Cultural safety is defined by the patient’s experience. It extends beyond cultural awareness and sensitivity by recognizing and respecting the unique histories, identities, cultures, and current lived realities of Indigenous Peoples. When we practice healthcare in a way that can create cultural safety, patients experience healthcare environments where they feel free of anti-Indigenous racism and discrimination, and feel respected, safe and heard.
We recognize that colonization and policies such as the Indian Act, the Residential School System, and Indian Hospitals have created lasting trauma and inequities for Indigenous Peoples. These impacts continue today within healthcare, contributing to ongoing health disparities and experiences of unsafe or discriminatory care.
Reconciliation is a shared journey. We encourage you to contribute your ideas, insights, resources, and learnings as we work together to foster culturally safe, respectful and inclusive health care experiences.
*Please note: This page ismoderated,and any inappropriate or disrespectful content will be edited and/or removed.
Cultural safety is defined by the patient’s experience. It extends beyond cultural awareness and sensitivity by recognizing and respecting the unique histories, identities, cultures, and current lived realities of Indigenous Peoples. When we practice healthcare in a way that can create cultural safety, patients experience healthcare environments where they feel free of anti-Indigenous racism and discrimination, and feel respected, safe and heard.
We recognize that colonization and policies such as the Indian Act, the Residential School System, and Indian Hospitals have created lasting trauma and inequities for Indigenous Peoples. These impacts continue today within healthcare, contributing to ongoing health disparities and experiences of unsafe or discriminatory care.
Reconciliation is a shared journey. We encourage you to contribute your ideas, insights, resources, and learnings as we work together to foster culturally safe, respectful and inclusive health care experiences.
*Please note: This page ismoderated,and any inappropriate or disrespectful content will be edited and/or removed.
