Addressing racism in Indigenous health care

Overview

Alberta Health is committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive health care environment that respects and acknowledges the unique cultural identities, traditions and health care needs of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities.

To achieve this, we are hosting a series of information gathering sessions to create a safe space for participants to share their lived experiences, particularly regarding the impact of racism and discrimination in their health care journeys. Their voices are essential to create meaningful and sustainable long-term change within the health care system.

Get involved

Throughout the fall of 2024, we will host 12 in-person and 35 virtual information gathering sessions designed for: 

• First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities
• regulatory colleges
• Indigenous-serving organizations
• health service providers

Engagement process

The in-person sessions will provide an opportunity for folks to share their experiences, provide advice, and make recommendations to combat racism and discrimination in the health care system. After each session, participants will be able to share additional considerations and advice through an online feedback form.

Join a session

During registration, individuals will be able to share their experiences and insights as a first touch point.

Those unable to attend are invited to share their thoughts through an online survey.

Take the survey

Outcomes

We will collect and validate the information gathered and use it to: 

• inform the drafting of an Indigenous Anti-Racism in Health Care Action Plan
• develop an Indigenous Anti-Racism Culture and Trauma Training Toolkit 

We plan to implement the toolkit across the health care system to help educate health care providers and administrators, reduce bias and stereotyping, and improve cultural knowledge for the provision of care. 

Contact

For further information, please contact the Indigenous Health Division:

Phone: 780-415-0767