These resources will help you better understand cultural abuse, how to prevent it, and how to get support.
Abuse is Wrong in Any Culture: Inuit
The Canadian Department of Justice provide a 59 page presentation, in English, Inuinnaqtun, Inuktitut and Labradorimiut, pertaining to Inuit family violence and how to seek help.
Abuse if Wrong in Any Language
Settlement.Org provides abuse prevention and support information to newcomers to Ontario, available in 12 different languages. Please utilize local contact numbers, if you need additional support.
Applying Inuit Cultural Approaches in the Prevention of Family Violence & Abuse
In 2005, the Pauktuutit Inuit Women’s Association of Ottawa submitted this detailed report to the Department of Canadian Heritage, surrounding how to apply Inuit cultural approaches to the prevention of family violence and abuse.
Assessing Child Maltreatment in a Multicultural Setting
The Canadian Paediatric Society has provided an elaborate report on how to assess and respond to child maltreatment while supporting children who are new to Canada.
Canadian Cultural Information
Global Affairs Canada has provided cultural information, to help newcomers to Canada understand the basics of Canada.
Developmental Disability Across Cultures
Caring for Kids New to Canada presents information about how developmental disabilities are perceived across various cultures, as well as different factors that health practitioners should be aware of.
NL Office for the Status of Women: Indigenous Women
This resource will give you up-to-date information regarding how the NL Office for the Status of Women is supporting Indigenous women.
Living in Newfoundland & Labrador: A Newcomers’ Pocket Guide
The Association of New Canadians has created a pocket guide for Newcomers to our province.
Welcome NL: Toolkit for Newcomers
Welcome NL offers communities a toolkit of resources to raise awareness around and offer guidance on welcoming newcomers to our community.