Lecture 8: Intro to Indigeneity in the health context Flashcards
What is the Oxford dictionary definition of indigenous?
People inhabiting or existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists. (Oxford Dictionary)
What is the UN’s understanding of the term indigenous?
- UN understanding of the term: self-identification; historical continuity; strong link to land and natural resources; distinct language, culture and beliefs; non-dominant groups of society
What are the overarching principles of the UNDRIP?
The rights of indigenous peoples to the full
enjoyment of all human rights, nondiscrimination, self-determination and autonomy, maintenance of Indigenous institutions, and the right to a nationality.
‘Indigenous connotes ‘__ ____’ whereas ‘Indigeneity’, for many connotes ‘__ ______’.’
‘Indigenous connotes ‘I am’ whereas ‘Indigeneity’, for many connotes ‘I have’.’
What is ‘Tino rangatiratanga’?
The guarantee of tino rangatiratanga, which provides for Māori self- determination and mana motuhake in the design, delivery, and monitoring of health and disability services.
What is equity in relation to the Treaty of Waitangi?
Equity:
The principle of equity, which requires the Crown to commit to achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori.
What is the principle of Active protection in relation to the Treaty of Waitangi?
The principle of active protection, which requires the Crown to act, to the fullest extent practicable, to achieve equitable health outcomes for Māori. This includes ensuring that it, its agents, and its Treaty partner are well informed on the extent, and nature, of both Māori health outcomes and efforts to achieve Māori health equity.
What is the principle of options in relation to the Treaty of Waitangi?
The principle of options, which requires the Crown to provide for and properly resource kaupapa Māori health and disability services. Furthermore, the Crown is obliged to ensure that all health and disability services are provided in a culturally appropriate way that recognises and supports the expression of hauora Māori models of care.
What is the principle of partnership in regards to the Treaty of Waitangi?
The principle of partnership, which requires the Crown and Māori to work in partnership in the governance, design, delivery, and monitoring of health and disability services. Māori must be co-designers, with the Crown, of the primary health system for Māori.’
