Individual and Community Wellness in Aboriginal Contexts

This course will focus on the components of individual and community wellness in Aboriginal contexts. It is based on the belief that effective leaders work to maintain a personally balanced lifestyle. Mental, physical, spiritual and emotional components are integral to effective leadership. Leaders are strong promoters of community wellness. Learners will explore concepts of lifestyle balance, coping with stress, and setting boundaries. Learners will conduct an impact analysis of colonization and oppression on individuals, families and communities. Learners will also explore models of wellness and its meaning in different cultures. (Formerly ABLD111)