Ableism
Definition: Discrimination of and social prejudice against people with disabilities based on the belief that typical abilities are superior.
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Generous Listening
with the 'On Being Ill' Podcast
3 Lessons/Podcasts at 1-1.5 hours each with reflection questions.
Self-directed, Small Group, Classroom
Exploring Wahkotowin
We Are All Related with the Help of Mistatim - The Horse
One 14 minute video - 3 Lessons
Self-directed, Small Group, Journal Club or Classroom
Why do you walk like that?
Tanihki ekusi ka sipimohtiyen?
A story about MS and the Métis Sash
1 Storybook - 30 minute lesson
The Poetry of Lived Experience:
A Disability Poetics Workshop That Collaborates with Medical Practice
1 hour workshop, with three short videos, some questions, and two poetry exercises
Dementia
A story about health from the perspective of a man experiencing a progressive form of dementia.
Lesson time about 45 minutes.
Self-directed, Small Group, Classroom
Spaal'
A Raven with Different Wings
1 Storybook - 30 minute lesson
Self-Directed, Small Group, Classroom
We Come as a Pair
Beautifully illustrated storybook about service dogs and disability.
Simple drawing activity. Total lesson time <1 hour.
Graphic Medicine
Understanding patient experience through comics
Learn about and create graphic art comics.
6 Hours total - 4 Video Lessons with Exercises
Self-directed, Classroom
Being Trauma Informed and Providing Better Education
5 Videos - 20 minute lessons
Self-directed, Journal Club, Classroom
‘Udustl’us oosdutat’en-i
Beyond Colouring
A colouring book that takes you beyond colouring.
Self-paced - Minimum 1 hour
Present-Moment Awareness
Providing a safe, healing space for all
1 hour lesson to practice mindful presence
Multiple additional resources to continue practice
Poem for the Patients/Patience of Chronic Pain
One 6-minute video - 45 minute Lesson