Abstract & Learning Objectives

Abstract:

Indigenous people experience disproportionately high levels of poor health compared to non-Indigenous people. To support health equity for Indigenous people, rich and diverse traditional healing practices that are crucial in promoting health, healing, and overall well-being in Indigenous communities and individuals will be explored. Understanding Indigenous concepts of health and healing can propose ways of moving forward for health equity in the Canadian health system that incorporates Indigenous values and beliefs.

The design of this online learning module is to support the learning of undergraduate and graduate students and anyone seeking to increase their familiarity with Indigenous health and well-being in Canada.

Learning Objectives

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the impacts and correlation of Indigenous history in Canada and the effects of health and well-being on individuals and communities.
2. Identify the purpose and components of the four sacred medicines and smudging.
3. Describe the relevance of healing practices that support Indigenous health and well-being.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of how Indigenous-led health care partnerships in Canada in regaining and strengthening traditional cultural health and healing practices.