Health and Wellness

Geographic Level: Province

Province: YT

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

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...