Human rights commission looking to address anti-Indigenous discrimination in healthcare – HRD America

22 Apr. 2024

The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) is aiming to eliminate anti-Indigenous discrimination within the province’s healthcare system.

The OHRC is working with Indigenous partners to develop human rights policy guidance to put a stop to this phenomenon, which the commission describes as “long-standing and widespread”.

“Indigenous-specific discrimination is pervasive throughout our healthcare system,” said Patricia DeGuire, chief commissioner, OHRC, “This is intolerable. The commission calls for immediate and practical change.”

Nearly six in 10 (58.6%) of Indigenous workers have experienced discrimination in their current workplace, according to a previous ComIT.org report.

Survey of Indigenous peoples’ lived experiences

Read More: https://www.hcamag.com/ca/specialization/diversity-inclusion/human-rights-commission-looking-to-address-anti-indigenous-discrimination-in-healthcare/486153

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