B.C. releases ‘snapshot’ of progress on addressing Indigenous-specific racism in health care
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The B.C. government outlined steps that have been taken on the In Plain Sight recommendations: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in BC Health Care report.
The B.C. Ministry of Health has released a progress report showing the province’s work addressing Indigenous-specific racism within the health-care system.
The steps that have been taken align with recommendations made in the In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in BC Health Care report, according to the province.
“To mark the second anniversary of the In Plain Sight report, we are releasing a snapshot of progress made on the recommendations in the first year after the release of the report,” said B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix.
“I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished in this short time, but recognize much more needs to be done. I look forward to continuing this work with Indigenous leaders, health-system partners and health authorities throughout B.C.”
The government laid out a number of significant developments that occurred between May 2021 and May 2022:
“While B.C. has made important progress, there is much more work to do to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, foster cultural humility and create cultural safety to support improved health outcomes for all Indigenous people in B.C,” Dix said.
“The province remains absolutely committed to implementing all 24 recommendations of In Plain Sight, and we will continue to work together with Indigenous Peoples, all orders of government, health-system partners, individuals, service providers, regulatory bodies and health-system leadership to make this commitment a reality.”
Global News has reached out to the Union of BC Indian Chiefs for comment.
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