INT 904 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: The Hunger Project, Health Promotion, Aboriginal Peoples In Canada
1 Jun 2018
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Module 4: Health Promotion & Aboriginals Notes
• Throwing money at a problem is far from a solution. A solution to many of the problems
that the Canadian Aboriginal population face with health promotion will never be solved
with money being thrown at it but rather requires a greater understanding of their issues
(Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2013). It is important for many of us to
understand the traditions and culture of the Aboriginal population rather than try to
determine what is best for them (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2013). This
does not undermine the fact that money is required for development and for the bare
necessities.
• Example
o a more effective solution that will reduce costs can be to create teachers within the
aboriginal population (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2013). Experts
who understand the standards for proper hygiene, breastfeeding etc, can teach
certain influential members of their communities who can then relay the
information. Notably, the information being taught would be appropriate for all
age groups, especially for children as they are most influenced by their
surroundings. This concept stems from the idea:
“Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed
him for a lifetime.”
(The Hunger Project, 2007).
This signifies that it’s more beneficial in the long run to teach a person how to do
something than to do that something for them. By respecting the beliefs and traditions of
Document Summary
Module 4: health promotion & aboriginals notes: throwing money at a problem is far from a solution. It is important for many of us to understand the traditions and culture of the aboriginal population rather than try to determine what is best for them (australian institute of health and welfare, 2013). Experts who understand the standards for proper hygiene, breastfeeding etc, can teach certain influential members of their communities who can then relay the information. Notably, the information being taught would be appropriate for all age groups, especially for children as they are most influenced by their surroundings. Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime. (the hunger project, 2007). This signifies that it"s more beneficial in the long run to teach a person how to do something than to do that something for them.
