Description

This article describes the Nitsiyihkâson Project, which involved developing a culturally appropriate resource to promote attachment and development for Cree people in Alberta. The project involved working collaboratively with the community of Saddle Lake to learn about and document their child-rearing practices that promoted attachment so that it could be shared with parents of young children and community agencies. The study then examined the cross-cultural applicability of these parenting practices and produced a Resource Manual for service providers to help them better understand Indigenous culture(s) and appreciate the wisdom of traditional teachings.

Link to Resource

Nitsiyihkâson: The Brain Science Behind Cree Teachings of Early Childhood Attachment.