Aboriginal Canadian People

Paper Summary:

This paper explains the complex interaction of the social determinants of health, which have resulted in the very poor health status of the aboriginal Canadian people. The author points out that the broadest issues, which impact on native communities, include little control by natives over their own economy, their ability for self-government and unfair decisions about use of resources. The paper relates that these issues are linked with the loss of native language and culture, especially because of the government's and religion's involvement in residential schools. The author underscores that homelessness for Native people is sometimes viewed as a problem that the poor bring upon themselves; however, the mainstream society forgets that native people have lost their resources. The paper concludes that native people are capable of solving their own problems as long as they are given some degree of support, autonomy and justice.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Practice Experience and Issue
The Root Issue Explaining Native Homelessness
Analysis of Practice and Community Connections
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"During the project, we learned that all the Native people on reserves live under conditions of poverty and despair. It is to escape those conditions that many Aboriginal women as well as young males leave reserves. Aboriginal homeless women are faced with racism and discrimination. Unlike other Canadian women, there are very few Native women who have an income; instead they exist on a welfare allowance which often does not meet basic needs. Because of the extent and complexity of the issues facing Native peoples, I learned that it is not possible to approach these issues without nursing theory and theoretical frameworks."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Anderson, M.L. & Collins, P.H. (2004). Class and gender: An anthology. NUC832, CNUC832.
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• Laverack, G. (2004). Health promotion in context. NUC832, CNUC832.
• Lowenberg, J. (1995). Health promotion and the ideology of choice. NUC832, CNUC832.

More papers on Aboriginal Canadian People:

• Essay # 87613 : "Aboriginal Peoples and Canadian Institutions"
• Dissertation or Thesis # 132318 : "Impact of Government Policies on Aboriginal Canadians"
• Research Paper # 61833 : "Aboriginal Education in Canada"

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