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“Sharing One Skin”
“Sharing One Skin”
by Jeanette Armstrong
by Jeanette Armstrong
In “Sharing One Skin” by Jeanette Armstrong expands it’s idea about how Native American identity is interpreted by ourselves, family, and society. Going into detail it has different sections, starting with how we’ve been accustomed to white people's values and lifestyle. Along with how the Native Identity came to be, how everyone chooses to identify themselves, and their status. Lastly, talking about the different subcategories or mixes within the Native American race. This gives insightful information about how we as Native Americans determine what our true identity is.
In “Sharing One Skin” by Jeanette Armstrong expands it’s idea about how Native American identity is interpreted by ourselves, family, and society. Going into detail it has different sections, starting with how we’ve been accustomed to white people's values and lifestyle. Along with how the Native Identity came to be, how everyone chooses to identify themselves, and their status. Lastly, talking about the different subcategories or mixes within the Native American race. This gives insightful information about how we as Native Americans determine what our true identity is.
“Native American Identity”
“Native American Identity”
by Perry G. Horse
by Perry G. Horse
In “Native American Identity” by Perry G. Horse expands it’s idea about how Native American identity is interpreted by ourselves, family, and society. Going into detail it has different sections, starting with how we’ve been accustomed to white people's values and lifestyle. Along with how the Native Identity came to be, how everyone chooses to identify themselves, and their status. Lastly, talking about the different subcategories or mixes within the Native American race. This gives insightful information about how we as Native Americans determine what our true identity is.
In “Native American Identity” by Perry G. Horse expands it’s idea about how Native American identity is interpreted by ourselves, family, and society. Going into detail it has different sections, starting with how we’ve been accustomed to white people's values and lifestyle. Along with how the Native Identity came to be, how everyone chooses to identify themselves, and their status. Lastly, talking about the different subcategories or mixes within the Native American race. This gives insightful information about how we as Native Americans determine what our true identity is.
“Domestic violence has many forms of abuse” by Roe W. Bubar, and Irene S. Vernon.
The article has information that can show the impact emotional abuse can play in households. It mentions how any type of abuse can be repeated through generations. If a parent is abused in any way, that behavior soon becomes all that they know, leading it to create a vicious cycle. It also includes how the abuser and victim relationship can work. Focusing on how the victim of the abuse can feel ashamed about coming forward. Along with how they have to constantly be wary of their own behavior/language around the abuser, leading to an increase of paranoia. Then goes into more detail mentioning the way the victims want to ignore/pretend that the abuse is not occurring. Lastly, leaving off with hotlines dedicated to helping the people who may have experienced this get help or to report abuse.
Bubar, Roe W., and Irene S. Vernon."Domestic Violence has Many Forms of Abuse." Fort Apache Scout, Nov 04, 2011, pp. 1-1,16. ProQuest, https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/domestic-violence-has-many-forms-abuse/docview/914755322/se-2?accountid=39531.
“Recognize and prevent child abuse and neglect” by Patricia Morgan-Glen
This article states the different types of abuse and their definition. For emotional abuse it says, “Emotional abuse is more than verbal abuse and may involve name calling, rejecting, ignoring, and/or belittling a child. It can cause significant harm to a child's emotional, psychological, or social development.” Then proceeds to list some behavior changes that might occur when a child is being abused/neglected. A few things such as a drop in grades, being aggressive then passive, or withdrawn, develop nightmares, bedwetting, and being afraid to go home. It highly encourages parents/guardians to seek help from family and friends once the signs are recognized. Leaving off with a statement regarding the cycle of it and how we need to be aware of these signs to help solve the issue as soon as it is presented.
Morgan-Glen, Patricia. "Recognize and Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect." The Charlotte Post, Dec, 2011, pp. 1. ProQuest, https://www-proquest-com.sfis.idm.oclc.org/newspapers/recognize-prevent-child-abuse-neglect/docview/845264411/se-2?accountid=39531.
“Healing through story: Unpacking Indigenous resiliency and hope.” by Annie Belcourt
This speaker, Annie Belcourt, talks about the history of our people regarding our many obstacles and how we have overcome them. It touches on many different subjects. The ones that related to my topic were about creating mental health service opportunities. It then mentions the high risk our youth has to face with being Indigenous and having various things stacked against them. Belcourt, made it clear that we as a people have to create love in order to preserve our family and culture. Along with saying that our dreams and goals within the communities should bring us all together. Lastly she talked about how we need to continue to overcome these instances of injustice and hurt in order to keep our people and culture alive.
