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First Nations adults with disabilities living on reserve lack equal access to services, report finds

Jennifer Bercier says "an invisible line with a huge barrier" separates Manitoba First Nations like hers from the rest of the province, after her daughter lost all of her disability support and services upon turning 18.

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Advocates urge collection of race-based data via health cards to address inequities

Many racialized communities have called for race-based data to gain insights into contributing factors of health care inequities such as poverty

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College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba apologizes for racism in healthcare

The organization regulating medical care and services in Manitoba is apologizing for racism directed towards Indigenous people when accessing health care in the province.

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Manitoba physician honoured for work curbing COVID spread in Indigenous communities

A Manitoba doctor has been honoured for her work to curb COVID-19’s spread in First Nations communities during the many months and years of the pandemic.

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Dr Marcia Anderson among experts honoured for contributions to First Nations health amid pandemic

Dr Marcia Anderson among experts honoured for contributions to First Nations health amid pandemic
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