By: Jeannette Armstrong 

The article, titled "Sharing One Skin," is by Jeannette Armstrong from the Okanagan community. She shares her perspective of different categories like ( wealthy and responsibility) ( ¨sanity, self, place) ( hands of the spirit) ( the language of the land) (community our one skin), and also she mentions the categories of self ( the physical self ) (the emotional self ) ( the thinking intelligently self) (the spiritual self). 

By: Joe Sunia 

The Summary of the article is about Joe Sunia and how he grew up, on how he also talked about his child hood and his grandmother had went trhough as a child when she grew up in the ¨good old days¨in the article it stated that one of the teachers had said to Joe Sunia grandma when she was in class that ¨ i didnt think she was smart since she couldnt understand my language¨ aka the white man language ¨english¨ and mentioned of being anative child in school for the first time, and explained how they would get around to places by using horses. 

By: B. Toastie

Reading this article, I really liked it. The one quote that really stood out to me was, "Water has spirit, introduce yourself, approach it respectfully, it will help you." It really hit me because it just reminds me of the dances at home. You dont go and disrespect things or people. I was taught to always be respectful, no matter what. Also, there was a quote having to do with how people basically just make up things about indigenous people. I feel that because it's like, why are they doing that? The things they say about indigenous people, half the time aint even true. I would like to know what or where they get this fake information from.

Oaster B. 'Toastie'. "How place names impact the way we see landscape."                High Country News, 24 Jan. 2024

by: Annika Neklason 

This Article talks about two or more voices in the family, but mainly the parents' perspective on how "the problem with families work". As stated in the article, it discusses how different gender roles are being established and how they may lead to various conflicts. Then the article discusses how money plays a significant role in family problems, highlighting the transition from "wealthy to poor."  

"How has family structure changed since the 1940s, and what issues remain?"-Neklason, A., Yuan, K., & Kitchener, C. (2018, April 30). The problem with families. The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/membership/archive/2018/04/the-problem-with-families/558290/

by: Free learning resources from arts, cultural and heritage organisations 

This Article basically explains how life in the 1950s differs from present-day life. It also stated how technology and money had an effect on families from the 1950s and from present day and how it has an influence on families' bonding and how much time they spend together it also talked about how life after World War 11 was in the 1950s. 

"what are some of the main differences between family life in the 1950s and the present day?"- Family Life in the 1950s • Family Life in the 1950s • MyLearning. (n.d.). https://www.mylearning.org/stories/family-life-in-the-1950s/204 

by: Aniruddh Prakash Behere 

The Introduction to the article, interest in the structure and its efforts for children's mental health gained momentum in the 1960s and 1970s, when there was a spike in divorce rates and single-parent families. The article also touched base on the importance of the children's role and how it can affect the health of the family, passed down to the children like a generational impact. 

"Only 11% of children come from intact families." Effects of family structure on the mental health of children. Behere, A. P., Basnet, P., & Campbell, P. (2017). Effects of family structure on mental health of Children: a preliminary study. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 39(4), 457–463. https://doi.org/10.4103/0253-7176.211767

I am going to review my first article, which explains that many families in 2024 are facing significant challenges that impact their relationships, stability, and overall well-being. issues like mental health struggles and substance abuse, financial stress, poor communication, and the pressure of technology are making it harder for families to stay connected and supportive. changes in family structure, such as divorce and blended families, along with generational conflicts and work-life imbalance, also add tension. The article emphasizes that these problems often overlap and can intensify one another. showing the importance of health boundaries, open communication, and seeking support to help families grow stronger together. 

The second article explains that modern parenting has become more complex due to rapid changes in technology, culture, and social expectations. Parents face challenges such as managing screen time, social media influence, and reduced family interaction, while also balancing work and financial pressures. The abundance of online parenting advice can overwhelm parents and lower their confidence rather than helping them. The article concludes that children do not need perfect parents but rather supportive and “good enough” parenting to grow in today's first-changing world. 

The Human Rights Watch report explains that Aboriginal children in Western Australia are removed from their families at extremely high rates, often because of poverty, homelessness, or domestic violence rather than abuse. Aboriginal children are over 20 times more likely to be placed in out-of-home care than non-indigenous children. The report argues that instead of separating families, the government should provide stronger support systems and involve Aboriginal communities in child protection decisions.

Hennessy, A. (2025c). “All I know is I want them home.” In Human Rights Watch.

Communities across northern Canada, especially in Nunavut, are facing one of the worst hunger crises in decades. Many families are struggling to access enough nutritious food, both store-bought and traditional country foods like seal and caribou, and are relying heavily on community food programs that are seeing rising demand. The situation has been made worse by high grocery costs, limited access to traditional food sources and the cancellation of the federal food voucher program that had helped families afford groceries 

Inuit communities in Canada are facing the worst hunger crisis in decades, a researcher says. (2025b, October 13). Te Ao Māori News. 

The article explains how corruption deeply harms indigenous families in Mexico through personal stories. It shows how poverty, lack of health care, poor infrastructure, and limited opportunities are connected to government corruption and bribery. money that could be used to find clinics, schools, and basic services is instead lost, leaving indigenous communities to struggle for survival. The article argues that, despite hardship, the families described maintain dignity and resilience. 

Lozano, A. (n.d.-b). Corruption devastates Indigenous families: the human face of paying bribes. ReVista