CBC: 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.
Toronto Star: 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.
The Globe & Mail: 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.