Module 2, Post 5:The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Health-Related Recommendations

https://www.healthcarecan.ca/wp-content/themes/camyno/assets/document/IssueBriefs/2016/EN/TRCC_EN.pdf

The final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) released in 2015 included a few recommendations specifically for health. Some of these include:

  • acknowledgement that the current state of Aboriginal health in Canada is a direct result of previous Canadian government policies
  • recognition of and implementation of health care rights for Aboriginal people
  • establishing measurable goals to identify and close gaps in health outcomes between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities
  • providing progress reports, ensuring medical and nursing schools include courses dealing with Aboriginal health issues
  • providing skills-based training in intercultural competency, conflict resolution and anti-racism.

This report also includes some potential steps to reach these recommendations.

 

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