week 3

Question 1

what is miskasowin?

Answer 1

it is the way we each see the world and is a result of individual life experiences. it is a circle concept (experiences are all interconnected)

Question 2

what is a common misconception about land rights/treaties?

Answer 2

many were shared use agreements, not an extinguishment of rights to land

or

not all communities made treaties with settling governments

Question 3

what is the result of residential schools?

Answer 3

120 years of trauma to children and families as many experienced trauma, physical and sexual abuse

Question 4

what are adverse childhood experiences?

Answer 4

they are traumatic events that can have negative and lasting effects on health and well-being

Question 5

what does this have to do with nursing?

Answer 5

nurses have the ability to impact someone’s miskasowin either positively or negatively