Social Science   

This course will show you best practices for non-healthcare staff when interacting with patients. This will include performing basic observations, communicating with healthcare staff when necessary, and assisting with basic needs when appropriate. The foundational principle of this course is to practice person-centred care, which will provide the guidelines for best practice.

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Cultural safety moves towards creating space for the beliefs, behaviours, practices, and experiences that impact Indigenous people. This approach promotes an understanding of the ways that historical and social contexts combine with power imbalances and the way that this shapes the well-being and healthcare experiences of Indigenous people. The goals of a cultural safety approach are to eradicate racism and discrimination to create healthcare environments where people feel safe.

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Students explore the impact of farming on mental health. Students learn about resources, supports, and organizations that support mental wellness. The symptoms and signs of mental wellness are also examined. Students assess their mental wellness and create an action plan for self-care.  

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In recent years, discussions on accessibility, equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenization (EDII) have taken shape in every industry, in private households, and among social communities. But what do these terms mean, why are they important in healthcare, and what can we do about it.

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In this course, students will explore ways to take care of Shkagamik-kwe (Mother Earth) from an Indigenous perspective. The concepts of relationality and reciprocity will be weaved in throughout the course. Students will learn about what it means to be connected to the earth, which includes the water ways, and everything on it. That connection will foster a better understanding of how the earth provides air, food, water, shelter, medicines and the reciprocal relationship needed in order to sustain it. Students will have the opportunity to learn from Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Holders as well as Woman Water Walkers. No Textbook Required. 

In this course, students will gain an understanding of the historical factors that contributed to the creation of Residential Schools, including the history of colonization and the relationship between the government and Indigenous communities. Students will reflect upon and further develop their understanding of the ongoing impact of Residential Schools. No Textbook Required.