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About anti-Indigenous Racism:

The facts don't lie. Research has shown that 76% of Indigenous Peoples felt they would have received better service if they had hidden their Indigenous identity. Furthermore 78% reported that they often experience racism in healthcare and 73% felt their experience had negatively impacted their mental wellbeing. Colonial practices that take place in Canadian medicine negatively impacts health and life expectancy of Indigenous Peoples, who live 10 years less than the average Canadian.

About the RAR Campaign:

The RAR Campaign brings to the forefront the issue of anti-Indigenous racism within the Canadian Healthcare system. The startling fact that fully 78% of Indigenous people have experienced racism in healthcare must be addressed. We are calling on allies across Canada to help make it right.

Anti-Indigenous Racism Resources:

Click here to view our growing list of Anti-Indigenous racism educational resources that serve to deepen understanding of the Indigenous worldview, journey, history, beliefs and traditions. If you haven’t engaged in anti-racism work in the past, start now!