First Peoples, second class treatment : the role of racism in the health and well-being of Indigenous peoples in Canada
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- Physical Description: 1 online resource (16 pages) : colour, digital file.
- Publisher: Toronto, ON : The Well Living House Action Research Centre for Indigenous Infant, Child, and Family Health and Wellbeing, c2015.
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
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Subject: | Indians of North America -- Health and hygiene -- Canada Indigenous peoples -- Health and hygiene -- Canada Native peoples -- Health and hygiene -- Canada |
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Summary:
This paper explores the role of racism in the health and well-being of Indigenous peoples in Canada. It provides an overview of the historical and contemporary contexts of racism which have historically, and continue to, negatively shape the life choices and chances of Indigenous people in this country. Indigenous people experience the worst health outcomes of any population group in Canada. This alarming detail underscores the urgency and importance of understanding and addressing racism as a determinant of Indigenous health.