Traditional crafting as a catalyst for Indigenous women’s intergenerational cohesion and wellness: a Canadian perspective
ABSTRACTIndigenous crafting practices are increasingly being recognised for their benefit to community connectedness, health, cultural identity, and individual wellbeing. This article explores published literature to determine the role of Indigenous crafting in transferring traditional and cultural...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:db2934d517754fc3a64541ddf6c76be7 2024-01-21T10:03:57+01:00 Traditional crafting as a catalyst for Indigenous women’s intergenerational cohesion and wellness: a Canadian perspective Beate C. Sydora Luwana Listener Janice Y. Kung Sue Ross Cora Voyageur 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1080/22423982.2023.2175763 https://doaj.org/article/db2934d517754fc3a64541ddf6c76be7 EN eng Taylor & Francis Group https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/22423982.2023.2175763 https://doaj.org/toc/2242-3982 doi:10.1080/22423982.2023.2175763 2242-3982 https://doaj.org/article/db2934d517754fc3a64541ddf6c76be7 International Journal of Circumpolar Health, Vol 82, Iss 1 (2023) Traditional crafting traditional skills traditional teachings intergenerational cohesion cultural connectedness indigenous wellness Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine RC955-962 article 2023 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1080/22423982.2023.2175763 2023-12-24T01:42:47Z ABSTRACTIndigenous crafting practices are increasingly being recognised for their benefit to community connectedness, health, cultural identity, and individual wellbeing. This article explores published literature to determine the role of Indigenous crafting in transferring traditional and cultural teachings from female relatives and Elders to girls and younger women. We examine the effect of crafting on intergenerational cohesion and social connectedness within the Indigenous community. Does crafting serve as an effective conduit for physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental change in learners and teachers? Our review identifies 12 publications that describe Indigenous mostly girls and younger women’s experiences as they acquire female Elders’, teachers’ and older family members’ traditional and cultural teachings while participating in crafting activities. The papers identify an array of traditional and cultural activities including: basket weaving, beading, sewing, language acquisition, traditional songs, traditional dance, and storytelling. More contemporary forms of artistic expression such as photography, theatre and film production are also included. Research findings show that learning, teaching and practicing Indigenous crafting is associated with increased intergenerational cohesion, cultural connectedness, and wellbeing for both teachers and learners. Further, learning about Indigenous crafts and activities helps inspire pride in Indigenous identity and promotes healing from historical trauma. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Circumpolar Health International Journal of Circumpolar Health Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Arctic International Journal of Circumpolar Health 82 1 |
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ABSTRACTIndigenous crafting practices are increasingly being recognised for their benefit to community connectedness, health, cultural identity, and individual wellbeing. This article explores published literature to determine the role of Indigenous crafting in transferring traditional and cultural teachings from female relatives and Elders to girls and younger women. We examine the effect of crafting on intergenerational cohesion and social connectedness within the Indigenous community. Does crafting serve as an effective conduit for physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental change in learners and teachers? Our review identifies 12 publications that describe Indigenous mostly girls and younger women’s experiences as they acquire female Elders’, teachers’ and older family members’ traditional and cultural teachings while participating in crafting activities. The papers identify an array of traditional and cultural activities including: basket weaving, beading, sewing, language acquisition, traditional songs, traditional dance, and storytelling. More contemporary forms of artistic expression such as photography, theatre and film production are also included. Research findings show that learning, teaching and practicing Indigenous crafting is associated with increased intergenerational cohesion, cultural connectedness, and wellbeing for both teachers and learners. Further, learning about Indigenous crafts and activities helps inspire pride in Indigenous identity and promotes healing from historical trauma. |
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