1993
DOI: 10.1007/bf01380009
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Aboriginal spirituality: Symbolic healing in Canadian prisons

Abstract: Symbolic healing is a complex phenomenon that is still relatively poorly understood. This paper documents a process of symbolic healing which is occurring in Canadian penitentiaries, and which involves Aboriginal offenders in cultural awareness and educational programs. The situation is compounded, however, by the existence of offenders from diverse Aboriginal cultural backgrounds with differing degrees of orientation to Aboriginal and Euro-Canadian cultures. Participants must first receive the necessary educa… Show more

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“…James Waldram (1997) has argued that health in Aboriginal populations requires both physical (removal of disease) and symbolic (balance between the individual, society, and the spiritual realm) healing. He goes on to say that symbolic healing is dependent upon ''the use, interpretation, negotiation, and manipulation of cultural symbols as central to the process of healing'' (Waldram, 1997, p. 71).…”
Section: Examining the Interconnections Of Culture Health And Placementioning
confidence: 99%
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“…James Waldram (1997) has argued that health in Aboriginal populations requires both physical (removal of disease) and symbolic (balance between the individual, society, and the spiritual realm) healing. He goes on to say that symbolic healing is dependent upon ''the use, interpretation, negotiation, and manipulation of cultural symbols as central to the process of healing'' (Waldram, 1997, p. 71).…”
Section: Examining the Interconnections Of Culture Health And Placementioning
confidence: 99%
“…The function of the sweat lodge is multifaceted: it is used for prayer, to maintain health and for health and social problems, such as, alcoholism and drug addictions (see Grosbsmith and Dam, 1990;Waldram 1993Waldram , 1997Waldram et al, 1995;Hall, 1986). Sweat lodges have also been used successfully within correctional facilities in Canada as noted by Waldram (1993Waldram ( , 1997.…”
Section: Examining the Interconnections Of Culture Health And Placementioning
confidence: 99%
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“…En effet, les ateliers littéraires ont été une porte d'entrée vers l'espace carcéral pour beaucoup d'universitaires, et plusieurs analystes ont souligné les complicités qui peuvent s'établir entre les « instructeurs » et les autorités carcé-rales, car les ateliers peuvent parfois répondre aux besoins de contrôle et de domestication du système carcéral (voir Bruchac 1987 ;Olguin 2009). La façon dont le contenu des ateliers littéraires répond au contexte culturel des détenus et rend possible ou non la réflexion critique est détermi-nante dans le rôle hégémonique ou contre-hégémonique que ces espaces peuvent jouer (voir Olguin 2009 ;Trounstine 2001 ;Waldram 1997) 9 .…”
Section: Dialogues Interculturels Au Sein Du Cereso Féminin D'atlachounclassified
“…Ceux-ci peuvent désormais faire partie des services d'aumôniers au même titre que les ministres des diverses Eglises chrétiennes et des religions reconnues (Peelman 1986). Une analyse récente de l'application de cette politique a conclu que la spiritualité amérindienne peut être considérée comme un exemple de «guérison symbolique» pour qui le concept de « sacré » (sainteté/santé) est fondamental pour la compréhension du processus de guérison (Waldram 1993).…”
Section: La Valeur Thérapeutique Des Rituels Amérindiensunclassified