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Fostering Fire: Cultural Mentorship for Aboriginal Youth in Care

English, German · Paperback / Softback

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Historically and currently, the federal and provincial or territorial governments of Canada have neglected to ensure that Aboriginal children and youth in foster care (CYiC) receive genuine, cultural support. This research project aims to address the lack of cultural programming for CYiC. Through interviews and a review of current literature, knowledge about cultural programming is examined and components of a successful mentorship model for Aboriginal girls in foster care are identified. My theory of Fostering Fire argues that the categories of: People, Programming, and Processing Ideas, are necessary components for a curriculum of cultural mentorship designed for culturally mariginalized CYiC, supported by my own viewpoint as an insider-researcher having grown-up in care in BC. The study concludes that there is an evident need for cultural continuity programming for CYiC, and that a mentorship framework is the best applicable model. This work could easily be applied to CYiC belonging to other cultures around the globe, concerning the human feelings of belonging, connection, and identity.

About the author










Former youth in care turned addiction counselor, Katherine is passionate about youth and their right to access cultural and formal education. Passionate about hard work and chocolate, Katherine welcomes collaborative conversations on taboo issues reaching outside the mainstream box. Katherine is also Co-Coordinator at Fostering Education.

Product details

Authors Katherine Ritchie
Publisher LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
 
Languages English, German
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 30.04.2015
 
EAN 9783659400575
ISBN 978-3-659-40057-5
No. of pages 176
Subject Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work

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