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Investigation finds widespread racism and discrimination against Indigenous peoples in B.C. health-care system (CBC News)

 

By Chantelle Bellrichard, November 30, 2020, CBC News.

84% of Indigenous people who took part in investigation reported discrimination in system

Racism, stereotyping and discrimination against Indigenous peoples in the B.C. health-care system are widespread and can be deadly, according to the findings of an independent investigative report.

The investigation was led by former judge Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, who released her report, titled In Plain Sight, on Monday.

"We have a major problem with Indigenous-specific racism and prejudice in B.C. health care," she said.

She said it's emotional seeing Turpel-Lafond's report and to see top government officials "shining a light on what we're living on a day-to-day basis."

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