KINE 2010U – Health and Indigenous People in Canada

This course offers an introduction to Indigenous Health in Canada. Topics include historic practices of health and epidemiological status across pre‐European contact, early European contact, and postmodern contact. The health status of Indigenous peoples in Canada will be discussed through the lens of social and political determinants of health. The course will also focus on promising health promotion and research practices with Indigenous communities. The intersection of Indigenous knowledge and Western knowledge will be explored through learning about worldview and cultural practices. This course will also encourage learners to critically appraise colonial practices along with power, privilege, and racism. The course will culminate with an examination of the findings from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): KINE 1130U
Credit restriction(s): HLSC 3823U