The Involvement of Canadian Native Communities in their Health Care Programs

A Review of the Literature since the 1970's

By David E. Young
Edited by Leonard L. Smith
Categories: Indigenous Studies, Health, Social Work & Psychology, Health & Medicine
Series: Northern Reference Series
Publisher: Centre for the Cross-Cultural Study of Health and Healing, University of Alberta Press
Paperback : 9780919058828, 96 pages, January 1992
Ebook (PDF) : 9781772121919, 96 pages, January 1992
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Description

A 'Community Involvement in Health (CIH)' framework is used to identify, assess and interpret the literature. Holistic health plays a major role in several models; traditional healing is the basis for at least one. Reveals how Native people are making the transition to community-centered health care.