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Up Ghost River: A chief's journey through the turbulent waters of Native history

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120614
Metatawabin, Edmund, Shimo, Alexandra. [Toronto, ON]: Vintage Canada , 2014.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GN 400 MET 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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 Boyd…
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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Celebrating the circle of life: Coming back to balance and harmony: A guide to emotional health in pregnancy and early motherhood for Aboriginal women and their families

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The BC Reproductive Mental Health Program in collaboration with Perinatal Services BC. B.C.: BC Mental Health and Addictions Service & Perinatal Services BC , 2013.
URL
http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/Documents/Resources/Aboriginal/CircleOfLife/CircleOfLife.pdf
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GN 400 CEL 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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 an…
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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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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

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Kiss me deadly : sexual health

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123139
Van Camp, Richard, Auchter, Chris. Indigenous Story Studio , 2011.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GL 500 VA 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A range of issues are covered in this sexual health comic book, from respect and communication in relationships, to pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, two-spirit people and sexual health as a career or youth led project.
Author
Van Camp, Richard
Auchter, Chris
Publisher
Indigenous Story Studio
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
graphic novel; 40 p.
Subject
Young Adults Sexuality
Public Health and Safety
Aboriginal Health
Abstract
A range of issues are covered in this sexual health comic book, from respect and communication in relationships, to pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, two-spirit people and sexual health as a career or youth led project.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GL 500 VA 2011

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