Federal, provincial officials to discuss ways to counter anti-Indigenous racism in health care
CBC highlighted recent research by Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-kwe, that found evidence of widespread stereotyping, racism and profiling of Indigenous people in a review of the B.C. health care system.
Dialogue on Implementing the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples through Canada’s Bill C-15
The IRSHDC is hosting a Dialogue on February 4 to share perspectives on the proposed legislation to implement the UN Declaration in Canada.
Our Children, Our Future virtual gathering events
The Assembly of First Nations is hosting a series of gatherings focusing on Indigenous child and family wellbeing.
Child and family services legislation must end the era of ‘blacked-out time’
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-kwe, recently spoke at the Assembly of First Nations’ virtual conference on First Nations Child and Family Services and Self-Determination, which was covered in the Toronto Star.
Latest UNDRIP paper provides commentary on federal government legislation to implement the UN Declaration
The Centre has released a new paper in its Implementing UNDRIP in BC discussion paper series.
To end racism against Indigenous peoples, we have to name it and speak up
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-kwe, authored an op-ed in the Globe and Mail about racism in Canada.
Warrior Life Podcast: Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond on racism in healthcare
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-kwe, spoke to the Warrior Life podcast about her recent investigation into anti-Indigenous racism in BC’s healthcare system.