ABOR-3003Health, Wellness and Indigenous Peoples Of Canada
This course provides an overview of the history of
Canadian Indigenous people pre-contact, post colonialism through to
contemporary times. This history and richness of Indigenous culture provides
the context for understanding the effects of sociopolitical decisions on the
health and well-being of Indigenous people. The concepts of cultural
sensitivity and cultural safety with respect to their role in client centered
care are discussed. Specific health issues prevalent in the Indigenous
population and the relationship between biomedicine and the Indigenous world
view are explored. The course concludes with an overview of innovative
culturally based approaches and success stories of health, healing and
wellness.
