Indigenous Patients

• Quebec names ex-journalist to help Indigenous families find answers on missing kids

  The government has named Anna Panasuk as a liaison between the government and Indigenous families who request information about missing loved ones.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2021
  
• Joyce Echaquan coroner’s inquest comes to an end, community marches in her honour

  A large march was held in Joyce Echaquan's honour Wednesday afternoon in Trois-Rivières, Que., after the hearings into her death concluded.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2021
  
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• Echaquan inquiry: Former health boss says he was unaware of racism problem at hospital

  Castonguay said there had been 10 formal complaints from Atikamekw patients between 2015 and 2020 out of thousands filed at the board.

  Health

  May 28, 2021
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• Joyce Echaquan’s life at Quebec hospital could have been saved: expert

  The head nurse at a Quebec hospital where Joyce Echaquan died last September told a coroner's inquest today the Indigenous patient's care should have been taken more seriously.

  Canada

  May 27, 2021
• Echaquan inquiry: Quebec hospital patient, visitors testify

  A Quebec coroner conducting a public inquiry into the death of Joyce Echaquan says she's sorry if her comments last week offended anyone but assures she has been impartial.

  Canada

  May 25, 2021
• Fired nurse tells Joyce Echaquan inquiry she’s sorry for ‘cruel’ comments caught on film

  In a teary apology, the nurse -- who is currently unemployed -- sought forgiveness from Echaquan's family

  Canada

  May 20, 2021
• Fired Quebec orderly says her insults toward Joyce Echaquan were meant as motivation

  The orderly says after she noticed Echaquan was restrained, she found her colleague in a state of panic, who told her she had been filmed by Echaquan and had deleted the video.

  Canada

  May 19, 2021
• Quebec nurse admits prejudice among staff about Indigenous patients at Echaquan inquiry

  Four nurses and an orderly are to testify Tuesday at the public hearings.

  Canada

  May 18, 2021
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• Atikamekw groups call for equitable access to health care following Joyce Echaquan’s death

  The Atikamekw of Manawan Council and the Council of the Atikamekw Nation released their call to action today in a document called Joyce's Principle.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2020
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• Sask. doctor finding success with Comprehensive Indigenous Care Clinic model

  A Saskatchewan doctor’s careful consideration of Indigenous culture has earned him the trust of many patients.

  Health

  Apr 11, 2019