Rethinking Resilience From Indigenous Perspectives

This set of flashcards is designed to help students review key concepts related to resilience from Indigenous perspectives, as detailed in the provided lecture notes.

The ability to do well despite adversity is termed __.

resilience

Resilience research has attempted to shift the focus of mental health toward the analysis of individual __.

strengths

In many cases, resilience research has simply meant looking at the inverse of __.

risk factors

The social realities of indigenous peoples include their historical rootedness to a specific __.

place

The ongoing collaborative project on resilience included communities such as Inuit, Métis, Mi’kmaq, and __.

Mohawk

Indigenous constructs in resilience research are expressed through stories and __.

metaphors

Sources of resilience may include regulating __ and supporting adaptation.

emotion

Language and culture are resources for social __ and healing.

positioning

Revitalizing language contributes to individual and collective __.

agency

The resilience of indigenous peoples is often framed in dynamic terms as interactions between individuals and their __.

communities

A significant aspect of resilience is its understanding as a __ characteristic.

systemic

The metaphor of resilience suggests the ability to return to an original __ after being perturbed.

state

Indigenous models of resilience emerge from the interaction of historical, social, and __ contexts.

psychological

Understanding culture is essential for accurate psychiatric __ and effective intervention.

diagnosis

The metaphor of resilience from physics implies __ adjustment after challenges.

perpetual

Resilience is often framed as an individual trait or process rather than as emphatic __ roots.

ecological

Factors affecting the resilience of indigenous peoples include the impact of colonization and the effects of __ schools.

residential

The concept of resilience among indigenous peoples draws from traditional knowledge, values, and __.

practices

Mi’kmaq resilience is tied to the historical significance of treaties with the __ Crown.

British

Conflicts in Mi’kmaq culture are resolved through a sacred process called __.

apisiktuaqn

The Mi’kmaq view treaties as agreements to share __ with Europeans.

knowledge

The spirit of __, friendship, and reciprocity is central to contemporary Mi’kmaq identity.

peace

In Kahnawake, the Mohawk community has responded to historical injustices through political __ and revitalization.

agency

The Great Law of __ is a powerful democratic covenant among the Iroquois.

Peace

The impact of globalization on Inuit resilience has led to __ challenges regarding climate change.

legal

For Inuit, resilience is often associated with the concept of __, which reflects hope and possibility.

niriunniq

Inuit perspectives on resilience emphasize balance among __ forces in the environment.

cosmological

Métis resilience is characterized by a strong sense of __ and autonomy.

self-reliance

The concept of __ refers to resourcefulness and adaptability in Métis culture.

débrouillardise

Inuit resilience is not solely about environmental adaptation but also about adapting to a challenging __ environment.

social

Stories of identity help articulate core __ and affirm the resilience of indigenous peoples.

values

Understanding __ through cultural narratives deepens resilience in indigenous mental health.

history

Collective historical narratives serve to maintain the __ of a community.

vitality

Narrative resilience speaks to the ruptures caused by the suppression of indigenous __.

cultures

Resilience in indigenous peoples includes the importance of connections to the land and __.

environment

The renewal of identity involves valorizing indigenous __ through historical reflection.

identity

Resilience can originate outside the individual, often from __ engagement and activism.

collective

Indigenous perspectives remind us that resilience is a feature of whole __ as well.

communities

Models of resilience require a systematic __ to address cultural differences among groups.

rethinking

Collectively re-examining history allows indigenous peoples to highlight their __ despite challenges.

persistence

Emotional regulation derived from narratives is crucial for building __.

resilience

Although resilience is often framed as an individual trait, it also includes collective or __ dimensions.

communal

Community narratives can help reframe representations of Aboriginal peoples within the __.

larger society

The collaborative research on resilience focuses on community-based strategies to enhance __.

well-being

Colonization has profoundly impacted indigenous __, thus necessitating consideration in resilience studies.

identities

An important aspect of the Roots of Resilience project is exploring values within local __ of adversity.

contexts

Traditional stories reinforce community identity and can contribute to emotional __ among members.

resilience

A focus on narrative helps capture variation in __ strategies across different individuals.

resilience

Culturally distinctive strategies reflect the histories and __ of indigenous peoples.

lifeways

The resilience of indigenous peoples is deeply rooted in their culturally unique __ and values.

traditions

Aboriginal language renewal strengthens a sense of __ in indigenous identity.

belonging

The emotional and psychological dimensions of resilience are integral for community __ and cohesion.

solidarity

Critical narratives can change perceptions and foster __ in society at large.

respect

Resilience among First Nations emphasizes the significance of shared cultural __.

identity

Political activism plays a significant role in enhancing individual and collective __.

agency

Culturally informed narratives serve as resources for __ in Aboriginal communities.

healing