Behind the Pandemic in Aboriginal Communities - Interagency ...

Card Key Protective Factors Suggested Questions and ProbesCommunity HIVCompetenceCritical Awareness andSocial ChangeCulturally CompetentHealth Services• Community has shown solidarity with people living withand affected by HIV.• Community has identified culturally appropriate solutions.• Community has access to external resources.• Dialogue among children, parents, grandparent andextended family has increased.• Youth are taking the initiative to support each otherthrough post-secondary school.• Youth have taken a leadership role in fostering criticalawareness among their peers and challenging harmfulsocial norms (e.g., homophobia).• Youth are building partnerships that support their effortsto create social change.• Attempts are being made to bridge Western andAboriginal models of health and wellness.• Doctors want to understand and overcome barriers tohealth services.• Aboriginal models of health and wellness are recognizedand respected.Cultural Continuity • Community has provided extra resources to ensuresuccess of the program.• Elders are recognized as important human resources.• Community encourages members to learn about issuesthat are affecting the whole community.• Opportunities exist for individuals and communities torecuperate and engage in traditional practices such as lifecourseceremonies, feasts, hunting, and language.How will the whole community benefit from theoutreach to the two-spirit community?How might one’s health be impacted by participating intraditional gatherings and community events?99