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Original Research Article

Implementation and evaluation of a two-eyed seeing approach using traditional healing and seeking safety in an indigenous residential treatment program in Northern Ontario

T.N. Marsha Northern Ontario School of Medicine University, Sudbury, ON, CanadaCorrespondence[email protected]
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C. Eshakakoganb Blind River, ON, CanadaView further author information
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J.K. Eibla Northern Ontario School of Medicine University, Sudbury, ON, Canada;c Sudbury, ON, CanadaView further author information
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M. Spencea Northern Ontario School of Medicine University, Sudbury, ON, CanadaView further author information
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K.A. Morina Northern Ontario School of Medicine University, Sudbury, ON, Canada;c Sudbury, ON, Canada;e Markham, ON, CanadaView further author information
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A. Goertzena Northern Ontario School of Medicine University, Sudbury, ON, CanadaView further author information
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G.J. Gauthiera Northern Ontario School of Medicine University, Sudbury, ON, CanadaView further author information
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D. Gauthier-Frolicka Northern Ontario School of Medicine University, Sudbury, ON, CanadaView further author information
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F. Tahsina Northern Ontario School of Medicine University, Sudbury, ON, CanadaView further author information
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Chief Dean Sayersf Batchewana First Nation, ON, CanadaView further author information
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Chief Alan Ozawanimkeg Sagamok First Nation, ON, CanadaView further author information
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Chief Brent Bissaillionh Serpent River First Nation, ON, CanadaView further author information
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Chief Craig Nootchtaii Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation, ON, CanadaView further author information
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D.C. Marsha Northern Ontario School of Medicine University, Sudbury, ON, Canada;c Sudbury, ON, Canada;e Markham, ON, Canada;f Batchewana First Nation, ON, CanadaView further author information
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Article: 2125172 | Received 23 Feb 2022, Accepted 12 Sep 2022, Published online: 23 Sep 2022

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