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Showing 1 to 12 of 12 for “"Indigenous approaches"”.
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Indigenous approaches to forecasting rainfall for adaptation of Bambara nuts (vigna subterranea) production practices in selected villages of Vhembe District
… were observed to be continuing to rely on indigenous techniques to forecast rainfall and adapt agricultural activities in response to climate variability. However, it was not clear how climate change influenced the productivity of V. subterranea. Nor were the indigenous approaches that …
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Wise Practices in Indigenous Program Evaluation
This research project explores approaches and methodologies of program evaluation in the context of Indigenous programs that are operated by or funded by non-Indigenous organizations. It asks two research questions: a) What constitutes Indigenous program evaluation? and b) How can program …
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"Put on the kettle:" study on identifying theoretical premises of Muskego and Asini Cree counselling methods
… there is very little information to be found on Indigenous forms of counselling. The intention of this study is to begin the process of identifying the theory that underlies Northern Manitoba Cree counselling methods. This study, however, only begins the task of documenting the theoretical …
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Archaeology Education in Ontario: A Relational Inquiry of Indigenous Museums and Artifacts
… towards a relationship of Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. Ontario’s secondary school History curriculum, however, especially that which concerns the deep history of Turtle Island, is still almost exclusively based on the findings of Western scientific archaeology and methods of artifact …
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Sustainability in Southeast Nigeria Through Indigenous Environmental Education
This dissertation aims to illuminate why Indigenous Knowledge is declining in Igbo land, southeastern Nigeria, and the possibilities of using Indigenous Environmental Education to re-generate Igbo Indigenous Knowledge. The research, focusing on both Nigerian Igbo and diasporic Igbo, has the …
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Promoting resilience and well-being for indigenous adolescents in Canada: connecting to the good life through an outdoor adventure leadership experience
Background: Promoting mental health for Indigenous youth in Canada is a well-documented priority. Indigenous approaches to health promotion share similarities with the holistic process in outdoor adventure and experiential education contexts. The purpose of this study was to develop, implement, and …
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A Ritual in Perspective: An Ethnographic Analysis of a Lakota Sundance At Hoosier National Forest
… observations, and participation of and in indigenous rituals, I discuss the ways in which Western and American Indian notions of spirit, human beings and their place in the world, and the practice of spirituality differ in action, thought, and word. Since the time of the Renaissance the …
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What is Needed to Develop a Culturally Congruent Model of Indigenous Dementia Care in Alberta, Canada? A Qualitative Study
Background: Approximately 10,800 Indigenous people in Canada were living with dementia in 2020 (Alzheimer Society of Canada, 2024). It is projected that by 2050, these numbers will rise to 40,300—an increase of 273%, while the projected increase for the overall population is 187% (Alzheimer Society …
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"Sowing the Seeds for Change" A process evaluation of Te Kakano, the SAFE Programme for Maori men who have sexually offended against children
… and processes in therapy. Conventional treatment approaches for minority groups, including Maori in Aotearoa/ New Zealand, may be less effective if interventions are not culturally responsive. This thesis presents the findings of a process evaluation of Te Kakano, the SAFE Network Incorporated …
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Haumanu taiao ihumanea: collaborative study with Te Tai O Marokura Kaitiaki Group : Tuakana Miriama Kahu, Teina Benita Wakefield
… This research study explored alternative indigenous paradigms for conceptualizing an environmental health framework that would improve the potency and health of all living things. A key question of the research study was to explore how Ngati Kuri sought to strengthen their relationship and …