Loneliness among Indigenous Peoples

Loneliness is experienced differently by different groups and risk factors vary considerably between populations. Indigenous peoples are exposed to a variety of risk factors for loneliness and social isolation as a result of colonization. This is an under researched area. Scroll below for key resources related to loneliness among Indigenous peoples.

 

Yanchyk et al. (2020)

Breaking Loneliness: A Documentary by Brandy Yanchyk

Documentary

Primary finding: In this new documentary, Breaking Loneliness, we follow four people; Indigenous Peer Support Worker John Chief Moon, 2SLGBTQ+ Liaison and Peer Support Worker Jace Laing-Schroeder, volunteer Tom Greyson and ESL teacher Julie Kraychy — who have worked to overcome their own loneliness and social isolation and are now helping others to battle theirs.


Government of Canada (2018)

Social Isolation of Seniors: A Focus on Indigenous Seniors in Canada

Documentary

Primary finding: This supplement is a resource to help organizations and service providers adopt approaches to help Indigenous seniors strengthen human connections. Social isolation is a silent reality experienced by many seniors, and particularly Indigenous seniors. It is hoped that this resource will heighten awareness and sensitivity and help organizations address their particular social needs.