Thematic Day
Présentiel December 2, 2022Simultaneous French-English translation for the entire activity (Traduction simultanée français-anglais pour l'ensemble de l'activité)
Version en français disponible
Several studies, reports and Commissions of Inquiry have identified health inequities experienced by Indigenous populations related to the social determinants of health. In addition, Indigenous persons are over-represented in the child welfare and justice systems.
To address the social determinants of health and thereby, promote health equity for First Nations, Inuit and Métis, the Chief Public Health Officer of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), in her 2019 and 2021 reports, emphasizes the continuum of cultural safety, which includes a trauma-informed approach, anti-racism, and cultural humility, with a focus on self-determination.
The thematic day will allow participants to integrate actions that promote health equity for Indigenous populations into their public health practices.
This training is intended for professionals in the public health network and physicians in public health, managers in the public health network, as well as all intersectoral partners and others interested in the subject.
By the end of the thematic day, participants will be able to:
- Describe the determinants of health specific to Indigenous populations;
- Explain the effects of past and current traumas, as well as the different visions of health of Indigenous populations regarding their health and wellbeing;
- Identify public health actions that promote health equity for Indigenous populations.
Animation:
- Mélanie Napartuk, Dt. P., Master’s student in Nutrition, Université de Montréal.
English PowerPoint:
8 h 30 à 9 h 30
JASP plenary for all.
9 h 30 à 10 h
Break – Viewing of displayed communications and exhibitors.
10 h à 10 h 10
Opening remarks of the day
Oscar Kistabish, Elder and Chair of the Board, Centre d’amitié autochtone de Val-d’Or.
10 h 10 à 10 h 15
Presentation of the objectives and program of the day
Mélanie Napartuk, Dt.P, Master’s student in Nutrition, Université de Montréal.
10 h 15 à 10 h 30
Historical review in the form of an icebreaker workshop
Mélanie Napartuk, Dt.P, Master’s student in Nutrition, Université de Montréal.
Prior to the thematic day, a preparatory document will be sent to participants.
10 h 30 à 11 h 10
The determinants of health specific to Indigenous populations
Richard Budgell, M.Sc., Assistant professor, McGill University.
Emilie Grantham, M.Sc., Research Sector Team Leader, First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission
This activity includes two 15-minute presentations and a 10-minute question period with participants.
11 h 10 à 11 h 50
Resiliency and Indigenous populations’ different views on health and wellness
Oscar Kistabish, Elder and Chairman of the Board, Centre d’amitié autochtone de Val-d’Or.
Nina Segalowitz, B.Sc., caseworker, Southern Quebec Inuit Association.
This activity includes two 15-minute presentations and a 10-minute question period with participants.
11 h 50 à 12 h
Feedback on learning
Mélanie Napartuk, Dt.P, Master’s student in Nutrition, Université de Montréal.
12 h à 13 h 45
Lunch – Viewing of displayed communications and exhibitors.
13 h 45 à 15 h 15
Reflection workshop on prejudices, organizational barriers and avenues for action in public health aimed at health equity for Indigenous populations
Pierre Picard, M.A., Executive Director, Groupe de recherche et d’interventions psychosociales en milieu autochtone
This activity includes a 15-minute presentation, 30-minute discussion groups among participants and a 45-minute plenary session.
15 h 15 à 15 h 30
Short break.
15 h 30 à 16 h 45
Concrete examples of public health collaboration by and for Indigenous populations to meet their needs
The COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign
Tina Pisuktie, BA, Executive Director, Southern Quebec Inuit Association
The Prevention Approach for Global Health (Physical and Mental)
Jennifer Brazeau, Executive Director, Lanaudière Native Friendship Centre
Describing the state of health of First Nations in Quebec: advances and issues in relation to the evidence-based data
Emilie Grantham, M.Sc., Research Sector Team Leader, First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission
This activity includes three 20-minute presentations, and one 15-minute discussion and question period with participants.
16 h 45 à 16 h 55
Synthesis of the thematic day and review of key messages
Mélanie Napartuk, Dt. P, Master’s student in Nutrition, Université de Montréal.
16 h 55 à 17 h 05
Closing remarks of the day
Oscar Kistabish, Elder and Chair of the Board, Centre d’amitié autochtone de Val-d’Or.
Scientific committee
Co-organisators
- Amélie Lapointe, T.S., M.A., Senior Program Advisor, Public Health Agency of Canada.
- Karolane Proulx, M.Sc., Senior Program Officer, Public Health Agency of Canada.
Members
- Amélie Lainé, Director of Partnerships and Programs, Regroupement des centres d’amitié autochtones du Québec.
- Tina Pisuktie, B.A., Executive Director, Southern Quebec Inuit Association.
- Coralie Niquay, B. Sc., Speaker, Puamun Meshkenu.
- Amélie Blanchet-Garneau, inf., PhD., Associate Professor, Indigenous Nursing Research Chair, Université de Montréal.
- André Corriveau, M.D., MBA, Public Health Specialist, Consultant.
- Gabrielle Désilets, Ph. D., Scientific Advisor, Institut national de la santé publique du Québec.
- Shelley-Rose Hyppolite, M.D., M.Sc., FRCPC, Medical Specialist in Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, and Consulting Physician, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale/Direction de santé publique.