The Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba launches an Indigenous-led  project at HSC Winnipeg Children’s Hospital for kids and their families while in hospital for care.  Fifty per cent of kids treated at HSC Children’s are Indigenous, many from remote and Northern communities.

 

In Manitoba, Indigenous children are three to five times more likely to be affected by several diseases/conditions. The incidence and prevalence of diseases such as diabetes, circulatory (heart) and respiratory diseases (Pediatric TB), and some cancers are increasing in Indigenous children to a greater extent than non-Indigenous children. These diseases require long-term care with specialist teams, which often means visiting the hospital for years.

 

Recognizing the value of Indigenous healing practices and making them available for Indigenous patients where requested is the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 22:

 

We call upon those who can effect change within the Canadian health-care system to recognize the value of Aboriginal healing practices and use them in the treatment of Aboriginal patients in collaboration with Aboriginal healers and Elders where requested by Aboriginal patients. (TRC Action item 22)

 

When: Thursday, June 17, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

 

Where: Virtual News Conference via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84147241146

Webinar ID: 841 4724 1146

No passcode required.

 

Who: 

Speaking at event:

• Stefano Grande, president & CEO, Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba
• Zoe Richardson, chair, Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba
• Dr. Patricia Birk, provincial specialty lead, Child Health, Shared Health; department head, Pediatrics & Child Health, Max Rady College of Medicine, UM
• Dr. Melanie Morris, pediatric surgeon; physician lead, Indigenous Health, HSC Children’s and Pediatrics & Child Health, Max Rady College of Medicine, UM
• Rebecca Chartrand, chair, Indigenous Advisory Circle, CHFM
• Elders:  Margaret Lavallee, Lavinia Brown, Sherry Copenace
• Grand Chief Arlen Dumas, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
• Chief Dennis Meeches, Treaty 1 Development Corp, Long Plain First Nation
• Damon Johnston, president, Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg
• Leona Star, First Nations Social Secretariat of Manitoba
• Noah Erenberg, community grants associate, Winnipeg Foundation
• Jodi Carradice, chief people & culture officer, Wawanesa Insurance

Questions?

Contact Kathryn McBurney – kmcburney@hsc.mb.ca, or 204-803-8518