Participatory research revealed insights on decolonization and community mobilization in Indigenous health promotion.
Key Points
The central aim is to explore cultural grounding in Indigenous health promotion from First Nations perspectives.
Community-engaged and participatory research was utilized.
The study involved Kahnawà:ke Schools Diabetes Prevention Program Community Mobilization Training sessions.
Talking circles were conducted to gather community member perspectives.
Identified four core knowledge translation processes in health promotion: experiential education, social-collaborative, adaptive, and personal cultural healing.
Found a shift towards Indigenous-led health promotion initiatives grounded in culture.
Highlighted the need to challenge Western health promotion frameworks.