This video elaborates on common issues experienced by indigenous individuals in Canada, in particular, the problems they face regarding access to healthcare. Indigenous populations are affected by all social determinants of health, as well as a complex history of colonialism, racism and residential schools.
This video was made by Shaera Rahim, Suraj Mahida, James King and Michael Kwok.
Copyrights McMaster University 2018
References:
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