Envisioning healthy futures: Youth perceptions of justice-oriented environments and communities in Northern British Columbia Canada

Morgan, Onyx Vanessa Sloan; Thomas, Kimberley; McNab‐Coombs, Laura

doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2022.102817

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“…Forty-two articles [ 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 , 64 , 65 , 66 , 67 , 68 , 69 , 70 , 71 , 72 , 73 , 74 , 75 , 76 , 77 , 78 , 79 , 80 , 81 ], from 38 unique studies, reported on aspects of Indigenous youth wellbeing in Canada. Our thematic analysis identified eight aspects of wellbeing for this population: basic resources for survival; safety and stability; relationships with others; culture and spirituality; knowledge, opportunities, and the future; identity; resilience and independence; and recreation and interests.…”

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“…The importance of having a safe and stable living environment is essential to achieving wellbeing for Indigenous youth in Canada [ 40 , 41 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 49 , 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 58 , 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 , 64 , 65 , 66 , 67 , 70 ]. A number of negative incursions undermine the attainment of this safe environment: colonisation and racism [ 40 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 49 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 58 , 60 , 62 , 63 , 64 , 65 , 66 , 67 , 68 , 81 ] effects include microaggressions, marginalisation, violence, suicide and substance abuse [ 45 , 47 , 49 , 53 ,…”

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“…Relationships with others are central to the wellbeing of Indigenous youth in Canada, impacting their identity, resilience and outlook on life [ 41 , 42 , 43 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 49 , 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 , 64 , 65 , 66 , 68 , 79 , 80 , 81 ]. These relationships invoke a sense of belonging, tethering youth to their culture and identity [ 45 , 48 , 49 , 51 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 60 , 61 , 63 , 64 , 65 , 68 , 75 , 79 , 80 , 81 ] and are strengthened by engaging with traditional culture and lands [ 42 , …”

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“…This can be difficult in urban settings and in circumstances of mobility and transience [ 41 , 43 , 62 , 74 ]. Relationships with parents and caregivers provide guidance, support, and cultural knowledge which supports youth wellbeing [ 45 , 46 , 47 , 52 , 60 , 61 , 64 , 65 , 68 , 79 , 80 , 81 ]. Nurturing of children by caregivers can temper and challenge intergenerational trauma [ 47 , 49 , 55 ].…”

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“…Culture and spirituality are inextricable components of the wellbeing of Indigenous youth in Canada, which includes traditional language, knowledge, activities, beliefs and land [ 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 , 63 , 64 , 65 , 66 , 67 , 69 , 70 , 73 , 75 , 79 , 80 , 81 ]. The challenges and opportunities for youth living across ‘two worlds’—Indigenous and Western—enhances the wellbeing of some, while posing difficulties and uncomfortable trade-offs for others [ 40 , 41 , 47 , 48 , 52 , 57 , 60 , 64 ].…”

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Envisioning healthy futures: Youth perceptions of justice-oriented environments and communities in Northern British Columbia Canada

Cited by 5 publications

References 37 publications

Aspects of Wellbeing for Indigenous Youth in CANZUS Countries: A Systematic Review

Aspects of Wellbeing for Indigenous Youth in CANZUS Countries: A Systematic Review

Youth and climate justice: Representations of young people in action for sustainable futures

Why and how is photovoice used as a decolonising method for health research with Indigenous communities in the United States and Canada? A scoping review

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