Language and culture as protective factors for at-risk communities

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dc.contributor.authorMcIvor, Onowa
dc.contributor.authorNapoleon, Art
dc.contributor.authorDickie, Kerissa M.
dc.date.accessioned2019-04-05T17:47:52Z
dc.date.available2019-04-05T17:47:52Z
dc.date.copyright2009en_US
dc.date.issued2009
dc.description.abstractA comprehensive review and analysis of the literature related to the role of Indigenous language and culture in maintaining and improving the health as well as reducing the risk factors for health problems of Indigenous people. Although much literature exists on various topics related to culture, language and health, the specific focus of this paper was studying the effects of the use of language and culture on the health of Indigenous people. Once all relevant literature was gathered, six linked themes emerged as protective factors against health issues; land and health, traditional medicine, spirituality, traditional foods, traditional activities and language. Findings included evidence that the use of Indigenous languages and cultures do have positive effects on the health and wellness of Indigenous people. However, the majority of the existing literature focuses on culture and its effects on health. Therefore, more studies are needed specifically on the potential health benefits of Indigenous language use. Other recommendations for ways forward include more targeted research on urban Indigenous populations, and making links between the loss of traditional land, contaminants in the food chain and the health of Indigenous people in Canada.en_US
dc.description.reviewstatusRevieweden_US
dc.description.scholarlevelFacultyen_US
dc.identifier.citationMcIvor, O., Napoleon, A. & Dickie, K.M. (2009). Language and culture as protective factors for at-risk communities. International Journal of Indigenous Health, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.18357/ijih51200912327en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.18357/ijih51200912327
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1828/10696
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherInternational Journal of Indigenous Healthen_US
dc.subjectIndigenousen_US
dc.subjectAboriginalen_US
dc.subjectcultureen_US
dc.subjectlanguageen_US
dc.subjecthealthen_US
dc.subjectprotective factorsen_US
dc.titleLanguage and culture as protective factors for at-risk communitiesen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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