Recreation Therapy in the Yukon: Larger than Life
G illian Kirk, BSC REC, CTRS SESSION OBJECTIVES
Identify 3 barriers and challenges to leisure in the Yukon/Northern settings.
Identify 2 strategies to successfully work in a new cultural context.
Identify 3 strategies being used to advance Recreation Therapy in the Yukon.
www.yourwebsite.com WHAT IS CULTURE?
Culture can be conceptualized as part of an individual’s unique identity, comprising ideological, personal, cultural, contextual, and universal factors.
(Collins & Arthur, 2010a) CULTURAL COMPETENCE FRAMEWORK
Develop knowledge, attitudes, and skills across 3 domains: (a)cultural self-awareness (b)awareness of the cultural identities of clients or understanding the worldview of clients (c) culturally sensitive working alliances
(Collins & Arthur, 2010a) GETTING TO KNOW THE YUKON THE EXPANSE OF THE YUKON In the Yukon: Area: 483,450 km² (that’s about the size of Spain) Population: 38,630
In the city of Whitehorse: Area: 416.54km2 Population: 29,962
In the city of Dawson: Area: 32.45 km² Population: 2,220
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Department of Environment Map ID: ENV.020.01 ©2013 Environment Yukon Currently, there are 5 Recreation Therapists working between 5 WHERE TO FIND Care Homes and Community Day RECREATION Program for the Yukon Government within THERAPISTS IN Continuing Care. THE YUKON? NorthernNorthern Living Living CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS Diversity