This critical new volume to the field of health studies offers an introductory overview of the determinants of health for Indigenous Peoples in Canada, while cultivating an understanding of the presence of coloniality in health care and how it determines First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples’ health and well-being.
The text is broken down into the What, Where, Who, and How, and each part contains a comprehensive and holistic approach to understanding the many factors, historical and contemporary, that are significant in shaping the life and health of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and beyond. Comprising wisdoms from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis leaders, knowledge holders, artists, activists, clinicians, health researchers, students, and youth, this book offers practical insights and applied knowledge about combating coloniality and transforming health care systems in Canada.
Compiled by experienced editors associated with the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health, Introduction to Determinants of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples’ Health in Canada draws together the work and writings of primarily Indigenous authors, including academics, community leaders, and health care practitioners. This accessible and timely introduction is a vital undergraduate resource, and invaluable for introducing key concepts and ideas to students new to the field.
This critical volume provides an overview of the determinants of health for Indigenous Peoples in Canada and cultivates an understanding of the presence of coloniality in healthcare. Divided into four parts, Introduction to Determinants of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples’ Health in Canada explores the deep connections between land, water, ecologies, geographies, and the health of Indigenous families and communities. Each part contains a comprehensive and holistic approach to understanding the historical and contemporary factors that are signifi cant in shaping the life and health of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and beyond. A creative contribution draws each part to a close and leads readers to reflect on past and current experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, as well as visions for the future. Compiled by experienced editors associated with the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health, this collection draws together the work of key thought leaders in the field, including academics, community leaders, and healthcare practitioners. This introductory text and call to action will be invaluable for undergraduate courses in Indigenous Health, Nursing, Medicine, Allied Health, fields adjacent to healthcare, and social science disciplines such as Health Geography and Medical Anthropology.
