Sentences with phrase «cultural community healing»

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«Most Aboriginal communities have been (and are) going through a process of cultural revival and reclamation as a means of healing from this experience.

At the same time, our distinctly Christian codes of personal ethics do not reveal the only meanings in MASH, and, as Christians, we also have to be sensitive and aware of the wider cultural meanings, meanings in the programs, meanings that may or may not also be Christian — the anti-war message, the compassion, the community, the healing, and, of course, the humor — and celebrate, criticize and enjoy them as well.

Private healing & adventure retreats, cultural journeys, adventure tours, community festivals, internships and other participation programs.

Crossing Art and the Queens Library both believe that art can serve as a cultural unifier, and that building upon this common ground can heal wounded or distant relationships, and also promote new affiliations and stronger communities.

Examples of healing processes might include women - specific and men - specific groups; story - telling circles; cultural activities; (150) understanding the impacts of issues such as racism, colonisation and identity on Indigenous well - being; the use of mentors and / or elders to provide support to individuals; and retreats or residential - style components where participants spend a period of time going through the healing process, usually on a spiritually significant site, away from their families and communities.

Our work is about working with communities to address trauma through cultural healing.»

«The Healing Foundation has found the solutions that work best are those that are led by communities to design, develop and deliver projects that are rooted in the strength of our living culture and that strengthen our cultural identity,» Weston said.

Croakey also highlighted a public forum focused on the effects of trauma, and how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can apply cultural solutions to promote healing in communities.

Their overarching goal is to heal the social and health problems that their community is facing — as a response to the continuing cultural trauma that affects their health and social well - being.

Our Indigenous languages are a vehicle to transmit these cultural strengths I've spoken of, to heal our communities and reconcile our nation.

The forum will focus on the effects of trauma and how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are applying cultural solutions to promote healing in communities.

In these spaces families and community members can come together for spiritual and cultural healing practices.

This year's report includes more promising healing initiatives, including cultural camps for at - risk young people, cultural healing groups for young men, community capacity building, and training programs in healing.

[137] Other principles and values that were identified as important for Indigenous healing generally included: focus on Indigenous culture and tradition, family based, linking therapeutic approaches to spiritual and cultural approaches, community support for healing and recovery, connection with country, trust, courage, connection, culturally appropriate, diversity, flexibility, respect for Indigenous protocols, recognition of Indigenous community knowledge, cultural safety.