Health care through an Indigenous lens: insights from a university hospital photovoice study – CMAJ
June 01, 2026
Background: Indigenous Peoples in Canada continue to experience profound health inequities rooted in colonialism, systemic racism, and structural barriers in health care systems. We sought to examine the experiences of Eeyou/Eenou patients receiving care and people supporting a patient at a university-affiliated hospital centre in Quebec, to inform culturally safe and equitable care delivery.
Methods: We employed a participatory qualitative design, using photovoice and semistructured interviews co-developed with the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay. Patients and support people contributed photographs, captions, and interviews between September 2023 and March 2024. We analyzed data using thematic and content analysis, following principles of relational accountability and reflexivity. We shared results with participants to confirm accuracy and meaning.
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