The Development of the First Nations Children Wellbeing Measure

Objectives: The overall goal of this project was to implement a measurement tool intended assess the wellbeing First Nations children within Robinson Superior Treaty Area.
 Methods: A community-based participatory research approach utilized, which included advisory composed employees from organization that partnered with. Both interviews and focus groups were held with members communities Area, content these examined determine indicators for in communities. arose analysis made up pilot version measure, administered parents or caregivers (n = 91) who seen through intake service organization. They also Child Adolescent Needs Strengths measure (Lyons et al., 1999).
 Results: principal components performed, yielded three factors: (1) General Wellbeing, (2) Traditional Activities, (3) Social Engagement.
 Discussion: Involvement traditional activities engagement culture cited as fundamental children, is consistent majority literature. instrument created evaluated represents one few valid tools available this.
 Implications: process creating contributes literature on significance Indigenous people.