an impeccable Chief of Protocol for the Province & an amazing MC for the SOM ceremonies. He is an incredible creative individual who gets to the core of the issues he discusses/presents in formal functions. I’m grateful to have met you, Jason. You make SK proud.
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The @CanadianPain is proud to see one of our members recognized with the Saskatchewan Order of Merit! 🎉 One of the most prestigious recognitions to add to a long list of well-deserved awards for an outstanding career.
It was an amazing honour to be invested in the Saskatchewan Order of Merit. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has been part of this journey: my students (some in the photo) knowledge users with lived experience, @UofRegina, colleagues, collaborators
UofR's Dr. Natasha Gallant has been named a Canada Research Chair in Aging and Long-Term Care, focused on reducing isolation & loneliness among older adults to prevent or delay dementia. This award is part of $4.4M in federal funding to U of R scholars!
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This issue contains stories about:
the CAH Distinguished Lecture, Dr. Angela McGinnis’s research, CAH Award for Innovation winners, our 2024 Brain Awareness Week event, and the CAH Director’s upcoming induction into the Saskatchewan Order of Merit.
https://research.uregina.ca/cah/newsletters/2665/
SSM’s virtual conference, Social Precribing: Living Well in our Communities, is MAY 29 & 30! 3 weeks away! Speakers’ photos & bios now on the website. It will be an excellent event. Speaker info, agenda, registration and more at https://skseniorsmechanism.ca/conference-2024/