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The ACHWM (Aboriginal Children’s Health and Well Being Measure) is a collaborative project between the Wikwemikong Health Centre and Laurentian University. This project began in 2011 with the goal of enabling health leaders in Aboriginal communities to gather information on the health of children and youth within their community.
The ACHWM was initiated to directly involve Aboriginal children and youth in the design of a culturally appropriate health and well-being data collection questionnaire.
The measure is now ready for use, and has been given a name by the children: Aaniish naa gegii (meaning how are you in Ojibwe). The tool is culturally relevant to First Nations communities as it is based on the Medicine Wheel. It was created from perspectives of Aboriginal children and youth living on-reserve. We have begun collecting data in the Wikwemikong community using a brand new tablet application. This makes it fun for the children and can read to those who need help.
The ACHWM was initiated to directly involve Aboriginal children and youth in the design of a culturally appropriate health and well-being data collection questionnaire.
The measure is now ready for use, and has been given a name by the children: Aaniish naa gegii (meaning how are you in Ojibwe). The tool is culturally relevant to First Nations communities as it is based on the Medicine Wheel. It was created from perspectives of Aboriginal children and youth living on-reserve. We have begun collecting data in the Wikwemikong community using a brand new tablet application. This makes it fun for the children and can read to those who need help.
purpose of the project
- To assess the health and well-being of children and youth between the ages of 8-18 years.
- To improve the provision of Health care for children and youth.
- To improve the Aboriginal Children’s Health and Well-being Measure (ACHWM) and to share lessons learned with other communities.
Ethics approvals
This project was approved by:
- Laurentian University Research Ethics Board (2012-11-17) with subsequent renewals
- Manitoulin Anishinaabek Research Review Committee (MARRC)
