Queens University HEALTH 101 Week 7: Colonialism 1)Stereotypes are problematic because they   •             usually contain only a kernel of truth, not truth that promotes understanding •             prevent us from seeing people for who they really are •             reinforce separation between us and other people •             provide justification for upholding injustice •             can promote racism •             may be offensive and hurtful to those being stereotyped •             all of the above 2

Queens University

HEALTH 101

Week 7: Colonialism

1)Stereotypes are problematic because they

•             usually contain only a kernel of truth, not truth that promotes understanding

•             prevent us from seeing people for who they really are

•             reinforce separation between us and other people

•             provide justification for upholding injustice

•             can promote racism

•             may be offensive and hurtful to those being stereotyped

•             all of the above

2.            As discussed in the video "Civilized to Death," high rates of addictions among Aboriginal people

•             are because of genetic causes

•             must be blamed on individuals so they can learn to take responsibility

•             would be reduced if there were better health education in Aboriginal

schools

•             are a result of childhood and intergenerational traumas stretching back to colonialization and residential schools

•             all of the above

3.            According to the experts in the video "Civilized to Death," Aboriginal health will improve

•             with Aboriginal self determination and improved ability for Aboriginal people to learn and pass on their cultures

•             when Aboriginal people start taking better care of themselves

•             when Aboriginal people have better access to health care

•             once proximal determinants of health, such as housing, improve

•             all of the above

4.            According to the Glossary of Terms for Anti-Oppressive Perspectives, the term "Indian" (under "A" for "Aboriginal")

•             was originally and inaccurately applied to the original populations in Canada by a confused explore

•             continues to be applied inaccurately as the defining legal term

regarding roles and responsibilities between Canada and Native peoples

•             can only be used and applied by the federal government

•             all of the above

•             only (a) and (b)

5.            Which is the most important determinant of the health of Aboriginal Peoples?

•             Racism

•             Poverty

•             lack of educational opportunities

•             lack of access to traditional ways of living

•             colonialism