Author

Hopkins, Zoe

Nahuelpan, Amancay (ill.)

Publisher

Indigenous Story Studio

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

graphic novel; 40 p.

Subject

Prenatal Care

Prenatal Care-Diet/Nutrition

Prenatal Care-Coping

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects.

FAS/FAE

Infants

Infant Feeding

Aboriginal Health

Abstract

This maternal child health graphic novel is about Lara, a young mom-to-be. Lara is visited by Danis, a stranger who teaches Lara the importance of eating healthy foods, avoiding alcohol, breastfeeding, keeping dad involved and bonding with your baby.

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH GH 200 HOP 2012

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Author

Merasty, Joseph Auguste

Carpenter, David

Place of Publication

Sakatchewan, SK

Publisher

University of Regina Press

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

Hardcover; 150 p.

Subject

Aboriginal Health

Trauma Survivors

Abstract

A courageous and intimate memoir, The Education of Augie Merasty is the story of a child who faced the dark heart of humanity, let loose by the cruel policies of a bigoted nation.

A retired fisherman and trapper who sometimes lived rough on the streets, Augie Merasty was one of an estimated 150,000 First Nations, Inuit, and Metis children who were taken from their families and sent to government-funded, church-run schools, where they were subjected to a policy of aggressive assimilation.

As Augie recounts, these schools did more than attempt to mould children in the ways of white society. They were taught to be ashamed of their heritage and, as he experienced, often suffered physical and sexual abuse.

But even as he looks back on this painful part of his childhood, Merasty's sense of humour and warm voice shine through.

ISBN

9780889774575

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GN 400 MER 2017

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Editor

Brooks, Christine

Publisher

iUniverse

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

420 p.

Subject

Abortion-Coping

Pregnancy Complications

Abstract

This book is about abortion, but more specifically, about abortions sought due to a poor prenatal diagnosis or due to serious maternal health complications. This book contains 46 personal stories, each one from a woman who decided to interrupt a much-wanted and oftentimes much-planned pregnancy. There is very little societal support for parents who make this decision, which leaves most parents to deal with their sadness and grief alone.

ISBN

9780595530472

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GE 250 BRO 2008

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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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Author

Kem Murch Productions, Inc.

Place of Publication

London, ON

Publisher

Kem Murch Productions, Inc.

Publication Date

2003

Physical Description

1 DVD: 17 minutes; Paperback booklet: 18 pages

Subject

Breastfeeding

Aboriginal Health

Abstract

Breastfeeding mothers and health caregivers from First Nations communities across Ontario share their personal experiences and valuable "how-to" information about breastfeeding. They represent diverse communities and reasons for choosing breastfeeding as the best choice for their children and themselves.

Language

English

Material Type

Kit

Call Number

GK 560 KEM 2003

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