Introduction. Author's approach ; Critique of anthropology ; Theoretical overview of indigenous youth suicide ; Critique of social science approaches to youth suicide ; Analysis and dissemination ; Limitations ; Human Subjects Institutional review Board (HSIRB) approval, tribal review and approval ; Conclusion -- Overview of suicide in the Sault Tribe. Public awareness and discussion of suicide ; Oral history of suicide ; What is death? -- What is an Indian? : conflicted identity in the Sault Tribe. Historical trauma, intergenerational anger and identity ; Expressions of Indianness, traditional and non-traditional -- Hopelessness kills : development of risk factors for youth suicide and barriers to treatment and relief -- Prevention : an approach to mental health care and treatment models, indicator of social and cultural values -- Conclusion : meanings. Epilogue ; Appendix. Interview questions.
Summary:
"Guided by the Spirits is a case study of youth suicide in the Sault Sainte Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Written by a member of the tribal community, this study focuses on qualitative methods, indigenous experience, and collaborative approaches to explore the social and historical significance of youth suicide in an Ojibwa community. Guided by the Spirits combines traditional methods of analysis, extracts of interviews and field notes, and creative ethnographic writing to present the relationships between culture, history, identity, agency, and youth suicide. This book is a must read for lay readers, policy makers, and researchers who seek a window into contemporary Native American life as well as a critical interpretation of youth suicide in indigenous societies."-- Provided by publisher.
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