Wabishki Bizhiko Skaanj
A learning pathway to foster better Indigenous cultural competence in Canadian health research
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8898522 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Helen Robinson-Settee (Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology, corresponding author), Craig Settee (0000-0002-4574-0200), Malcolm King (0000-0002-1712-0303, University of Saskatchewan), Mary Beaucage (Institute on Governance), Mary Smith (0000-0003-4203-4658, Queen's University), Arlene Desjarlais (Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology), Helen Chiu (0000-0002-7685-8324, Vancouver Coastal Health), Helen Hoi-Lun Chiu, Catherine Turner (0000-0001-7791-7122), Joanne Kappel (University of Saskatchewan), Jonathon M McGavock (University of Manitoba) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 112 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 912-918 |
| Publication date | 2021-05-18 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Canadian Journal of Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0008-4263 • E-ISSN: 1920-7476 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media (PUBLISHER • DE) |
| DOI | 10.17269/s41997-020-00468-2 |
| OpenAlex | W3163625617 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 4 |
Objective In Canada, Indigenous people experience racism across diverse settings, including within the health sector. This has negatively impacted both the quality of care that Indigenous people receive as well as how research related to Indigenous populations is conducted. Therefore, an Indigenous-led council at a kidney research network, in partnership with other key stakeholders, sought to create a learning pathway that aims to distill the racism that Indigenous people face, and build cultural competence, within the health sector. Participants The learning pathway was designed for researchers, health care providers, patient partners and administrators. Setting Various components of the pathway are established trainings in healthcare and research settings at provincial and national levels. Provincially, some components are implemented in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. Intervention The pathway, called Wabishki Bizhiko Skaanj (meaning “White Horse” in Anishinaabemowin), involves six key steps: a culturally tailored blanket exercise that walks participants through the history of local Indigenous Nations/peoples; a more detailed online training program (San’yas); a series of webinars on Indigenous research ethics and protocols; an educational booklet about engaging Knowledge Keepers in research, as well as sharing details about their traditional knowledge and culture; two certification programs about Indigenous ownership of data; and a “book club,” wherein the conversation of racism—and the goal for finding solutions—is continually discussed. Outcomes Wabishki Bizhiko Skaanj is working to build cultural competence in the Canadian health sector. Implications This learning pathway has the potential to address racial disparities across the country and improve health outcomes for Indigenous peoples
Competence (human resources · Cultural competence · General partnership · Health care · Health equity · Indigenous · Medical education · Pedagogy · Political science · Public health · Public relations · Racism · Sociology · Cultural Competency in Health Care · Gender Studies · Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights · Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Social Psychology
The dynamic nature of patient engagement within a Canadian patient‐oriented kidney health research network
Evolving Roles for Patients as Partners in a National Kidney Health Research Network
Best Practices to Support the Self-Determination of Indigenous Communities, Collectives, and Organizations in Health Research through a Provincial Health Research Network Environment in British Columbia, Canada
| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |