CHS 1&2 Flashcards
1867 British North America Act
Formation of Confederation: Dominion of Canada
Consisted of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia
Act that formed Canada, 1867
Sir John A. Macdonald
First Prime Minister
Provincial representation in government
Macdonald: First PM, Provincial reps
Federal Government Structure
House of Commons & Senate
Same structure today
1871 Census
Dominion’s population: 3,689,257
Shift towards healthcare focus
Healthcare Responsibilities Division
Federal: Marine hospitals, Indigenous care, quarantine
Provincial: Hospitals, asylums, social welfare
Federal Health Management (1867-1919)
Department of Agriculture managed federal health
Early projects addressed STIs, child welfare
Department Name Changes
Became Department of Pensions and National Health (1928)
Later, Department of National Health and Welfare (1944)
Health Canada (1993)
Renamed from Department of National Health and Welfare
Continued federal health responsibility
Origins of Medical Care in Canada
First doctors: civilian and military from England, France
Initial care: home-based, then hospitals
Medical Care Accessibility
Wealthier settlers received medical attention initially
Others got care from religious, charitable groups, Indigenous remedies
Growth of Medical Facilities
Canada’s first medical school: Montreal, 1825
Confederation led to increased doctors, hospitals, accessible care
Healing Practices of Indigenous Canadians
Centuries-old health and healing ceremonies
Passed down orally, limited written resources
Indigenous Healing Practices
Rooted in holistic, spiritual beliefs
Integral relationship with nature
Roles of Indigenous Healers
Varied names: medicine men, shamans, midwives
Recognition of women as powerful healers
Precontact Era Health Practices
Active lifestyles, healthy diet
Illnesses attributed to spirits, imbalances
Use of Herbal Medicines
Knowledge passed through oral teachings
Ceremonies and plants used in treatments
Incorporation into Western Medicine
Traditional medicines in modern practices
Continuation of Spiritual Ceremonies
Sweat lodge, healing circle, smudging
Variances among Indigenous groups
Healing Circle and Medicine Wheel
Smoke’s positive impact on participants
Individual and group prayers in ceremonies
Healing circle as therapy-like session
Medicine wheel symbolizing holistic health
Contact with Outsiders
Early contacts: Russian, French, Spanish, British
Diseases brought by outsiders: smallpox, tuberculosis, etc.
Traditional practices ineffectiveness with new diseases
Impact of British North American Act (1867) and Indian Act (1876)
assimilation attempts
Discrediting traditional healers due to disease treatment failure
Legal bans on Indigenous rituals, ceremonies
Consequences of Assimilation Efforts
Ban on spiritual and health practices till the 1950s
Loss of cultural norms for Indigenous people
Suffering due to residential schools
Current Challenges in Indigenous Health
Western medicine replacing traditions
Insufficient healthcare in isolated communities
Unmet goals in Health Canada’s determinants of health
Return of Health Responsibility to Indigenous Communities
Movement to integrate traditional practices
Focus on key health conditions affecting Indigenous populations
Indigenous Healing Traditions
Long, rich history in North America
Practitioners linked to spirit world, Mother Earth
Balance and harmony teachings in remedies
Development of Hospitals in Canada
Canada’s first hospital: Hôtel-Dieu de Quebec (1639)
Early hospital funding reliance on charity
Ontario government’s act for hospital grants
Evolution of Hospital Care
Early focus: Infectious diseases, private care
Advancements: Anesthesia, aseptic techniques
Creation of tuberculosis sanitariums
Mental Health Institutions
Stigmatization of mental illness
Establishment of care institutions
Limited recovery or release for patients
Advancements and Payment in Healthcare
Increased hospitals, government grants
Out-of-pocket payments, limited insurance coverage
Access to Medical Care
Support from charitable, religious organizations
Government efforts for improved access and affordable fees
Segregated Indigenous Hospitals
Origin: Church-operated “Indian” hospitals
Post-WWII expansion by Department of Health and Welfare
Challenges in Indigenous Hospitals
Underfunded, inadequate facilities and staff
Initial focus: Segregation for tuberculosis treatment
Treatment Issues in Indigenous Hospitals
Forced admissions, Indian Act amendment
Mistreatment, experiments with TB treatments
Transition of Indian Hospitals
Shift to segregated general hospitals
Little regard for Indigenous healing or culture
Transition to Medicare and Facility Closure
Introduction of Medicare, closure of majority Indian hospitals
Example: Sioux Lookout MenoYaWin Health Centre
18th and Early 19th Century Healthcare
Volunteer organizations addressed healthcare needs
Little to no government or agency funding
Order of St. John
Introduced to Canada in 1883
Offers first aid, healthcare, community services
Canadian Red Cross Society
Founded in 1896
Early home care, public health initiatives
Blood collection, contaminated blood crisis
Canadian Blood Services
Established post-contaminated blood crisis
Responsibilities, educational courses, community support
Victorian Order of Nurses (VON)
Founded in 1897
Focus on healthcare for women, children in remote areas
Victorian Order of Nurses (VON)
National provider of home care and health services
Financial difficulties, service termination in several provinces
Continued operations in Ontario, Nova Scotia
Children’s Aid Society (CAS)
Founded in 1891, focused on child protection
Initial focus: Food, shelter for disadvantaged children
Transition to family preservation, adoption oversight