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It takes a village : Maternal child health

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123134
Hopkins, Zoe, Nahuelpan, Amancay (ill.). Indigenous Story Studio , 2012.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GH 200 HOP 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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.
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

Copies

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Honouring our babies toolkit: Safe sleep

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120630
First Nations Health Authority. Vancouver, BC: , 2023.
URL
http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/indigenous-resources/safe-sleep-toolkit
Material Type
Online
This resource provides an overview of how to protect your baby from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
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URL
http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/indigenous-resources/safe-sleep-toolkit
Website Notes
Click on above link to view/print.
Corporate Author
First Nations Health Authority
Editor
3rd Ed.
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publication Date
2023
Subject
Aboriginal Health
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Abstract
This resource provides an overview of how to protect your baby from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Honouring our babies: Safer sleep toolkit : Facilitator guide and cards

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125325
Perinatal Services BC. Vancouver, BC: Perinatal Services BC , 2023. 3rd.
Material Type
Kit
Call Number
GK 585 TRI 2023
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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 val…
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

Copies

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Lighting up the darkness : Youth in care

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123135
Keewatin Sanderson, Steven. Indigenous Story Studio , 2011.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GE 500 KEE 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
In this graphic novel, Jenny returns to her community after living in the city with her aunt and uncle. While visiting family, she has a series of painful flashbacks to when she was a little girl. Jenny?s story is one girl?s struggle. But many youth will be able to relate to events in her young lif…
Author
Keewatin Sanderson, Steven
Publisher
Indigenous Story Studio
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
graphic novel; 48 p.
Subject
Foster Care
Substance Abuse
Aboriginal Health
Abstract
In this graphic novel, Jenny returns to her community after living in the city with her aunt and uncle. While visiting family, she has a series of painful flashbacks to when she was a little girl. Jenny?s story is one girl?s struggle. But many youth will be able to relate to events in her young life.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GE 500 KEE 2011

Copies

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