Author

Metatawabin, Edmund

Shimo, Alexandra

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Vintage Canada

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

Softcover; 352 p.

Subject

Aboriginal Health

Trauma Survivors

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Alcoholism Recovery

Abstract

A powerful, raw and eloquent memoir about the abuse former First Nations chief Edmund Metatawabin endured in residential school in the 1960s, the resulting trauma, and the spirit he rediscovered within himself and his community through traditional spirituality and knowledge. Foreword by Joseph Boyden.

ISBN

9780307399885

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GN 400 MET 2014

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Author

Perinatal Services BC

Edition

3rd

Place of Publication

Vancouver, BC

Publisher

Perinatal Services BC

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

Facilitator's Guide: softcover: 46 p.; Discussion cards: ring bound: 22 p.; Illustrated cards: loose-leaf: 7 p.

Subject

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Aboriginal Health

Abstract

The updated resource includes important information and recommendations on how to facilitate conversations with Indigenous parents / caregivers on safer sleep options. It encourages informed

shared decision making on safer sleep with a focus on the strengths of Indigenous knowledge, cultural values and practices. Indigenous People refers to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. It is important that this information in this resource be shared with all individuals who provide care to the baby. This may include parents, foster parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cousins, Elders and babysitters.

The updated resource should be used in combination with:

- PSBC's Safer Infant Sleep: Practice Resource for Health-care Providers

- The provincial companion parent resource: Safer Sleep for my Baby

- PSBC's Honouring Indigenous Women?s and Families' Pregnancy Journeys Practice Resource

Language

English

Material Type

Kit

Call Number

GK 585 TRI 2023

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Author

Minnick, Molly A.

Delp, Kathleen J.

Miotti, Mary C.

Edition

5th ed

Publisher

Pineapple Press

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

112 pages

Subject

Genetic Counseling

Abortion-Coping

Grief. Bereavement

Pregnancy Complications

Pregnancy Loss. Miscarriage

Abstract

For parents who have received a fetal diagnosis during pregnancy, and are deciding (or have decided) whether to interrupt the pregnancy. Supports grieving parents, and provides information on:

- The decision-making process,

- Taking control,

- The hospital experience,

- Couples healing together and healing apart,

- The days and weeks afterward, and

- The months and years that follow.

ISBN

1878526291

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GH 330 MIN 2012

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URL

http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/Documents/Resources/Aboriginal/CircleOfLife/CircleOfLife.pdf

Author

The BC Reproductive Mental Health Program in collaboration with Perinatal Services BC

Place of Publication

B.C.

Publisher

BC Mental Health and Addictions Service & Perinatal Services BC

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

Spiral bound softcover: 59 p.

Subject

Emotional Health

Pregnancy/Childbirth-Atlases. Pictorial Works

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Minority Health

Aboriginal Health

Mental Health

Abstract

This guide discusses how baby blues and depression may affect women's physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being and what to do if that occurs.

Part 1 - Basic Aboriginal Teachings

Part 2 - Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the first year of being a parent

Part 3 - Feelings during Pregnancy and After the Birth

Part 4 - Coming back to Balance and Harmony

Part 5 - For Partners, Family and Friends

Part 6 - Resources

Notes

**Please note that the print resource is only available in black & white.**

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GN 400 CEL 2013

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