indigenous persons social and wellbeing Flashcards
(19 cards)
WHAT DOES CONNECTION TO BODY / BEHAVIOURS MEAN
normal biological markers of physical health such as diet and exercise.
disruptions to connection of body and behaviour
smoking, chronic and communicable diseases.
what are restorations to the connection of body and behaviour
sports, hunting and gathering, traditional diets and medicines and accessing services
what is the connection to mind and emotions
extends beyond mental health, recognising culture-bound disorders and the importance of positive emotions, self-confidence and experiencing of joy rather than just absence of disorders
disruptions to the connection of mind and emotions
threats to safety, cultural trauma, racism
restoration of connection of mind and emotions
accessing supports, education, truth-telling and recognition of human rights
what is the connection to family and kinship
includes the importance of family and group relations, kinship attachment systems of reciprocity and caring, gender and age roles
disruptions to family and kinship connection
include the removal of children from their families
restoration to the connection of family and kinship
connecting with family history, strong parenting and family programs, spending time with Elders, developing healthy relationships with significant others
what is the connection to community
cultural structures of responsibility and obligation, social inclusion and relationships, community cohesion and community-based cultural revitalisation strength cultural identity
disruption to the connection to community
lateral violence, family feuding and isolation
restoration to community connection
self-determination and community-control, utilising community to be engaged with others and a place to give and seek support from others
what does connection to culture mean
includes cultural expressions (yarning, fire, art, dance, song, storytelling), cultural knowledge (language, protocol), sociocultural norms, lore, moral and ethical practices and cultural identity (pride, belonging, values)
disruptions to culture
includes cultural genocide and cultural clash
restoration to the connection to culture
learning about, involvement and participation in cultural expression and knowledge
what is connection to country or land
include a deep experience of belonging to country, there is a traditional or spiritual association to kin and culture and a contemporary yearning to heal country
disruptions and restoration to connection to country
disruption includes dispossession of land. restoration includes returning to land as a way of healing body, mind, spirit, reconnecting with community and cultural renewal
what is connection to ancestors (spirituality)
includes knowledge and beliefs systems, the dreaming and cultural healing practices, and value of wisdom and hope
disruption and restoration of connection to ancestors
disruptions include the impact of mission life and assimilation. restoration includes accepting evolving expressions of indigeneity and expressions of spirituality coexisting with Christianity or mindful practices that enable peace and balance
