Project Overview

Health literacy skills allow an individual to interpret health information, to find and use their own sources of health information and to understand when information is poor or misleading. Health literacy skills are essential for Indigenous communities to receive healthcare. Digital health technology (DHT) helps spread information on health, instill healthy behaviours, and promote health. However, less is known in terms of Indigenous people's health literacy and their use of DHT. There is a clear need to paint a picture of how Indigenous people are disproportionately affected by adverse health outcomes and how DHT may significantly advance Indigenous seniors' health. The objective of this research is to create an indigenous-led plan for developing digital health approaches to support health initiatives among indigenous seniors, including digital health campaigns, online healing, and wellness campaigns. The main goal of this project is to create a plan for developing digital health approaches that will support and promote healthy living for seniors in Cross Lake. The project has the potential to inspire other indigenous communities in Manitoba and Canada to use our roadmap.