Community Journey of Change Through Relational Determinants of Health
Discusses ways to both address colonization and create a culturally relevant means to improve Indigenous health.
Discusses ways to both address colonization and create a culturally relevant means to improve Indigenous health.
Examines the use of treaty-based strategies to address the inequalities faced by Indigenous communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Discusses eight key principles: awareness and understanding, learning and education, building relationships, preparation, kindness and empathy, respect, value and listening. Principles were developed during an online Culturally Safe Engagement event in June, 2021.
Reports results of 183 interviews and focus groups held between 2015 and 2015 in eight communities with a variety of health delivery systems, geographies, accessibilities and language groups. Four themes emerged: control of healthcare, traditional medicine and healing practices, community participation, and dealing with the impacts of colonization.