Sharing the Story: Canadian First Nations and Traveller Community Development

Lewis, Helen; Williams, Andrea

doi:10.18848/1447-9532/cgp/v07i04/39433

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“…In addition to higher mortality, morbidity rates are also higher than the general population for both physical and mental health [42]. Factors contributing to higher levels of mental health include enforced cultural change, marginalisation and discrimination within these communities [43], which in turn can lead to increased alcohol and substance abuse. Despite higher levels of morbidity and mortality, evidence also exists that these communities experience difficulties accessing health care [44] despite access to quality healthcare being a human right [2].…”

Section: Public Health Issues and Benefits Of Identification As Indigmentioning

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Are Gypsy Roma Traveller communities indigenous and would identification as such better address their public health needs?

2019

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Introduction: Across Europe large numbers of Gypsy Roma Traveller communities, experience significant health inequities such as higher morbidity, mortality and infant mortality. This health inequity is perpetuated by wider determinants such as lower social status, lower educational attainment and substandard accommodation. This is not dissimilar to other indigenous peoples, even though many Gypsy Roma Traveller communities are not identified as indigenous. Methods: This paper presents contemporary literature and research alongside the internationally agreed principles of indigenous peoples; examining similarities between Gypsy Roma Traveller communities and other indigenous peoples. Results: We argue that Gypsy Roma Traveller communities could be recognised as indigenous in terms of the internationally agreed principles of indigeneity as well as shared experiences of health inequity, colonisation and cultural genocide. Doing so would enable a more robust public health strategy and development of public health guidelines that take into account their cultural views and practices. Conclusion: Recognising Gypsy Roma Traveller communities in this way is important, especially concerning public health, as formal recognition of indigeneity provides certain rights and protection that can be used to develop appropriate public health strategies. Included within this are more nuanced approaches to promoting health, which focus on strengths and assets rather than deficit constructs that can perpetuate problematizing of these communities.

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Section: Public Health Issues and Benefits Of Identification As Indigmentioning

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Are Gypsy Roma Traveller communities indigenous and would identification as such better address their public health needs?

2019

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“…The study of public policy for Aboriginal Peoples in Canada and Travellers in Ireland (see for example Lewis & May, 2007) does not involve comparing the two groups that are indigenous to their respective countries; rather, it involves comparing the engagement of these Indigenous Peoples with their respective governments and with the efficacy of the voluntary sector in defining and achieving their policy needs. The comparison of two specific cases broadens our ability to consider certain phenomena in each instance, specifically, the accommodation of issues and interests of urban Aboriginal Peoples and Travellers and the availability of opportunities for these groups to secure cultural continuity.…”

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Indigenous Inclusion in Public Policy: A Comparison of Urban Aboriginal Peoples in Canada and Travellers in Ireland

Heritz

2016

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To what extent are voluntary organizations included in the policy processes that make decisions regarding the needs and interests of Indigenous groups? As politically underrepresented groups, both urban Aboriginal Peoples and Travellers rely on voluntary organizations to provide culturally appropriate programs and services and to advocate on their behalf. Applying a scalar analysis, this project isolated three key concepts that are critical to their inclusion in policy processes. First, is the incorporation of their issues and interests in cultural programs and services. Second, is group representation in policy processes. And third is their collaboration with government. On balance, it appears that urban Aboriginal Peoples in Canada have moved closer to inclusion in policy processes than Travellers.

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Sharing the Story: Canadian First Nations and Traveller Community Development

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Are Gypsy Roma Traveller communities indigenous and would identification as such better address their public health needs?

Are Gypsy Roma Traveller communities indigenous and would identification as such better address their public health needs?

Indigenous Inclusion in Public Policy: A Comparison of Urban Aboriginal Peoples in Canada and Travellers in Ireland

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