Observational studyInternational journal of circumpolar health2015
Evaluation of the Kòts'iìhtła ("We Light the Fire") Project: building resiliency and connections through strengths-based creative arts programming for Indigenous youth.
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21 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Factors that sustain indigenous youth mentoring programs: a qualitative systematic review.BMC public health · 2023Pooled it
- Outcomes and experiences of music workshops for adolescents with depression and anxiety: An exploratory noncontrolled trial in Bogotá.BMC research notes · 2024Trial
- Community-Based Mental Health Promotion and Public Policy Integration: A Scoping Review (1990-2024).Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- The intervention of music education on adolescents' subjective well-being from the perspective of sustainable development: a bibliometric review based on literature from 2000 to 2024.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Review
- Land-Based Retreats as a Method for Building Enabling Environments for HIV Prevention with Northern and Indigenous Adolescents in the Northwest Territories, Canada: Mixed-Methods Findings.AIDS and behavior · 2024Article
- Human immunodeficiency virus prevention outcomes associated with arts-based sexual health workshop participation among Northern and Indigenous adolescents in the Northwest Territories, Canada.International journal of STD & AIDS · 2024Article
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- Identification and Illustration of Means to a Critical Assessment of Music and Health Research Literature.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Exploring the feasibility of a mental health application (JoyPopFrontiers in psychiatry · 2023Article
- Centering Indigenous knowledge in suicide prevention: a critical scoping review.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Performing Arts in Suicide Prevention Strategies: A Scoping Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- The effects of neighbourhood social cohesion on preventing depression and anxiety among adolescents and young adults: rapid review.BJPsych open · 2022Review
- Health promotion interventions supporting Indigenous healthy ageing: a scoping review.International journal of circumpolar health · 2021Article
- "Do something with them!": developing "comfortable" engagement with Elders participating in an arts-based sexual health promotion and STBBI prevention workshop for Indigenous Youth in Labrador, Canada.International journal of circumpolar health · 2021Article
- "That's What the Program Is All about… Building Relationships": Exploring Experiences in an Urban Offering of the Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program in Canada.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Contextual factors associated with depression among Northern and Indigenous adolescents in the Northwest Territories, Canada.Global mental health (Cambridge, England) · 2021Article
- Thermo in the Time of COVID-19: Using Improvisation to Foster Discussion and Translating the Experience to Online Learning.Biomedical engineering education · 2021Article
- Exploring coping strategies and mental health support systems among female youth in the Northwest Territories using body mapping.International journal of circumpolar health · 2018Article
- Creating a safe space for First Nations youth to share their pain.Pain reports · 2018Article
- Body Mapping as a Youth Sexual Health Intervention and Data Collection Tool.Qualitative health research · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe creative arts - music, film, visual arts, dance, theatre, spoken word, literature, among others - are gradually being recognised as effective health promotion tools to empower, engage and improve the health and well-being in Indigenous youth communities. Arts-based programming has also had positive impacts in promoting health, mental wellness and resiliency amongst youth. However, often times the impacts and successes of such programming are not formally reported on, as reflected by the paucity of evaluations and reports in the literature.
objectiveThe objective of this study was to evaluate a creative arts workshop for Tłįchǫ youth where youth explored critical community issues and found solutions together using the arts. We sought to identify the workshop's areas of success and challenge. Ultimately, our goal is to develop a community-led, youth-driven model to strengthen resiliency through youth engagement in the arts in circumpolar regions.
designUsing a mixed-methods approach, we conducted observational field notes, focus groups, questionnaires, and reflective practice to evaluate the workshop. Four youth and five facilitators participated in this process overall.
resultsYouth reported gaining confidence and new skills, both artistic and personal. Many youth found the workshop to be engaging, enjoyable and culturally relevant. Youth expressed an interest in continuing their involvement with the arts and spreading their messages through art to other youth and others in their communities.
conclusionsEngagement and participation in the arts have the potential to build resiliency, form relationships, and stimulate discussions for community change amongst youth living in the North.
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