The Meaning of Anishinabe Healing and Wellbeing on Manitoulin Island 1

Abstract In the following we examine the meaning of Ojibwa/Anishinabe healing and wellbeing at the Noojmowin Teg Health Access Centre on Manitoulin Island in north-central Ontario. This examination is based on a study we conducted on the clinical integration of Anishinabe healing at Noojmowin Teg. T...

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Main Authors: PhD Darrel Manitowabi, Marjory Shawande
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Language:English
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Online Access:http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/summary?doi=10.1.1.1060.8282
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Summary:Abstract In the following we examine the meaning of Ojibwa/Anishinabe healing and wellbeing at the Noojmowin Teg Health Access Centre on Manitoulin Island in north-central Ontario. This examination is based on a study we conducted on the clinical integration of Anishinabe healing at Noojmowin Teg. The methodology involves 43 qualitative interviews with health providers, clients, and nonclient Anishinabe First Nation community members. Based on the content analysis of interviews, our results suggest that the Anishinabek of Manitoulin Island regard healing as being an interconnection between earth, body and spirit, and that wellbeing means to live a balanced life.