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May 31, 2026Atlantis Critical Studies in Gender Culture & Social Justice0 citationsOpen Access

How do Indigenous People in Kjipuktuk Conceptualize Poverty?

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This research aims to understand how Indigenous people in Kjipuktuk conceptualize poverty, providing a foundation for a holistic model.
Conducted sharing circles and interviews with 12 Indigenous participants
Utilized community-based methods and Mi’kmaw cultural practices
Explored lived experiences related to poverty
Findings highlight the unique Indigenous experiences of poverty
Identified initial components for a holistic poverty model
Demonstrated the importance of culturally relevant approaches to poverty assessment

Abstract

This pilot study examines Indigenous conceptualizations of poverty in Kjipuktuk, Mi’kma’ki (Halifax, Nova Scotia) to lay groundwork for a holistic model of Indigenous poverty that can link with holistic models of Indigenous health already in use. Using community-based methods and Mi’kmaw cultural practices, the researchers conducted sharing circles and interviews with 12 Indigenous participants who had experienced or were still living in poverty. Results strongly supported the distinctiveness of Indigenous experiences of poverty and identified starting points for a holistic poverty model.

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