Question 1

Epistemology is

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Epistemology is the branch of philosophy concerned with the theory of knowledge, exploring how we know what we know about the world and how it works.

Question 2

Ontology is

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Ontology is a branch of metaphysics dealing with the nature of being and existence.

Question 3

Health is

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Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Question 4

Why are health and food security often a problem in Aboriginal communities?

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Aboriginal communities often face multiple challenges including the decline of traditional food sources, lack of resources due to remote locations, and impacts from government policy changes, all contributing to health and food security issues.

Question 5

Traditional Indigenous health views differ from traditional Western medicine in that

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Traditional Indigenous health views consider health as a holistic concept, encompassing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, while traditional Western medicine often focuses more on the physical aspects of health.

Question 6

Culture influences health through

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Question 7

The traditional ceremony most often used by those participating in the spiritual purification of the body, mind and soul with the intended purpose of prayer and healing of the individual holistically is called:

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The sweat lodge is a traditional ceremony used for spiritual purification and healing, involving prayer and holistic cleansing of the body, mind, and soul.

Question 8

Smudging is

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Smudging involves burning traditional herbs for purification and is a practice among First Nations and Métis peoples, gaining popularity across Canada.

Question 9

A shaking tent ceremony would be performed by a

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A shaking tent ceremony is a traditional ritual performed by a Shaman, who acts as a spiritual leader and mediator between the physical and spiritual worlds in many Indigenous cultures.

Question 10

One therapeutic benefit of a sweat lodge is

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Sweat lodges use high temperatures to promote sweating, which can help the body eliminate toxins and stimulate natural detoxification processes.

Question 11

The shape of the sweat lodge typically represents

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The sweat lodge is traditionally designed to symbolize the womb of the Mother, representing rebirth and purification.

Question 12

What is the social basis for traditional Inuit society?

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Traditional Inuit society is based on consensus and group survival, emphasizing cooperation and shared responsibilities to ensure the community's well-being in harsh environments.

Question 13

The ritual most often used prior to any major ceremony or celebration, or to cleanse an individual, for the purpose of clearing away negative energy, to invite in peace and harmony is called:

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Smudging is a ritual that involves burning sacred herbs and is used to cleanse a person, place, or object of negative energy and to invite peace and harmony.

Question 14

Traditional Indigenous epistemology or "ways of knowing" is based on

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Traditional Indigenous epistemology emphasizes the interconnectedness and holistic relationship between humans and the natural world, recognizing the importance of balance and harmony.

Question 15

Modern culture perceives the world as

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Modern culture often views the world as divided into separate spheres of human and natural knowledge (A) and sees nature as inanimate matter to be manipulated for human benefit (D).

Question 16

Traditional Indigenous epistemology

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Traditional Indigenous epistemology often views the natural and human world as interconnected and interdependent, emphasizing a holistic understanding of the universe.

Question 17

Indigenous patients may see their health in

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Indigenous patients may view their health through traditional perspectives, biomedical perspectives, or a combination of both, depending on individual beliefs and cultural practices.

Question 18

What was an important ingredient in Sophie Thomas' anti-cancer medicine?

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Red Alder was an important ingredient in Sophie Thomas' anti-cancer medicine.

Question 19

What do Sophie Thomas' patients attribute her success to?

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Sophie Thomas' patients attribute her success to her capacity for caring for her patients, as well as her use of herbal medicines and red willow bark.

Question 20

Sophie Thomas, a First Nations Elder,

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Sophie Thomas attributed the healing power of her medicine to the Creator, reflecting her belief in the spiritual and traditional aspects of healing.

Quiz 2: Western and Indigenous Ways of Knowing