Documentation talk:Systemic Racism Against Indigenous Peoples in the Canadian Health Care System

Hey there,

I thought this was a very well done wiki page all the way through. I was really impressed with how you incorporated the history of the issue and it's origins but then also discussed the current implications for the behaviour today. The case study was great as it really adds a human touch to the unfortunate topic you wrote about and makes it much more real for the reader. As we have learned about Indigenous peoples in our class I am curious what connections you might think there are between the racism and stigma towards Indigenous people on a societal level and the systemic racism you wrote about here? I personally feel there is some similarities in attitudes at both the societal and government level that pose problems for the well-being of indigenous people.

Hi there,

I really enjoyed reading your Wiki page, as this topic is incredibly important as well as relevant to our discussions in GRSJ. Your use of imagery combined with the varying subsections provide a concise summary of the topic with good examples to back up your argument.

In a country that continues to pride itself on its "universal healthcare", the lack of compassionate care towards indigenous populations in Canada is disappointing and appalling. The fact that systemic racism permeates the world of health should be a topic more widely discussed than it currently is, as it speaks volumes to colonial, patriarchal systems prevalent in society today. Indigenous peoples, despite being on their own stolen land, are victims of colonial violence in the places they are supposed to receive treatment, where it can be a difference between life or death depending on the way you are cared for.