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What you need to know about HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) HIV is a virus that attacks the human immune system. The immune system is responsible for helping our bodies fight infection, illnesses and viruses. The virus causes our immune system to become deficient; not work properly. AIDS– is an acronym that stands for: ACQUIRED: obtained; you have it IMMUNO : of the immune system DEFICIENCY : not working properly; not enough of SYNDROME : multi-symptoms, or many symptoms A person is diagnosed with AIDS as a result of having HIV, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Once a person’s immune system has been affected by HIV and the body’s immune system is low (CD4 count below 200), a person is diagnosed with AIDS; or having many symptoms of HIV. What can we do to prevent HIV/AIDS We as parents and Elders can talk to our kids about sexuality and provide accurate information so that youth can make the best choices possible * We can have Teaching Ceremonies and Circles * You can decide to take measures to protect yourself by insisting on using precautions such as condoms * You can decide not to have sex (Abstinence guarantees that you will not get HIV) * Talk about sexuality! * We can live a balanced life and set a good example * It would help individuals learn to evaluate the potential outcomes of their sexual health practices and to modify their behaviors as necessary; * It would help people to learn how to use materials and resources that can promote sexual health, such as purchasing condoms, getting tested for STI/HIV in a clinical setting and seeking counseling and professional If we would talk to our young they would learn how to negotiate and set sexual limits, including choosing not to take part in particular sexual activities; how to negotiate and consistently use contraception and safer sex practices; how to avoid, or safely leave a situation in which personal and sexual health is placed at risk; and how to work toward nurturing, affectionate and respectful relationships; * support in the face of sexual assault Healthy community ideas suggested from youth to be useful in improving the health of First Nations Communities • More recreational facilities and sports • More Elder/youth focus groups • More information/workshops on health related topics available in your community • Revival of Aboriginal Culture and Traditions • Increased use of Aboriginal Languages in the school classroom • A return to Aboriginal Medicines and healing practices • Improved educational services and more health workshops • Better relations between aboriginal and non-aboriginal peoples • Better translations and interpretation of services in the health care system • Access to computers • Housing Changing Behaviour * Young people adopt safer sexual practices if they have the information and skills to do so * Young people, given the chance are more likely than adults, to protect themselves * Research shows that there is a trend among young people to practice safe sex and using condoms * Young people are becoming more aware of the risks and are taking time to learn more about the issue * Young people, who are practicing safe sex are having an impact on this epidemic Documents Canada's Food Guide - Ojibwe File: 2009-food-guide-aliment-ojibwe.pdf | |||
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