Indigenous

Question 0

Colonization

Answer 0

The sociopolitical process between settlers and indigenous peoples.
Multiple layers: physical, economical, cultural, social, and psychological

Question 1

The Indian Act

Answer 1

1876

Put into law the colonialist relationship and created to guide Canada’s relations with Indigenous peoples

Question 2

Residential Schools

Answer 2

In Saskatchewan they were open from 1863- 1996

80 schools across Canada were a joint effort between churches and government to assimilate

Question 3

Truth and reconciliation

Answer 3

Process in Canada started to acknowledge and heal from past…truth needs to truly be out before this is more than just lip service

Question 4

Colonization in Canada

Answer 4

Three large factors in colonization in Canada:
Epidemics
Residential Schools
The Indian Act

Question 5

Epidemics

Answer 5

Swept through indigenous peoples after first contact in 1492. It is estimated that 90-95% of indigenous population was wiped out within two generations of first contact.

Epidemics created social disorganization, destroying relationships and supports at all levels. Additionally provided a seed of doubt in traditional leaders and healers to be exploited by missionaries

Question 6

Determinants of Health

Answer 6

Income & Social Status
Social Support Network
Education & Literacy
Employment/working Conditions
Social & Physical Environment
Personal Health Practices/Coping Skills
Healthy Childhood Development
Biology & Genetic Endowment
Culture
Gender

Question 7

Medicine Wheel

Answer 7

Spiritual
Physical
Emotional
Intellectual