HSCI 130 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Constitution Act, 1982, Medicine Man, National Aboriginal Health Organization
26 Jan 2016
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Section 35 of the constitution act, 1982 recognizes three original peoples of canada. Each group is distinct, with a unique history. Adaptable and based on traditional ways of knowing. Amount of traditional knowledge changed over time. Traditional aboriginal healing systems coherent rational understanding of the world. Disease/health viewed as natural and supernatural (metaphysical unity) Disease: result of disruption of balance and harmony among humans/spiritual. Goal of healing system is restoration of balance. Power to heal: power to cause harm. Serious illness consequence of past breaching of moral order. Communal - need communal solutions (communities factor, give time to heal, not individual level) Many drugs owe usage to origins in first nation communities (spruce bark and willow extract) European record: unconcerned with female roles likely excluded contact (residential schools, banning potlucks and any traditional customs) There were women healers - unknown how many. Oppressive practicing at eliminating elements (1880 and 1950)
