Health promotion programs by and for Indigenous Peoples increasingly use strength-based
Indigenous approaches aimed at reinforcing protective factors rooted in their cultures and …

Introduction: Indigenous peoples have documented their culture's history in oral stories,
revealing lessons about holistic relationships fostering perseverance. Despite vast …

Indigenous youth represent one of the most marginalized demographics in Canada. As such
they must contend with many barriers to wellness that stem from oppression, including …

Young people of color residing in distressed urban contexts face challenges in accessing
social capital that supports positive development and the transition to educational and …

Culturally grounded after-school programs (ASPs) aim to promote health and well-being
among Indigenous youth. Native Spirit is a 10-session ASP that focuses on local cultural …

Culturally grounded after‐school programs (ASPs), based on local cultural values and
practices, are often developed and implemented by and for the local community. Culturally …

Indigenous youth are key partners in improving our understanding of holistic health and
identifying solutions to address health-related issues. The Urban Gardens Project was a …

Relationships to land and nature have long been recognized globally as a central
Indigenous determinant of health. As more Indigenous peoples migrate to larger urban …

In this chapter, we focus on the distinctive promise of community psychology to positively
impact the health and wellbeing of Native American populations. Although community …

Objectives: To report on a participatory research process in southwest Alaska focusing on
youth involvement as a means to facilitate health promotion. We propose youth-guided …