MASKIHKÎY-WATIKWÂ: TRADITIONAL INDIGENOUS MEDICINES FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN PEACE-ATHABASCA DELTA COMMUNITIES

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dc.contributor.authorPoitras, Amanda
dc.contributor.supervisorLaVallee, Amanda
dc.contributor.supervisorGreen, Kundoqk Jacquie Louise
dc.date.accessioned2025-04-15T22:05:33Z
dc.date.available2025-04-15T22:05:33Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.degree.departmentSchool of Social Work
dc.degree.levelMaster of Social Work MSW
dc.description.abstractThis thesis investigates the role of Traditional Indigenous Medicine (TIM) among the Mikisew Cree, Athabasca Chipewyan, and Metis communities of the Peace-Athabasca Delta region in northeastern Alberta, focusing on its contribution to health and cultural resilience. Using community-based and Indigenous research methods, including storytelling, land-based experiences, and thematic analysis, this study highlights TIM’s holistic approach to physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being. Findings reveal the impacts of colonial disruptions on TIM knowledge and emphasize the community’s active efforts in revitalizing these practices for future generations. The research also identifies access barriers to TIM and explores pathways for integration into healthcare systems, aiming to support culturally relevant health practices that foster holistic wellness. By centering community voices and honoring traditional protocols, this work contributes to preserving TIM knowledge and strengthening ongoing cultural health initiatives in Indigenous communities.
dc.description.scholarlevelGraduate
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1828/21947
dc.languageEnglisheng
dc.language.isoen
dc.rightsAvailable to the World Wide Web
dc.subjectTraditional Indigenous medicine
dc.subjectMikisew Cree
dc.subjectCultural resilience
dc.subjectHolistic health
dc.subjectCommunity-based research
dc.titleMASKIHKÎY-WATIKWÂ: TRADITIONAL INDIGENOUS MEDICINES FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN PEACE-ATHABASCA DELTA COMMUNITIES
dc.typeThesis

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