Wellness in Native Communities Final Flashcards
(36 cards)
List 2 of the Haudenosaunee Code of Behaviors for Traditional Medicine Healers
- Our healers are our role models
- Our healers are known as people of peace, wellness, and love
What is the purpose of all AI/AN ceremonies?
To provide a path for the person and, in some cases, their friends and family so they can:
- create, regain and/or maintain a balance of mind, body, spirit
-honor and/or develop a strong sense of connection with the natural environment
- affirm or reaffirm one’s sense of connection with what is considered sacred
What are the 3 most common ceremonies practiced by First Nation’s people?
- smoking off or smudging
- pipe ceremony
- fasting
What are the challenges regarding the use of herbal remedies in Today’s Society?
- based on you and the plant on many other’s ideas about the plant’s purpose
-the age of the herb, how it’s been stored, if it’s been disrespected, can compromise energy
-what you purchase may not always be what it says on the bottle
-so many different ways and uses, you can’t be sure what you do will be effective
What are the guidelines regarding respectful gathering of plants?
-Perform Prayers and place a tobacco offering for the plant
-Take only what you need, not all that’s there
-Gather from whole location area, not one, concentrated place
-Use sharp, precise instruments for cutting and digging so as not to permanently damage the plant
-Use proper ritual for harvesting bark
How do these sacred plant guidelines reflect First Nation’s core values that foster resilience at the individual level?
It allows for the plants to be able to continue to grow and continue to help the community it’s so important to, to show that you respect the plant
How do these sacred plant guidelines reflect First Nation’s core values that foster collective core values in families and communities?
It allows for the plants to be able to continue to grow and continue to help the community it’s so important to
how 1 of the First Nation’s Core Values that foster resilience at the individual level is honored through participation in sacred ceremonies using the sacred plants?
The intention you use the plant in the sacred ceremonies is how purpose is shown. Being purposeful in ceremony is also how you can show respect to the plant.
Fill in the blank: When in doubt about what you should do at a ceremony or dance, _________.
observe
What behaviors are frowned upon at ceremonial events?
- excessive questioning regarding ceremonial events
- excessive talking or laughing during a ceremony
- demanding or sneaking photographs or sketches
- demanding preferential seating or viewing of the ceremony or event
How should you conduct yourself at ceremonial events?
- Always stand during special songs including Grand Entry, Flag Songs, Veteran Songs,
Memorial Songs, Prayer songs. It is also customary to remove any hats that you have on for the duration of that song. - Never touch anything (a piece of artwork, a ceremonial object, etc.) without asking
permission first - Always ask if it’s ok to learn about the details of a specific ceremonial object or practice
list 2 of the 10 rules to follow in and out of the pow wow arena
- dress modestly
- be flexible
How is tobacco used as part of First Nations culture, spirituality and ceremony?
- Most First Nations people share it as a gift to welcome visitors, an offering to elders and ceremonial leaders, to healers and to the creator
- used in prayer before and after every important meeting or ceremony
How and why must sacred tobacco be grown and harvested in a special way?
HOW: grown alone, only be harvested when a thunderstorm is approaching, before the rain
WHY: to honor its sacredness and preserve its power
Why is the respectful use of Sacred Tobacco important?
if not used correctly, it can cause addiction and adverse health impacts
what challenges does the IHS face?
funding, quality of care & contract support services
What are the cultural competency issues AI/AN patients face in the health care system?
Lack of knowledge about historical trauma or trauma-informed care
What are the challenges to ownership, reporting and management of tribal level health data?
- confidentiality
- historic and present-day ethical violations
- lack of benefit returned to AI/AN communities
- Tribal sovereignty over when, where and how research is conducted, and data is managed, has not been
consistently respected
what are the challenges to health promotion program development?
- unhealthy interpersonal skills
- individual and community symptoms of helplessness
- The community’s perception of a health issue
- Geographic Isolation
What is learned helplessness?
someone that has endured negative, uncontrollable situations which they were unable to escape or avoid often fails to learn to escape or avoid new situations of adversity
what are the symptoms of learned helplessness?
- Blaming and lateral
prejudice - Expecting “Hand-outs”
rather than embracing
empowerment and
responsibility - victim mentality
- Living in or creating
“drama” - Afraid to make
decisions or lack of
participation in
decision making
ESSAY QUESTION: Discuss in detail 2 of the 4 best practices for engaging with Native Nations
RESPECT: Consider your role. Native Nation leaders and tribal citizens are experts and should be considered partners in the process.
RECIPROCITY: Give back in a meaningful and positive way. Compensate participants or volunteers. Always share your work back with tribal leadership and the community before disseminating your findings.
Culturally Responsive Healthcare requires a deep understanding of what?
how culture
influences the fundamental principles of healthcare
How can we facilitate cultural competency education in Health care?
- Implement cultural competency education for ALL involved in clinical and hospital care, including those in administrative and leadership positions
- Become involved in the community
- Develop relationships
- Educate staff on how patients can manage health conditions while participating in ceremonies or pow wows
