Wabishki Bizhiko Skaanj: a learning pathway to foster better Indigenous cultural competence in Canadian health research
Abstract Objective In Canada, Indigenous people experience racism across diverse settings, including within the health sector. This has negatively impacted both the quality of care that Indigenous people receive as well as how research related to Indigenous populations is conducted. Therefore, an In...
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crspringernat:10.17269/s41997-020-00468-2 2023-05-15T13:29:01+02:00 Wabishki Bizhiko Skaanj: a learning pathway to foster better Indigenous cultural competence in Canadian health research Robinson-Settee, Helen Settee, Craig King, Malcolm Beaucage, Mary Smith, Mary Desjarlais, Arlene Chiu, Helen Hoi-Lun Turner, Catherine Kappel, Joanne McGavock, Jonathon M. 2021 http://dx.doi.org/10.17269/s41997-020-00468-2 https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.17269/s41997-020-00468-2.pdf https://link.springer.com/article/10.17269/s41997-020-00468-2/fulltext.html en eng Springer Science and Business Media LLC https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 CC-BY Canadian Journal of Public Health volume 112, issue 5, page 912-918 ISSN 0008-4263 1920-7476 Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health General Medicine journal-article 2021 crspringernat https://doi.org/10.17269/s41997-020-00468-2 2022-01-04T16:20:23Z Abstract Objective In Canada, Indigenous people experience racism across diverse settings, including within the health sector. This has negatively impacted both the quality of care that Indigenous people receive as well as how research related to Indigenous populations is conducted. Therefore, an Indigenous-led council at a kidney research network, in partnership with other key stakeholders, sought to create a learning pathway that aims to distill the racism that Indigenous people face, and build cultural competence, within the health sector. Participants The learning pathway was designed for researchers, health care providers, patient partners and administrators. Setting Various components of the pathway are established trainings in healthcare and research settings at provincial and national levels. Provincially, some components are implemented in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. Intervention The pathway, called Wabishki Bizhiko Skaanj (meaning “White Horse” in Anishinaabemowin), involves six key steps: a culturally tailored blanket exercise that walks participants through the history of local Indigenous Nations/peoples; a more detailed online training program (San’yas); a series of webinars on Indigenous research ethics and protocols; an educational booklet about engaging Knowledge Keepers in research, as well as sharing details about their traditional knowledge and culture; two certification programs about Indigenous ownership of data; and a “book club,” wherein the conversation of racism—and the goal for finding solutions—is continually discussed. Outcomes Wabishki Bizhiko Skaanj is working to build cultural competence in the Canadian health sector. Implications This learning pathway has the potential to address racial disparities across the country and improve health outcomes for Indigenous peoples. Article in Journal/Newspaper anishina* Springer Nature (via Crossref) British Columbia ENVELOPE(-125.003,-125.003,54.000,54.000) Canada Canadian Journal of Public Health |
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Abstract Objective In Canada, Indigenous people experience racism across diverse settings, including within the health sector. This has negatively impacted both the quality of care that Indigenous people receive as well as how research related to Indigenous populations is conducted. Therefore, an Indigenous-led council at a kidney research network, in partnership with other key stakeholders, sought to create a learning pathway that aims to distill the racism that Indigenous people face, and build cultural competence, within the health sector. Participants The learning pathway was designed for researchers, health care providers, patient partners and administrators. Setting Various components of the pathway are established trainings in healthcare and research settings at provincial and national levels. Provincially, some components are implemented in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. Intervention The pathway, called Wabishki Bizhiko Skaanj (meaning “White Horse” in Anishinaabemowin), involves six key steps: a culturally tailored blanket exercise that walks participants through the history of local Indigenous Nations/peoples; a more detailed online training program (San’yas); a series of webinars on Indigenous research ethics and protocols; an educational booklet about engaging Knowledge Keepers in research, as well as sharing details about their traditional knowledge and culture; two certification programs about Indigenous ownership of data; and a “book club,” wherein the conversation of racism—and the goal for finding solutions—is continually discussed. Outcomes Wabishki Bizhiko Skaanj is working to build cultural competence in the Canadian health sector. Implications This learning pathway has the potential to address racial disparities across the country and improve health outcomes for Indigenous peoples. |
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Wabishki Bizhiko Skaanj: a learning pathway to foster better Indigenous cultural competence in Canadian health research |
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Wabishki Bizhiko Skaanj: a learning pathway to foster better Indigenous cultural competence in Canadian health research |
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Wabishki Bizhiko Skaanj: a learning pathway to foster better Indigenous cultural competence in Canadian health research |
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