Racism partly to blame for unequal health care provided to Indigenous women: PHAC study
A new study by the Public Health Agency of Canada says Indigenous people have worse health outcomes, partly due to racism.
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Why does it feel like racism isn’t changing in today’s health-care system?
Most people now know these names, Brian Sinclair, Joyce Echequan and Lillian Vanasse. They’re three…
Respiratory illnesses surge beyond pre-pandemic numbers in Nunavut
There have been 493 RSV infections and 86 hospitalizations so far this year.
Case of Elder Bridget Denny who died in Cape Breton hospital headed for investigation
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia says a probe into the death…
Medical association’s first Indigenous president looks to fix health care crisis, considering a future in politics
The first-ever Indigenous president of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) has taken over the helm…
Family of Joyce Echaquan reluctantly accepts medal of honour from Quebec government
The husband of Joyce Echaquan, an Atikamekw woman who in October 2020 livestreamed healthcare workers…
Report says Indigenous people experience racism in Ottawa’s healthcare system on regular basis
A new report says a significantly high number of Indigenous people have experienced racism in…
‘The whole system falls apart’: Nunavut group concerned about Ottawa care home
Pairijait Tigumivik Society has long list of concerns it wants addressed at Embassy West Senior Living
Indigenous Services minister says Manitoba putting ‘significant strain’ on the health system
Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says that while parts of Ontario continue to be ravaged…