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Land-based healing takes place “when we return or reconnect to the land while utilizing supports to relearn, revitalize, and reclaim our traditional wellness practices.” [1] It is a key concept for “understanding First Nations, Métis and Inuit views on mental wellness which can’t be separated from emotional, physical, and spiritual health or the land itself.” [2]

There are many principles of land-based healing. Examples are:

• Focusing on culturally safe models of care
• Viewing Indigenous languages as foundational
• Being controlled locally, fostering collaboration
• Improving the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities [1]

Learn More:

• Webinar: Storytelling Journey of Oshkimadizijik Inéwin From the Bush – Learning Network and Knowledge Hub
• Webinar: Vicarious Trauma - An Indigenous Perspective: Cultural Strengths as the Roots of Resilience for Healing Trauma and Building Worker Wellness – Learning Network and Knowledge Hub

Footnotes:

[1] First Nations Health Authority. (n.d.). What is Land-Based Treatment and Healing? Retrieved from https://www.fnha.ca/Documents/FNHA-What-is-Land-Based-Treatment-and-Healing.pdf

[2] Redvers, J. (2016). Land-based Practice for Indigenous Health and Wellness in the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut. University of Calgary. Retrieved from https://ichr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Land-based-Research-Summary_2016.pdf

“Lateral violence takes on a number of different toxic behaviours, and it is any action that is meant to discourage or make a person feel bad in the workplace. If you are the target of lateral violence the constant barrage of negative behaviours can be likened to harassment and bullying. In its extreme form, lateral violence can be conscious, deliberate act of meanness with the overall intention to harm, hurt and induce fear in a co-worker. In other forms of lateral violence, the individual perpetrating the negative behaviour may not be aware of the meanness they are exhibiting and they may not be doing these actions intentionally.” [1]

“Although the most common place for lateral violence is in the workplace, it does cross the line into the community and home...” [1]

Footnotes:

[1] Native Women's Association of Canada. (2011). Aboriginal Lateral Violence. Retrieved from https://www.nwac.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2011-Aboriginal-Lateral-Violence.pdf

Learn More:

• Organization: Luke’s Place

Footnotes:

Lethality refers to the possibility of something causing death. The Domestic Violence Death Review Committee with the Office of the Chief Coroner, Province of Ontario found that the top risk factors for lethal violence include:

• History of domestic violence
• Actual or pending separation
• A perpetrator who was depressed
• Obsessive behavior by the perpetrator
• Prior threats or attempts to end their life [1]

Learn More:

• Organization: Canadian Domestic Homicide Prevention Initiative

Footnotes:

[1] Office of the Chief Coroner, Province of Ontario. (2018). Domestic violence death review committee: 2017 annual report. Retrieved from  http://cdhpi.ca/sites/cdhpi.ca/files/2017-DVDRC-Report.pdf

Lived experience refers to “knowledge based on someone’s perspective, personal identities, and history, beyond their professional or educational experience.” [1]

People with lived experience are “those directly affected by social, health, public health, or other issues and by the strategies that aim to address those issues.” [1]

Individuals with lived experience of gender-based violence can share stories, experiences, and ideas to further enhance service provision, education, and advocacy efforts. [2] Individuals with lived experience hold specialized knowledge and expertise that cannot be acquired through any other source.

Lived experiences inform people’s understanding of oppression, power, and privilege, particularly for marginalized groups. Acknowledging these experiences is crucial for understanding social phenomena and advocating for social justice. [3]

Footnotes:

[1] Guerrero Ramirez, G. et al. (2022). What is Lived Experience U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Retrieved from https://aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/5840f2f3645ae485c268a2784e1132c5/What-Is-Lived-Experience.pdf

[2] Shastri, P. (2022). Engaging People with Lived Experience. Woman Act. Retrieved from https://womanact.ca/engaging-people-with-lived-experience/

[3] Collins, P.H. (1990). Black Feminist Thought, 2^nd Edition. Routledge. Retrieved from https://negrasoulblog.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/patricia-hill-collins-black-feminist-thought.pdf