Module 5 Flashcards
(68 cards)
How many different indigenous groups exist globally?
5000-6000 different indigenous groups in 70 countries
What percentage of the world population is Indigenous?
5% of world population (300-500 million)
What is the Indigenous population in Canada?
1.6-1.7 million Indigenous Persons in Canada
What are the three broad groups of Indigenous peoples in Canada?
- First Nation (58.4%)
- Inuit (3.9%)
- Metis (35.1%)
What is the purpose of the Indian Act introduced in 1876?
Created a paternalistic wardship system, reserves, and the Treaty System
What does the Indian Act legally define?
Who was and wasn’t considered ‘Indian’
How did Pearson and Trumble (1996) define colonization?
The process of establishing a colony or group of settlers in a new land or territory, whether previously inhabited or not, during which the settlers are both partially or fully subject to and accountable to their mother country of origin
What was a central focus of colonial enterprise regarding medicine?
- Want to spread benefits of western medicine
- Sense that western medicine was needed elsewhere
- Want to keep colonial settlements healthy
- Want to keep the local workforce in colonial areas healthy
What was the Indigenous population of North America prior to European contact?
18 million inhabitants
How many languages were spoken in North America before European contact?
2000 languages
What was the goal of the residential school system?
- Remove/isolate children from their home influences
- Convert children to Christianity and assimilate them into European cultures
What were the health impacts of colonization on Indigenous peoples?
- Changes to Traditional Lifestyle and Diet (CVD, obesity, diabetes)
- Poverty and Poor Living Conditions (TB, exposure to toxins, injuries, disease of contaminated water)
- Trauma, Social Exclusion, Injustice (substance abuse, family violence, suicide)
What percentage of Indigenous off-reserve populations are food insecure?
28.2% are food insecure
What is the percentage of food insecurity among First Nations on reserve?
50.8% are food insecure
What are the housing conditions like for Indigenous communities on reserve?
In need of major repair and often crowded
What does the ‘In Plain Sight’ B.C. Report address?
Stereotypes, discrimination, poor access and outcomes, and building structures for Indigenous peoples
What is a key determinant of health for Indigenous Peoples?
Self-determination
refers to a person’s ability to make choices and manage their own life
What are the three types of determinants of health for Indigenous Peoples?
- Distal Determinants
- Intermediate Determinants
- Proximal Determinants
What are some distal determinants affecting Indigenous health?
- Self-determination
- Language
- Culture and heritage
- Racism
What are some proximal determinants affecting Indigenous health?
- Employment
- Income
- Social support networks
- Food security
What do reserve communities often lack?
Quality public services and adequate housing
What is the trend of overall Indigenous health compared to Non-Indigenous health?
More Non-Indigenous than Indigenous Peoples report excellent health
Good health is highest in age groups 12-24 years old
What percentage of Indigenous women report suicidal thoughts?
Women have more reports than men
Metis population are the Indigneous group with the least reports
What was a significant event in 2008 regarding Indigenous issues in Canada?
Formal apology issued for residential schools