Summary
In this session, originally broadcast during CDHA’s 2023 virtual annual general meeting in Winnipeg, Manitoba, learn
about First Nations and Inuit health and well-being prior to European contact. Hear about the impact that colonialism
(including residential schools, forced relocations, Indian hospitals, and coerced sterilization) and anti-Indigenous
racism had and continues to have on Indigenous peoples’ health. You will understand how the way forward includes
incorporating Indigenous ways of knowing into reconciliation initiatives. Note that this presentation has disturbing
details and may be triggering to some people. Please take care.
Presenter
Jennifer David (she, her)
Jennifer David is a skilled and experienced communicator, researcher, published writer, and facilitator. She works as a
senior consultant with a majority-Indigenous-owned company called NVision Insight Group. She managed the development of
NVision’s suite of cultural awareness and cultural competency courses called The Path. Jennifer holds degrees in
journalism and English literature. She is married and a mom of two teens. Jennifer currently sits on the board of
directors of the Aboriginal Peoples TV Network (APTN).
Learning Outcomes
After the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe First Nations and Inuit health and well-being prior to European contact
- Understand the impact that colonialism (including residential schools, forced relocations, Indian hospitals, coerced
sterilization, and “travelling dentists”) had and continues to have on Indigenous peoples
- Recognize racism against Indigenous peoples in Canada’s health and oral health care systems
- Summarize examples of reconciliation that incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing