University of Calgary, AB, Calgary, Canada.
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
J Health Popul Nutr. 2023 Aug 12;42(1):80. doi: 10.1186/s41043-023-00427-w.
Globally, Indigenous populations have been impacted by colonization. Populations who have endured colonization are at higher risk of developing chronic diseases. Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission emphasizes reducing barriers to participation in physical activity and recommends the creation of culturally relevant and supportive policies and programing. Physical activity is a cornerstone in health promotion and public health to combat chronic diseases; however, in Canada, Indigenous developed physical activity programing is sparse, and those targeting women are non-existent in some regions. Makoyoh'sokoi (The Wolf Trail Program) is an 18-week long, holistic wellness program that was created by and for Indigenous women. Makoyoh'sokoi was developed by communities following extensive consultation and cultural oversight. Makoyoh'sokoi's core program consists of 12 weeks of weekly physical activity programing and health education, followed by another 6 weeks of weekly health education. Notably, communities have control over the program to modify based on individual needs and challenges. Programs commence and conclude with a ceremony with Elders giving a blessing and opening each other to connection. The goals of Makoyoh'sokoi are to empower women, improve health outcomes, and to implement a sustainable program by training a network of community members in their respective communities to facilitate delivery.
在全球范围内，原住民人口受到了殖民化的影响。经历过殖民化的人群患慢性病的风险更高。加拿大真相与和解委员会强调减少参与体育活动的障碍，并建议制定具有文化相关性和支持性的政策和方案。体育活动是促进健康和公共卫生以对抗慢性病的基石；然而，在加拿大，针对原住民的体育活动方案稀缺，在一些地区甚至不存在针对妇女的方案。Makoyoh'sokoi（狼迹计划）是一个为期 18 周的整体健康计划，由原住民妇女创建和实施。Makoyoh'sokoi 是在广泛协商和文化监督下由社区开发的。Makoyoh'sokoi 的核心方案包括 12 周的每周体育活动方案和健康教育，然后是另外 6 周的每周健康教育。值得注意的是，社区可以根据个人需求和挑战对方案进行调整。该方案在仪式中开始和结束，由长者祝福并开放彼此联系。Makoyoh'sokoi 的目标是赋予妇女权力、改善健康结果，并通过培训各自社区中的社区成员网络来实施可持续的方案，以促进交付。
