Indigenous Health Care
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‘Heartbreaking’ experience as former Cree grand chief spends 4 days in Montreal ER hallwayJade Mukash is sharing her grandfather's story in hopes of spurring change after they travelled more than 1,000 kilometres from Whapmagoostui off the coast of Hudson Bay.CanadaJan 17
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College of Physicians calls on Quebec to recognize systemic racism in health systemThe college says the scope of the cultural safety bill should be broadened to include all vulnerable groups, including Indigenous groups.HealthSep 12, 2023
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‘The need is there’: New health centre geared toward Indigenous people launches in MontrealA new medical facility in Montreal specifically for the Indigenous population, promises to provide culturally sensitive care in Indigenous languages.HealthAug 9, 2023
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Racism a major barrier for health care recruitment in Canada, report findsMore Indigenous practitioners are needed to address systemic racism, but that can't happen without a supportive education system that also envisions them in leadership roles,HealthApr 4, 2023
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U of C research reveals doctors’ bias against Indigenous patients in AlbertaThe results of the study show that there is an "explicit bias" of doctor's preferring white patients over Indigenous patients.HealthMar 5, 2023
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Indigenous man furious after mother put in ‘storage room’ after being discharged from Calgary hospitalBradford Mistakenchief's mother was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer and was only given 18 months to live.HealthFeb 7, 2023
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B.C. releases ‘snapshot’ of progress on addressing Indigenous-specific racism in health careThe B.C. government outlined steps that have been taken on the In Plain Sight recommendations: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in BC Health Care report.HealthDec 1, 2022
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No single fix for anti-Indigenous racism in Canada’s health care system: doctorOngoing racism against many Indigenous patients has bred deep mistrust in the health-care system, says one Indigenous activist.HealthSep 30, 2022
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B.C. First Nation moving ahead with off-reserve, Indigenous-led health-care centreThe project is a part of a reconciliation agreement between the B.C. government and the Sts'ailes First Nation, which includes $2.5 million to help purchase land for the site.HealthApr 20, 2022
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Echaquan inquiry: reform needed to reduce Indigenous patients’ fear of health systemDr. Stanley Vollant, an Innu surgeon, is recommending the government create policies to reduce fear among Indigenous patients of seeking treatment at Quebec hospitals.HealthMay 31, 2021
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