The COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Needs Experienced by Indigenous People of Urban Areas

Poitras, Marie-Ève; Canapé, Amanda; Bacon, Kate; Vaillancourt, Vanessa T.; Hatcher, Sharon; Boudreault, Amélie

doi:10.32799/ijih.v17i1.36676

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“…In Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States, Indigenous nurses have emphasized the need to promote self-determination and holistic and culturally appropriate care for a cautious, effective, and reliable response to care, including public health outbreaks (Clark et al, 2021). Creating partnerships and strategies to support communities towards collective health has also been described in other literature (Allen et al, 2020;Poitras et al, 2022;Whitesell et al, 2020). Additionally, our interviews revealed an undercurrent of trust that was needed for partner organizations to work effectively with communities.…”

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confidence: 57%

COVID-19 Containment in Indigenous Communities in North-West Saskatchewan: Community and Multi-Sectoral Stakeholder Perspectives

Carr,

Witham,

Ali

et al. 2023

IJIH

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In the spring of 2020, remote Indigenous communities in the far north-western region of Saskatchewan, Canada, experienced a COVID-19 outbreak that required the collaboration of local leaders, Indigenous governments, and other multi-sectoral organizations. This study shares the stories of those involved in the response and illustrates the challenges, successes, and recommendations for future emergency preparedness. A total of 22 participants were interviewed from the impacted communities, government agencies, and organizations in public health, public safety, and law enforcement between May and August of 2021. Qualitative interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis resulting in the following themes: 1) Challenges, 2) Consequences, 3) Successes, and 4) Recommendations. A final knowledge translation event was held with key stakeholders, including public health professionals and community members, to co-create final recommendations for future public health responses in remote Indigenous communities. Our findings underscored the importance of community leadership, local investment, public health preparedness, and relationship building between organizations and jurisdictions. Lessons and recommendations from these stories can be applied to future pandemic preparedness in the province.

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confidence: 57%

COVID-19 Containment in Indigenous Communities in North-West Saskatchewan: Community and Multi-Sectoral Stakeholder Perspectives

Carr,

Witham,

Ali

et al. 2023

IJIH

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“…This data collection was completed a few months before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the results presented may be somewhat different from the current context, given the many structural inequalities that have affected and continue to affect the well-being of Indigenous communities (e.g.,food security, funding, and finances) [ 5 , 65 , 66 ]. Food price inflation is also a concern.…”

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First Nations Peoples’ Eating and Physical Activity Behaviors in Urban Areas: A Mixed-Methods Approach

Leclerc

Boulanger

Miquelon

et al. 2022

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The dietary transition from traditional to commercial foods and a decrease in physical activity (PA) have impacted the health of the First Nations people of Quebec (Canada), resulting in many suffering from multiple chronic diseases. This study had two objectives: (1) to examine eating and PA behaviors among First Nations peoples in urban areas and (2) to explore the associated health representations. To achieve these objectives, a mixed-methods approach, including a questionnaire (n = 32) and a semi-structured interview (n = 14), was used to explore the participants’ lifestyle profiles and health experiences. The questionnaire focused on the eating and PA behaviors of First Nations people and their underlying motivations. At the same time, the interviews investigated their health views on diet and PA behaviors based on the conceptual framework of health and its determinants. According to the participants, health is the autonomy to live without pain by maintaining a balance between physical and psychological aspects, eating healthy and exercising. Family and work influence participants’ PA and eating behaviors. Exploring First Nations people’s beliefs and perceptions and the motivations underlying their health behaviors could help encourage the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle despite multiple chronic health conditions.

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“…Through this analysis, we aim to better understand whether and how Red River Métis people trusted (or not) the government health authorities' communication of risk management decisions. Although few studies have examined Indigenous populations' experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic (Graham et al, 2022;Poitras et al, 2022;Wang, 2021), this is-to our knowledge-the first study comparing Red River Métis' perspectives during the two most recent pandemics.…”

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“There's a little bit of mistrust”: Red River Métis experiences of the H1N1 and COVID‐19 pandemics

Driedger,

Maier,

Capurro

et al. 2024

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We examined the perspectives of the Red River Métis citizens in Manitoba, Canada, during the H1N1 and COVID‐19 pandemics and how they interpreted the communication of government/health authorities’ risk management decisions. For Indigenous populations, pandemic response strategies play out within the context of ongoing colonial relationships with government institutions characterized by significant distrust. A crucial difference between the two pandemics was that the Métis in Manitoba were prioritized for early vaccine access during H1N1 but not for COVID‐19. Data collection involved 17 focus groups with Métis citizens following the H1N1 outbreak and 17 focus groups during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Métis prioritization during H1N1 was met with some apprehension and fear that Indigenous Peoples were vaccine‐safety test subjects before population‐wide distribution occurred. By contrast, as one of Canada's three recognized Indigenous nations, the non‐prioritization of the Métis during COVID‐19 was viewed as an egregious sign of disrespect and indifference. Our research demonstrates that both reactions were situated within claims that the government does not care about the Métis, referencing past and ongoing colonial motivations. Government and health institutions must anticipate this overarching colonial context when making and communicating risk management decisions with Indigenous Peoples. In this vein, government authorities must work toward a praxis of decolonization in these relationships, including, for example, working in partnership with Indigenous nations to engage in collaborative risk mitigation and communication that meets the unique needs of Indigenous populations and limits the potential for less benign—though understandable—interpretations.

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The COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Needs Experienced by Indigenous People of Urban Areas

Cited by 3 publications

References 21 publications

COVID-19 Containment in Indigenous Communities in North-West Saskatchewan: Community and Multi-Sectoral Stakeholder Perspectives

COVID-19 Containment in Indigenous Communities in North-West Saskatchewan: Community and Multi-Sectoral Stakeholder Perspectives

First Nations Peoples’ Eating and Physical Activity Behaviors in Urban Areas: A Mixed-Methods Approach

“There's a little bit of mistrust”: Red River Métis experiences of the H1N1 and COVID‐19 pandemics

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