Wearable Health Technology to Understand Harvesting Activities in Dokis First Nation during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Canada's history of European colonization-imposed measures on the Indigenous peoples of Canada has created considerable discrepancies in this population's health and wellness. Community leaders in Dokis First Nation and College Boreal researchers explored the use of wearable digital health technology during harvesting activities. Fitbit watches were worn by community members during traditional activities, introducing 2 null hypotheses: a) the canoe trip does not increase physical activity, b) the hide preparation activity does not increase physical activity. Each activity included 6 participants from Dokis First Nation and, based on the results, the canoe trip significantly increased their physical activity levels while the hide preparation did not increase their physical activity levels significantly. The study can also be used as an example of how Canadian Colleges and its researchers can be mobilized on behalf of First Nation leaders assisting their communities and its membership. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Des chercheurs du Collège Boréal ont voulu participer dans la Réconciliation avec les peuples autochtones. En collaborant avec les leaders de la Première Nation Dokis, les chercheurs ont mesuré les niveaux de l'activité physique par l'entremise du FitBit lors de la chasse en automne 2020. Deux hypothèses ont été formulées: (a) le voyage en canoë n'augmentera pas les niveaux d'activité physique, et (b) le dépiautage des animaux n'augmentera pas les niveaux d'activité physique. Six membres de la communauté ont participé au voyage en canoë et six autres ont participé à l'activité de dépiautage. Quant aux résultats, le voyage en canoë a augmenté significativement le niveau d'activité physique chez les participants tandis que le dépiautage offrait aux membres un niveau d'activité minime. Dans l'ensemble, les activités physiques, notamment, le canoë, sont importantes pour le bien-être physique de la première nation, surtout en contexte de la pandémie. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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