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The Traditional Roles Of Caring For Elders: Views From First Nations Elders Regarding Health, Violence, And Elder Abuse, Eileen A. Owen-Williams

Theses and Dissertations (ETD)

This study sought to respectfully understand Northern British Columbia First Nations Elders' views regarding health of communities, intergenerational relationships, Elder roles, and violence towards Elders. Injuries, both intentional and unintentional, are a leading cause of death for First Nations Peoples. Information regarding Elder abuse in First Nations communities is lacking, though family violence has been identified as a problem within First Nations communities. The goal of this research was to understand the point of view and Elders' reality through the creation of a dialogue with Elders, and to discern the interface between Traditional First Nations' belief systems, healing methods, and …