Historical Context

Spiritual Leadership in Modern-Day Native American Culture and Approaches to Native American Religion and Christianity

This qualitative study focuses on the modern-day approaches to Native American religion and Christianity in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN metro area. The spiritual leaders interviewed were asked about the varieties of spirituality practices in the Native American community today, the potential conflicts or areas of compatibility among these various spiritual practices, and the role of […]

23Aug

Revitalizing (Diné) Navajo Traditions

Lyla June Johnston turned down Harvard Business School in order to return to her community and immerse herself in traditional Navajo culture and customs. Returning to her roots has helped her heal from her own trauma. She is trying to help other youth connect with their culture. Like many tribes, the Navajo were forced to […]

23Aug

Residential school survivors need clinical and cultural care, advocates urge

At a training event geared towards helping residential school survivors and their families who are affected by trauma, an important topic was discussed: combining psychologists and social workers with community-based counselors to help patients. This combination of knowledge can be beneficial to the patient by providing a holistic treatment. Community-based counselors have cultural knowledge, and […]

23Aug

Residential school survivors, descendents, show poorer health outcomes: survey

The results from a comprehensive study showed that residential school survivors and their descendents are more likely to suffer worse health outcomes than those who did not attend or are not descended from residential school survivors. The study looked at physical and mental health, employment and income, and housing and residential school experiences. While the […]

23Aug

Ottawa looks to settle with residential school survivors who were abused by other students

The Canadian federal government is working on settlements with former residential school survivors who were abused by other students. These students were not included in the compensation process. A separate avenue will be set up to help survivors receive compensation. According to some government officials, 98% of claims through the Independent Assessment Process (IAP) have […]

23Aug

How a former residential school is being transformed into a place for healing

The Mohawk Institute in Canada, a former residential school, is being turned into a space to educate the public about the history of the school. This will be done through exhibits and displays that honor the memories from former students. Survivors of the school are also providing their input. This space will also help Canadians […]