Welcome
Totem pole, Victoria Canada
Introduction
Many Indigenous populations around the world experience considerably higher levels of health and social issues than other groups and it is significant to examine possible explanations for such disparities. Although colonialism in Canada and Australia are often referred to in the context of distant human history, the destructive consequences of colonialism remain very present among many of the Indigenous peoples of these two countries. While these two countries are practically a world apart, the issues experienced by the Indigenous peoples of these countries are remarkably comparable and this begs the question of, why?
By journeying through the various sections of this website, the connection between the current issues experienced in Indigenous populations and colonialism in Canada and Australia will be explored through the lens of intergenerational trauma and attachment theory.
Overview
In ‘Context: Canada & Australia’, the relevant similarities between Canada and Australia will be briefly discussed. In ‘Current Issues’, some of the significant present day issues that are prevalent among Indigenous populations in both Canada and Australia will be looked at. Next, ‘Colonialism & Children’, will look at the history of colonialism in both countries with specific focus on the removal of Indigenous children from their families and communities. In the section, ‘A Connection’, the relationship between colonialism and current issues will be explored by analyzing the impact of 'Intergenerational Trauma' and 'Attachment'. The sub-section, ‘Why Is This Important?’, will discuss why exploring this subject area is highly critical. The concluding ‘Critical Questions’, will include some contemplative questions on this subject that may be raised and reflected upon as to further your own thinking about this topic. A list of the sources used can be found under 'References'.
Many Indigenous populations around the world experience considerably higher levels of health and social issues than other groups and it is significant to examine possible explanations for such disparities. Although colonialism in Canada and Australia are often referred to in the context of distant human history, the destructive consequences of colonialism remain very present among many of the Indigenous peoples of these two countries. While these two countries are practically a world apart, the issues experienced by the Indigenous peoples of these countries are remarkably comparable and this begs the question of, why?
By journeying through the various sections of this website, the connection between the current issues experienced in Indigenous populations and colonialism in Canada and Australia will be explored through the lens of intergenerational trauma and attachment theory.
Overview
In ‘Context: Canada & Australia’, the relevant similarities between Canada and Australia will be briefly discussed. In ‘Current Issues’, some of the significant present day issues that are prevalent among Indigenous populations in both Canada and Australia will be looked at. Next, ‘Colonialism & Children’, will look at the history of colonialism in both countries with specific focus on the removal of Indigenous children from their families and communities. In the section, ‘A Connection’, the relationship between colonialism and current issues will be explored by analyzing the impact of 'Intergenerational Trauma' and 'Attachment'. The sub-section, ‘Why Is This Important?’, will discuss why exploring this subject area is highly critical. The concluding ‘Critical Questions’, will include some contemplative questions on this subject that may be raised and reflected upon as to further your own thinking about this topic. A list of the sources used can be found under 'References'.
SOWK 697 S01
University of Calgary
Submitted to Hieu Van Ngo
CC Diana Chan
April 7, 2013
University of Calgary
Submitted to Hieu Van Ngo
CC Diana Chan
April 7, 2013