Circle for Sharing Indigenous Voices
A Message From
Dr. Alanaise Ferguson
I am Dr. Alanaise Ferguson, an Associate Professor, Registered Psychologist, and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Health, Healing, and Community Revitalization in the Department of Community, Culture, and Global Studies at UBC Okanagan.
I am a member of the Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation in Manitoba and live on Westbank First Nation where I conduct research in Indigenous languages and healing practices, and Indigenous psychologies. I am an Anishinaabe language learner, committed to collaboration with knowledge holders and researchers in Indigenous languages revitalization, and mental health. I strive to centre our peoples’ voices, speaking beside them throughout my life’s work in health and healing.
Ginamadabidimin jigaagiigidodiying Anishinaabetwaawinan
“We are sitting together to speak to each other about Anishinaabe ways”
Our Voices
CONVERSATIONS WITH ELDERS
Keeping Our Language Alive
Manashkikiwe
1 Niro, S (2011).Collection of the artist-Shelley Niro [Video].Vtape.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Local Reconciliation in Community Psychology:
Bridge Research Methods
Cutting Edge Treatments Meets Ancestral Wisdom:
Studying the Sacred Circle Ketamine Indigenous Wellness Program
Indigenous Psychologies and Curriculum Development:
Decolonizing the Canadian higher-education system
Sandy Bay Anishinaabemowin Language Sovereignty:
A Gift for our Nation
“come on in”, “welcome” in Cree
The pihtikwê Podcast
Visits with First Nations Psychologists
Led by Dr. Alanaise Ferguson, Dr. Holly Graham, and Dr. Brenda Restoule. This project aims to centre the voices of Indigenous experts and leaders working in the mental wellness field to promote collective learning and mobilize knowledge to support Indigenous well-being. The central theme in this work is healing from trauma and reducing addictions. Indigenous psychologists and leaders in the mental wellness field will share their stories, knowledge, and lived experiences.
Introducing the pihtikwê Podcast
Winning Trust of Children and Communities
Culturally Based Means We Start from Culture First
Be Courageous. Be Strategic. Be More Resistant
Success Means Prioritizing What Communities Want
Know Who You Are. Know Where you Come From.
Healing Through Culture. Intergenerational Trauma
Neurodecolonization and Indigenous Mindfulness
Therapy Begins and Ends with Ceremony
Miigwech
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"Thank You"
We gratefully acknowledge and thank our sponsors and funders for their generous and continued support.
