Cultural approaches to health

This is acan of your community

You need to take a walk around your community looking for the cultural diversity in the neighbourhood

Approach this activity, of discovering culture, with a sense of adventure.  Pay attention to everything and notice what you have not noted on your customary daily travels. Be prepared to be surprised at your discoveries as you follow the observation guidelines. You might want to invite a travel companion as long as the purpose of this excursion is explained. Pay attention to the physical distancing guidelines

Narrative Reflection Criteria  

In four to five pages recap, in detail, your Community scan as a narrative reflection using your observations, thoughts and analysis about the cultural context within the community. Identify one thing about the expression of culture and health within the community that surprised you. Comment on the knowledge you have gained and how has this has possibly changed your perspective?

Please note that this is still an academic paper and needs title page, 12 font Arial or Verdana as well as proper grammar and spelling

GUIDELINES

Locate information on your community, e.g. population data, conveniences, schools, points of interest, transportation, industries including health care, coffee shops and restaurants, recreation and entertainment, places of worship, etc. - you will need to cite and reference your sources.

Scanning Your Community ( to be Included  in reflection)

Make observations related to sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch.

Explain your observations  of area such as  fauna, flora (gardens, parks), buildings (places of work and industry,  worship  and community), etc. – what supports health and what does not

 Observe the residents. Are they individuals and/or families, age, gender, ethnicity, activities  (healthy and not so healthy), health status, economic situation. Are they newcomers or established Canadians? How do you know?

- what languages were spoken

- what clothing was worn

- where do individuals and families live, shop and go to school

- what health care practices are accessible – traditional, conventional, complementary