Elisa Lacerda-Vandenborn

Elisa Lacerda-Vandenborn, a professor at the Werklund School of Education, focuses on education and decolonization of mental health in Indigenous communities. She discusses the historical oppression faced by these peoples and critiques mainstream psychological practices for their lack of inclusivity. Lacerda-Vandenborn advocates for holistic, community-driven approaches like Family Group Conferencing, emphasizing the importance of cultural healing in child welfare. She underscores the need for ethical research methods that prioritize Indigenous voices and collective well-being.