Belcourt, Annie. “Healing through story: Unpacking Indigenous resiliency and hope.” Youtube, uploaded by TEDx Talks, 9 June, 2015, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDVwebiriAo
"Violence Against Native Women in Substance Abuse Treatment" by Karen Saylors and Nalini Daliparthy.
In "Violence Against Native Women in Substance Abuse Treatment" by Karen Saylors and Nalini Daliparthy it focuses on the abuse a lot of Native American Women face, the few studies that have been done, and other crucial pieces of information. People that have been abused often find themselves abusing drugs and alcohol. Along with how substance abuse and mental illnesses can affect their wellbeing and relationships towards others. The main mental illnesses mentioned were Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. It transitions into talking about the lack of research relating to minority women especially among Native women. It lists statistics showing various instances of this from the Department of Justice. Those being: 70% of people reported some type of child abuse or neglect, 81% of emotionally abuse women have been physically or sexually abused.
Going further another organization, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, says that two-thirds of the people in treatment for drug abuse have been physically, sexually, or emotionally abused during adolescence. Towards the end of the section it tells of the effectiveness of those treatment centers towards women. Acknowledging that some of the main programs provided are more towards men patients and their needs. Which results in the women participants to drop out early on in the program. The effective treatment that best fits women's needs are Residential programs.
Saylors, Karen, and Nalini Daliparthy. "VIOLENCE AGAINST NATIVE WOMEN IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT." American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research (Online), vol. 13, no. 1, 2006, pp. 32-51. ProQuest, https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/violence-against-native-women-substance-abuse/docview/229338365/se-2?accountid=39531.
"Parents can inflict deep Emotional Harm" by Kim Painter.
Parents can inflict deep Emotional Harm by Kim Painter details and facts about emotional abuse regarding both the children and parents. It highlights that this type of abuse is just as harmful as opposed to any other type of physical abuse. Along with stating it’s the kind of abuse that little research or effort put in. A few facts mentioned that stood out where it can lead to life long relationship problems and aggression. Along with 8-9% of women and 4% of men who recalled severe abuse in the U.S.A and United Kingdom. Sadly, there still is little research that has been done to prevent and even help children experiencing this. Leaving off on talking about the cycle of this abuse being passed down. It’s important to acknowledge and push for research to be done about this subject in order to prevent it.
Painter, Kim. "Parents can Inflict Deep EMOTIONAL HARM." Miami Times, Aug, 2012, pp. 2-17B,18B. ProQuest, https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/parents-can-inflict-deep-emotional-harm/docview/1038142456/se-2?accountid=39531.
Lizzy Glazer opens up the presentation by saying common phrases associated with manipulating and demeaning someone you’re close with. Such as “You’re nothing without me.” and “You don’t know how good you have it with me” and so on. She tells the audience that abuse is both an obvious and concealed issue. Next, speaking about her own experience with psychological and verbal abuse. Sharing instances where her father found each of their family members weaknesses and would use those to demean them, and make them feel inadequate. She mentioned something that has yet to be referred to in this situation, which is when someone decides to stand up for themselves.
She tells how the one time she did, he cornered her and said the most vile things to her, the intensity of that led her to fear for her life. Continuing, she touches on the effects of this type of abuse. A voice is ingrained in your head that essentially repeats all the harmful things that have been said to you. Leaving off on a strong note of not being afraid to speak up about this. Ignoring is not going to fix it, it will eventually all come out, one way or another.
Glazer Lizzy. “It's Time to Talk about Psychological and Verbal Abuse” Youtube, uploaded by TEDx Talks, 4 April, 2018, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWqi9whHeK.
El-Assal, Kareem. Nigerian immigration to Canada is booming. CIC News. April 21, 2020. https://www.cicnews.com/2020/04/nigerian-immigration-to-canada-is-booming-0414172.html.
“If You Say You Have Mental Health Issues, Then You Are Mad”
by Sophie Yohani
In the article “If You Say You Have Mental Health Issues, Then You Are Mad” by Sophie Yohani it talks about how African Americans Immigrants in Canada address mental health issues within their families. It starts off with a quote, “the manner in which you raise your child is the way your child will grow.” Then transitions into talking about the universal agreement of keeping children safe and healthy in order to prepare them for life outside of their communities. Regardless, those same family influences are very crucial in the aspect of the child's development especially if it’s mostly negative.
Due to there being a rise of African Americans coming to Canada, mental health has now become a more centered topic. This is because of the process of moving to a new place, having to adapt and viewing the culture difference. So, many stakeholders are concerned with how this affects the mental wellbeing of these families, especially the children. Since many cultures deal with mental issues in various ways, often immigrant families are at a disadvantage on account of lack of access to resources.
