(Canadian Indian/Native Studies Association, 2004) McGowan, Virginia Margaret; Nixon, Gary
This paper examines problem gambling and its resolution in an exploratory
phenomenological study among Blackfoot individuals. Significant factors in the development and resolution of problem gambling are identified and a hypothetical model suggested. In this model, traditional knowledge provides a coherent and interpretive framework for individuals
seeking an integrated identity as a Blackfoot person. This study addresses a significant gap in our understanding of gambling among Indigenous peoples and identifies directions for further research.