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Exploring Protective Factors for Indigenous Children in the Midst of Economic, Environmental, and Social Stressors

Thu, March 23, 10:00 to 11:30am, Salt Palace Convention Center, Floor: 3, Meeting Room 355 E

Session Type: Paper Symposium

Abstract

Across the world, Indigenous children grow up with disproportionately high levels of exposure to economic and social stressors, and environmental hazards due to the long lasting ramifications of attempted genocide and colonization, and the continued pervasiveness of systemic racism and invisibility. Research has clearly demonstrated negative relations among economic and social stressors, environmental hazards, and cognitive development and well-being in non-Indigenous populations with very little research conducted with Indigenous children. In this symposium, we hope to move beyond confirming mainstream findings to focus more on what we can do to protect Indigenous children in the midst of high exposure to multiple risk factors. We will discuss how to conduct culturally responsible and respectful research in Indigenous communities and the unique insights gained through careful consideration of the impacts of stress and environmental hazards on Indigenous child development. In addition, we call for reparations in pursuit of social justice for Indigenous peoples worldwide.

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