HLTH 237 chp. 23-24 Flashcards
Which terms are preferred for referring to Indigenous peoples in this course?
Preferred terms include “Indigenous” or “Aboriginal peoples,” “First Nations,” “Métis,” and “Inuit.” Terms like “Native” are to be avoided.
How is colonialism defined in the course document?
Colonialism is defined as the policy or practice of acquiring control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically, along with an ongoing system that perpetuates the genocide and repression of Indigenous peoples.
What was the Indigenous perspective on land use before European contact?
Land was seen as sacred, communally owned, and given by the Creator. It was the responsibility of the people to cherish and protect nature, without the concept of private land ownership.
How did European settlers view and use land differently from Indigenous peoples?
European settlers viewed land as a source of power and wealth, focused on ownership and exploitation, and believed in a rigid class system based on land ownership.
How did pre-contact Indigenous government structures differ from those of European settlers?
Indigenous communities generally governed through clan-based systems with consensus decision making, while Europeans operated under absolute monarchies with centralized authority.
What distinguishes Indigenous family structures from European ones as discussed in the document?
Indigenous family structures were diverse and integrated with community roles and responsibilities, whereas European family structures typically centered around the contributions of an adult male ruling class.
How was spirituality integrated into pre-contact Indigenous communities?
Spirituality was woven into every aspect of life, guiding decisions such as where to live, who to marry, and when to hunt, all grounded in a deep respect for nature and the Creator.
What systemic efforts were made to assimilate and eradicate Indigenous peoples and their way of life?
Efforts included dispossession from traditional lands, imposition of the reserve system, replacement of Indigenous governance with the Indian Act, and the use of residential schools and policies like the Gradual Enfranchisement Act
What is the definition of harm reduction provided in the document?
Harm reduction refers to policies, programs, and practices aimed primarily at reducing the adverse health, social, and economic consequences of drug use without necessarily reducing drug consumption.
List some harm reduction strategies mentioned in the course document.
Strategies include needle distribution and collection programs, distribution of crack pipes, methadone maintenance, heroin prescription, supervised injection sites, and managed alcohol programs.
What were some key evaluation results of the Insite supervised injection facility?
Evaluations showed no fatal overdoses, reduced needle sharing, a low percentage of clients transferred to hospital, and no increase in overall drug use or crime in the community.
What Indigenous cultural components are integrated into the Onen’tl:Kon Healing Lodge treatment?
The program incorporates smudging, music and drumming, beadwork, sweat lodges, Indigenous games, and emphasizes reconnecting with cultural roots and traditions.
