Launch of the 2020 Indigenous Child and Youth Health Curriculum
June 2020
On June 22, 2020, a revised Indigenous Child and Youth Health Curriculum was launched. First released in 2011, this revised curriculum is the culmination of feedback from paediatric faculty, learners and expert reviewers.
As part of the launch, lead author Dr. Kent Saylor provided an overview of the 2020 curriculum. Comprised of four modules, a facilitator’s user guide and accompanying speaker’s notes, the 2020 curriculum will be delivered in the 17 paediatric programs across Canada. It is intended to provide a foundational understanding for paediatric residents on specific issues related to the health and well-being of First Nations, Inuit and Métis children and youth in Canada including demographics and data, medical conditions, colonization, social determinants of health, and cultural safety.
The revision of the 2020 curriculum was supported by a curriculum development team, the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) and the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH). For more information on the curriculum, visit the CPS web site.