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Which sacred medicine is known as 'Women's medicine' and purifies the mind and body?
Which sacred medicine is known as 'Women's medicine' and purifies the mind and body?
What is the primary purpose of food sovereignty?
What is the primary purpose of food sovereignty?
Which traditional practice involves the use of a 'Sweat Lodge'?
Which traditional practice involves the use of a 'Sweat Lodge'?
Which of the following is a contribution to healthcare that is not a medicinal herb?
Which of the following is a contribution to healthcare that is not a medicinal herb?
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What is the main focus of food security?
What is the main focus of food security?
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Which sacred medicine is often braided and is referred to as the 'Hair of Mother Earth'?
Which sacred medicine is often braided and is referred to as the 'Hair of Mother Earth'?
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Who was the first Indigenous Registered Nurse in Canada?
Who was the first Indigenous Registered Nurse in Canada?
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Which plant is known for its use as an anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory agent?
Which plant is known for its use as an anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory agent?
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Study Notes
Traditional vs. Western Medicine
- Traditional Indigenous health prioritizes balance and harmony across mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional aspects of a person.
- A collectivist approach is central to traditional medicine.
- Traditional medicine emphasizes interconnectedness with nature.
- Western medicine emphasizes individual psychology, a linear perspective, and a specific view of time.
- Western medicine often views humans as separate from nature in a hierarchical system.
Ceremonies and Practices
- Indigenous healing practices are legally protected and healthcare organizations must accommodate them.
- Practices include smudging, pipe ceremonies, water ceremonies, drumming and singing, using Qullig (traditional oil lamps), sharing/healing circles, and sweat lodges.
A Call to Action: TRC
- Health 22 calls for integrating Aboriginal healing practices into the Canadian healthcare system.
- Collaboration with Aboriginal healers and Elders is encouraged when requested by Aboriginal patients.
Food as Relationship
- Food sovereignty is the right to control local, sustainable, and culturally relevant food systems.
- This includes control over production and distribution.
- Food security emphasizes access to food.
- Sovereignty means self-governance without external interference.
Sacred Medicines
- Tobacco: Used first in ceremonies, with respect for Elders, Mother Earth, and animals.
- Cedar: Used in ceremonies for cleansing and purification.
- Sweetgrass: Important in mind, body and spirit balance, often used for cleansing.
- Sage: Used for purification, often considered women's medicine.
Medical Contributions
- Indigenous peoples have contributed to practical medicine, such as: cascara bark (laxative), witch hazel (anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory), echinacea (immune support), Blue cohosh (pregnancy and menstruation), Pacific Yew (cancer medication), willow bark (pain reliever, anti-inflammatory), and stone seed (oral contraceptive).
Contributions to Health Care
- Indigenous people have made contributions to health care, including developing items like syringes, baby bottles, mouthwash, suppositories, and sunscreen.
Nursing Practice
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Charlotte Edith Anderson Monture was a pioneering Indigenous Registered Nurse.
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Mabel Jones and Ann Callahan were also among the first Indigenous nurses in Canada.
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Jocelyn Bruyere and Jean Goodwill formed the Canadian Indigenous Nursing Association in 1975.
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