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A partnership between the Northwestern
Ontario Regional Stroke Network and the Centre for Rural &
Northern Health Research
To gain an understanding of how Aboriginal people understand
stroke. Specifically:
- what a stroke is;
- signs and symptoms;
- effects of stroke.
A DVD entitled "As the Rivers Flow: Brain Attack" has been developed
as an educational tool to assist Aboriginal people to better understand stroke. Six sites were selected: Fort William First Nations;
Gull Bay First Nations; Pic Mobert First Nations; Grassy Narrows First Nations; Sandy Lake First Nations; and Kasabonika First Nations
to reflect full spectrum of care for First Nations communities.
The project employed Brenda Mason as the research assistant
for all the communities except Grassy Narrows where Cathy
Creighton attended. The use of talking circles, focus groups,
and one-on-one interviews included stroke survivors, family
care givers, community workers, a health director and Elders.
The participants had the opportunity to “tell their
story” and share their thoughts of how to meet their
needs in a meaningful and acceptable manner.
Images from the visits:
Cost of Fruit - Sandy Lake First Nations |
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Grassy Narrows
First Nation |
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