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ArticleCanadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique2026

Canadian dietetic education and training actions to support Indigenization, decolonization, and reconciliation.

Laura Correia Dias, Chelsea Leslie, Lee Rysdale, Victoria Emmell, Sandra A Juutilainen, Shannan Grant, Kelly Gordon, Hannah Neufeld, Rhona M Hanning

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Article in Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Laura Correia DiasSchool of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada.ORCID 0009-0004-4074-0668
Chelsea LeslieNOSM University Dietetic Practicum Program, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada.
Lee RysdaleNOSM University Dietetic Practicum Program, Sudbury, ON, Canada.ORCID 0009-0003-3431-602X
Victoria EmmellNOSM University Dietetic Practicum Program, Sudbury, ON, Canada.
Sandra A JuutilainenSchool of Nutrition, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON, Canada.ORCID 0009-0004-9706-3565
Shannan GrantMount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, NS, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-4925-4653
Kelly GordonSix Nations Health Services, Ohsweken, ON, Canada.
Hannah NeufeldSchool of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-8336-9556
Rhona M HanningSchool of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada. rhanning@uwaterloo.ca.ORCID 0000-0001-5242-142X

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objectivesThe paper describes activities of dietetic education and training programs within Canada to advance Indigenization, decolonization, and reconciliation.

methodsA self-administered 34-question cross-sectional, online survey was distributed to all Canadian dietetic education and training programs, and available February-May 2022. A matrix question examined key actions and scope at program and/or institutional levels, while question logic and open-ended feedback options supported further description. Additional open-ended questions explored respondents' perspectives on perceived barriers and needed supports for action. Descriptive statistics and deductive codes are presented.

resultsThe survey was completed by 20 of 29 dietetic programs (69%). Adding Indigenous-related content to curricula (n = 18) and cultural immersion opportunities within Indigenous settings (n = 16) mainly occurred at the program level. Attracting and supporting Indigenous students/interns, staff, and faculty and preceptors (n = 19) and providing cultural safety training to staff and faculty (n = 17) were common activities of institutions. Respondents identified lack of resources (funding, staff, and time) as systemic barriers and the need for dietetic leadership support to advance processes of Indigenization, decolonization, and reconciliation.

conclusionThis study established a baseline record of Indigenization, decolonization, and reconciliation activities in Canadian dietetic education and training programs that can inform future work. Programs are encouraged to (1) evaluate current and future activities; (2) ensure activities are part of a comprehensive approach to Indigenization, decolonization, and reconciliation, rooted in Indigenous, social justice, and health equity principles; and (3) consider collaborative action and advocacy to overcome systemic barriers, with the support of dietetic leadership.

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Cultural CompetencyDieteticsCanadaCross-Sectional StudiesCurriculumHumansSurveys and QuestionnairesCanadaDieteticsEducationIndigenous Peoples

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