Colonialism and Global Health – GLBH 506
Impacts of distinct types of colonialism on global health. Emphasis on case studies of colonialism and health of Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations both locally and internationally. Explores contextual measures that can improve health and respect for rights of Indigenous Peoples
Instructor Profile
Dr. Patricia Spittal
Professor, School of Population and Public Health, UBC
Dr. Patricia Spittal is an anthropologist whose work addresses HIV-related vulnerabilities of marginalized communities living in both resource-rich and resource-poor countries. She is the principal investigator of The Cedar Project, a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)-funded initiative that is looking to understand the sexual and drug-related vulnerabilities of Aboriginal youth who use drugs.