Métis People and Health Course

This course was developed in the spirit of collaboration and partnership between the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) and the SE Health First Nations, Inuit and Métis Program.  Funding for this course was provided by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer.  It is our collective hope that you will find the learnings from this course useful in your work and interactions with Métis people.

The Métis People and Health course is available publicly to all interested learners at no cost.  It has been developed based upon one module in a larger course called Métis Cancer Care, also developed with the MNA.  This larger course is available to all health care providers working with Métis, First Nations or Inuit people through our online learning platform @YourSide Colleague

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in learning more about Métis people and health.

It may be particularly useful for Nurses (LPNs, RPNs, RNs, NPs) working in or with Métis people in Alberta and across Canada,   

It will also be useful to new and seasoned nurses looking to support their professional development. As well as Nursing students nearing graduation and interested in working in Métis people.

It is recommended for health professionals to take the full Metis Cancer Course on @YourSide Colleague if they are looking to inform their work with Métis in a cancer context including the challenges experienced in by Métis people during their cancer journey.

Program Objectives

The Métis People and Health course is focused on Métis people in Alberta and will help you to better understand the following:

• Métis as a distinct culture and identity
• Métis in terms of historical and intergenerational trauma and social determinants of health
• Importance of using culturally safe strategies in talking with Métis clients
• Recognize the structure of the Métis Nation of Alberta and its role in supporting health and wellness
• Recognizing the health status of Métis as distinct from other Indigenous groups

This is a self-directed learning course  approximately 1 hour in length on our LMS system.

Health Care Providers:  Access an account on @YourSide Colleague at no cost. Visit https://fnim.learn.sehc.com/login and click the sign-up link.