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Well-being considerations among selected North American Indian populations: Relationships, spirits, and connections
Routledge Handbook of Indigenous Wellbeing (2019)
  • Joseph E. Trimble, PhD, Western Washington University
  • Lyle J. Noisy Hawk
Abstract
The Routledge Handbook of Indigenous Wellbeing consists of five themes, namely, physical, social and emotional, economic, cultural and spiritual, and subjective wellbeing. It fills a substantial gap in the current literature on the wellbeing of Indigenous people and communities around the world.

This handbook sheds new light on understanding Indigenous wellbeing and its determinants, and aids in the development and implementation of more appropriate policies, as better evidence-informed policymaking will lead to better outcomes for Indigenous populations.

This book provides a reliable and convenient source of information for policymakers, academics and students, and allows readers to make informed decisions regarding the wellbeing of Indigenous populations. It is also a useful resource for non- government organizations to gain insight into relevant global factors for the development of stronger and more effective international policies to improve the lives of Indigenous communities.
Keywords
  • Indigenous wellbeing,
  • Indigenous healing
Publication Date
2019
Editor
Christopher Fleming and Matthew Manning
Publisher
Routledge
Series
Routledge International Handbooks
Citation Information
Noisy Hawk, L. & Trimble, J. E. (2019). Well-being considerations among selected North American Indian populations: Relationships, spirits, and connections. In C. Fleming, & Manning, C.(Eds.), Routledge handbook of indigenous wellbeing, pp. 97-108. London: Taylor & Francis.