Health and Wellness

Geographic Level: Country

Discussions on Health and Wellness explore Indigenous perspectives on holistic health, traditional healing practices, and systemic barriers to equitable care, emphasizing the importance of cultural sovereignty and community-led solutions in Canada’s healthcare landscape. These conversations highlight how addressing historical inequities and integrating Indigenous knowledge can improve health outcomes for all Canadians.

Topics

Healthcare Access and Quality (2 discussions)
Discussions on healthcare access and quality for Indigenous Peoples and Nations explore challenges like geographic isolation, cultural barriers, and s...
Mental Health and Addiction Support (2 discussions)
Discussions focus on systemic barriers and culturally relevant solutions for mental health and addiction support within Indigenous communities, emphas...
Cultural Healing and Traditional Medicine (2 discussions)
This forum explores how Indigenous traditional medicine and cultural healing practices contribute to holistic health, emphasizing their role in addres...
Maternal, Child and Family Health (3 discussions)
This forum explores the unique health challenges faced by Indigenous mothers, children, and families, including systemic barriers, historical trauma, ...
Cultural Safety and Competency in Healthcare (CTA 23–24) (2 discussions)
This forum explores how healthcare providers can build trust and deliver equitable care by understanding and respecting Indigenous cultural practices,...
Mental health supports related to residential school trauma (CTA 21–22) (2 discussions)
This forum explores mental health supports for individuals and communities affected by residential school trauma, emphasizing culturally appropriate c...
Trauma-Informed and Residential-School–Related Mental Health Support (CTA 21–22) (2 discussions)
This forum explores the need for trauma-informed mental health services tailored to Indigenous communities impacted by residential schools, emphasizin...