Spread of Makoyoh’sokoi (Wolf Trail): a community led, physical activity-based, holistic wellness program for Indigenous women in Canada

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dc.contributor.authorFrehlich, Levi
dc.contributor.authorAmson, Ashley
dc.contributor.authorDoyle-Baker, Patricia
dc.contributor.authorBlack, Tia
dc.contributor.authorBoustead, Dawn
dc.contributor.authorCameron, Erin
dc.contributor.authorCrowshoe, Lynden (Lindsay)
dc.contributor.authorMcBrien, Kerry
dc.contributor.authorJi, Yunqi (Jacob)
dc.contributor.authorMcGuire, Ashlee
dc.contributor.authorOliver, Alicia
dc.contributor.authorTuttauk, Loretta
dc.contributor.authorZhang, Jessica
dc.contributor.authorChecholik, Carly
dc.contributor.authorWicklum, Sonja
dc.date.accessioned2023-08-13T00:02:39Z
dc.date.available2023-08-13T00:02:39Z
dc.date.issued2023-08-12
dc.date.updated2023-08-13T00:02:39Z
dc.description.abstractAbstract 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.
dc.identifier.citationJournal of Health, Population and Nutrition. 2023 Aug 12;42(1):80
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-023-00427-w
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1880/116855
dc.identifier.urihttps://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/41697
dc.language.rfc3066en
dc.rights.holderBioMed Central Ltd., part of Springer Nature
dc.titleSpread of Makoyoh’sokoi (Wolf Trail): a community led, physical activity-based, holistic wellness program for Indigenous women in Canada
dc.typeJournal Article
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