Midterm Flashcards
What is a worldview?
A set of beliefs about reality that shape perception, thinking, and actions.
How do Indigenous worldviews differ from Western worldviews?
Indigenous worldviews are holistic and interconnected with land, community, and spirituality, while Western worldviews are science-based and focus on individual success.
What are Indigenous natural laws?
Kindness, Honesty, Sharing, and Strength.
How does time differ in Indigenous and Western worldviews?
Indigenous worldview sees time as cyclical (seasons, renewal), while Western views time as linear (past, present, future).
What is the significance of land in Indigenous culture?
Land is sacred and tied to identity, while Western society views it as a resource to be developed.
What was the goal of residential schools?
Forced assimilation of Indigenous children by erasing language, culture, and traditions.
What were the years of operation for residential schools?
From the 1870s to 1996.
What abuses occurred in residential schools?
Physical and sexual abuse, forced haircuts, malnutrition, and loss of language.
What was the Sixties Scoop?
Indigenous children were forcibly removed and placed in non-Indigenous homes.
What were the impacts of the Sixties Scoop?
Loss of language, culture, and identity, leading to mental health struggles.
What is intergenerational trauma?
The transmission of historical trauma from one generation to the next.
What are the causes of intergenerational trauma?
Residential schools, the Sixties Scoop, and systemic discrimination
How does intergenerational trauma affect Indigenous communities today?
Higher rates of PTSD, depression, and substance use.
How is the modern child welfare system similar to residential schools?
Indigenous children are still overrepresented in foster care.
What are birth alerts?
Hospitals reporting Indigenous mothers to child welfare, leading to child removals.
What are Western social determinants of health?
income, education, employment, healthcare access.
How do Indigenous social determinants differ?
Emphasis on land, culture, self-determination, and colonial impacts.
Why is colonialism considered a determinant of Indigenous health?
It has caused systemic inequities and barriers to healthcare.
What does the Medicine Wheel represent?
Balance in physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental health
What are the four sacred medicines?
Tobacco, cedar, sage, sweetgrass.
What are the Seven Grandfather Teachings?
Wisdom, Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Humility, Truth.
How can the Medicine Wheel be applied to wellness?
Ensuring balance in all aspects of life.
How do Indigenous cultures view pregnancy?
As a sacred ceremony and community event.
What are traditional Indigenous birthing practices?
Birthing lodges, family involvement, smudging, placenta burial.
Why is reclaiming Indigenous birthing practices important?
It restores cultural identity and promotes holistic health.
How can nurses support Indigenous patients during childbirth?
Respect traditions, encourage family involvement, and provide culturally safe care.
What is the Berry Fast?
A year-long ceremony for girls starting menstruation.
What is the Voice Change Fast?
A rite of passage for boys marking maturity.
Why are rites of passage significant?
They teach responsibilities and cultural identity.
how does colonization impact rites of passage?
Many have been lost, leading to disconnection.
How has colonization disrupted Indigenous parenting?
it led to broken homes, loss of parenting skills, and emotional trauma.
Why are Indigenous family treatment centers important?
They provide culturally relevant healing and support.
What does the tipi symbolize in Indigenous culture?
Home and relationships, requiring balance and care.
What is cultural safety?
Ensuring Indigenous patients feel respected and free from discrimination.
What are the steps of trauma-informed care?
Acknowledge trauma, ensure safety, support choice, recognize resilience, respect cultural considerations.
Why do Indigenous patients mistrust healthcare?
Due to historical trauma from residential schools and the 60s Scoop.
How can healthcare workers improve cultural safety?
Education, cultural training, and advocating for Indigenous-led services.
What should a nurse do if an Indigenous patient is assumed to be intoxicated but shows signs of medical distress?
Avoid assumptions, perform a full medical assessment, ensure culturally appropriate communication.
How should a nurse support a pregnant Indigenous woman fearing child apprehension?
Provide supportive care, connect with Indigenous midwifery, acknowledge systemic discrimination.
How can hospitals accommodate Indigenous end-of-life ceremonies?
Work with administration, create designated spaces, and consult Indigenous Elders.
What is Two-Eyed Seeing?
Combining Indigenous knowledge with Western science.
How can it be applied in nursing?
Supporting traditional medicine alongside pharmaceuticals.
What legal protections support Indigenous health rights?
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Canadian Human Rights Act.
What are ways Indigenous people reclaim their identity?
Learning languages, practicing traditions, and advocating for rights.
What does being an ally in healthcare mean?
Educating yourself, practicing cultural safety, advocating for policy change.
How can nurses support reconciliation?
Implementing the TRC Calls to Action in healthcare.
What do the colors of the Medicine Wheel typically represent?
East (Yellow - new beginnings), South (Red - youth and growth), West (Black - maturity and reflection), North (White - wisdom and elderhood).
How is the Medicine Wheel used in Indigenous teachings?
It provides a framework for understanding life cycles, health, and spirituality.
