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Indigenous Peoples and Residential Schools

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What are the Calls to Action for health in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada report?

The Calls to Action for health focus on improving health outcomes for Indigenous peoples and addressing disparities in healthcare access and quality.

Define structural racism and how it can be manifested in the healthcare system.

Structural racism refers to the systemic policies and practices that create and perpetuate disparities and disadvantages for certain racial groups within institutions, including healthcare.

What is the impact of Residential Schools on survivors today?

Survivors of Residential Schools often face ongoing trauma, loss of cultural identity, mental health issues, and generational impacts affecting their families.

Explain the concept of cultural safety and its relevance for Indigenous people in Canadian healthcare.

Cultural safety involves creating an environment that recognizes, respects, and nurtures the cultural identities of patients, ensuring they feel safe in healthcare settings. Signup and view all the answers

What are fundamental aspects of nursing practice related to Indigenous people's values?

Fundamental aspects include recognizing and integrating Indigenous perspectives on health, respect for cultural practices, and fostering relationships built on trust. Signup and view all the answers

What is two-eyed seeing and its relevance for nursing care in Canada?

Two-eyed seeing is an approach that integrates both Indigenous and Western knowledge systems, allowing for a more holistic understanding of health. Signup and view all the answers

What does UNDRIP stand for and why is it relevant to nursing practice?

UNDRIP stands for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and it outlines the rights of Indigenous peoples to maintain their cultures and identities. Signup and view all the answers

Residential schools aimed to strengthen family ties and cultural linkages among Aboriginal children.

False Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the central goals of Canada's Aboriginal policy for over a century?

Eliminating Aboriginal governments Signup and view all the answers

How many witnesses did the Truth and Reconciliation Commission hear from regarding residential schools?

The Commission heard from more than 6,000 witnesses. Signup and view all the answers

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Residential Schools

Residential schools were established to assimilate Indigenous children into Euro-Christian culture.
Residential schools separated Indigenous children from their families to weaken cultural ties.
The experience of residential schools was hidden historically until residential school survivors spoke out.
Residential schools were a central element of the government's policy to eliminate Indigenous people as distinct legal and social entities.
Residential schools involved physical and sexual abuse, and high death rates.
Residential schools were the largest class-action lawsuit in Canada's history.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada spent six years hearing from Indigenous people who had attended residential schools.
The commission heard from over 6,000 witnesses.
"Cultural Genocide" is one of the terms used to describe the impact of residential schools.

Indigenous Peoples and Reconciliation

Reconciliation requires acknowledging the legacy of residential schools and rejecting the underlying racist foundations.
Reconciliation involves developing a new vision based on mutual respect.
It's important to consider how the legacy of residential schools impacted Indigenous peoples' cultural practices and identity.
Reconciliation is a Canadian problem, not just an Indigenous problem.

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This quiz explores the dark history of residential schools in Canada, focusing on their impact on Indigenous children and culture. It also examines the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the associated terms such as 'Cultural Genocide'. Understand the significance of these events and their ongoing implications.