Arts of Indigenous Health and Well-Being

The Arts of Indigenous Health and Well-Being highlights the importance of creative practices for Indigenous peoples' health,well-being,and healing. It explores how artistic expression contributes to cultural continuity,community connection,and kinship,and pushes back against forces of fracture and disruption imposed by colonialism. The book brings together scholarship from humanities scholars,social scientists,artists,and those holding experiential knowledge to provide urgently needed perspectives on the connection between creative expression and well-being.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 240 pages
\n Publication date: 17 December 2021
\n Publisher: University of Manitoba Press
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Drawing attention to the profound ways in which creative practices are essential to the health, well-being, and healing of Indigenous peoples, The Arts of Indigenous Health and Well-Being delves into the profound impact of artistic endeavors on the concept of "mino-pimatisiwin," which encompasses the harmonious balance of physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being. In this interdisciplinary collection, Indigenous knowledge serves as a guiding framework for understanding health as a broader tapestry of relations that are central to overall well-being, where artistic expression plays a vital role in fostering cultural continuity, resilience, community connection, and kinship, all aimed at countering the forces of fracture and disruption imposed by colonialism. The urgency for healing, both on an individual and collective level, becomes increasingly apparent, particularly as the enduring trauma of colonialism continues to be unveiled and perpetuated within healthcare systems. The field of Indigenous health has recently begun to acknowledge the fundamental link between creative expression and well-being. This book brings together a diverse range of scholarship from humanities scholars, social scientists, artists, and those with experiential knowledge from across Turtle Island, offering urgently needed perspectives to this critical conversation. Contributors employ a wide array of research methods, including community-engaged scholarship involving Indigenous youth, artists, Elders, and language keepers.

The Arts of Indigenous Health and Well-Being showcases the healing potential of Indigenous works of art, literature, film, and music from a wide array of Indigenous peoples and artistic traditions. This book resonates with health practitioners, community members, and anyone who recognizes the power of art as a gateway to accessing a healthy and fulfilling life. By exploring the intersection of Indigenous knowledge and artistic expression, The Arts of Indigenous Health and Well-Being offers a profound testament to the resilience and wisdom of Indigenous communities, highlighting the importance of cultural preservation and the transformative power of art in promoting well-being and healing.

\n Weight: 438g\n
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780887559396\n \n