Core Objectives for Student Electives

Relate the social determinants of Indigenous health to the health status of Indigenous peoples globally and compare/contrast to the local Indigenous population(s).

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Describe how multilevel racism impacts Indigenous health.

Suggested resource:

  • Jones Camara. Levels of Racism: A Theoretic Framework and a Gardener’s Tale. AJPH 2009; 90(8): 1212-5.
  • Harris Ricci, Tobias Martin, et al. Effects of self-reported racial discrimination and deprivation on Maori health and inequalities in New Zealand: cross-sectional study. Lancet 2006; 367: 2005-9

Demonstrate the ability to act in a culturally safe way in research/clinical practice/education and community settings.

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Critically reflect on elective experiences and describe the implications for your future practice.

For Electives that have a research component

Articulate the values and ethical considerations involved in conducting Indigenous health research.

Outline the process for ethical engagement of Indigenous communities in research.

Suggested resource:

  • Linda Tuhiwai Smith. Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples.
  • National Health and Medical Research Council. Keeping Research on Tract: a guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples about health research ethics.
    (https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/health-topics/indigenous-health)