Living in two worlds: First Nations women leaders' perspectives on cultural continuity, cultural identity, and youth
This research project explores the relation between the participation of First Nations women in local governance and the well-being of First Nations youth. To explore this relation, semi-structured interviews were carried out with eleven First Nations women leaders. Special attention was paid to how...
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ftuvicpubl:oai:dspace.library.uvic.ca:1828/903 2023-05-15T16:14:17+02:00 Living in two worlds: First Nations women leaders' perspectives on cultural continuity, cultural identity, and youth Yates, Robin Lalonde, Christopher 2008 application/pdf http://hdl.handle.net/1828/903 English en eng http://hdl.handle.net/1828/903 Available to the World Wide Web First Nations Aboriginal Women Culture Identity Youth Canada Development Adolesent Cultural Continuity UVic Subject Index::Humanities and Social Sciences::Psychology::Developmental psychology Thesis 2008 ftuvicpubl 2022-05-19T06:14:02Z This research project explores the relation between the participation of First Nations women in local governance and the well-being of First Nations youth. To explore this relation, semi-structured interviews were carried out with eleven First Nations women leaders. Special attention was paid to how these women conceptualized their relationships with youth and the differing approaches the women took to connect youth with their culture. The research aimed to identify: (1) the historical, social, and cultural influences that supported or challenged these women’s participation in government and their ability to influence youth; (2) how the women’s interest in the well-being of youth was influenced by their gender, family, and cultural roles; and (3) how these women described their contributions to the health and well-being of youth. Results point to four main themes that underpin the women’s activities as they relate to youth health and well-being: Identity, Relationships, Living in Two Worlds, and Holistic Caregivers. Thesis First Nations University of Victoria (Canada): UVicDSpace Canada |
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This research project explores the relation between the participation of First Nations women in local governance and the well-being of First Nations youth. To explore this relation, semi-structured interviews were carried out with eleven First Nations women leaders. Special attention was paid to how these women conceptualized their relationships with youth and the differing approaches the women took to connect youth with their culture. The research aimed to identify: (1) the historical, social, and cultural influences that supported or challenged these women’s participation in government and their ability to influence youth; (2) how the women’s interest in the well-being of youth was influenced by their gender, family, and cultural roles; and (3) how these women described their contributions to the health and well-being of youth. Results point to four main themes that underpin the women’s activities as they relate to youth health and well-being: Identity, Relationships, Living in Two Worlds, and Holistic Caregivers. |
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Living in two worlds: First Nations women leaders' perspectives on cultural continuity, cultural identity, and youth |
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