Bachelor of Health Sciences - Aboriginal Health (Optional Co-op)

Aboriginal Health is Canadian Health. The health of Aboriginal peoples in Canada is a complex social justice issue that can only be addressed by people who are creative, skilled, culturally competent, committed and passionate about righting historical wrongs and acting to create a more inclusive, equitable society.

Students will understand the historical and contemporary causes of current issues such as poverty, water and food security, diabetes, addictions, youth suicide, and family violence.

Students will learn traditional Indigenous teachings and contemporary perspectives by engaging with elders, knowledge keepers, health care professionals and other Indigenous peoples. Students will learn how Indigenous values, knowledge and practices foster healthy children, youth, adults, elders, families and communities.

Students will develop transferable portable skills and practices to assist organizations and communities to respond to critical health issues facing Aboriginal peoples and all Canadians. Students can apply what they have learned and gain valuable workplace experience by completing a practicum with a provincial or Indigenous organization.