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It’s a story too many Indigenous people share – poor treatment when accessing medical care.

Reports, inquests, reviews across the country for decades show racism in healthcare is real.

Across the country APTN News reporters are following these stories – see our coverage below.

 

 

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Sheila North recalls ‘dreadful feeling’ of having wrong hip operated on in Winnipeg November 19, 2024 North shocked after Jason Kennedy had wrong leg amputated.   Read more.
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More checks and balances needed, says man who had wrong leg amputated in Winnipeg November 15, 2024 It’s been two weeks since Jason Kennedy went into the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg to...   Read more.
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Family caregivers say lack of disability services leading to ‘burnout’ in Nunavut: study November 15, 2024 There is no word for “disabled” in the Inuit language. Instead, in Nunavut people contribute...   Read more.
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Manitoba launches investigation after Bloodvein man had wrong leg amputated November 14, 2024 A “critical incident review” is underway to learn why a surgeon recently amputated the wrong...   Read more.
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Saskatchewan Health Authority launches ‘critical incident’ investigation after Elder’s ponytail cut off October 15, 2024 Ruben St. Charles says his hair was cut while he was unconscious in hospital.   Read more.
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Minister says not enough beds for compulsory care for addictions across the country October 11, 2024 Several provinces are discussing introducing or expanding compulsory treatment   Read more.
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14-year fight for disability services settled in favour of First Nations children in Manitoba October 11, 2024 Human rights and legal challenge succeed   Read more.
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‘It’s very stressful’: Clients of Indigenous health authority react to ransomware attack October 9, 2024 FNHA in B.C. won’t say how many had personal information compromised   Read more.
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Canadian Medical Association apologizes for harms to First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples September 18, 2024 The 150-year-old Canadian Medical Association apologized for the harms done to First Nations, Inuit and...   Read more.