Aseneth, Inuit
Aseneth Idlout was born in Iqaluit, Nunavut and moved to Pond Inlet when the RCMP transferred her father. She works as a nurse in the hospital at QGH.
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Click Here- There should be more support for caregivers and escorts (1:43)
- When my sister was diagnosed with a brain tumour (2:50)
- Our blood is the same colour (0:26)
- It's so important for people to learn about our history and culture (3:13)
- My wish for healthcare in Nunavut (0:58)
- Cultural roles and nursing: Speaking with Elders (2:09)
- Traditional ways of communicating changed after colonization (1:54)
- Speaking softly and calmly when delivering bad news (1:07)
- People panic when they hear the word "palliative" (1:24)
- Many people in the North mistrust the medical system (1:48)
- When a diagnosis is overwhelming (1:01)
- Lost in translation: There is no word for cancer (1:19)
- Interpreters can lead to misunderstanding (1:21)
- When Elders leave the comunity for care they often don't return (1:20)
- Travelling for care (1:50)
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