This research speaks to the important role that cultural continuity plays in shaping Métis journeys with mental health. There is a need for continued support for the maintenance of Métis cultural practices, language revitalization, and Elder-youth engagement opportunities for increased cultural continuity for Métis people, families, and communities in BC.

This paper deals with the traditional preparation of Chubitchi by the Garo tribe, which is a vital part of their culture, and also examines the sociocultural significance of the beverage.

The study conducted revealed the Ethnobotanical study on wild edible fruits, spices and aquatic plants traditionally used by the Garo tribe of Meghalaya

This paper elucidates the indigenous traditional knowledge of wild plants usage by Khasi people (ethnic group) of Nongkhyllem Reserve Forest, Nongpoh, Meghalaya, India.

The study attempted to better understand Gadaa system by reviewing related research at antecedent, present and future levels. The author also discussed the further challenges and new approach needed.

The study recounts the Garo community’s traditional knowledge of medicinal plants, which they employ in some secluded enclaves of Northeast India. The study emphasizes the value of ethnobotanical research and the importance of documenting traditional wisdom related to therapeutic plant consumption.

This paper reviews the status of traditional textiles, handloom, and handicrafts in India, highlighting their decline due to the popularity of low-cost synthetic materials. It emphasizes the importance of preserving traditional crafting techniques and proposes awareness campaigns and digital streaming as solutions to sustain these crafts. Mobile applications are identified as a means to increase visibility and improve customer experiences, potentially transforming these crafts into distinctive brands.

The study aims to  document the indigenous medical knowledge and practice of among Sundanese community. An exploratory study was conducted on the indigenous medical knowledge of Sundanese community living in Pangalengan, West Java. Most of the medicinal plants reported by key informants and used by the respondents in the research area are already publicly acknowledged for their medicinal properties and also reported in other research settings.

In this context, a research network, called the Transformative Health & Justice Research Cluster (THJRC), based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, has formed to disrupt status quo research practices, bringing together Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peer Leaders, Elders, academics, community advocates and student trainees, and support the empowerment of people who have been incarcerated. In this reflective piece, Nicolas Crier, one of the THJRC Peer Leaders, will provide an overview of the who, what, why, when and how of the THJRC, reflecting on the impacts and strengths of the collaborative community in general, as well as within the specific context of COVID-19. Co-authors, representing diverse positionalities and perspectives within the THJRC, will weigh in when relevant.

This compilation of digital stories (link below) was a unique opportunity to capture the personal experiences of community members as they embarked on a journey to return to a Traditional Haudenosaunee Diet (Healthy Roots Community Initiative). The Healthy Roots Community Initiative was based on the Haudenosaunee Food Guide, designed specifically for this challenge (Gordon et al., 2018). This diet highlights foods that are cultivated in the Traditional Haudenosaunee territory, using Traditional ways of gathering and preparation.