Misi Yehewin (big breath): a cross-sectional survey series of Metis health and wellbeing during the early COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta, Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected Indigenous populations, yet Métis-specific data remain limited. We described COVID-19-related experiences, physical and mental health, health behaviours, and socio-economic wellbeing among Métis people in Alberta (Canada) during the early pandemic.

Methods

Misi Yehewin was a cross-sectional survey series conducted with the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta. Self-identified Métis aged ≥16 years completed surveys in three phases: December 2020-January 2021 (Wave 1), March-April 2021 (Wave 2), and November-December 2021 (Wave 3). Each wave included an independent sample of participants. We calculated weighted proportions for 28 key items and compared estimates across waves.

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SUBMITTER: Ospina MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12835244 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature