Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond on Racism in Healthcare

In Episode 82, we talk to former judge, lawyer and professor, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond about her recent investigation into anti-Indigenous racism in BC's healthcare system. She shares some of her findings and recommendations from her report: In Plain Sight. Link to the report: In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in B.C. Healthcare https://www.engage.gov.bc.ca/app/uploads/sites/613/2020/11/In-Plain-Sight-Full-Report.pdf Here is the video version of this podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfshb-qqIVY Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment. If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Image of Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond used with her permission)