Hallah Kassem Traditional Activities and General and Mental Health of Adult Indigenous Peoples Living Off-Reserve in Canada

To address questions from Fort Albany First Nation community members, we examined associations between traditional activities and self-perceived general and mental health in adult Indigenous persons living off-reserve in Canada using the 2012 and 2017 Aboriginal Peoples Surveys. We found strong evidence of associations between practicing traditional activities and self-perceived health. In both surveys hunting had a protective relationship with mental and general health; conversely, clothes-making and artmaking were negatively associated with general and mental health. These findings can inform programs, plans, and policies and warrant further research.

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10/10/2023 8:35:00 PM