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NCCIH: First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and Physical Activity during COVID-19

  • 26 May 2021
  • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Webinar

First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and Physical Activity during COVID-19

A webinar hosted by the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH).

 

Webinar Description:

Physical activity is a fundamental aspect of good health and well-being. Increased awareness of and access to opportunities to engage in physical activity, recreation and sport support improved physical, mental and social outcomes at all ages. To address the health needs and considerations of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples as they pertain to physical activity, recreation and sport, innovative and culturally appropriate approaches that meaningfully respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action (2015) and the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2009) are needed.

 

The focus of this webinar is to create awareness of the importance of physical activity, recreation and sport, and historical and contemporary realities of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada within this landscape. The webinar will focus on strategies and innovative approaches that prioritize Indigenous experiences, practices and community voices within this field. Examples of ways for individuals, children/youth, and families to initiate or maintain physical activity in the context of COVID-19 will be explored.

 

Learning Objectives

  • Understand historical and contemporary contexts and lived realities contributing to barriers to physical literacy/physical activity for First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, families and communities.
  • Examine concepts of accessibility, participation and engagement in relation to physical activity, sport and recreation programs and resources for First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, families and communities.
  • Understand and identify opportunities and benefits for Indigenous youth and community engagement in the context of physical activity and sport.
  • Explore strategies to begin and/or maintain physical activity in the context of COVID-19 and beyond.
 

Presenter:

Dr. Heather Foulds is an Assistant Professor in the College of Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan. She is the Early Career Chair of Indigenous Women's Heart and Brain Health, co-funded by Heart and Stroke and CIHR. This Chair position evaluates the importance of culture and social support as mediators of health for Indigenous women. Dr. Foulds also holds research grants from Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation and CIHR investigating health benefits of Métis dancing, including the Red River Jig. Her research program explores cardiovascular health determinants, with specific focuses on Indigenous populations and women's cardiovascular health. Her research combines medical perspectives with physical activity and exercise, healthy lifestyle, and the social and cultural aspects of health in preventive approaches to cardiovascular disease. Dr. Foulds currently serves as an Interim Scientific Director of the mamawiikikayaahk (Healing together) Métis Health and Wellness Research Network within First Nations and Métis Health Research Network (FMHRN).

 

Aalla (Stranger) is a life-long urban Inuk. He was born in St. John's, NFLD (1977), and raised in Ottawa (1978). His Inuit ancestry comes from his dad's side, Samuel Metcalfe originally from Hebron, Labrador. His mom hails from Den Haag, Nederlands. Although he was not raised with his Inuit heritage, he is now an educator on the culture. Stranger is a single-father with three teenagers at home, and an older son living on his own. Aalla has been working with youth since the age of 15 when he took a Leadership in Training position at Christie Lake Camp for Boy's and Girl's, where he enjoyed two great summers. Since then he has worked with many other camps, organizations, clubs, and schools. All of his experience working with youth comes from life experiences. He enjoys his work immensely. Aalla received the Man of the Village Award in 2005, and in 2010 Stranger was awarded the United Way Community Builders Award.

 

Dr. Tricia McGuire-Adams is an Anishinaabekwe from Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek in the Robinson Superior Treaty territory, and her pronouns are she/her. Tricia conducts community-driven research in Indigenous health and wellness, and she is passionate about fostering decolonial physical activity processes. Tricia currently lives in Unceded Algonquin Territory where she is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa and holds a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Ganandawisiwin (Good Health) Sovereignties. Using Indigenous research paradigms, her program of research looks to Anishinaabeg land-based learning, physical activities, and gikendaasowin (knowledge) about Indigenous sport and disabilities to further amplify Indigenous peoples' practices of health and well-being.

 

Brady Paul is from Sitansisk (St Mary's First Nation) in New Brunswick and is a proud member of the Wolastoqiyik people, which means people of the beautiful river. He is a former student athlete at Saint Mary's University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with a major in history, which focused on Indigenous history. Professionally in his career, Brady has contributed to many organizations and institutions, such as the University of New Brunswick Mi'Kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre, the 2020 North American Indigenous Games, and Football Nova Scotia, to assist with First Nation community engagement. Currently, Brady has transitioned from his role with Halifax Regional Municipality's Parks and Recreation department as the Indigenous Youth Outreach Coordinator to his role with Nova Scotia Community College, as the Indigenous Community and cultural Liaison Coordinator. A combination of personal experiences along with his studies has instilled a dedication for Indigenous wellness, advocacy, preservation, and sport. Sports and Recreation remain two of the major priorities in Brady's life.


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