Early Learning, Supportive Care 20, 30
ELSC5
Module 5: Indigenous Worldviews of Health and Well-Being (Core)
Outcome
Explore the worldviews of health and well-being of Métis, First Nations and Inuit people in Canada.
Indicators
| (a) | Examine the nehiyaw concepts of miyo pimâtisiwin (i.e., living the good life) and wâhkotowin (i.e., we are all related). |
| (b) | Describe the importance of achieving balance between the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual dimensions of being. |
| (c) | Examine traditional life stages. |
| (d) | Investigate similarities and differences between various understandings of health (e.g., western and Indigenous). |
| (e) | Research matotisân, or the Sweat Lodge, as a traditional Indigenous method of healing. |
| (f) | Explore how Indigenous medicinal knowledge has influenced Western medicinal practices. |
| (g) | Investigate ways traditional Indigenous beliefs, rituals and ceremonies can be incorporated into western health care systems (e.g., smudging, traditional medicines). |
| (h) | Explore the connection between a healthy environment and individual and community health. |
| (i) | Investigate the structure of First Nations and Métis families and communities and their role in supporting health and well-being (e.g., extended family members providing critical care). |
| (j) | Research Métis or First Nations care facilities in Saskatchewan (e.g., All Nations Healing Hospital, Round Prairie Elders’ Lodge, Sturgeon Lake First Nation Health Centre) and their approach to holistic care. |
| (k) | Discuss the gathering, harvesting and uses of traditional medicines and healing practices with an Elder or Knowledge Keeper. |
| (l) | Investigate protocols to follow when seeking traditional knowledge from Elders and Knowledge Keepers about traditional life stages, Sweat Lodges, and uses of traditional medicines. |
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