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HRCA 1163: Impacts of Colonization on the Health and Wellbeing of Indigenous People
Effective date
January 2023
Department
Health Care Assistant Int'l
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course introduces the culture and history of Indigenous peoples of Canada. Students will review the direct impact that history and policy, past and present, have on Indigenous peoples, their health and healthcare.
Credits
1.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the common and distinct cultures of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada.
- Explain key events in the colonization of Indigenous peoples of Canada.
- Discuss how historical events influenced contemporary issues and health care inequities still felt today by Indigenous peoples.
- Identify the Calls to Action relevant to Health Care providers.
- Identify a variety of healthcare practices of Indigenous peoples of Canada.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 10
Total Hours: 30
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 10
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Guest speakers, including Elders, seminar discussions, group and online activities.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
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Assignments |
25 |
|
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
|
|
Project |
25 |
|
|
Portfolio |
20 |
|
Course topics
- Indigenous people of Canada: First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples Correct Terminology Culture and traditions of the local First Nations: xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilw̓ ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Key events impacting Indigenous people in Canada (including but not limited to): Colonization, Residential Schools, The Indian Act (1876), Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, Indian hospitals, 60's Scoop Health Care inequities (ie: Access to Health Care, Racializing Myths) Common Healing practices and values of the xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilw̓ ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.