Postcolonial healing landscapes and mental health in a remote Indigenous community in subarctic Ontario, Canada

The concept of therapeutic landscape is concerned with a holistic, socio-ecological model of health, but most studies have attempted to explore land-health links from a Western perspective. On an Indigenous reserve in Northern Ontario, part of the Canadian subarctic, we explore the importance of spaces and places in creating postcolonial therapeutic landscapes to treat the wounds inflicted by colonialism. The aim of this research is to gain insight from views and experiences of First Nations residents living on reservations that are undergoing a process of regaining traditional spiritual beliefs and teachings to construct therapeutic spaces to face mental health problems caused by legal opioid analgesic abuse. This qualitative study used semi-structured interviews with Cree and Ojibwe participants to understand how they are reconnecting with earth, spirituality and traditional animist beliefs on their way to recovery. We find that practices such as taking part in ceremonies and ritual spaces, and seeking knowledge and advice from Elders assist with personal healing and enable Indigenous people to be physically and mentally healthy. Our research findings provide important insights into the relationship between space, healing and culture as determinants of health and well-being and document some key factors that contribute to substance abuse recovery.

List of further "instances of crimes and misdemeanors" allegedly committed by Nathan Prince (3 copies), Nov. 26, 1741

These three copies are not identical. One copy, which appears to be the original, is signed by Edward Holyoke, Henry Flynt, Joseph Mayhew, and Thomas Marsh. A note on the verso of one copy indicates that it was intended for delivery to Prince. Among many other things, the President and Tutors accused Prince of having said "in a Town meeting at Cambridge [...] that [Edmund Trowbridge] had not the manners to give him a pair of gloves at his Uncle's funeral."

Gerald R. Ford Library Cornerstone Ceremonies

Jickling, Lyman & Powell, architects. Built 1980. On verso: Photographer's stamp; 59683

Gerald R. Ford Library Cornerstone Ceremonies

Jickling, Lyman & Powell, architects. Built 1980. On verso: Photographer's stamp; 5968-2

Gerald R. Ford Library Cornerstone Ceremonies

Jickling, Lyman & Powell, architects. Built 1980. On verso: Photographer's stamp; 5968-4

G.R. Ford Library Cornerstone Ceremonies. Exhibition in Bentley Library at time of cornerstone ceremonies

Jickling, Lyman & Powell, architects. Built 1980. On verso: Photographer's stamp; 5968-5

Gerald R. Ford Library Cornerstone Ceremonies

Jickling, Lyman & Powell, architects. Built 1980. On verso: Photographer's stamp; 5968-6

Gerald R. Ford Library Cornerstone Laying [Exhibition in Bentley Library at time of cornerstone ceremonies]

Jickling, Lyman & Powell, architects. Built 1980. On verso: Photographer's stamp; 5968-7

Peterson funeral. Lewiston balcony of town hall

verso: (original with Harold Neuenfeld, Lewiston)

God's discriminating but mysterious treatment of his own people : a discourse delivered at the funeral of Rev. Joseph Bennett, Woburn, November 22, 1847 /

Mode of access: Internet.

Autobiography by Elder Giles B. Avery, of Mount Lebanon, N.Y. : also an account of the funeral service which was held at Watervliet, N.Y., December 30, 1890 : together with testimonials of respect from his many kind friends.

Hymn "The angels are coming" with music on p. 34.

Funeral Procession", Folio 35r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds

1 ft. 7 1/4 in.x 1 ft. 2 1/4 in.; opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper on paper

Ceremonies of the fiftieth anniversary, 1865-1915, at the American Academy of Music, Philadelphia, April 15, 1915.

Compiled by J.P. Nicholson.

La bibliotheque des predicateurs : tome cinquieme des supplemens. Contenent les ceremonies, pratiques, coûtumes, & maximes de l'Eglise /

Mode of access: Internet.