A study mentioned in that same article which was done for nineteen years in Quebec, shows evidence of “refugee adolescents had a higher rate of depression and dysthymia than Quebecois-born adolescents.” This study also included other crucial outcomes such as, “immigrant youth were more likely to report depression if they had experienced harassment (including verbal aggression, threat, or assault).
Yohani, Sophie, et al. ""If You Say You have Mental Health Issues, then You are Mad": Perceptions of Mental Health in the Parenting Practices of African Immigrants in Canada." Canadian Ethnic Studies, vol. 52, no. 3, 2020, pp. 47-66. ProQuest, https://www-proquest-com.sfis.idm.oclc.org/scholarly-journals/if-you-say-have-mental-health-issues-then-are-mad/docview/2480363976/se-2?accountid=39531.
‘‘Child Abuse More Prevalent than Ever, Report shows” by Danielle Zuri
In the article ‘‘Child Abuse More Prevalent than Ever, Report shows” written by Danielle Zuri, talks about the increasing maltreatment of children in Israel. The main focus was a study done on over 8,000 Jewish children and over 2,200 Arab children. This study overlooked the many types of abuse and neglect these children had faced. The Jewish sector reported that half of the children reported experiencing one or multiple forms of abuse. Along with including an event regarding school where children ages 12-16 were surveyed over the school year. An overview about Jewish children's emotional neglect was at 15% however 27% reported they had felt “unwanted or hated by their parents.” For Arab children emotional harm was at 40% and emotional neglect was at 22%. And with many instances of abuse many children do feel shame or fear when coming forward with their experience.
Ziri, Danielle. "Child Abuse More Prevalent than Ever, Report shows." Jerusalem Post, Nov 12, 2013, pp. 5. ProQuest, https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/child-abuse-more-prevalent-than-ever-report-shows/docview/1458496701/se-2?accountid=39531.
Sharar, Salam Abu. Trauma haunts Gaza children after Israeli war. September 6, 2021. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/trauma-haunts-gaza-children-after-israeli-war/2268147.
After watching a youtube video by BBC news, which is located in the United Kingdom, it told the experience of Ian Wright. Wright grew up in a psychologically and physically abusive home and has revisited it after many years. He opens with an enjoyable childhood experience of watching tv, only for it to be interrupted by his father coming home. His father was very abusive towards him and his mother. Which also led to his mother abusing him as well in response to this. Wright turned his trauma as a way to advocate and talk to people who faced similar issues. He sits down with many people and they talk about what parts hurt them the most.
A journalist, Charlie Webster's, who is accompanying Wright, said the emotional aspect of being able to not blame yourself for what happened, was hard to overcome. They had a discussion with two other individuals. One person said his father “made me feel horrible, weak, pathetic, and like I didn’t deserve to be alive most of the time.” As well as another telling that her father would always tell them and their siblings how they would kill the children in detail in relation to an ongoing custody battle at the time. It ends with them posing the question of, “how do people not notice?"
“Ian Wright investigates the effects of growing up in a psychologically abusive & violent home” Youtube, uploaded by BBC, 7 May 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gtwXuZCPJA.
Action Plan
April 25, 2022
By Maya Yanez
One Step at a Time
In order to make a contribution to appeal to my topic community of children and young adults, I decided to create posters with accessible information and resources.
This first started on March 8th of this year in my Library Science class. Ms. Longeteig, my teacher and I were bouncing off ideas, when the proposal of placing posters with a QR code led to a Google site with all the information, was introduced. Firstly, I started the creation of the Google site and browsing the internet to see what resources were free, discrete, easy to navigate and in proximity to my Pueblo of Taos.
Soon after on March 9th, I started to create the poster. I wanted it to be noticable and straight to the point. With the help of Ms. Longeteig and Ms. Abeita, they gave me input about what was going to be put on the poster as well as making sure the code functioned properly.
I personally loved the idea to combine the convenience of technology, to help allow the students and staff at the school to save these resources for a later time. The process of recovering with any type of abuse can be difficult. So to prevent overwhelming those interested, I thought this would be a great alternative to help guide them in the right direction if they are curious or in need.
To conclude, on March 10th I decided to place these posters in all the common school buildings. This included the Library Media Center, both floors of Humanities, and MST. With this I hope I have inspired someone to use this as a way to start or continue their journey of healing from traumatic events. In addition to encouraging people to ask for help and not feel shame about doing so.
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